Iran war live: Tehran denies US talks as Trump warns of ‘last chance’
President Trump said negotiations with Iran are ongoing and described them as Tehran's "last chance" for a deal. Iran denied any talks are taking place, creating a public contradiction that raises the risk of miscalculation in an already high-stakes nuclear standoff.
24d ago · 4 min · Global Affairs
Trump says US to hit Iran 'hard' after attack on bases in Jordan: Report
President Trump warned the US will hit Iran "hard" after an attack on American bases in Jordan, and confirmed US-Saudi airstrikes on pro-Iranian militias in Iraq were coordinated with Baghdad.
29d ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
Iran Launches Surprise Missile Attack on US Forces in Middle East
US Central Command says it intercepted multiple Iranian ballistic missiles fired at US forces late Tuesday, breaking a multi-day pause in direct strikes. The attack came hours after President Trump claimed progress in peace talks, pushing the six-month conflict back into active escalation.
29d ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
Trump cancels Iran strikes scheduled for Thursday evening
President Trump cancelled military strikes against Iran that were scheduled for Thursday evening. The move averts an immediate escalation but leaves the underlying tensions unresolved, keeping energy markets and regional security on edge.
1mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs
Netanyahu visits White House for first Trump talks during Iran war
Benjamin Netanyahu met Donald Trump at the White House on July 28, 2026, their first in-person talks since the US-Israel war on Iran began in late February. The session covered the Iran conflict, the Lebanon framework deal, Gaza reconstruction, and Abraham Accords expansion, as both leaders sought to publicly repair a
1mo ago · 4 min · Global Affairs
US holds fire against Iran as reports of concerns over of dwindling munitions emerge
The US has paused nightly airstrikes against Iran amid reports of shrinking Patriot interceptor stockpiles and internal White House concerns about escalation risks. The break has revived diplomacy prospects, but Iran's Strait of Hormuz blockade and Houthi attacks on Saudi Aramco sites keep the conflict active.
1mo ago · 4 min · Global Affairs
U.S. strikes Iran before Hormuz Strait blockade restarts
President Donald Trump declared the U.S.-Iran ceasefire over and the U.S. struck Iran amid threats of a Hormuz Strait blockade. A disruption to the strait, through which roughly 20 percent of global oil supply flows, could send energy prices sharply higher worldwide.
1mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
Iran launches fresh attacks on American infrastructure in Gulf after sixth consecutive day of US strikes
US forces struck Iranian military targets near Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island for a sixth straight night, while Iran attacked US facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait. The Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed to shipping, pushing global energy prices higher as both sides escalate.
1mo ago · 4 min · Global Affairs
US-Iran War News Live Updates: Russia And Iran Close To Finalising Trade Agreement For Gas Supply
Russia and Iran are close to finalising a bilateral gas supply trade agreement, while US President Donald Trump asserted the Strait of Hormuz remains open and renewed criticism of Tehran. A completed deal would deepen energy ties between two heavily sanctioned economies and reduce Western leverage over both.
1mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vows revenge for assassinated father
Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vowed revenge for his father's killing in US-Israeli strikes, hours after Trump threatened to "completely decimate" Iran if it acts on assassination threats.
1mo ago · 4 min · Global Affairs
US and Iran Trade Strikes as Ceasefire Deal Efforts Unravel
The U.S. and Iran exchanged their most intense strikes in months as ceasefire efforts collapsed, with conflicting claims about the Strait of Hormuz adding fresh pressure to global oil markets. President Trump publicly stated the strait remains open, directly contradicting Iran's earlier claim that it was closed.
1mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
Trump to Meet NATO Leaders Amid Doubts Over His Commitment
President Trump is meeting NATO allies in Ankara, Turkey, for a two-day summit focused on Ukraine, Iran, and burden-sharing. The gathering comes amid persistent doubts among European governments about long-term U.S. commitment to the alliance.
1mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
BREAKING: US, Iran announce ceasefire agreement
President Donald Trump has announced a ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran. The deal could ease Gulf tensions, reduce oil price risk premiums, and shift the geopolitical landscape across the Middle East.
1mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
Donald Trump Threatens 100% Tariff On European Countries That Implement Digital Services Tax
Donald Trump threatened 100% tariffs on European countries that impose digital services taxes, defending American tech companies that have long opposed the levies. The move faces immediate legal uncertainty after a 2026 Supreme Court ruling narrowed presidential tariff authority.
2mo ago · 4 min · Global Affairs
Trump seeks ‘off-ramp’ from war in ‘Iran deal’
President Donald Trump is pursuing a diplomatic off-ramp from potential military conflict with Iran, with reports suggesting a possible US-Iran agreement is taking shape. A deal could ease pressure on global oil markets, but terms and timeline remain unconfirmed.
2mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
US President Trump says US-Iran deal to be signed tomorrow
President Donald Trump announced a formal US-Iran deal will be signed on Sunday, June 21, 2026. The agreement could reshape Middle East diplomacy, affect global oil supply, and reprice markets sensitive to regional stability.
2mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
Trump says deal with Iran could be signed in days
President Trump said a deal with Iran could be signed within days, though he noted some difficult issues would be left for later negotiations. A partial agreement would carry immediate consequences for oil markets, regional security, and the status of Iran's nuclear program.
2mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
Trump says US and Iran have reached a ‘great settlement’
President Donald Trump announced on June 13, 2026 that the US and Iran have reached a "great settlement," with both sides finalising documents. A confirmed deal could trigger oil price moves and reshape Middle East security arrangements, though Iran has not yet publicly confirmed the agreement.
2mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
Fears of All Out War Grow as US-Iran Strikes Continue to Intensify
The U.S. and Iran have exchanged strikes for a second straight day, raising fears of a full-scale war. President Trump publicly threatened to intensify bombing unless Iran agrees to a deal, narrowing diplomatic space and lifting energy market risk.
2mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
Asian stocks slide, oil gains as Middle East tensions escalate
The US launched strikes against Iran after President Trump said Tehran shot down a US Apache helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz. Asian stocks fell and oil prices rose as investors priced in supply disruption risk across a corridor that carries roughly 20 percent of global oil supply.
2mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs