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Trump aides, fearing a midterm crash, push to keep Iran war 'quiet' for time being
Top Trump aides want to keep the Iran war contained heading into the midterms, as Republicans defend slim majorities. After the election, sources say stronger strikes could return.
Pakistan says army chief held talks with Iran focused on preventing further escalation in MidEast
Treasury Secretary Bessent says US entering 'endgame' with Iran, will sever economic lifelines
Treasury Secretary Bessent says US will 'squash' Iranian economy, collapse 'murderous regime'
Trump: US ‘only semi-negotiating’ with Iran, observing impact of economic pressure - report
"We are only semi-negotiating with them. We are just watching Iran with its huge inflation and the fact they have no money," Trump told Axios.
Trump says Strait of Hormuz is 'sort of open right now,' believes Iran 'can't go much longer'
On Wednesday, the White House refuted reports that Trump and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had argued about a lack of munitions in the wake of the war with Iran.
IDF cracks down on West Bank terror, CENTCOM confirms Iran naval blockade still ongoing
Senior Iranian official threatens Israel with ‘new target bank’ if Israel enters war • Trump has not decided on large-scale attacks against Iran, sources tell 'Post' • Saudi-Houthi conflict escalates
Trump says US prepared for intensified strikes on Iran as Tehran continues attacks on Gulf states
Iranian financial evasion network sanctioned by US Treasury • Saudis strike Yemen's Hodeidah port • US military disables tanker trying to breach blockade of Iranian ports
US House passes $1 trillion defense bill despite Iran, Israel concerns
US Democrats object to the ongoing and deeply unpopular war with Iran, which the Pentagon said has cost the US $37.5 billion so far.
Trump warns of stronger strikes against Iran as regime continues attacks across Middle East
Oil tankers turn around, avoid Red Sea following warnings by Yemen's Houthis • Israel, Lebanon delegations to meet in Rome on August 4 for new negotiations round
CENTCOM completes wave of Iran strikes following Trump's vow to 'hit Iran hard'
"During the five-hour mission, CENTCOM forces employed precision munitions against Iranian coastal defense systems, missile and drone sites, and maritime capabilities," it announced.
Iran agreed to nuclear material inspection during Switzerland talks, Vance says
Vance also said that a mechanism to ensure the ceasefire in the Middle East would last had been established, and that efforts were coordinated with Israel and Arab countries.
Iran will be allowed to sell oil immediately under Trump's new MoU - report
According to the Journal’s report, the same provision allows for Iran to utilize banking, transportation, and insurance services to facilitate the sales.
Trump invokes defense production act for munitions, supply chains
"I hereby find that conditions exist which may pose a direct threat to the national defense or its preparedness programs," Trump said in a June 11 memorandum to US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.
