Beirut — Iran says it has reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial ships, but it is still controlling which vessels can pass. Officials warned […]
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U.S. President Donald Trump unveils 50% tariffs on countries supplying Iran with weapons
U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that countries supplying weapons to Iran will face a 50% tariff on all goods sent to the United States, […]
Oil prices swing amid market jitters following Trump’s expletive-filled threat toward Iran
Oil prices were unstable in Asian trading Monday after Donald Trump threatened to destroy key infrastructure in Iran if ships are not allowed through the […]
Trump warns Iran faces massive devastation from U.S. military campaign
U.S. President Donald Trump said American forces will keep striking Iran “very hard” over the next two to three weeks, warning the country could be […]
Trump says U.S. could wrap up Iran operation within weeks, aiming to “finish the job”
Donald Trump said U.S. military action in Iran could end within “two or three weeks,” with or without a deal between the two sides. Trump […]
Trump warns of strikes on Iran’s desalination facilities if negotiations collapse
U.S. President Donald Trump has renewed threats to strike Iran’s civilian infrastructure, including desalination plants that provide water to millions, if a deal is not […]
Trump rejects Iran ceasefire, signals possible wind-down of military operations
President Donald Trump said Friday he is not interested in a ceasefire with Iran, but may start reducing U.S. military operations soon. Speaking at the […]
Trump warns of massive strike on Iran gas field if Qatar is targeted again
DUBAI — Iran stepped up attacks on oil and gas sites around the Gulf on Thursday, raising tensions in a war already shaking the global […]
Trump frustrated as major U.S. allies reject appeal for Hormuz naval escorts
Several U.S. allies rejected Donald Trump’s request to send warships to escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, drawing criticism from the president. He said […]
Canada will not join offensive against Iran, Carney says
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney told MPs Tuesday that Canada is not involved in the war between the United States, Israel and Iran — […]