Iran says no current talks with U.S. - Reuters

Iran says no current talks with U.S.  Reuters

Iran déjà vu: Trump once again threatens massive escalation against Tehran only to walk back - AP News

Iran déjà vu: Trump once again threatens massive escalation against Tehran only to walk back  AP News

Wales first nation to withdraw support for Infantino

Wales become the first nation to publicly withdraw backing for Gianni Infantino's bid to continue his leadership of Fifa.

Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Talks Are Underway

Iran suggested negotiations to get more ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz are making progress. Foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said discussions between the Islamic Republic and Oman over management of the strait are in the final stages. This comes after US President Donald Trump called off what he said was a major attack on the Islamic Republic. Bloomberg's Abeer Abu Omar breaks down the situation. (Source: Bloomberg)

Blanche Gives G.O.P. Senators Written Assurances on Trump’s I.R.S. Deal

Todd Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general has been held up over concerns about a planned $1.8 billion fund for Trump allies and the president’s immunity from tax scrutiny.

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U.S. Stock Futures Rise, Oil Falls as U.S. Shifts Toward Diplomacy with Iran - WSJ

U.S. Stock Futures Rise, Oil Falls as U.S. Shifts Toward Diplomacy with Iran  WSJ

Todd Blanche confirms scrapping of $1.8bn ‘slush fund’ ahead of confirmation vote

Acting US attorney-general U-turns on ‘anti-weaponisation fund’ after two Republicans threaten to torpedo nomination

Oil prices plunge and Europe’s stock markets rally after Trump calls off Iran strikes

Brent crude drops by 5% after US president said talks on Middle East peace deal would resume Business live – latest updates Crude oil prices fell sharply and European stock markets rallied on Monday after Donald Trump cancelled planned strikes on Iran to focus on negotiations for a peace deal. Brent crude was trading 5% lower at $83.50 a barrel by mid-morning, after falling as low as $81.55 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate dropped more than $5 to $79.47 a barrel. Continue reading...

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Todd Blanche rescinds Trump's 'anti-weaponization fund' ahead of nomination hearing

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a formal order late Sunday terminating President Donald Trump's $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund" to compensate his political allies.

By The Associated Press

Our enemies found a weakness in essential technology. We must fix it … fast

Iran's Strait of Hormuz jamming exposed GPS vulnerability as over 1,100 vessels recorded interference in a single day, threatening critical infrastructure.

President Trump: Iran talks will resume - CNN

President Trump: Iran talks will resume  CNN

Iran denies talks with US underway after Trump comments

US President Doanld Trump president said a fresh round of talks to end to the war would begin on Monday. Iranian authorities later dismissed the statement, saying they are only in talks with Oman. Follow DW for more.

Attorney general nominee Todd Blanche says Trump ‘slush fund’ is officially dead

The Senate Judiciary Committee is set to vote on Blanche’s confirmation on Tuesday

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Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures rise as Trump calls off Iran attack, oil and bond yields ease

Trump says he’d rather make a deal than continue Iran attacks: 10 points

Trump reveals US planned 'biggest attack since World War II' against Iran, but called it off | Here's why

He added that the US decided to halt its attacks after Gulf nations and Iran called on Washington to stop its attacks in order to reach a deal.

A misdiagnosis of U.S. failings leaves Trump stuck in Iran

Iran has demonstrated already that, should Trump fulfill his threats to destroy the nation's infrastructure, it has the capacity to do the same to America's Gulf allies.

Why Saudi Arabia Is Urging Trump To Step Back From Iran War

Saudi Arabia is worried because any major attack on Iran could have serious consequences for the Gulf region.

Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche rescinds controversial $1.8 b. anti-weaponization fund

Trump had said as recently as last week that the $1.8 b. "anti-weaponization" fund was dead.

Oil tumbles as Trump cancels attack on Iran to reach deal aimed at reopening Hormuz

Oil prices tumbled more than $4 a barrel on Monday after US President Donald Trump held off on a fresh attack on Iran, seeking to reach a quick deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures slid $4.49, or 5.11 per cent, to $83.44 by 0408 GMT while US West Texas Intermediate crude was at $79.77 a barrel, down $4.90, or 5.79pc. Both contracts jumped more than 20pc last month after fighting between the US and Iran resumed and as attacks on several tankers around Oman heightene...

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New talks between US and Iran to start today after Trump calls off 'World War Two'-level strikes

Trump said that he had been asked by Iran as well as US partners Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar to hold off on the strikes.

Iran not talking to US, weighing safe Hormuz route with Oman

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Monday that Tehran was ​not currently involved in any talks with the U.S. but was discussing a temporary safe route throu...

Saudi Arabia Has Five Points Of Leverage Over The US

Saudi Arabia Has Five Points Of Leverage Over The US Authored by Andrew Korybko, It probably won’t ever muster up the political will to use them, however, but the possibility always remains. Trump recently surprised the Saudis by demanding that they recognize Israel as the precondition for the US implementing their newly signed nuclear energy deal, which wasn’t part of the agreement. This follows him humiliating Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman earlier in t...

By Tyler Durden

Iran denies Trump’s claim of fresh US talks

Iran denies new negotiations with the US despite Trump’s claims of fresh talks to end their six-month war, focusing instead on Strait of Hormuz passage. Read More: https://punchng.com/iran-denies-trumps-claim-of-fresh-us-talks/

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Iran denies negotiating with US after Trump announces talks

The Hormuz shipping route is a major sticking point in efforts to end the war. Iran has obstructed vessels attempting to pass the critical trade corridor, firing on commercial ships. The post Iran denies negotiating with US after Trump announces talks appeared first on Vanguard News.

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