Trump gives EU ultimatum deadline to approve trade deal with US

Trump's deadline to the European Union came as a trade court ruled his global tariff policy violated US law.

U.S. Strikes Iranian Targets; Iran Says It Returned Fire

The exchange was the latest twist in a week of mixed signals in the region and tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, as President Trump searches for an off-ramp in the war that he started.

By Helene Cooper and Eric Schmitt

US Says It Fired on Iranian Targets After Attack on Warships - Bloomberg.com

US Says It Fired on Iranian Targets After Attack on Warships  Bloomberg.com

Trump extends EU trade deal deadline while issuing fresh threa

The US president says he will hit the bloc with ‘much higher’ tariffs if it does not implement agreement by July 4

US says it struck Iran after attack on American warships

Iran's central military command accused the United States of violating the ceasefire in the Middle East war with attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, saying they attacked US forces in retaliation.

U.S. launches strikes on Iran after attacks on warships, military says

The “self-defense strikes” followed attacks on three American naval vessels, U.S. Central Command said in a statement. None of the U.S. warships were hit.

By Dan Lamothe, Tara Copp

Iran accuses US of violating ceasefire by targeting civilian areas and ships on strait of Hormuz

US military claims it targeted sites responsible for attacks on its forces and ‘unprovoked’ hostilities by Tehran Iran has accused the US of violating the ceasefire by targeting two ships at the strait of Hormuz and attacking civilian areas, as the US insists it struck in retaliation. The US military said it targeted sites that it said were responsible for attacking US forces in what it called “unprovoked” hostilities by Tehran. Continue reading...

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U.S. military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military also says that it "targeted Iranian military facilities responsible for attacking U.S. forces." The exchange occurred Thursday as U.S. Navy destroyers transited the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Central Command said in a social media post.

By The Associated Press

Iran says it attacked US Navy ships after they targeted Iranian tanker

US military says it intercepted and responded to 'unprovoked' Iranian attack, stressing that it doesn't seek escalation.

Powerful Dem’s jabs at Trump come back to haunt her after office raided by FBI: ‘Aged well’

Virginia Democratic lawmaker Louise Lucas faces mockery after FBI raids her office, with critics citing her past "no one is above the law" Trump post.

U.S. says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 navy ships in Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military said it intercepted Iranian attacks on three navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz Thursday and "targeted Iranian military facilities responsible for attacking U.S. forces." The U.S. military said no ships were hit. Iranian state media said the country's armed forces exchanged fire with "the enemy" on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz. It is the largest Iranian island in the Persian Gulf, home to about 150,000 people. It also houses a water desalination plant.

U.S. and Iran trade fire in Strait of Hormuz; each claims other shot first

Trump gives EU until July 4 to implement trade deal

Trump has threatened to impose higher tariffs on the bloc if it doesn't implement the trade deal agreed last year by his deadline.

US military says it carried out retaliatory strikes over ‘unprovoked hostilities’ by Iran

The US ⁠military said it carried out retaliatory strikes ⁠on Iran on Thursday, targeting sites it said were responsible for attacking US forces in what it called unprovoked hostilities by Tehran. Earlier, Iran’s top joint military command said the US had violated a ceasefire by targeting an ‌Iranian oil tanker and another ship entering the Strait of Hormuz, and by striking civilian areas. “US Central Command (CENTCOM) eliminated inbound threats and targeted Iranian military facilities...

By Reuters

Middle East war live: US and Iran accuse each other of ceasefire violations in Strait of Hormuz

On Friday, the US and Iran accused each other of breaking a fragile ceasefire after clashes in the Strait of Hormuz. Washington said it struck Iranian military targets following an attack on US destroyers, while Tehran claimed US forces attacked first, raising fears of renewed escalation in the region. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

By FRANCE 24

Oil futures rise after U.S., Iran trade fire; stock futures quiet after court rejects Trump’s tariffs

Oil futures moved higher late Thursday while stock-index futures were little changed after the U.S. and Iran exchanged fire in the Persian Gulf, and after a federal court struck down President Donald Trump’s backup tariff plan.

By Mike Murphy

The Latest: US military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz

The U_S_ military said Thursday that it intercepted Iranian attacks on three Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz and “targeted Iranian military facilities responsible for attacking U_S_ forces.”

By The Associated Press

Who Cashed In On Trump’s Iran War Posts? DOJ Reportedly Investigating - Forbes

Who Cashed In On Trump’s Iran War Posts? DOJ Reportedly Investigating  Forbes

US says it has targeted Iranian military facilities after responding to attacks on navy ships

Poll finds Americans see Canada as more reliable than Trump on trade

'People are fatigued by Trump’s tariff policies,' said Andrew Hale, a fellow at Advancing American Freedom

By Tracy Moran

Oil prices jump as US-Iran tensions intensify; Brent crude stays beyond $100, WTI up 3%

Oil prices surged Friday as US-Iran tensions flared, reversing earlier declines. US strikes on Iranian targets prompted accusations of ceasefire violations, escalating fears over the vital Strait of Hormuz. This geopolitical volatility overshadows concerns about suspicious trading activity linked to policy announcements, impacting global energy supplies and inflation.

By TOI BUSINESS DESK

Trump says ‘great damage’ done to ‘Iranian attackers' in Hormuz, threatens Tehran to sign deal ‘fast’

The US military said it intercepted Iranian attacks on three Navy ships and “targeted Iranian military facilities responsible for attacking US forces.”

US-Iran ceasefire framework explained: Nuclear issue, Hormuz, key players, what’s left out and oil impact

By Nischai Vats

US Urges Iran To Free Ailing Nobel Winner Activist Narges Mohammadi

The United States on Thursday urged Iran to free jailed Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi, who is believed to have had two heart attacks in recent weeks.

U.S. and Iran exchange fire, but Trump says ceasefire still in effect

The renewed hostilities broke out as Washington was awaiting Iran's response to a U.S. proposal that would stop the fighting.

Explosions heard near Strait of Hormuz may have been UAE action - report

Tasmin emphasized that the incident has not yet been officially confirmed, adding that if it is, "the UAE will pay the cost of its hostile action."

History Channel Launches ‘Mission To Honor: A 250th Salute To American Veterans’

The History Channel is honoring veterans in a new video series to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States. The cable network is launching Mission To Honor: A 250th Salute To American Veterans. The series, which will launch this spring on the linear network, digital and social, will also have a toward a one-hour […]

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US oil prices jump on US-Iran hostilities

Iran accuses US of attacking vessels in Strait of Hormuz in breach of ceasefire

Trump has threatened Iran with an intensified bombing campaign as 1,500 ships remain trapped by the blockade.

New fighting breaks out between US, Iran, throwing ceasefire into doubt

Iran's top joint military command accuses the US of violating the ceasefire by targeting an Iranian oil tanker and another ship entering the Strait of Hormuz chokepoint

By Reuters

Can Believe Break Into The United States? ‘We’re Going To Have To Prove Ourselves’

For decades, the French music company has cultivated local stars in local markets, helping them find global reach. Now it's ready to enter the most challenging territory of all.

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World awaits Iran response to peace deal

World awaits Iran response to peace deal

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The Complicated Reality Behind High Gas Prices

The Complicated Reality Behind High Gas Prices Authored by Petr Svab via The Epoch Times, Average gas prices in the United States have gone up by almost 40 percent since March 1. The reason appears straightforward: Iran has blocked the Strait of Hormuz in response to the U.S. military operation that decapitated its regime and degraded its military. Hundreds of tankers trapped behind the strait cannot deliver their oil, depriving the world of 7 percent to 10 percent of its su...

By Tyler Durden

Blasts reported near key Iranian coastal Bandar Abbas, Qeshm areas

Iranian media on Thursday reported loud blast-like sounds in areas surrounding Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island along the strategic Strait of Hormuz, with no immediate explanation fro...

Some 1,500 ships trapped in Gulf due to Iran conflict: IMO - The Daily Star

Some 1,500 ships trapped in Gulf due to Iran conflict: IMO  The Daily Star

Iran War: Iran Pushes Back Against Trump “Deal Is Nigh” as More Evidence of US Failure Emerges, Including Gulf State Mini-Revolt, Even More US Base Destruction, Jet Fuel Price Rise Damage, Conservative Opposition to Trump Climbdown

Today's Iran war news: The US again engages in market-manipulating deal head-fakery as more evidence of its weak position accumulates.

By Yves Smith

Iran cuts oil output as storage nears capacity

Iran is cutting its oil output by 400,000 barrels a day as storage fills up and exports stall, amid ongoing diplomatic talks with the United States. Read More: https://punchng.com/iran-cuts-oil-output-as-storage-nears-capacity/

By Punch Newspapers

Iran military accuses US of violating truce with attacks on ships

Iran's central military command accused the United States of violating the ceasefire in the Middle East war with attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, saying they attacked US forces in retaliation. The post Iran military accuses US of violating truce with attacks on ships appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

Analysis: Even if peace comes to the Middle East now, it will still take a long time for fuel prices to fall

Even if a U.S.–Iran agreement is reached and the Strait of Hormuz reopens immediately, fuel prices are unlikely to return quickly to their early-2026 levels. Markets will need months to be “convinced” that the danger has truly passed. This is the well-known “rockets and feathers” phenomenon The post Analysis: Even if peace comes to the Middle East now, it will still take a long time for fuel prices to fall appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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US delegation praises Peace and Love Hospital’s breast cancer care efforts in Ghana

A delegation from the United States has praised the efforts of Ghana’s leading breast cancer treatment centre, describing the work being done at Peace and Love Hospital as “inspirational” and critical to the fight against breast cancer across Africa and the African diaspora.

By Mahmud Mohammed-Nurudeen