Top US Middle East commander visits deployed aircraft carrier, and other Mideast news
Adm. Brad Cooper, the top U.S. military commander in the Middle East, visited the USS Lincoln in the…
Republicans Blame ‘Yes Man’ Pete Hegseth for Donald Trump’s Iran War Mess — Report
Frustration is mounting among congressional Republicans over Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s handling of the five-month-old Iran war. GOP…
US military reimposes its blockade of Iranian ports
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. military early Wednesday reimposed a blockade on Iranian ports over…
As Trump teases deal to end Iran war, key goals remain unmet
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said the U.S. is close to signing a deal with Iran to…
As Trump again says Iran war could soon end, some Trump objectives are unfulfilled
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump said the U.S. is close to signing a deal with Iran to wind…
Xi-Trump summit ends with little clarity on China’s Iran role
President Donald Trump visits the Temple of Heaven in Beijing with Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 14,…
The Latest: Xi and Trump summit focuses on business links as Chinese leader issues Taiwan warning
President Donald Trump pauses with China’s Vice President Han Zheng during an arrival ceremony Wednesday, May 13, 2026,…
Trump rejects Iran’s latest proposal to end war with US
ISLAMABAD (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s latest proposal to end the war between the countries,…
US says it’s clearing Iranian mines in effort to open the Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says the U.S. Navy is clearing Iranian mines from the Strait of…
Hegseth Warns Iran To ‘Choose Wisely,’ But Gulf Officials Brace For 6-Month Slog To Reach Deal: What Do Prediction Markets Say?
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Iran Thursday to “choose wisely” on a peace deal or face bombs on…
US and Iran end direct negotiations on war’s fragile ceasefire
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The United States and Iran ended a historic round of face-to-face talks early Sunday without…
US and Iran end ceasefire talks and Vance heads home without an agreement
ISLAMABAD – The United States and Iran failed to reach an agreement at the end of historic, face-to-face…