Iran US Conflict
I helped sell Obama’s Iran deal, and its critics owe us all an explanation - opinion
Each promised but failed breakthrough gave way to another promised breakthrough. And now comes the final indignity: the so-called memorandum of understanding.
Middle East reroutes its energy networks as region navigates shifting sands - analysis
Qatari negotiators head to Tehran ahead of deal signing between US, Iran - report
Trump faces Republican resistance on Iran war, key issues as midterm elections approach
Republican politicians warn Iran ceasefire deal could strengthen Tehran, would be 'disaster'
Republican lawmakers take to X, warning that a reported 60-day Iran ceasefire deal could strengthen Tehran and undermine US gains from the conflict.
US, Iran close to agreeing on 60-day extension of ceasefire, response expected by Sunday - report
The Strait of Hormuz has been a key issue raised by both the US and Iran after each country imposed closures and blockades of the waterway.
Trump cancels trip to son's wedding, returns to Washington amid key moment on Iran negotiations
Trump said that he "very much wanted to be with my son, Don Jr.," but couldn't because of undisclosed circumstances that required him to stay in the White House.
Iran is consolidating control of Hormuz with checkpoints, diplomatic deals, and fees
With Iran now in de facto control of the strait, the system can involve government-to-government arrangements, intense vetting by the Iranian government, and sometimes fees in exchange for passage.
Netanyahu 'not surprised' by US-Iran negotiations development, says there is 'full coordination'
"We are maintaining continuous contact with our friends in the US. I speak with President Trump on an almost daily basis," Prime Minister Netanyahu said.
Rubio on White House shooting: 'A lot of leadership' and warns Iran 'seeks to dominate the region'
Rubio called the shooting an “unfortunate situation” that an individual could disrupt the important event, and said, "That’s kind of the world we live in right now.”
Araghchi visit highlights Iran-Russia coordination during US-Iran conflict tensions
Iran turns to Moscow as its foreign minister meets Putin, underscoring efforts to secure backing amid stalled US talks and growing uncertainty over the Iran-Israel conflict dynamics.
Trump says he was 'surprised' by 'Chinese gift to Iran' found in seized tanker ship
"We caught a ship yesterday that had some things on it, which wasn’t very nice. A gift from China perhaps, I don’t know, but I was a little surprised," Trump said during an interview with CNBC.
Six ships turned around as part of Strait of Hormuz blockade, US military says
"No ships made it past the US blockade, and six merchant vessels complied with direction from US forces to turn around to re-enter an Iranian port on the Gulf of Oman," CENTCOM said.
IMF warns of potential global recession if Iran war worsens in latest economic outlook report
The report notes that the worst-case "severe scenario," which assumes an extended conflict and high oil prices, would lead the world into another recession.
