Jun 18 U.S. lifts blockade of Iran and Iranian supreme leader endorses direct talks with American officials By Will Weissert, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press The U.S. on Thursday lifted its blockade of Iran, and oil tankers began freely moving through the Strait of Hormuz after months of being unable to use the critical channel, as the tentative agreement to end the war took effect. Continue reading
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
Jun 18 WATCH: Vance holds White House briefing after Trump signs Iran war agreement By Associated Press Vice President JD Vance on Thursday said the U.S. Navy has, as part of the agreement to end the war, lifted its blockade on Iranian ports by allowing more than a dozen ships to pass through. Continue reading
Jun 17 Watch 4:39 U.S. officials reveal key terms of agreement to end Iran war By Liz Landers, Eliot Barnhart The Trump administration shared new details about the agreement struck between the U.S. and Iran, which aims to end the war, open the Strait of Hormuz and begin further negotiations. But it's not a done deal yet, and Trump made… Continue watching
Jun 17 Watch 8:03 Middle East experts weigh terms of U.S.-Iran deal and who came out ahead By Amna Nawaz, Dan Sagalyn To assess the U.S.-Iranian agreement, Amna Nawaz spoke with Alan Eyre and Miad Maleki. Eyre was part of the Obama administration's negotiating team for the Iran nuclear deal and is now at the Middle East Institute. Maleki was born and… Continue watching
Jun 17 Takeaways from the G7: Trump's new attitude toward allies buoyed by their praise for Iran deal By Darlene Superville, Sylvie Corbet, Rob Gillies, Aamer Madhani, John Leicester, Associated Press President Donald Trump is not known to be a fan of international gatherings of world leaders, but he changed his tune at this year's G7 summit at a French Alpine resort, where he was buoyed by support from his counterparts… Continue reading
Jun 17 WATCH: Trump tours Palace of Versailles before dinner with France's Macron By Thomas Adamson, Associated Press On Wednesday night, the French president threw open Louis XIV’s palace to his U.S. counterpart for a private reception, show and dinner marking America’s 250th birthday. Continue reading
Jun 17 What to know about the demining and escort mission that U.S. allies want for the Strait of Hormuz By John Leicester, Associated Press The naval mission for the Strait of Hormuz that U.S. allies are proposing as a follow-up to a deal to end the Iran war would aim to reassure crews and shipping insurers that vessels can safely navigate the narrow waterway… Continue reading
Jun 17 Zelenskyy says G7 leaders pledge more vital help for Ukraine against Russia By Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press Leaders attending the Group of Seven summit in France promised to strengthen Ukraine’s air defenses and ensure its energy supply, as well as step up international economic pressure on Moscow. Continue reading
Jun 17 What's in the agreement to end the U.S. war in Iran, according to a U.S. official By Liz Landers, Maria Ramirez Uribe A senior U.S. official shared with reporters Wednesday what’s in the agreement the U.S. and Iran are expected to sign to end the war. Continue reading