Three vessels hit by gunfire in Strait of Hormuz, crews safe - Reuters

Three vessels hit by gunfire in Strait of Hormuz, crews safe  Reuters

Oil Prices Creep Up as Investors Weigh Cease-Fire Extension

Oil prices stablized as investors scrambled to make sense of President Trump’s decision to extend the cease-fire with Iran

By The New York Times

Trump blasted Obama’s Iran deal. Now he faces similar tradeoffs.

As U.S. envoys pursue peace talks, the president confronts persistent sticking points: sanctions relief, enrichment limits and the risk of empowering Tehran.

By Michael Birnbaum

Neither war nor peace: Trump unilaterally extends ceasefire with Iran

The US president has not set a new deadline for Iran, instead waiting for the various political and security factions within the Iranian regime to reach a 'unified proposal.'

Why Trump’s pick for Fed chair will not bring home the bank for the president

Kevin Warsh, Trump’s ‘central casting’, has a long road ahead of convincing board members to lower interest rates Donald Trump’s fate is to be frustrated by monetary policy. Even assuming he gets his way and Kevin Warsh succeeds Jerome Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve next month, it is unlikely that the president will finally gain control of the Fed. Continue reading...

By Eduardo Porter

Ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz after ceasefire extension

Two vessels came under fire in the Strait of Hormuz, just hours after the U.S. and Iran failed to meet in Pakistan for talks to end the war and as President Trump indefinitely extended the ceasefire.

By NPR Staff

King Charles’ ‘high-stakes’ US visit tests historic alliance, could shape his reign: experts

King Charles prepares for a high-stakes U.S. trip that could define his reign, with a historic address to Congress and a meeting with President Trump.

Two ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz, UK says, after U.S. extends Iran ceasefire

The attacks come shortly after President Donald Trump said the U.S. would extend the ceasefire with Iran to allow peace talks to continue.

2 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz, complicating diplomatic efforts to resume U.S.-Iran talks

Iran opened fire on a container ship Wednesday in the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring the danger to commercial vessels in a waterway crucial to global energy supplies as plans for ceasefire talks between Tehran and the United States in Islamabad faltered.

Iran fires on 3 ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump extends ceasefire

Iran fired on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, underscoring the ongoing threat to global energy supplies and complicating efforts to bring the United States and Iran together for talks to end the war. The attacks, which Iranian media said were carried out by Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, came after US President Donald Trump said the US would indefinitely extend the ceasefire with Iran, due to expire on Wednesday. But Trump said the US would continue to blockade...

By Associated Press

‘If my people’: Why the Bible passage Trump read aloud is so polarizing

President Donald Trump is among hundreds who are taking turns reading the entire Bible aloud over the course of a week

By Peter Smith

Middle East on edge again: Two ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz

Tensions flared in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran's Revolutionary Guard fired on a container ship, causing damage. Another cargo vessel reported being fired upon. These incidents complicate US-Iran diplomatic efforts, despite a US ceasefire extension and Pakistan's mediation. The strategic waterway, crucial for global energy, remains under pressure amid escalating hostilities.

By TOI WORLD DESK

Trump's indefinite Iran ceasefire: prelude to peace? - The Straits Times

Trump's indefinite Iran ceasefire: prelude to peace?  The Straits Times

Strait of Hormuz: Iran seizes two vessels, including Greek-owned Epaminondas

Sailing through the Strait of Hormuz is entering a renewed phase of tension following the seizure of two container vessels by the naval command of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps… Strait of Hormuz: Iran seizes two vessels, including Greek-owned Epaminondas - Η ΝΑΥΤΕΜΠΟΡΙΚΗ

By Μιχάλης Ματσίγκος

Three vessels hit by gunfire in Strait of Hormuz, crews safe

At least three container ships were hit by gunfire in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, maritime security sources and the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said. Iran has imposed restrictions on ships using the strait, first in retaliation for the U.S.-Israeli bombardment of the country, and then in response to a U.S. blockade […]

Shipping must remain under global rules despite Strait of Hormuz crisis, industry leaders warn

The International Maritime Organization is working to evacuate hundreds of ships stuck in the Persian Gulf since the Middle East conflict broke out, said its secretary-general.

(4th LD) Trump extends ceasefire with Iran amid uncertainty over prospects for peace talks - Yonhap News Agency

(4th LD) Trump extends ceasefire with Iran amid uncertainty over prospects for peace talks  Yonhap News Agency

Iran says it has seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz; Brent crude near $100

Trump has extended his Iran war deadline again, what's going on?

Meanwhile, Trump also said the US naval blockade of Iranian ports would continue.

Oil falls, stocks mixed as traders weigh outlook after Trump extends truce

Oil slips below $100 as investors await Iran response to US move

By AFP

Iran War: TACO Tuesday Strikes Again, Trump Extends Ceasefire

POTUS Trump extended the ceasefire despite Iran refusing to send a delegation to Islamabad for more negotiations. Plus, "Is There a Method to America's Madness?" pro and con.

By Nat Wilson Turner

Kevin Warsh says Fed independence 'essential,' reforms needed

U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) chair nominee Kevin Warsh suggested Tuesday he would act independently, noting he had made no promises to President Donald ​Trump about cutting interest...

Oil, stocks fall as traders weigh outlook after Trump extends truce - Geo News

Oil, stocks fall as traders weigh outlook after Trump extends truce  Geo News

Trump Says Middle East 'Much Better Allies' Than NATO - Tempo.co English

Trump Says Middle East 'Much Better Allies' Than NATO  Tempo.co English

Mediator Pakistan PM thanks Trump for extending ceasefire, urges continued talks - Dhaka Tribune

Mediator Pakistan PM thanks Trump for extending ceasefire, urges continued talks  Dhaka Tribune

Iran seizes two ships attempting to cross Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Wednesday that their naval forces stopped two ships attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz and directed them to the territorial waters of the Islamic Republic. The post Iran seizes two ships attempting to cross Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

Three cargo ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz after Trump extends ceasefire

Three cargo ships have reportedly come under fire in the Strait of Hormuz, the British maritime agency has said.

By Emmanuel Tetteh

Trump extends Iran ceasefire as blockade stalls talks

US President Donald Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran while maintaining a naval blockade, as negotiations between the two sides remain unresolved about the ending of the illegal US-Israeli war against Iran. The announcement came hours before the truce was due to expire, with Washington stating that the ceasefire will remain in place until Tehran submits a proposal and talks conclude. Trump said the blockade of Iranian ports will continue, a condition that Iranian officials reject a...