US crude futures fall as investors reassess US-Iran risks ahead of ceasefire deadline - Reuters

US crude futures fall as investors reassess US-Iran risks ahead of ceasefire deadline  Reuters

Trump says US will not lift Hormuz blockade until deal made with Iran

The US president's comments come amid uncertainty over whether Iran will attend peace talks in Pakistan this week.

‘Immediate Results’ vs. ‘The Long Game’: Iran and the U.S. Face Off

As the United States and Iran make a second attempt at a deal, their negotiating styles are on a collision course.

By David E. Sanger

Stocks Set for Gains, Oil Dips on Peace Deal Hopes: Markets Wrap - Bloomberg.com

Stocks Set for Gains, Oil Dips on Peace Deal Hopes: Markets Wrap  Bloomberg.com

Oil Falls Amid Prospects of U.S.-Iran Talks - WSJ

Oil Falls Amid Prospects of U.S.-Iran Talks  WSJ

‘Highly unlikely’ Iran ceasefire will be extended if no deal reached, Trump says

US delegation expected to leave ‘soon’ for Pakistan peace talks even as Tehran’s attendance remains unclear

How Pakistan learned to speak Trump’s language, becoming an unlikely peacemaker

Pakistan is the key broker in talks to end the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. But it did not always get along with President Donald Trump and does not recognize Israel.

By Susannah George

Trump signs memos to boost US fossil-fuel production for ‘defense readiness’

President claims ‘inadequate’ supply presents security threat and orders expansion of oil, coal and gas production Donald Trump on Monday released a series of memos that doubled down on his support of increased domestic fossil fuel production for purported “defense readiness”. Trump’s memos, which cited the president’s 20 January 2025 executive order declaring a national energy emergency, said US-based oil, coal, and natural gas production must expand “to avert an industrial resource or criti...

By Victoria Bekiempis

How Trump manages relations with allies

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Richard Haass, president emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations, about how President Trump treats U.S. allies, and how allies like Canada are responding.

By Alejandra Marquez Janse

US is ‘pretty far behind where they started’ the war on Iran

Daniel Benaim says the US missed the early off-ramps to declare victory over Iran.

'The View' co-host claims Caitlyn Jenner has 'special place in hell' over Trump support

"The View" co-host Ana Navarro slammed Caitlyn Jenner over the passport gender marker complaint she made recently, saying that there is a special "place in hell" for the former athlete.

Oil falls as investors assess mixed messaging on Iran peace talks ahead of ceasefire deadline

West Texas Intermediate and Brent had settled 7% and 5% higher on Monday.

Iran war: Talks in doubt as leaders issue threats

While the talks remain in limbo, the United States and Iran have been trading threats. Separately, media reports suggest US Vice President JD Vance is set to travel to Pakistan for ceasefire negotiations. DW has more.

US and Iran warn they are ready for war as Pakistan ceasefire talks in limbo

The United States and Iran on Monday each warned they were ready for war as the clock ticked on a ceasefire, with uncertainty on talks that US President Donald Trump had announced would resume in Pakistan. The White House said Vice-President J.D. Vance was ready to fly back to the Pakistani capital Islamabad, which was visibly preparing for a second round of talks on ending the war that has engulfed the Middle East and shaken global markets. But Tehran’s cleric-run government declined to conf...

By Agence France-Presse

Middle East war live: US, Iran warn ready for war as talks in limbo

The United States and Iran on Monday each warned they were ready for war as the clock ticked on a ceasefire, with uncertainty on talks that President Donald Trump had announced would resume in Pakistan. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

By FRANCE 24

Oil futures climb after Strait of Hormuz closed again as peace talks thrown into uncertainty

West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude have risen to levels reached before Friday after the shipping route was shut again

By Nora Redmond

Trump lets Joe Rogan torch him on Iran but goes to war with Pope Leo. Is ‘bro’ base more politically potent than Jesus?

Trump’s rare magnanimity in the face of top podcaster’s criticism contrasts with his blistering attacks on the leader of the Catholic faith, writes Andrew Feinberg ... and shows who he’s most concerned about when it comes to November’s elections

By Andrew Feinberg

The problem with America's $1 trillion military budget

US defense spending is on track to top $1 trillion for the first time in history. Congress approved $900 billion for defense in 2026, and President Donald Trump has since proposed a staggering $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027, the largest request in decades. Much of that money goes to weapons like the F-35, which can cost over $100 million apiece. So why are American weapons so incredibly expensive? US military spending wasn't always like this. In 1909, the Wright Brothers sold the first...

Dual Iran, U.S. blockades have traffic in Strait of Hormuz crippled once again

Since Sunday, only four ships have crossed the Strait of Hormuz in either direction, according to a marine tracking firm

By AFP

A deal to end the Iran war seemed close. Then Trump started posting on social media

‘Pull skin off, feed it to stray dogs’: Kentucky man arrested for threatening Donald Trump

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By TOI World Desk

Iranian nuclear sites turned to dust, claims Donald Trump as US-Iran talks hit limbo

Operation Midnight Hammer was an attack the US launched on Iran in June last year after 12 days of Israel bombing parts of the Islamic Republic.

Will the US lift the Hormuz blockade before an Iran deal? Trump says no

US officials press Cubans for reforms at Havana meeting - The Straits Times

US officials press Cubans for reforms at Havana meeting  The Straits Times

Vance to travel to Islamabad, Iranian delegation gets reported approval from supreme leader - Axios

According to a source with knowledge, cited by Axios, the Iranian negotiating team hesitated under pressure from the IRGC to take a stronger line and refuse talks without an end to the US blockade.

US, Iran warn of readiness for war as talks in limbo

The United States and Iran each warned they were ready for war as the clock ticked down on a ceasefire, with uncertainty on talks that US President Donald Trump had announced would resume in Pakistan.

Trump's Bomb vs Tehran's 'Cards': US-Iran Trade Threats As Truce Nears End

Iran has said that by imposing a blockade and violating the ceasefire, Trump seeks to turn the negotiating table into a table of surrender or to justify renewed warmongering.

Diplomatic flurry as US-Iran truce deadline nears

• US team heading to Islamabad today; Iran also ‘considering’ sending negotiators • Trump extends ceasefire by a day, says further extension ‘highly unlikely’ • Pezeshkian criticises ‘bitter, contradictory’ messages from US; Iran speaker says engaged in talks but also ready for ‘necessary measures’ • PM Shehbaz, European Council president stress continuation of dialogue; Dar speaks to Iranian, Australian counterparts • Xi tells Saudi crown prince ‘normal traffic’ thru Hormuz must be maintaine...

By none@none.com (Anwar IqbalSyed Irfan Raza)

Gulf worries US-Iran talks may cement Tehran&apos;s &apos;golden&apos; grip on Hormuz

A warning by former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev has crystalized fears among Gulf states that reopening the Strait of Hormuz may be the most Iran-US talks can achieve, falling short of the broader deescalation they regard as vital. Officials and analysts expect ‌the next round of negotiations, due in Islamabad, will focus increasingly not on Iran's missiles or regional proxies but on uranium enrichment limits and how to handle Iran’s leverage over the Strait, the world’s most critical oil s

By The Korea Herald

Gulf worries U.S.-Iran talks may cement Tehran's 'golden' grip on Hormuz

Diplomacy appears now centered less on rolling back Iran's missile program and more on enrichment levels and tacitly accepting Tehran's leverage over Hormuz.

US, Iran warn ready for war as talks in limbo

"We do not accept negotiations under the shadow of threats," said Iran's top negotiator, as a two-week ceasefire nears its expiration.

JD Vance, U.S. delegation head to Pakistan for another round of talks - reports

Trump: Why even old allies are questioning his sanity

The president’s posting of an AI-generated image depicting him as Jesus crossed the line for many supporters

By The Week US

Fate of Iran peace talks uncertain as deadline approaches for end of ceasefire

Iran’s top negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf accuses US President Donald Trump of increasing pressure on Tehran through the blockade and ceasefire violations, saying Iran rejects negotiations under threat

By Reuters

Cuba confirms recent meeting with US delegation - China Daily

Cuba confirms recent meeting with US delegation  China Daily

Tucker Carlson's Son Leaving JD Vance's Team Has Nothing to Do With Trump-Dad Rift

Tucker Carlson’s son has bounced from J.D. Vance’s office ... but his decision had nothing to do with the fiery feud between President Donald Trump and his dad. A source with direct knowledge tells TMZ ... Buckley Carlson is out as deputy press…

By TMZ Staff

Kuwait Declares Force Majeure As US Seizure Of Iranian Ship Escalates Tensions

Kuwait Declares Force Majeure As US Seizure Of Iranian Ship Escalates Tensions By Charles Kennedy of OilPrice.com Kuwait has declared force majeure on shipments of crude oil and refined products after disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz prevented some vessels from entering the Persian Gulf. The move comes as tensions in the Strait escalated again following the U.S. seizure of an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel in the waterway. According to Reuters, Kuwait Petroleum Corporation h...

By Tyler Durden

New US-Iran deal to surpass 2015 nuclear pact: Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that a new agreement under negotiation with Iran would be 'far better' than the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, which he again crit...

Israel never talked me into war with Iran: Trump - The Daily Star

Israel never talked me into war with Iran: Trump  The Daily Star

Analysis| The limits of Democratic Party bet on the Iran War in confronting Trump - Region - World - Ahram Online

Analysis| The limits of Democratic Party bet on the Iran War in confronting Trump - Region - World  Ahram Online

Trump says US will not lift Hormuz blockade until deal made with Iran

The US will not lift its blockade on Iranian ports until a deal has been reached with Tehran, US President Donald Trump has said, amid continuing uncertainty over whether fresh talks to end the war will take place.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

Trump snaps at critique that Israel dragged him into Iran war - Naharnet

Trump snaps at critique that Israel dragged him into Iran war  Naharnet

Pakistan’s army chief tells Trump blockade of Iran hampering efforts to resume talks - PressTV

Pakistan’s army chief tells Trump blockade of Iran hampering efforts to resume talks  PressTV