White House Secures Foreign Steel for Ballroom Project

ArcelorMittal, a European steel maker, is donating tens of millions of dollars of foreign steel for President Trump’s new ballroom.

By Ana Swanson and Luke Broadwater

Trump’s last-minute delay: Why he was never going to obliterate Iran in the first place

Trump employed delay tactics to avoid following through on his pledges to relentlessly bomb Iran, following a pattern similar to his 11th-hour tariff compromises.

Europe stocks rebound to stall as U.S-Iran ceasefire comes under strain

Shares in Europe are poised to open in mixed territory on Thursday, as the fragile truce agreed between the U.S. and Iran already shows signs of strain.

WSJ: Trump plans to punish some NATO countries over insufficient support for operation in Iran

US President Donald Trump is considering a plan to punish certain NATO member states that, in his view, did not provide sufficient support for the operation against Iran.

By Iryna Vakuliuk

Trump threatens ‘bigger, better, stronger’ attacks if Iran doesn’t make ‘real’ agreement

President Trump even claimed that the US military is ‘looking forward, actually, to its next conquest’

By Owen Scott

'Was to sell it to Tehran': Pakistan PM’s ceasefire statement cleared by WH before release

Pakistan's prime minister Shehbaz Sharif's unusual social media post, cleared by the White House, hinted at a coordinated effort to de-escalate US-Iran tensions. The message, calling for a two-week ceasefire, preceded official confirmations of a pause in hostilities. This move, influencing a potential agreement, highlights active backchannel diplomacy amidst public escalation.

By TOI WORLD DESK

Trump wanted Iran ceasefire ‘at least since March’, Asim Munir emerged as key link, says report

With Donald Trump’s deadline looming, Asim Munir launched a flurry of calls to top US officials, including Trump, JD Vance and Steve Witkoff.

Israel’s pounding of Lebanon is ‘deeply damaging’, UK foreign minister says - The Straits Times

Israel’s pounding of Lebanon is ‘deeply damaging’, UK foreign minister says  The Straits Times

Foolproof security arranged for foreign guests, Naqvi assures US envoy ahead of US‑Iran talks in Islamabad

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday assured US Ambassador to Pakistan Natalie Baker of foolproof security for all foreign dignitaries ahead of the US-Iran talks scheduled in Islamabad this week. In a meeting with the US envoy, Naqvi assured her of the security arrangements taken ahead of the talks and stated that the US Vice President JD Vance, US Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner were “our special guests,” according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Inte...

By none@none.com (News Desk)

Protesters gather outside US embassy in Tel Aviv ahead of Iran ceasefire announcement

The protesters, organized by the Peace Partnership coalition, demanded an end to the war, chanting “War will not bring freedom to anyone in the region."

Trump vows U.S. troops will remain near Iran until 'real agreement' met, warns of major escalation

Israel ready with ‘finger on the trigger’ to continue Iran war as it pounds Lebanon - News24

Israel ready with ‘finger on the trigger’ to continue Iran war as it pounds Lebanon  News24

ANALYSIS: How US-Israeli Aggression Became Iran’s Windfall, By Gimba Kakanda

"What this war means, if it ends today, is that Iran’s victory lies not in emerging unscarred, but in altering the terms on which the United States can deal with it hereafter." The post ANALYSIS: How US-Israeli Aggression Became Iran’s Windfall, By Gimba Kakanda appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Gimba Kakanda

Sen. Graham Urges Congressional Iran Vote...On Approving Peace, Not War

Sen. Graham Urges Congressional Iran Vote...On Approving Peace, Not War This is definitely in you really can't make this up(!) territory... Sen. Lindsey Graham is actually calling for a Congressional vote, but not concerning a War Powers Resolution.  Instead, he has called for Congress to review and vote on any diplomatic agreement ending the war with what he described as the "Iranian terrorist regime." That's right, the NeoCon senator from South Carolina only wants a Congressio...

By Tyler Durden

Iran delegation heads to Islamabad for Pakistan-brokered US talks

An Iranian delegation is in Islamabad for Pakistan-brokered US-Iran talks aimed at addressing the Mideast conflict, according to Iran’s envoy. Read More: https://punchng.com/iran-delegation-heads-to-islamabad-for-pakistan-brokered-us-talks/

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Oil slumps 14% to $94.41 per barrel on US-Iran ceasefire

By Udeme Akpan The price of Nigeria’s Bonny Light crude has dropped by 14.2 per cent to $94.41 per barrel from $110 per barrel on Tuesday in the global oil market, following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire by Donald Trump. Iran also indicated it would ensure the safe passage of oil tankers through the Strait of […] The post Oil slumps 14% to $94.41 per barrel on US-Iran ceasefire appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Urowayino Jeremiah

Iran claims 10-point proposal submitted to US violated - rudaw.net

Iran claims 10-point proposal submitted to US violated  rudaw.net