Apr 08 What does the Iran ceasefire deal mean? Depends on which side you talk to By Will Weissert, Associated Press Neither the United States nor Iran seems able to agree on even the basic contours of the key issues being discussed as part of a two-week ceasefire. Continue reading
Apr 08 Where things stand with Iran after a tentative, 2-week ceasefire took effect By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Reaching a permanent deal will be key to ending a war that's shaken the Middle East and global energy markets. But there are vast differences between President Donald Trump and Iran's surviving leaders, and America's ally Israel has its own… Continue reading
Apr 08 WATCH: White House addresses Strait of Hormuz opening, Trump's 'civilization' threat By Associated Press The White House said Wednesday that President Donald Trump is clear that the ceasefire means no Iranian tolls through the Strait of Hormuz. Continue reading
Apr 08 Much remains unclear after U.S., Israel and Iran agree to a 2-week ceasefire By Bassem Mroue, Jon Gambrell, Samy Magdy, Sam Metz, Associated Press Both the U.S. and Iran declared victory. Continue reading
Apr 08 How Trump went from threatening Iran's annihilation to agreeing to a two-week ceasefire in a day By Aamer Madhani, Will Weissert, Josh Boak, Associated Press The dramatic shift in tenor came as intermediaries, led by Pakistan, worked feverishly to head off a further escalation of the conflict. Continue reading
Apr 08 Trump says U.S. will work with Iran to 'dig up' enriched uranium. Iran hasn't confirmed that By Associated Press He previously said the U.S. would retrieve the deeply buried material, which is expected to be an intensive undertaking, if it struck an agreement with Iran. Continue reading
Apr 08 WATCH: Hegseth says U.S. military has done its part 'for now' after Trump agrees to 2-week Iran ceasefire By Associated Press “We stand ready in the background to ensure Iran upholds every reasonable term,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday. Continue reading
Apr 08 Israel says Iran ceasefire doesn't apply to Lebanon, and strikes central Beirut without warning By Kareem Chehayeb, Abby Sewell, Associated Press Several strikes were in busy commercial locations, causing panic in the streets. Continue reading
Apr 08 Trump is expected to meet with Rutte as he muses about pulling out of NATO By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press President Donald Trump has suggested the U.S. may consider leaving the trans-Atlantic alliance after NATO member countries ignored his call to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping waterway, as Iran effectively shut it and sent gas prices… Continue reading
Apr 07 Iran's Supreme National Security Council says it has accepted two-week ceasefire in the war By Associated Press Trump said late Tuesday he’s pulling back on his threats to widen attacks on Iran, including an array of bridges, power plants and other civilian targets — subject to Iran being ready for a two-week ceasefire and to reopen the Strait… Continue reading