Aug 07 A deal with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz may require a compromise from Trump By Ben Finley, Matthew Lee, Associated Press To reach a deal with Iran that reopens the economically vital Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump may need to do something out of character — compromise. Continue reading
Aug 07 U.S. employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs amid strain from the Iran war, unemployment dips to 4.1% By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press U.S. employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs last month, and Labor Department revisions shaved 103,000 jobs off payrolls in May and June. The unemployment rate dipped to 4.1% only because Americans left the job market. Continue reading
Aug 06 Iran war renews concerns about lasting toll of traumatic brain injuries to American troops By Ben Finley, Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press Democratic lawmakers are calling for an investigation into the care wounded troops received following an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait that killed six soldiers early in the Iran war. Continue reading
Aug 05 Trump says deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday By Elena Becatoros, Samy Magdy, Darlene Superville, Associated Press Iran and Oman inched toward an agreement on the critical waterway that could ease pressure on the global economy and potentially help bring an end to the war. Continue reading
Aug 04 Iran and Oman make progress on deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz, officials say By Aamer Madhani, Samy Magdy, Matthew Lee, Associated Press Under the emerging agreement, ships would enter the Persian Gulf through an Iranian-controlled route and exit through a route controlled by Oman, with service fees charged for providing security and preserving the maritime environment, two regional officials told The Associated… Continue reading
Aug 03 Watch 8:41 Trump says new talks are Iran's 'last chance' to make deal 'before decapitation' By Nick Schifrin, Veronica Vela President Trump said his decision not to escalate the war in Iran over the weekend was Iran’s "last chance" to make a deal. He also said he called off attacks because Gulf allies asked him to do so. Threatening new… Continue watching
Aug 03 Watch 6:32 What we know about the cyberattacks on water systems in 7 states By Liz Landers, Jackson Hudgins According to the FBI, at least seven states have now been targeted in a growing wave of cyberattacks on critical water infrastructure across the country. Federal officials now reportedly believe Iran is the likely culprit. Liz Landers discussed more with… Continue watching
Aug 03 WATCH: Trump says new talks are 'last chance' for Iran to forge a deal By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Trump said in the Oval Office on Monday he expects negotiations that will reopen the Strait of Hormuz and create a pathway for Iran to address the United States’ concerns about its nuclear program will begin in the next day… Continue reading
Aug 03 Trump claims Iran talks will start Monday, and other developments in the Middle East By Samy Magdy, Elena Becatoros, Josh Boak, Associated Press fter calling off a fresh round of strikes against Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that new talks to wind down the war would start. Continue reading
Aug 02 Trump frequently announces he's halting strikes in Iran. But they keep happening By Melanie Lidman, Associated Press The abrupt shifts have been a defining feature of the five-month conflict that has sent prices of oil and basic goods soaring — and the announcements to date have been upended by renewed attacks days or even hours afterward. Continue reading