The national average price for gasoline climbed above $4 a gallon Monday for the first time in more than a month as renewed fighting between the United States and Iran pushed oil prices higher and raised concerns about global energy supplies. According to AAA, the national average reached $4.003 per …
Read More »2 American Troops Killed, 1 Missing After Iranian Strike in Jordan
Two U.S. service members were killed and another remains missing after an Iranian ballistic missile and drone attack targeted American forces in Jordan on Friday, U.S. Central Command said Saturday, marking one of the deadliest attacks on U.S. troops since fighting between Washington and Tehran intensified. CENTCOM said the troops …
Read More »Trump Notifies Congress U.S. Is Back at War With Iran, Resetting 60-Day War Powers Clock
President Donald Trump has formally notified Congress that the United States has resumed military operations against Iran, restarting the 60-day period under the War Powers Resolution during which the president may conduct military action without explicit congressional authorization. In a letter dated July 10 and sent to congressional leaders, Trump …
Read More »Trump Declares Iran Ceasefire ‘Over’ After New Strikes Escalate Gulf Conflict
President Donald Trump declared Wednesday that the tentative ceasefire between the United States and Iran had effectively collapsed after both nations exchanged new military strikes, signaling a sharp escalation in hostilities and casting doubt on the future of diplomatic efforts. Speaking during a meeting of NATO leaders, Trump dismissed the …
Read More »Iran Renews Gulf Attacks, Threatens to Halt Nuclear Talks After U.S. Strikes
Iran launched another wave of drone and missile attacks Sunday targeting Bahrain and Kuwait following new U.S. airstrikes, while warning it could completely suspend negotiations with Washington if American military operations continue. The latest escalation threatens a fragile diplomatic framework aimed at ending months of conflict and reopening the strategically …
Read More »Iran Strikes Commercial Ship in Strait of Hormuz, Raising New Questions About Fragile U.S.-Brokered Shipping Deal
A commercial vessel sailing under the Singapore flag was struck Thursday in the Strait of Hormuz in an attack the United States attributed to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, escalating tensions in one of the world’s most strategically important waterways and posing an early challenge to President Donald Trump’s recently negotiated agreement …
Read More »Senate Joins House in Rebuke of Trump Over His War in Iran
The Republican-led U.S. Senate served up a rare public check on President Donald Trump’s agenda Tuesday when it voted to approve a House-passed War Powers Resolution to end hostilities in Iran. Senate approval marked the first time both chambers have agreed in a rebuke of Trump over his war in Iran. …
Read More »U.S., Iran Claim Progress in Switzerland Talks as 60-Day Deal Framework Takes Shape
The United States and Iran reported significant progress Monday after high-level negotiations in Switzerland produced a roadmap aimed at securing a final agreement within 60 days, marking a potentially pivotal step toward ending months of conflict and stabilizing the Middle East. Vice President JD Vance, who participated in the talks, …
Read More »Iran Threatens U.S. Deal as Strait of Hormuz Closure and Lebanon Fighting Escalate
A fragile interim agreement between the United States and Iran faced its first major test Saturday after Tehran announced it had closed the Strait of Hormuz and warned that broader negotiations could collapse unless Washington fulfills key commitments and Israel halts military operations in Lebanon. The developments came just days …
Read More »White House Discloses Outline of Deal to End Iran War, Open Strait of Hormuz
The White House on Wednesday read to reporters a 14-point memorandum of understanding with Iran to stop the ongoing war and allow for further negotiations, but did not release the exact text. The 60-day MOU outlines the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions relief and reconstruction funds for Iran, …
Read More »Trump Announces Iran Deal to End War, Reopen Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump announced Sunday that the United States and Iran have reached an agreement aimed at ending months of conflict, reopening the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, and establishing a framework for broader negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program and regional security issues. In a post on Truth Social, Trump …
Read More »Trump Cancels Planned Iran Strikes After Claiming Breakthrough in Negotiations
President Donald Trump abruptly called off planned military strikes against Iran on Thursday, reversing course just hours after warning that the United States would attack the country “VERY HARD TONIGHT” and signaling a possible diplomatic breakthrough in the monthslong conflict. In a post on Truth Social, Trump announced that he …
Read More »Trump Says U.S. Army Helicopter Crew Safe After Aircraft Goes Down Near Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the crew of a U.S. Army helicopter that went down near the Strait of Hormuz was rescued safely and suffered no serious injuries. According to United States Central Command, two crew members were recovered by American forces roughly two hours after the aircraft was …
Read More »Trump Urges Restraint as Israel and Iran Exchange New Missile Strikes
President Donald Trump called for de-escalation Monday after Israel and Iran exchanged fresh rounds of missile strikes, raising fears that the conflict could spiral further despite ongoing diplomatic efforts. The latest escalation came after Israel launched overnight strikes on Iranian military targets and infrastructure, prompting Iran to fire multiple waves …
Read More »US House Approves Measure to Restrain Trump Action in Iran
The U.S. House passed a resolution Wednesday to force President Donald Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran and require congressional approval for further military action in the country. The 215-208 vote, in which four Republicans voted with all Democrats to adopt the resolution, is the strongest rebuke to …
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