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Iran Delegation Meets Pakistan Officials as US Envoys to Head to Islamabad for Talks

Iran Delegation Meets Pakistan Officials as US Envoys to Head to Islamabad for Talks

US Has No Plan to Renew Iranian, Russian Oil Waivers, Bessent Says

US Has No Plan to Renew Iranian, Russian Oil Waivers, Bessent Says

Iranian National Charged in Alleged Human Smuggling Scheme to US

Iranian National Charged in Alleged Human Smuggling Scheme to US

US Freezes $344 Million in Cryptocurrency Linked to Iran: Bessent

US Freezes $344 Million in Cryptocurrency Linked to Iran: Bessent

Treasury Sanctions Iran-Linked Chinese Oil Refinery, 40 Vessels

Treasury Sanctions Iran-Linked Chinese Oil Refinery, 40 Vessels

Hegseth Says US Blockade of Iran Is ‘Going Global’

Hegseth Says US Blockade of Iran Is ‘Going Global’

Rubio Says Iran Can Play at World Cup, but Those With IRGC Links Will Be Banned

Rubio Says Iran Can Play at World Cup, but Those With IRGC Links Will Be Banned

Trump Says Americans May Have to Brace for High Gas Prices ‘For a Little While’

Trump Says Americans May Have to Brace for High Gas Prices ‘For a Little While’

Trump Extends Jones Act Waiver for 90 Days to Ease Energy Crunch

Trump Extends Jones Act Waiver for 90 Days to Ease Energy Crunch

Israel Says It’s Ready to Hit Iran’s Core Infrastructure, Awaits US Green Light

Israel Says It’s Ready to Hit Iran’s Core Infrastructure, Awaits US Green Light

Trump Rules Out Use of Nuclear Weapons in Iran War

Trump Rules Out Use of Nuclear Weapons in Iran War

Trump Announces Israel–Lebanon Ceasefire Will Be Extended for 3 Weeks

Trump Announces Israel–Lebanon Ceasefire Will Be Extended for 3 Weeks

Sweden Will Consider Ways to Limit Energy Use If Iran War Continues, Government Says

Sweden Will Consider Ways to Limit Energy Use If Iran War Continues, Government Says

Germany Halves 2026 Growth Forecast After Hit From Iran War 

Germany Halves 2026 Growth Forecast After Hit From Iran War 

Trump Says Iran Is Without a Leader, ‘Infighting’ Creating Confusion

Trump Says Iran Is Without a Leader, ‘Infighting’ Creating Confusion

UN Warns Hormuz Disruption Could Trigger Food Crisis as Fertilizer Supply Stalls

UN Warns Hormuz Disruption Could Trigger Food Crisis as Fertilizer Supply Stalls

Iran Delegation Meets Pakistan Officials as US Envoys to Head to Islamabad for Talks

Iran Delegation Meets Pakistan Officials as US Envoys to Head to Islamabad for Talks

US Has No Plan to Renew Iranian, Russian Oil Waivers, Bessent Says

US Has No Plan to Renew Iranian, Russian Oil Waivers, Bessent Says

Iranian National Charged in Alleged Human Smuggling Scheme to US

Iranian National Charged in Alleged Human Smuggling Scheme to US

US Freezes $344 Million in Cryptocurrency Linked to Iran: Bessent

US Freezes $344 Million in Cryptocurrency Linked to Iran: Bessent

Treasury Sanctions Iran-Linked Chinese Oil Refinery, 40 Vessels

Treasury Sanctions Iran-Linked Chinese Oil Refinery, 40 Vessels

Hegseth Says US Blockade of Iran Is ‘Going Global’

Hegseth Says US Blockade of Iran Is ‘Going Global’

Rubio Says Iran Can Play at World Cup, but Those With IRGC Links Will Be Banned

Rubio Says Iran Can Play at World Cup, but Those With IRGC Links Will Be Banned

Trump Says Americans May Have to Brace for High Gas Prices ‘For a Little While’

Trump Says Americans May Have to Brace for High Gas Prices ‘For a Little While’

Trump Extends Jones Act Waiver for 90 Days to Ease Energy Crunch

Trump Extends Jones Act Waiver for 90 Days to Ease Energy Crunch

Israel Says It’s Ready to Hit Iran’s Core Infrastructure, Awaits US Green Light

Israel Says It’s Ready to Hit Iran’s Core Infrastructure, Awaits US Green Light

Trump Rules Out Use of Nuclear Weapons in Iran War

Trump Rules Out Use of Nuclear Weapons in Iran War

Trump Announces Israel–Lebanon Ceasefire Will Be Extended for 3 Weeks

Trump Announces Israel–Lebanon Ceasefire Will Be Extended for 3 Weeks

Sweden Will Consider Ways to Limit Energy Use If Iran War Continues, Government Says

Sweden Will Consider Ways to Limit Energy Use If Iran War Continues, Government Says

Germany Halves 2026 Growth Forecast After Hit From Iran War 

Germany Halves 2026 Growth Forecast After Hit From Iran War 

Trump Says Iran Is Without a Leader, ‘Infighting’ Creating Confusion

Trump Says Iran Is Without a Leader, ‘Infighting’ Creating Confusion

UN Warns Hormuz Disruption Could Trigger Food Crisis as Fertilizer Supply Stalls

UN Warns Hormuz Disruption Could Trigger Food Crisis as Fertilizer Supply Stalls