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Iranian official claims ‘iron unity’ within country, pushing back on White House talk of factions

A prominent Iranian official said Thursday there are no major divisions within the country's leadership, a swipe at President Trump's claim that twin camps in Tehran cannot agree on how to end their war with the U.S.

April 23, 2026

Ceasefire-linked drop in gas prices idles, AAA figures show

The decline in gas prices during the Iran war's ceasefire seemed to stall out Thursday as the national cost at the pump ticked up.

April 23, 2026

‘No hesitation’: Trump orders Navy to shoot mine-laying boats in Strait of Hormuz

President Trump said Thursday that the U.S. Navy will "shoot and kill" any boat that lays mines in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway at the heart of his conflict with Iran.

April 23, 2026

Trump ally Justin Sun sues crypto venture aligned with president’s family over frozen tokens

Cryptocurrency champion Justin Sun is suing World Liberty Financial, a company founded by President Trump and his sons.

April 23, 2026

Ship seizures raise tensions in the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. navigates peace talks with Iran

Iran's naval forces fired on and seized two container ships near the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, as Tehran and U.S. forces vied for control of critical waterways and the upper hand in tenuous peace talks.

April 22, 2026

Bessent says gas prices will return to low levels, defends oil sanctions relief

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told lawmakers Wednesday that high gas prices will not last long, but said the rate of price decreases will depend on how quickly the U.S. and Iran can end hostilities in the Middle East.

April 22, 2026

Major airline cancels 20K flights to save on fuel costs due to Middle East shortfall

German airline Lufthansa says it will cancel 20,000 shorter flights through October as a fuel-saving measure because the Iran war has increased costs.

April 22, 2026

Trump extends Iran ceasefire, citing ‘seriously fractured’ government in Tehran as peace talks stall

President Trump said Tuesday he will postpone attacks on Iran while its "fractured" leadership tries to submit a proposal for lasting peace.

April 21, 2026

Wall Street shares drop and oil prices rise as investors’ hopes for a U.S.-Iran deal fade

U.S. stocks dropped on Tuesday as investors feared talks between the Trump administration and Iran were at risk of breaking down before the end of a two-week ceasefire.

April 21, 2026

Trump suggests China got caught by U.S. sending military aid to Iran

President Trump on Tuesday strongly hinted that China is helping Iran in its war with the U.S. but downplayed the situation, saying his relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping remains on solid footing.

April 21, 2026

Trump says he would be ‘honored’ by companies refusing tariff refunds

President Trump said Tuesday he would be happy with companies that decline to seek refunds for tariffs that the Supreme Court invalidated.

April 21, 2026

Trump says Tehran has ‘no choice’ but to negotiate a good deal

President Trump said Tuesday the U.S. and Iran will end up with a "great deal," as negotiating teams prepared to sit down in Pakistan ahead of the expiration of a two-week pause in fighting.

April 21, 2026

Trump says deal with Iran is still possible, as ceasefire nears end

Vice President J.D. Vance is expected to fly to Pakistan on Tuesday for peace talks with Iran, with tensions in the Middle East running hot and negotiations on a knife-edge before the expiration of a two-week ceasefire.

April 20, 2026

Trump insists Israel did not drag him into war with Iran

President Trump said Monday the outcome of his military operation against Iran will be "amazing" and pushed back against claims that Israel talked him into the war.

April 20, 2026

U.S. Customs launches portal to process tariff refunds after Supreme Court ruling

The Trump administration on Monday launched an online portal where companies can submit claims for refunds of payments on tariffs nullified by the Supreme Court.

April 20, 2026

Treasury sanctions Iran-backed militias in Iraq as part of pressure campaign

The Treasury Department is sanctioning some of Iraq's "most violent" Iran-backed militia groups as part of its broader effort to rein in Tehran.

April 17, 2026

Trump, Iranian official say the Strait of Hormuz is open for duration of Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

A top Iranian official says the Strait of Hormuz will be "completely open" for the duration of the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, a major development that enthused markets.

April 17, 2026

Trump hopes for breakthrough in Iran talks or ‘fighting resumes’

The U.S. and Iran could meet for another round of peace talks this weekend, President Trump said Thursday after Israel and Lebanon agreed to a ceasefire that might open the path to a lasting truce in the Middle East.

April 16, 2026

Trump announces Israel-Lebanon ceasefire after personal outreach to leaders

President Trump said Thursday that leaders in Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, a major development that could accelerate peace talks between the U.S. and Iran.

April 16, 2026

International Energy Agency chief warns Europe could run out of jet fuel soon

The head of the International Energy Agency is warning that Europe could run out of jet fuel within six weeks due to the Middle East conflict and energy crunch.

April 16, 2026