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Trade court rules Trump’s 10% global tariff illegal
New York Times: In a split ruling, the Court of International Trade found that Mr. Trump had wrongly…
May 7, 2026
US and Iran inch towards short-term deal to end fighting
Reuters: The United States and Iran are edging toward a limited, temporary agreement to halt their war, sources…
May 7, 2026
U.S. and Iran closing in on one-page memo to end war. Trump orders military to pause effort to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz, citing deal progress—AND MORE
Axios: The White House believes it’s getting close to an agreement with Iran on a one-page memorandum of…
May 6, 2026
Trump won’t say whether US-Iran ceasefire still in effect as Hormuz tensions escalate. US intelligence indicates limited new damage to Iran’s nuclear program—AND MORE
CNN: Ceasefire tested: President Donald Trump won’t say whether the US-Iran truce remains in place after both sides…
May 5, 2026
Iran threatens to attack US forces after Trump says US will help stranded ships leave Strait of Hormuz—AND MORE
BBC: Iran threatens to attack US forces if they enter the Strait of Hormuz, after Donald Trump said the…
May 4, 2026
Trump to review new plan from Iran but says US could restart strikes ‘if they misbehave’—AND MORE
CNN: US President Donald Trump said he will review a new peace plan from Iran but “can’t imagine…
May 3, 2026
Trump says US could be ‘better off’ if no deal reached with Iran. Oil market one month from crunch point—AND MORE
CNN: President Donald Trump said the US may be “better off” if no deal is reached with Iran,…
May 2, 2026
Trump admin says Iran war ‘terminated’ before 60-day deadline. Iran’s economic collapse may come too late for Trump—AND MORE
Associated Press: The Trump administration is arguing that the war in Iran has already ended because of the…
May 1, 2026
Trump says blockade stays until nuclear deal. US pitches new coalition to get ships moving again—AND MORE
Trump rejects Iran’s offer, says blockade stays until nuclear deal U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has prepared a plan…
April 30, 2026
Trump tells aides to prepare for extended blockade. Spy agencies examine how Iran would react to Trump declaring victory—AND MORE
Wall Street Journal: In recent meetings, including a Monday discussion in the Situation Room, Trump opted to continue squeezing…
April 29, 2026
Iran, U.S. in awkward limbo of ‘no war, no peace’—AND MORE
New York Times: Each side is betting it can last longer than the other, analysts say. But there…
April 27, 2026
US-Iran peace hopes fade as Trump scraps talks—AND MORE
Reuters: The deadlock leaves the world’s biggest economy and a major oil power locked in a confrontation that…
April 26, 2026
Trump cancels Witkoff and Kushner’s trip to Pakistan for Iran talks—AND MORE
BBC: US President Donald Trump has cancelled envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner’s trip to Pakistan for talks…
April 25, 2026
Reported ship seizures in Strait of Hormuz add to anxiety in oil markets—AND MORE
New York Times: Oil was trading above $100 a barrel again on Thursday after Iranian forces claimed to…
April 23, 2026
Trump extends cease-fire with Iran. Talks delayed in high-stakes game of chicken.
New York Times: President Trump said he was extending a cease-fire with Iran on Tuesday just hours before…
April 21, 2026
U.S. attacks Iranian cargo ship trying to bypass blockade while preparing for new round of talks.
New York Times: A U.S. Navy destroyer on Sunday attacked and seized an Iranian cargo ship that defied…
April 20, 2026
Tensions rise as Iran’s hard-liners flex muscle with U-turn over Hormuz and ship attacks
New York Times: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps on Saturday declared it was closing the Strait of Hormuz,…
April 19, 2026
Trump says Iran has agreed to suspend nuclear program indefinitely as Strait of Hormuz declared ‘completely open.’ Optimism and confusion—AND MORE
New York Times: Iran’s foreign minister said on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz was “completely open” for…
April 18, 2026
10-day Lebanon-Israel cease-fire goes into effect. US-Iran deal will take months, Gulf and Europe officials say—AND MORE
New York Times: A 10-day cease-fire went into effect at midnight on Friday morning in Lebanon. The truce…
April 17, 2026
Interim deal possible soon, but nuclear issues unresolved. Hegseth: US ready to start war if Iran doesn’t ‘choose wisely’ — PLUS MORE
Reuters: Optimism grew on Thursday that the Iran war may be near an end, with a key Pakistani mediator having…
April 16, 2026