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TEHRAN / WASHINGTON — Iran announced Friday that the Strait of Hormuz is now “completely open” for all commercial and civilian maritime traffic for the duration of the current regional …
Iran Declares Strait of Hormuz “Completely Open” for Remainder of Truce as Part of Israel–Lebanon Ceasefire Framework Read More
WASHINGTON — The International Monetary Fund sharply downgraded its global growth outlook on Tuesday, warning that the ongoing Iran war is driving up energy costs, disrupting trade routes, and weighing …
IMF Cuts Global Growth Forecast, Citing Iran War’s Impact on Energy Prices and Supply Chains Read More
SACRAMENTO — The California governor’s race has undergone a dramatic reshuffling after Rep. Eric Swalwell’s abrupt exit and President Donald Trump’s unexpected decision to directly engage in the contest, creating …
How Swalwell’s Exit and Trump’s Entrance Reset the California Governor’s Race Read More
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Friday announced that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10‑day ceasefire, marking the most significant pause in hostilities since cross‑border clashes intensified earlier …
Trump Announces 10‑Day Ceasefire Between Lebanon and Israel, Calls It His “10th Solved War” Read More
WASHINGTON — The United States issued one of its strongest warnings yet to Iran’s military leadership on Friday, declaring that the ongoing U.S. operation in the region will continue strictly …
U.S. Warns Iran That “Our Capabilities Are Not the Same” as Military Operation Proceeds on American Terms Read More
WASHINGTON — Vice President JD Vance has emerged as the central figure in the Trump administration’s high‑stakes effort to negotiate an end to the Iran war, a role that has …
JD Vance at Center of Iran Peace Talks as Trump Quietly Quizzes Advisers on His Performance Read More
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Thursday that Israeli and Lebanese leaders are preparing to speak directly as part of an intensified U.S. effort to extend the fragile ceasefire along …
Trump Says Israeli, Lebanese Leaders Will Speak as U.S. Pushes to Extend Ceasefire Read More
WASHINGTON — As the conflict with Iran intensifies and U.S. forces expand operations across the Middle East, a growing number of Republican strategists and campaign officials are privately warning that …
Iran War Has Some Republicans Worried Their Chances of Keeping the House Are Slipping Away Read More
WASHINGTON — As the conflict with Iran intensifies and U.S. forces expand operations across the Middle East, a growing number of Republican strategists and campaign officials are privately warning that …
Iran War Has Some Republicans Worried Their Chances of Keeping the House Are Slipping Away Read More
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Thursday that China has agreed “not to end” its cooperation with Iran’s weapons program, describing the development as part of ongoing diplomatic negotiations between …
Trump Says China Agrees Not to End Iran Weapons Program, Predicts Xi Jinping Will “Give a Big Hug” Read More