Jun 23 Senate for 1st time approves war powers resolution to halt Iran conflict By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press While the resolution is largely symbolic, and does not fully carry the force of law, it reflects the growing concerns from a number of Republican lawmakers over both the war and the deal Trump struck with Iran to end it. Continue reading
Jun 23 WATCH: Trump touts the economy in Pennsylvania, following interim agreement with Iran By Mike Catalini, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press Trump's trip to the Allentown-area business comes as he works to try to put the conflict — and the higher gasoline prices it caused — in the rearview mirror as November midterm elections draw closer. Continue reading
Jun 23 Pentagon asks Congress for roughly $80 billion to cover cost of Iran war By Associated Press The request adds to an already sizable military spending boost sought by President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Jun 22 Watch 4:21 Vance touts progress in Iran talks as U.S. temporarily lifts oil sanctions By Liz Landers, Kayan Taraporevala The U.S. temporarily removed oil sanctions on Iran Monday, creating the potential for an Iranian economic windfall in U.S. dollars as the first round of talks ended in Switzerland. Vance led the U.S. delegation, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan. The… Continue watching
Jun 22 Watch 7:55 Two views on what the latest Iran talks mean for Lebanon and regional conflict By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn For two views on the U.S.-Iran negotiations in Switzerland and the agreement that ended the war, Nick Schifrin speaks with Mouin Rabbani, a non-resident senior fellow at the Middle East Council on Global Affairs, and Jonathan Conricus, a former spokesperson… Continue watching
Jun 19 Watch 4:23 Israel and Hezbollah agree to a ceasefire as deadly fighting threatens U.S.-Iran deal By Liz Landers, Winston Wilde Heavy overnight fighting in southern Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah militants threatened to derail the initial U.S.-Iran agreement to end the war. But a last-ditch effort to secure another ceasefire succeeded, for now, and the Americans and Iranians plan to… Continue watching
Jun 19 Watch 6:31 Former U.S. envoy outlines challenges in next phase of Iran negotiations By Amna Nawaz, Dan Sagalyn What are the prospects that the Israeli-Hezbollah ceasefire will hold and for how long? For insight, Amna Nawaz spoke with Rob Malley. He was the U.S. Special Envoy for Iran during the Biden administration and was part of the team… Continue watching
Jun 18 Watch 4:57 White House defends Iran agreement as U.S. lifts Strait of Hormuz blockade By Liz Landers, Kayan Taraporevala, Katie Marlow The U.S. announced that it is lifting the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to let ships pass through. Sea traffic there has been at a standstill since nearly the start of the war. Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei blessed Iran's… Continue watching
Jun 18 Watch 5:12 'Markets, munitions and midterms' pushed Trump to Iran deal, Michael Doran says By Amna Nawaz, Dan Sagalyn To discuss the Republican reaction to President Trump's deal with Iran, Amna Nawaz spoke with Michael Doran, a former GOP foreign policy official. He was senior director for the Middle East on the National Security Council in the George W. Continue watching
Jun 18 U.S. gas prices just fell below $4 for 1st time since March. They're still 25% higher than last year By Michelle Chapman, Associated Press Prices fell overnight after President Donald Trump signed an agreement with Iran that calls for Tehran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and waives U.S.-backed sanctions on the country. Continue reading