Mojtaba Khamenei Vows Revenge as Iran’s Top Diplomat Is in Oman For Talks
Recent clashes between the U.S. and Iran, and a vow by the ayatollah to avenge his father’s death, further eroded a shaky cease-fire signed last month. NYT Top Stories | News…
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Bombing Iran, Then a Tentative Accord Didn’t Work. Does Trump Have a Plan C?
The administration appears to be reverting to an all-stick, no-carrot approach. But it has yet to answer why it believes economic warfare and bombing will yield a different result this time. NYT Top Stories | News…
Reopening of Strait of Hormuz Still a Question Mark
Without the details of a formal agreement, it is unclear how soon normal shipping will resume and when oil prices will start to come down. NYT Top Stories | News…
Trump Looks for a Silver Bullet to End the Iran War. There May Be None.
The president is trying to ratchet up the economic pressure on Tehran, but Iran’s government is unlikely to make a deal without a big, face-saving compromise. NYT Top Stories | News…
Trump Says U.S. Will Help Stranded Ships Leave Strait of Hormuz
President Trump offered few details on how the new program, which he called Project Freedom, would work, but said interference would be dealt with “forcefully.” NYT Top Stories | News…
Energy Secretary Says Gas Prices May Stay Above $3 Until 2027
Secretary of Energy Chris Wright’s acknowledgment in a TV interview undercut President Trump’s earlier claim that price increases would be “short-term.” NYT Top Stories | News…
Trump Says Iran Proposal Isn’t Enough to Stop Attacks on Bridges and Power Plants
President Trump has told Iran it must open the Strait of Hormuz by 8 p.m. Tuesday or face the consequences, although he has delayed previous deadlines. NYT Top Stories | News…
U.S. Circulates Iran Peace Plan While Sending Troops to the Middle East
The 2,000 paratroopers heading to the region may give President Trump more leverage in negotiations, but they also leave him with the option of doubling down on military force. NYT Top Stories | News…
Trump Is Finally Eyeing an Exit From Iran. But Will He Take It?
President Trump says he is considering “winding down” operations in Iran. But many of his original war goals remain unaccomplished. NYT Top Stories | News…
Europe Rejects Trump’s Demands for Warships to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz
While some European countries said they were discussing ways to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, several rejected President Trump’s calls to send warships. NYT Top Stories | News…