World Jun 16 Trump's relationship with Netanyahu frays as he pursues a deal with Iran By Mike Catalini, Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press
World Jun 15 Iran and U.S. reach an initial deal to extend the ceasefire and open the Strait of Hormuz but challenges remain Even if the strait fully opens then, it will likely take months for the global energy crisis sparked by its closure to ease. By Jon Gambrell, Elena Becatoros, Associated Press
World Jun 13 What to know about a possible U.S.-Iran deal to end the war The United States and Iran once again appear close to a deal to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz. By Munir Ahmed, Will Weissert, Sam Mednick, Associated Press
World Jun 09 U.S. says it has begun strikes against Iran following crash of Army Apache helicopter off Oman coast In a statement posted to social media, U.S. Central Command said the strikes would be "a proportional response to unjustified Iranian aggression."… By Jon Gambrell, Darlene Superville, Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press
World Jun 09 Netanyahu and Trump started a war together. Now, their differing goals have put them at odds The fighting has since died down, but the differences between the two leaders are likely to persist, in part because of their domestic political considerations. By Julia Frankel, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press
Jun 07 Israel says Iran launched missiles in first bombardment since fragile ceasefire By Kareem Chehayeb, Hassan Ammar, Samy Magdy, Melanie Lidman, Associated Press Iran launched missiles at Israel in the first such bombardment since a fragile ceasefire took effect in early April, raising the possibility of a return to heavy fighting and complicating mediation efforts to end the war. Continue reading
Jun 06 What's next for the War Powers Resolution on Iran? PolitiFact explains By Louis Jacobson, PolitiFact The House and Senate have advanced war powers resolutions aimed at curbing President Donald Trump from continuing the war in Iran. Can a 53-year-old law make a difference? What steps would be required to end the war? PolitiFact explains. Continue reading
Jun 06 U.S.-Iran exchange of fire in Gulf tests fragile ceasefire By Samy Magdy, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press Iran fired ballistic missiles and drones toward Bahrain and Kuwait that were intercepted early Saturday, Bahrain’s government said, and called on Tehran to halt attacks on Gulf neighbors that test a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East conflict. Continue reading
May 23 Trump says deal with Iran, including opening Strait of Hormuz, is 'largely negotiated' By Munir Ahmed, Samy Magdy, Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Donald Trump said Saturday that a deal with Iran on the war, including opening the Strait of Hormuz, has been “largely negotiated” after calls with Israel and other allies in the region. Continue reading
May 11 Iran war ceasefire grows increasingly shaky after Trump calls Tehran's latest proposal 'totally unacceptable' By Jon Gambrell, Samy Magdy, Associated Press The volatility could tip the Middle East back into open warfare and prolong the worldwide energy crisis sparked by the conflict. Continue reading