Trump’s Iran Deal Faces Skepticism on Capitol Hill as Senators Demand Details
President Donald Trump’s newly announced Iran deal is facing immediate scrutiny in Congress, where lawmakers from both parties say they still lack basic details about what the administration has actually agreed to. The deal was greeted with skepticism on Capitol Hill, even among some Republicans, because senators returned to Washington with only a broad outline […]
Iranian Drones Hit Kuwait Airport, Killing One and Testing Fragile Ceasefire
Kuwait says Iranian drones struck its main airport, killing one person, wounding dozens and briefly shutting down air operations, in another dangerous test of the fragile ceasefire between Iran and the United States. The attack heavily damaged a passenger terminal at Kuwait International Airport and showed that Gulf countries once seen as safer havens are […]
Europe’s green jet fuels see upside in Iran war
At a plant near Frankfurt, in Germany, hydrogen and CO2 sourced from a chlorine factory and a biogas facility nearby are piped into a reactor and — after a few more steps — turned into jet fuel. Interest in such synthetic propellants is growing as the Iran war pushes Europe to reassess its dependencies, raising […]
Trump Delays Planned Iran Strike as Gulf Allies Push for New Negotiations
President Donald Trump said he is postponing a planned military strike on Iran that had been scheduled for Tuesday, saying several U.S. allies in the Middle East asked him to hold off because “serious negotiations” are underway. Trump announced the decision Monday 18 April on social media, framing the delay as temporary but saying he […]
Iran Ceasefire Nears Collapse After Exchange of Fire in Strait of Hormuz
The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran is under serious pressure after both sides exchanged fire around the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears the conflict could return to open fighting. Diplomatic efforts were still continuing, but recent clashes in and around the contested waterway have sharply increased doubts about whether the truce can […]
Tensions Surge in Hormuz as U.S. Moves to Escort Ships and Iran Pushes Back
A dangerous escalation is unfolding in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical shipping routes, as the United States and Iran clash over control of maritime access during an already fragile regional conflict. The situation has intensified following a U.S. initiative aimed at reopening the waterway, which Iran has effectively restricted amid […]
U.S. Delays New Iran Talks but Expands Ceasefire After Pakistan Seeks More Time
President Donald Trump said the United States is indefinitely extending its ceasefire with Iran, just one day before the truce was set to expire, in a move that temporarily lowers the risk of an immediate return to fighting.Trump made the announcement Tuesday April 21 while a new round of peace talks was on hold, easing […]
Europe, Asia and Gulf Partners Reassess U.S. Ties as Trump’s Foreign Policy Turns More Erratic
Many of America’s traditional allies are entering a period of deep strategic anxiety: they are increasingly frustrated by what they see as erratic U.S. behavior under President Donald Trump, yet they also feel they have few realistic alternatives to American power. Friendly governments in Europe, Asia and the Middle East are being pushed into an […]
Trump Escalates Pressure on Iran, Warning of New Infrastructure Attacks Over Blocked Shipping Route
President Donald Trump sharply escalated his rhetoric toward Iran on April 5, threatening to target key pieces of the country’s infrastructure if Tehran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil-shipping routes. In a Truth Social post published on Easter Sunday, Trump warned that Tuesday would be “Power Plant […]
Diesel Shock Hits Freight and Factories: Middle East Supply Squeeze Pushes U.S. Pump Prices Past $5
U.S. average retail diesel prices have climbed above $5 a gallon, a level reached only twice in U.S. history, as the U.S.-Israeli with Iran roils global fuel markets and tests the world economy’s resilience. The spike reflects a worsening supply shock tied to the conflict’s impact on Middle East exports—especially after Iran’s near-total disruption of […]
