U.S. blockade of Iranian ports in effect
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As U.S. and Iran try to figure out a peace deal, Lebanese and Israeli leaders are holding direct talks.

Trump blasts Pope Leo XIV on Truth Social: “Weak on crime" and foreign policy

President Donald Trump took aim at Pope Leo XIV in a Truth Social post on Sunday night following recent comments from the pontiff, and took credit for the Illinois native’s elevation to the papacy. 

Trump warns 'quick and brutal' end for Iranian ships at blockade

President Donald Trump threatened to destroy any Iranian naval ship that come close tot he U.S. blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, promising "quick and brutal" end.

Iran war latest: Trump says, "I'm fine" with Iran not returning to negotiating table

As the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran enters its 44th day on Sunday, Central Command said the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports would begin Monday morning.

Death toll surpasses 3,000, Iranian official says

Iranian medical official puts the death toll of the war at over 3,000 people. President Donald Trump appeared skeptical about the durability of the ceasefire, referencing Iran's continued hold on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Deadliest day of Israeli strikes leads to negotiations "as soon as possible"

A tentative ceasefire in the war with Iran began to unravel as Israel continued intense bombing in Beirut and Iran maintains a hold on the Strait of Hormuz. 

Stocks slip, oil prices nudge back up with Middle East truce in doubt

The ongoing conflict with Iran continues to pressure global markets. Despite the announcement of a ceasefire deal between the U.S. and Iran, stock indices dipped during early trading while crude oil prices began an upward climb.

Israel attacks Lebanon during Trump-backed ceasefire
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Israel launched major airstrikes across Lebanon, threatening the ongoing ceasefire that was recently agreed on by President Donald Trump.

Strait of Hormuz closed in response to Israeli attack, local reports say

Iran reportedly closed the Strait of Hormuz Wednesday in response to an Israeli attack on Lebanon, local media was reporting. Details were forthcoming.

Trump pauses strikes as Iran agrees to 2-week ceasefire

Iran has agreed to a two-week ceasefire and plans talks with the U.S. as Trump pauses strikes, though Tehran warns the war is not over.

Trump agrees to suspend 'bombing and attack' of Iran for 2 weeks

President Donald Trump has agreed to suspend “bombing and attack of Iran" for two weeks following a conversation with Pakistan's prime minister on Tuesday.

Americans in Middle East: How to get assistance from the State Department

Americans in the Middle East can get safety updates, travel help and evacuation guidance from the U.S. State Department amid rising tensions with Iran.

Trump continues to hurl threats amid looming deadline
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President Donald Trump continues to hurl threats against Iran in the wake of the looming Strait of Hormuz deadline.

Trump details daring rescue of downed US airman in Iran

President Donald Trump said the U.S. carried out a large-scale military operation to rescue a downed airman in Iran.

Iran and US receive proposal for 45-day ceasefire, reopening of Strait of Hormuz

The war between the U.S. and Iran continued into Monday, with fighting ongoing amid President Donald Trump’s threat to hit Iran's infrastructure if it doesn't reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

ICE arrests Soleimani’s niece in Los Angeles
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Federal agents arrested Hamideh Soleimani Afshar, niece of the late Qasem Soleimani, and her daughter in Los Angeles following the revocation of their green cards.