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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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

The United States carried out what it described as self-defense strikes against Iranian military targets over the weekend, while Iran claimed responsibility for attacks on facilities linked to the U.S. operation, highlighting the fragile state of a ceasefire as negotiations to end the conflict remain deadlocked. U.S. Central Command said …

Iran accused the United States on Tuesday of committing “a clear violation of the ceasefire” after American forces launched what the Pentagon described as defensive strikes near the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions even as negotiations to end the war appeared to be advancing. The U.S. military said late Monday …

The Senate voted 50-47 on Tuesday to advance a resolution aimed at forcing President Donald Trump to end U.S. involvement in the war with Iran, marking the strongest showing yet for congressional efforts to rein in the administration’s military authority. The breakthrough came after Bill Cassidy broke with most Republicans …

President Donald Trump said Monday that he is delaying a planned U.S. military strike on Iran because “serious negotiations” are underway to potentially prevent the war from escalating further. In a social media post, Trump revealed for the first time that a military assault on Iran had been scheduled for …

The House of Representatives on Thursday rejected a third effort to limit Donald Trump’s military authority in Iran, though growing Republican support for the measure underscored rising unease inside the GOP over the length and scope of the conflict. The Democratic-led War Powers Resolution failed in a 212-212 tie vote, …

The Senate on Wednesday narrowly rejected a renewed effort to curb President Donald Trump’s military campaign against Iran, marking the first major congressional test of Republican support for the war after the expiration of the War Powers Act’s 60-day limit on unauthorized military operations. The War Powers Resolution failed in …

Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Sunday that the Trump administration is open to temporarily suspending the federal gas tax as Americans continue grappling with high fuel prices tied to the conflict with Iran. “All measures that can be taken to lower the price at the pump and lower the prices …

Donald Trump on Sunday sharply criticized Iran’s response to the latest U.S. peace proposal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, calling Tehran’s position “totally unacceptable” as renewed clashes around the Strait of Hormuz threatened an already fragile ceasefire. Trump’s comments came hours after Iranian state media …