May 25 What we know and don't know about the emerging deal to end the Iran war By Samy Magdy, Darlene Superville, Cara Anna, Associated Press It is not clear when or how the deal might be finalized and when its various parts will take effect. Continue reading
May 24 Trump's emerging plan to end Iran war draws criticism from hard-line Republicans By Darlene Superville, Matthew Daly, Associated Press President Donald Trump’s emerging deal to end the Iran war is drawing heavy criticism from some fellow Republicans who favor a harder line against the government in Tehran and fear a lost opportunity to finally rein in a longtime Mideast… Continue reading
May 24 Trump says not to rush as U.S. nears potential Iran deal By Samy Magdy, Melanie Lidman, Darlene Superville, Associated Press The United States is close to reaching a deal with Iran that would end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and see Iran give up its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, regional officials told The Associated Press on Sunday. Continue reading
May 23 Iran's soccer federation says its World Cup base camp has been moved to Mexico from the United States By David Brandt, Associated Press The president of the governing body of Iranian soccer said Saturday the nation's World Cup training base has been moved to Mexico from the United States after getting approval from FIFA. 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 22 Watch Is it time for the U.S. to reassess its Iran strategy? By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn, Madison Staten, Satvi Sunkara, Veronica Vela, Zeba Warsi, Juliet Fuisz, Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert With talks stalled and Iran maintaining its chokehold over the Strait of Hormuz, President Trump is weighing whether to restart the war. Strikes failed to eliminate Iran’s regime or destroy its military and nuclear capabilities, so is it time for… Continue reading
May 22 U.S. says 'slight progress' in Iran talks amid uncertainty about whether war will resume By Samy Magdy, Sam Mednick, Associated Press U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday there was “slight progress” during talks with Iran amid uncertainty about whether a deal will be reached or war will resume. Continue reading
May 21 WATCH: Rubio says Trump prefers Cuba diplomatic solution, but says likelihood 'is not high' By Associated Press His comments leave open the option of military action against Cuba, particularly after the indictment this week of former President Raúl Castro on terrorism charges. Continue reading
May 21 WATCH: House calls off vote on Senate resolution to limit Trump's war powers By Stephen Groves, Associated Press Republicans struggled Thursday to find the votes to dismiss legislation that would compel President Donald Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran, delaying planned votes on the matter into June. Continue reading
May 20 U.S. military boards Iranian-flagged oil tanker suspected of trying to breach blockade By Ben Finely, Associated Press The U.S. military said Wednesday that it boarded an Iranian-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman that was suspected of trying to violate the American blockade, the latest action by the Trump administration to try to push Tehran to… Continue reading