The United States is discussing a possible second round of peace talks with Iran in Pakistan and is optimistic about reaching a deal, US officials said Wednesday, as Tehran threatened to shut down Red Sea trade unless Washington lifted a naval blockade of its ports.
(The Center Square) – The economic fallout of the U.S. conflict in Iran will be temporary, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said on Wednesday.
(The Center Square) – The U.S. may return to the negotiating table with Iran soon, as thousands of American service members assist in the blockade of Iranian ports.
(The Center Square) – Americans could soon pay more at the pump as the U.S.-Iran conflict disrupts oil markets, while lawmakers debate suspending the federal gas tax, a move Canada has just taken.
(The Center Square) – An unusually large number of crude oil tankers on the open seas has the American Gulf coast as a destination as the ships are redirected to load cargoes bound for markets around the world already experiencing shortages.
(The Center Square) – A blockade on Iranian ports is set to go into effect at 10 a.m. eastern Monday as President Donald Trump attempts to turn up the heat on the Iranian regime after the latest round of peace talks were unsuccessful.
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Navy will blockade the Strait of Hormuz after Vice President J.D. Vance left Pakistan without a peace deal with Iran, President Donald Trump said Sunday.
(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump says that increased military assets in the Middle East will remain in place and ready as the U.S. and Iran embark on negotiations, remaining on alert in case Iran violates the ceasefire.
(The Center Square) – Stock markets soared and oil prices plummeted after the start of a two-week ceasefire with Iran, despite conflicting reports regarding the Strait of Hormuz.