Tom Ozimek

Trump thanked Iran for the move but said the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian shipping would remain in force until Tehran agrees to a deal.

The Pentagon said Iran-linked and sanctioned vessels may be intercepted globally under expanded enforcement.

‘This whole thing is really about no nuclear—they cannot have a nuclear weapon,’ the U.S. president said.

Officials said a one-week truce is under consideration as Israel’s war Cabinet prepares to review Lebanon operations and U.S.-brokered talks are set to continue

The Treasury chief said the economy remains strong, while Trump predicted that energy prices would drop quickly.

Energy disruptions related to the Middle East conflict risk a recession-like slowdown and elevated price pressures.

Merz said Russia has ‘no chance’ of winning the war as Berlin expands support for Ukraine’s air defense, drones, ammunition, and long-range capabilities.

Iran’s military command issued a regional port security warning as Washington moves to restrict Iranian shipping after failed peace talks in Pakistan.

The president said U.S. forces are prepared to resume strikes as high-stakes negotiations in Pakistan test the fragile ceasefire.

Vice President JD Vance leads the U.S. delegation for negotiations with Iranian officials as tensions persist, including in Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump thanked Iran for the move but said the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian shipping would remain in force until Tehran agrees to a deal.

The Pentagon said Iran-linked and sanctioned vessels may be intercepted globally under expanded enforcement.

‘This whole thing is really about no nuclear—they cannot have a nuclear weapon,’ the U.S. president said.

Officials said a one-week truce is under consideration as Israel’s war Cabinet prepares to review Lebanon operations and U.S.-brokered talks are set to continue

The Treasury chief said the economy remains strong, while Trump predicted that energy prices would drop quickly.

Energy disruptions related to the Middle East conflict risk a recession-like slowdown and elevated price pressures.

Merz said Russia has ‘no chance’ of winning the war as Berlin expands support for Ukraine’s air defense, drones, ammunition, and long-range capabilities.

Iran’s military command issued a regional port security warning as Washington moves to restrict Iranian shipping after failed peace talks in Pakistan.

The president said U.S. forces are prepared to resume strikes as high-stakes negotiations in Pakistan test the fragile ceasefire.

Vice President JD Vance leads the U.S. delegation for negotiations with Iranian officials as tensions persist, including in Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz.