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President Trump told Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker that U.S. involvement in the Iran conflict will not become a "forever war" and rejected comparisons to past quagmires. The comments come as Trump faces pressure to reconcile the engagement with his promise to keep America out of new foreign wars.
President Trump has traveled to Beijing for a state visit with President Xi Jinping, accompanied by a delegation of senior U.S. business executives. Talks are expected to cover trade, technology, tariffs, and military tensions, making it one of the most consequential U.S.-China diplomatic engagements in years.
Trump and Xi are set to meet with both sides deliberately sidelining the US military campaign against Iran to focus on trade. The White House has pre-emptively lowered expectations, saying Trump is unlikely to shift China's stance on Iran.
Iran has responded to a U.S. proposal on ending the Middle East conflict, Iranian state media reported Sunday. Details of either the proposal or the response have not been made public, leaving the diplomatic direction unclear.
The U.S. introduced a UN Security Council resolution urging Iran to stop attacks and mining in the Strait of Hormuz. China and Russia are expected to veto it, leaving no new multilateral enforcement mechanism for one of the world's most critical oil shipping corridors.
Pakistan is mediating between the US and Iran on a short-term deal to end the current fighting. A senior Pakistani official says the priority is a permanent end-of-war declaration, with other disputes to be settled in subsequent direct talks.
Trump said he is likely to reject a peace proposal involving Iran, stating the country has "not yet paid a big enough price." The hardened stance reduces near-term prospects for a deal and raises energy market risk given Iran's role in global oil supply.
Trump's prediction of a short, low-cost conflict with Iran is facing pressure as the war proves more prolonged and unpopular than the White House projected. Sustained fighting near the Strait of Hormuz risks lifting oil prices and creating economic and political costs for the administration.
Iran ruled out direct talks with US officials as Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Pakistan, closing off speculation about back-channel diplomacy. Separately, the US said it will not renew oil sanctions waivers for Iran and Russia, tightening pressure on both countries and affecting buyers of discounted crude.
The US warned shipping firms on May 1 that paying Iranian tolls for Strait of Hormuz passage, including digital assets, swaps, or in-kind payments, risks sanctions. The move targets a broad range of payment workarounds and raises compliance costs for shippers, insurers, and commodity traders operating in the region.
Iran has threatened a "long, painful" retaliation if the US resumes military strikes, with a ceasefire holding since April 8. Diplomatic talks aimed at a broader resolution have hit a dead end, keeping tensions high. Any breakdown in the truce could quickly affect oil markets and regional stability.
President Trump says the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will continue until Iran agrees to abandon its nuclear weapons program. Pentagon officials told Congress the conflict has cost $25 billion so far, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced criticism of the strategy. Gas prices are rising as markets price in
The US is seeking international help to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, closed for two months following US-Israeli strikes on Iran. The blockage is cutting off 20% of global oil and gas supplies and driving crude prices higher. No timeline for reopening has been established.
President Trump said a US naval blockade of Iranian ports could last months and is more effective than bombing. Oil prices surged as markets factored in the risk of prolonged Iranian crude supply disruption. The duration and international compliance with the blockade are now key variables to watch.
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faced Democratic lawmakers for the first time since the US entered a war with Iran, costing $25 billion so far. Hegseth dismissed criticism as "reckless, feckless and defeatist," signalling the administration has no plans to change course. The war's cost and justification are now set to
Trump rejected Iran's offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz because it left the nuclear program off the table. The strait carries around a fifth of global oil supply, so an unresolved standoff keeps energy markets at risk. No timeline for further talks has been reported.
US envoys are heading to Pakistan for talks aimed at finding a diplomatic exit from the conflict with Iran. Iran's defence ministry says Washington is seeking a face-saving way out of what it calls a war quagmire. The outcome could affect oil prices and regional stability.
An internal Pentagon email has proposed suspending Spain from NATO and reviewing U.S. support for Britain's Falkland Islands claim if allies refuse to join a war against Iran. The document is not official policy but signals potential pressure tactics against long-standing NATO partners. Both London and Madrid are
President Trump expressed confidence that a deal to end the Iran war could be reached soon, while a 10-day Lebanon-Israel truce took effect. Trump also urged Hezbollah to hold its fire, with both sides in the Iran talks potentially meeting this weekend.
Pope Leo XIV's early addresses condemned tyranny and neglect of the vulnerable, drawing a sharp White House rebuke over messaging on war and peace. The exchange signals early friction between the new papacy and the Trump administration with potential consequences for Catholic voter dynamics in U.S. politics.
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President Trump told Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker that U.S. involvement in the Iran conflict will not become a "forever war" and rejected comparisons to past quagmires. The comments come as Trump faces pressure to reconcile the engagement with his promise to keep America out of new foreign wars.
21d ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
President Trump has traveled to Beijing for a state visit with President Xi Jinping, accompanied by a delegation of senior U.S. business executives. Talks are expected to cover trade, technology, tariffs, and military tensions, making it one of the most consequential U.S.-China diplomatic engagements in years.
1mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
Trump and Xi are set to meet with both sides deliberately sidelining the US military campaign against Iran to focus on trade. The White House has pre-emptively lowered expectations, saying Trump is unlikely to shift China's stance on Iran.
1mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
Iran has responded to a U.S. proposal on ending the Middle East conflict, Iranian state media reported Sunday. Details of either the proposal or the response have not been made public, leaving the diplomatic direction unclear.
1mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs
The U.S. introduced a UN Security Council resolution urging Iran to stop attacks and mining in the Strait of Hormuz. China and Russia are expected to veto it, leaving no new multilateral enforcement mechanism for one of the world's most critical oil shipping corridors.
1mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs
Pakistan is mediating between the US and Iran on a short-term deal to end the current fighting. A senior Pakistani official says the priority is a permanent end-of-war declaration, with other disputes to be settled in subsequent direct talks.
1mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs
Trump said he is likely to reject a peace proposal involving Iran, stating the country has "not yet paid a big enough price." The hardened stance reduces near-term prospects for a deal and raises energy market risk given Iran's role in global oil supply.
1mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs
Trump's prediction of a short, low-cost conflict with Iran is facing pressure as the war proves more prolonged and unpopular than the White House projected. Sustained fighting near the Strait of Hormuz risks lifting oil prices and creating economic and political costs for the administration.
1mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs
Iran ruled out direct talks with US officials as Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Pakistan, closing off speculation about back-channel diplomacy. Separately, the US said it will not renew oil sanctions waivers for Iran and Russia, tightening pressure on both countries and affecting buyers of discounted crude.
1mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs
The US warned shipping firms on May 1 that paying Iranian tolls for Strait of Hormuz passage, including digital assets, swaps, or in-kind payments, risks sanctions. The move targets a broad range of payment workarounds and raises compliance costs for shippers, insurers, and commodity traders operating in the region.
1mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs
Iran has threatened a "long, painful" retaliation if the US resumes military strikes, with a ceasefire holding since April 8. Diplomatic talks aimed at a broader resolution have hit a dead end, keeping tensions high. Any breakdown in the truce could quickly affect oil markets and regional stability.
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
President Trump says the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will continue until Iran agrees to abandon its nuclear weapons program. Pentagon officials told Congress the conflict has cost $25 billion so far, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced criticism of the strategy. Gas prices are rising as markets price in
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
The US is seeking international help to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, closed for two months following US-Israeli strikes on Iran. The blockage is cutting off 20% of global oil and gas supplies and driving crude prices higher. No timeline for reopening has been established.
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
President Trump said a US naval blockade of Iranian ports could last months and is more effective than bombing. Oil prices surged as markets factored in the risk of prolonged Iranian crude supply disruption. The duration and international compliance with the blockade are now key variables to watch.
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faced Democratic lawmakers for the first time since the US entered a war with Iran, costing $25 billion so far. Hegseth dismissed criticism as "reckless, feckless and defeatist," signalling the administration has no plans to change course. The war's cost and justification are now set to
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
Trump rejected Iran's offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz because it left the nuclear program off the table. The strait carries around a fifth of global oil supply, so an unresolved standoff keeps energy markets at risk. No timeline for further talks has been reported.
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
US envoys are heading to Pakistan for talks aimed at finding a diplomatic exit from the conflict with Iran. Iran's defence ministry says Washington is seeking a face-saving way out of what it calls a war quagmire. The outcome could affect oil prices and regional stability.
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
An internal Pentagon email has proposed suspending Spain from NATO and reviewing U.S. support for Britain's Falkland Islands claim if allies refuse to join a war against Iran. The document is not official policy but signals potential pressure tactics against long-standing NATO partners. Both London and Madrid are
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
President Trump expressed confidence that a deal to end the Iran war could be reached soon, while a 10-day Lebanon-Israel truce took effect. Trump also urged Hezbollah to hold its fire, with both sides in the Iran talks potentially meeting this weekend.
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
Pope Leo XIV's early addresses condemned tyranny and neglect of the vulnerable, drawing a sharp White House rebuke over messaging on war and peace. The exchange signals early friction between the new papacy and the Trump administration with potential consequences for Catholic voter dynamics in U.S. politics.
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs