Tom Ozimek

The warning comes as the United States and Iran have made progress toward a potential diplomatic resolution to the ongoing Middle East conflict.

The issue of Israeli forces in Lebanon has emerged as a contentious issue in the peace talks, with Israel saying it intends to stay for security reasons.

The threat revives long-running U.S. opposition to France’s digital tax, which Washington says unfairly targets American companies.

Pakistan’s prime minister said the terms of a U.S.–Iran memorandum of understanding could be finalized within 24 hours and signed soon after.

The incident comes as U.S. and Iranian officials have signaled that a draft peace framework aimed at ending the conflict is nearing completion.

Iran rejected reports suggesting a deal had been concluded and said that Iranian authorities had not yet completed their review of the proposed text.

The European Central Bank lifted its benchmark interest rate to 2.25 percent, citing upside risks to inflation and uncertainty over the Middle East conflict.

The measures target procurement networks accused of assisting Iran in acquiring weapons and military-related equipment.

In response, Iran’s top military leaders announced that Iran would again close the Strait of Hormuz.

The president credited a U.S. blockade of Iranian ports for pushing Iran toward a deal as negotiations enter a final phase.