US could 'finish the job' in Iran in two or three weeks, Trump says

President Trump says the US will "leave" Iran "very soon" as Iran's president says Tehran has the "necessary will" to end the war.

Markets Bet Big on a Quick End to the Iran War

Global markets rallied as President Trump signaled that the United States may stop fighting soon. But big questions remain about lingering damage.

By Andrew Ross Sorkin, Bernhard Warner, Sarah Kessler, Michael J. de la Merced, Niko Gallogly, Brian O’Keefe and Grady McGregor

European Stock Futures Jump on Optimism For Iran War Conclusion - Bloomberg

European Stock Futures Jump on Optimism For Iran War Conclusion  Bloomberg

Oil Falls on Hopes of Strait of Hormuz Reopening - WSJ

Oil Falls on Hopes of Strait of Hormuz Reopening  WSJ

UK to host coalition talks on securing Strait of Hormuz

Meeting comes after Trump criticised allies and indicated reopening the strait may not be a priority for US in Iran war

Markets rally, oil prices fall as Trump prepares to address nation on Iran war

The White House promised an “important update” on Iran, in what is set to be the president’s first prime-time address since the U.S. and Israeli assault began.

By Cleve R. Wootson Jr., Victoria Craw

Macron praises Europe's 'predictability' in contrast to Trump's unpredictability

The French president was speaking to an audience of Japanese business leaders and investors on Wednesday, the second day of his visit to Japan.

Britain to host 35 countries for strait of Hormuz talks, says Starmer

Nations will explore options to reopen the critical waterway after Donald Trump told countries to ‘go get your own oil’ The UK will convene 35 countries to explore ways to reopen the strait of Hormuz, the vital shipping route for oil and gas that has been blocked by Iran. Keir Starmer, the prime minister, said the next phase of discussions in the joint British and French efforts to secure the waterway would be held on Thursday, with Yvette Cooper, the foreign secretary, and international lead...

By Jessica Elgot Deputy political editor

Trump to address nation on Iran war. And, SCOTUS considers birthright citizenship

Trump is set to address the nation after saying the U.S. will withdraw from Iran in 2-3 weeks. And, the president will be at the Supreme Court today as arguments on birthright citizenship begin.

By Brittney Melton

President Trump to address nation with 'important update' on Iran and more top headlines

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Trump’s threats of targeting water plants in Iran, a potential war crime, alarm Gulf allies - CNN

Trump’s threats of targeting water plants in Iran, a potential war crime, alarm Gulf allies  CNN

"Paper tiger": Trump threatens US withdrawal from NATO

US President Donald Trump has said he is seriously considering the possibility of the United States withdrawing from NATO and again described the alliance as a "paper tiger".

By Ulyana Krychkovska,STANISLAV POHORILOV

Environmental risks grow as Iran war traps oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz

The risks of environmental calamity in the Strait of Hormuz are mounting with each passing week of the Iran conflict, conservationists have warned, as giant tankers filled with fuel are trapped in a small area and Iran continues to fire missiles and drones at Gulf oil assets. The potential for catastrophe in the waterway was sharpened on Monday when a Kuwaiti crude tanker was set ablaze at Dubai Port in an Iranian attack that damaged its hull, sparking warnings of a possible oil spill. The...

By Ushar Daniele

REPLAY: France's Macron, Japan Takaichi hold press briefing

French ​President Emmanuel Macron said ​on Wednesday that he shared Japanese ​Prime ‌Minister Sanae ⁠Takaichi's position on ‌the need to ⁠restore freedom of navigation in the ​Strait of Hormuz, ‌speaking alongside her in Tokyo. The US–Israeli ‌war with Iran ​has rattled global markets and effectively shut the ​Strait of ​Hormuz, a ​conduit for a ​fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas flows.

By FRANCE24

Qeshm: Iran’s fortress island with an underground ‘missile city’ threatening US troops in Hormuz

Qeshm is one of two Iranian islands in focus as the US weighs an invasion to break the lock on the Strait

By James C. Reynolds

Oil drops over 3% as Middle East tensions show signs of easing

'Not our war': UK PM snubs Trump, to host multi-nation meeting on reopening Hormuz

Prime Minister Keir Starmer affirmed Britain will not join the Middle East conflict, deeming it "not our war" and not in the UK's national interest. He announced a meeting of 35 countries to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ensuring maritime security, aiming to mitigate economic fallout and rising energy costs.

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British PM Starmer pledges push to reopen Strait of Hormuz as Trump aims more barbs - The Straits Times

British PM Starmer pledges push to reopen Strait of Hormuz as Trump aims more barbs  The Straits Times

‘No specific information’: Shipping official amid reports of vessel carrying Iranian oil heading towards India

Ship tracking data had earlier suggested that India's first Iranian crude oil cargo since 2019 may be heading towards a port in Gujarat.

Trump Calls NATO A "Paper Tiger", Says US Will Pull Out Of It: Report

U.S. President Donald Trump said he was strongly considering pulling the United States out of NATO after allies failed to back U.S. military action against Iran, according

Energy security versus geopolitics: ASEAN states face tough choices over Iran’s Strait of Hormuz passage

While Iran’s selective approach to allowing access to the Strait of Hormuz could push more countries to the negotiating table, the bigger issue is having to engage on Tehran’s terms rather than on the basis of a purely commercial right of passage, analysts say.

S. Korean currency surges on Trump's signaling of end to Middle East war - Yonhap News Agency

S. Korean currency surges on Trump's signaling of end to Middle East war  Yonhap News Agency

Sending oil prices sky high - China Daily - Global Edition

Sending oil prices sky high  China Daily - Global Edition

Philippines opens Iran energy talks, but Hormuz passage remains unclear

The meeting comes as Manila faces pressure to secure fuel shipments.

By Cristina Chi

Gold’s safe-haven script flips as oil and rates seize control of macro cycle - Khaleej Times

Gold’s safe-haven script flips as oil and rates seize control of macro cycle  Khaleej Times

Rubio says US will 'have to reexamine' NATO relationship - Hürriyet Daily News

Rubio says US will 'have to reexamine' NATO relationship  Hürriyet Daily News

Iran War: Israel Would Thwart Trump TACO Even if Genuine; US Forces Still Arriving in Middle East as Trump to Speak This Evening; Could Strait of Hormuz Traffic Rise Meaningfully With Less Hot Conflict?

Why Trump's apparent TACO via his hissy to leave the Strait of Hormuz mess to others may be a deception despite rising economic damage.

By Yves Smith

Most Americans want quick Iran exit despite war outcome: Poll

Two-thirds of Americans think the United States should move quickly to end its involvement in the Iran war, even if that means falling short of the Trump administration’s stated go...

Govt mulls shipping options as Iran allows limited Hormuz passage - Geo News

Govt mulls shipping options as Iran allows limited Hormuz passage  Geo News

Trump says the US could end the Iran war in two to three weeks - thedailystar.net

Trump says the US could end the Iran war in two to three weeks  thedailystar.net

Trump says U.S. considers withdrawing from NATO

President Donald Trump said he is seriously considering the possibility of the U.S. withdrawing from NATO after allies failed to support U.S. military action against Iran.

Strait of Hormuz closure sparks EU call for coordinated energy measures - brusselstimes.com

Strait of Hormuz closure sparks EU call for coordinated energy measures  brusselstimes.com

After Trump’s threats to leave NATO, Lithuanian PM says no doubts about alliance unity - LRT

After Trump’s threats to leave NATO, Lithuanian PM says no doubts about alliance unity  LRT

Starmer says UK to host multi-nation meeting on Hormuz shipping

Britain will this week hold a meeting of about 35 countries to discuss how to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz which has been crippled by the Middle East war, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Wednesday. The post Starmer says UK to host multi-nation meeting on Hormuz shipping appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Trump says US will leave Iran in 'two or three weeks' whether 'we have a deal or not' - the-star.co.ke

Trump says US will leave Iran in 'two or three weeks' whether 'we have a deal or not'  the-star.co.ke

Oil falls and world shares jump on renewed hopes of Iran war ending - Naharnet

Oil falls and world shares jump on renewed hopes of Iran war ending  Naharnet

Stocks rally, oil dives as Trump says war to end ‘very soon’ - Kuwait Times

Stocks rally, oil dives as Trump says war to end ‘very soon’  Kuwait Times

Asian markets surge on positive outlook for a potential resolution to the Iran conflict – Reuters - tanja7.com

Asian markets surge on positive outlook for a potential resolution to the Iran conflict – Reuters  tanja7.com