Michelle Martin

And as the days pass, who is likely to feel the most economic pressure?

What about oil-producing countries?

Don't they reap a windfall when oil prices soar?

If this standoff continues, does either side have additional leverage to use against the other?

Any prospects for another round of negotiations?

And here's Greg Meyer.

Greg, thanks.

President Trump was criticized by even some of his staunchest supporters this week when he posted an image of himself as a Jesus-like figure.

Here to tell us more about all this is NPR White House correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben.

Good morning, Danielle.

Hey, Michelle.

What is the president's explanation for this post?

Danielle, you've reported many times that the president really tries not to be seen as ever backing down or apologizing.

So is it significant that he removed this post?

And the president posted this image right as he was attacking the pope, who has spoken out against the Iran war.

And is this new territory even for Trump?

That is NPR's Danielle Kersleben.

Danielle, thank you.

Thank you.

And that's Up First for Tuesday, April 14th.