Aug 19 Watch 8:37 Trump's tough treatment of allies has a 'net positive,' Rebeccah Heinrichs says By Amna Nawaz, Dan Sagalyn On Wednesday, President Trump reiterated how good his relationship is with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un. The president also spoke again of his displeasure with joint military exercises the U.S. is conducting with South Korea, which Trump already ordered… Continue watching
Aug 17 WATCH: Trump meets with teen lifeguard who rescued child in California By Associated Press A teenage lifeguard who saved a 10-year-old boy from pounding waves off the California last month was honored at the White House on Monday. Continue reading
Aug 17 The 60-day deadline for a peace deal with Iran is expiring. Here's where things stand By Joseph Krauss, Associated Press Talks appear to be mostly indirect through mediators and have focused on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Continue reading
Aug 11 Iranian-backed Houthis kill 6 in attack on vessel, and other developments in the Mideast By Associated Press Yemeni authorities said six people were killed by Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacking a vessel in the Bab el-Mandeb strait, while U.S. forces fired on a ship they said was trying to break a blockade of Iran's ports. Continue reading
Aug 09 Israel rejects Trump's Gaza plan, more details emerge on the Strait of Hormuz and other Mideast news By Associated Press Here’s a look at developments across the Middle East. Continue reading
Aug 07 Watch 5:26 What's holding up the Iran-Oman proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz By Nick Schifrin, Daniel Okay There is a new partnership in the Middle East and South Asia. Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed an agreement similar to NATO’s Article 5, pledging that a strike against one of them would be considered a strike against all… Continue watching
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 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: 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