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Iran, Oman agree to new shipping routes in Hormuz as Washington, Tehran circle new agreement

Iran on Wednesday announced that it and Oman agreed on the coordinates of new commercial shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz after several rounds of negotiations, but stressed that the incoming deal would not end the crisis in the region.

August 5, 2026

Trump sees progress on deal with Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz

President Trump says the U.S. and Iran are having "very good discussions," raising hopes for a deal on Wednesday to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

August 5, 2026

Strait talk: U.S. and regional partners see progress toward reopening Hormuz choke point

U.S. and Middle East officials said Tuesday that they were zeroing in on a deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a potential return to normalcy that cheered oil investors and sent Wall Street to record highs.

August 4, 2026

Bessent says U.S., Iran could reach a deal on Strait of Hormuz within a day or two

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday said the U.S. and Iran could strike a deal by midweek to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and allow normal shipping through the oil choke point.

August 4, 2026

Trump touts incoming peace deal with Iran even as Tehran signals defiance

President Trump said Monday that new negotiations will be Iran's "last chance" for a decent deal and attacked the regime for what he said were "duplicitous" disavowals of his earlier assertions that a peace agreement between the two countries could be reached soon.

August 3, 2026

Trump gives Iran a ‘last chance’ to make a deal to end the war

President Trump on Monday said renewed talks with Iran are the Islamic regime's "last chance" to sign a deal giving up its quest for a nuclear weapon.

August 3, 2026

Trump accuses Iranian leaders of duplicity over peace negotiations

President Trump on Monday accused Tehran of being "duplicitous" and said peace negotiations were underway through mediators, whether Iranian officials wanted to admit it or not.

August 3, 2026

Wall Street starts week with a bang after Trump calls off strikes

U.S. stocks surged Monday after President Trump called off massive strikes on Iran, renewing hopes for a diplomatic deal.

August 3, 2026

Trump says attacks on Iran will continue until Tehran meets his terms: ‘We just want to win’

President Trump says his main goal is winning the war against Iran and keeping nuclear weapons out of the regime's hands, rather than scrambling to revive a ceasefire in the region.

July 31, 2026

Wood paneling and golf carts: Trump hosts rare Cabinet meeting at Camp David

President Trump hailed Camp David as a "very special" place as he held a televised Cabinet meeting at the presidential retreat in rural Maryland to discuss policy and tout his performance before the midterm elections.

July 31, 2026

Trump says his Board of Peace reached deal to disarm Hamas in Gaza

President Trump said Thursday that Middle East mediators reached an agreement to disarm Hamas, the Palestinian militant group that launched a deadly attack on southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.

July 30, 2026

Middle East war expands to Egypt as U.S. continues strikes against Iran

The Iran war expanded Thursday as Egypt confirmed that an unidentified drone caused a fire at the Mediterranean port of Damietta, while the U.S. continued striking military and intelligence targets in Iran.

July 30, 2026

Most Americans say Iran war not worth it: Poll

Nearly two-thirds of Americans think the Iran war has not been worthwhile, according to a poll released Thursday, as President Trump considers harsher strikes or a diplomatic exit to the conflict.

July 30, 2026

Fed leaves interest rates alone but three members dissent, putting Chair Kevin Warsh in a tight spot

The Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, though Chairman Kevin Warsh faced pressure from fellow central bankers to curb inflation by increasing rates even as President Trump demands cuts.

July 29, 2026

Trump says Iran will ‘get a beating’ over surprise missile launch toward U.S. troops in Jordan

President Trump is vowing a tough response after U.S. troops in Jordan had to intercept a series of ballistic missiles from Iran in a surprise overnight attack.

July 29, 2026

Trump meets with Netanyahu, Zelenskyy as wars drag on

President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a "positive and productive" White House meeting Tuesday as the Iran war, a periodic source of tension between the men, reached a pivotal stage and they confronted tough election seasons.

July 28, 2026

Trump and Zelenskyy discuss Patriot air defense, diplomatic efforts to end war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday he spoke to President Trump about his country's air defenses against the Russian invasion and ways to restart the diplomatic process to wind down the war.

July 28, 2026

Trump says he doesn’t need Israel’s help in dealing with Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain

President Trump said Tuesday he doesn't need guidance from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on how to handle Pickaxe Mountain, an Iranian site linked to Tehran's nuclear ambitions.

July 28, 2026

Trump hails Michigan auto boom, says other nations will no longer ‘pillage your factories’

President Trump on Monday said U.S. auto workers will no longer be "sold out" and see their jobs shipped overseas, pointing to multi-billion-dollar investments in swing-state Michigan and tying it directly to his aggressive use of tariffs.

July 27, 2026

Trump says Iran begging for peace talks after two more weeks of bombing

President Trump said Monday his negotiators are speaking to the Iranian side and there is a chance they can reach a new peace deal after nearly two weeks of intense renewed fighting in the region.

July 27, 2026