Washington believes it is close to a one-page memorandum with Iran to end the war and launch nuclear talks, with Tehran's response expected within 48 hours
US State Department has announced the phased closure of its Peshawar consulate, citing staff safety
Trump has paused ‘Project Freedom’, the US military's Strait of Hormuz escort operation, after Iranian attacks threatened a fragile ceasefire
Germany, France, Britain and Saudi Arabia urged Iran back to talks on Tuesday as fresh strikes over the Strait of Hormuz pushed a fragile ceasefire to the brink
Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll finds 59% of Americans doubt Trump's mental sharpness and 55% say he lacks the physical health to serve
Elon Musk's trust will pay $1.5M to settle an SEC lawsuit over his late disclosure of a Twitter stake in 2022, without admitting any wrongdoing
US military shot down Iranian missiles and drones and destroyed six small boats on Monday as it pushed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz under Project Freedom
Saudi Arabia called for maximum restraint after Iran and the US traded fire, shaking a fragile ceasefire and triggering strikes on the UAE and Oman
US-Iran ceasefire is on the brink as both sides trade fire over the Strait of Hormuz and the UAE reports its first attacks since the truce began
US Central Command denies Iranian claims, saying no ships have been struck
Iran's joint military command warned that any US forces entering the Strait of Hormuz will be attacked, after Trump announced Project Freedom to escort stranded ships
Oil prices dipped Monday as Trump announced Project Freedom to escort stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz, but no US-Iran peace deal kept prices above $100
Tanker was struck by unknown projectiles 78 nautical miles off Fujairah, UAE, as US-Iran tensions over the Strait of Hormuz intensify
Marco Rubio will meet Vatican and Italian officials, weeks after Trump clashed with Pope Leo XIV over anti-war rhetoric and immigration
Iran's foreign minister condemns European nations for repeating 'incorrect clichés' about Iran's peaceful nuclear program, as Trump casts doubt on Tehran's new peace proposal
2026 midterms could reshape Trump's second term. Democrats need to flip seven seats across both chambers as Republicans face structural headwinds and a 40% approval rating
US president says he will review Iran's 14-point peace proposal but doubts it will be acceptable, as a senior Iranian military official warns renewed conflict is likely
NATO is seeking clarity after the US announced it will withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, deepening a rift over the Iran war and European defense spending
China's commerce ministry has ordered five firms to ignore US sanctions over Iranian oil links, calling measures illegal and a violation of international law
Iran's 14-point proposal to the US drops its demand for an upfront end to the blockade, signaling flexibility on peace talks while nuclear differences persist
