President Trump marked his 80th birthday with an announcement of an initial agreement to end the war in Iran and a UFC cage-fighting event on the White House South Lawn. The event, attended by top officials and international guests, featured multiple fights, including a main event where Justin Gaethje defeated Ilia Topuria.
Donald Trump announced a deal to end the war on Iran, with a signing expected Friday. He will discuss the deal at the G7 Summit in France. Global oil prices dropped on the news, but details remain scarce.
The G7 nations will meet in Evian-les-Bains, France, to discuss the wars in Ukraine and Iran, global economic imbalances, and the rise of AI. Ukraine's President Zelenskyy will attend to discuss support, while leaders will also address the Iran war framework and China's economic policies.
Senior EU officials, including António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen, welcomed a US-Iran deal to end a war, emphasizing the need for lasting peace in the Middle East and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. France announced a military mission is ready to deploy to secure the strait.
Energy experts predict it will take months for companies to resume operations and meet global demand due to slow shipping, refining, and uncertainty over safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices slipped following the deal announcement, but remain elevated.
A deal to end the US-Iran war is announced, hailed by Trump allies as a victory. Terms remain unclear, with differing accounts on Iran's nuclear program, sanctions relief, and asset freezes. Democrats demand clarity, calling the deal a 'surrender.'
A new agreement to end the US-Iran war is being praised by President Trump and allies as a strategic victory, though specific terms remain unclear. Critics, including Democrats and analysts, question the deal's value given the war's cost and the unresolved nuclear program.
President Trump announced a deal to end the war with Iran, lifting the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Pakistan's PM confirmed the agreement, which includes an immediate end to military operations on all fronts. An official signing is set for Friday in Switzerland.
President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that the US and Iran have agreed to a peace deal to end the war. He authorized the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the removal of the US naval blockade.
US President Donald Trump announced a peace deal with Iran is 'very close' and urged warring parties to cease attacks. Pakistan's PM expects finalization within 24 hours, but Iran's IRGC denies a Sunday signing. Meanwhile, Israel continues strikes in Lebanon.
President Trump celebrates his 80th birthday with a $60 million cage-fighting event, "UFC Freedom 250," on the White House South Lawn. Critics decry the extravagance amid the war with Iran, while opponents' legal challenge to block the event was rejected.
Iran's Supreme National Security Council warned of an "imminent" response to Israeli strikes in Beirut, Lebanon. The Israeli military stated the strikes targeted a Hezbollah command center. US President Trump expressed frustration, fearing the escalation could derail a peace process.
President Trump will attend the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, starting Monday. Key topics include a potential Iran deal, Russia's war in Ukraine, and AI regulation, where Europe and the U.S. have differing views. Trump's 'America First' agenda may clash with European priorities.
Mediators are in Tehran to finalize a deal between Iran and the U.S. to end hostilities. The agreement aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which has disrupted global markets, and establish a 60-day framework for technical discussions on Iran's nuclear program and frozen assets.
The US and Iran are reportedly close to signing a peace deal, with US President Trump and Pakistani mediators suggesting Sunday, while Iran's Foreign Ministry states an exact date is yet to be set. The deal reportedly includes lifting the US blockade of Iranian ports and ending hostilities.
US President Donald Trump suggested an interim peace deal with Iran could be signed Sunday, with Pakistan's PM expecting finalization in 24 hours. However, Iran's IRGC denied Sunday signing plans, while Israel continued strikes on Lebanon.
Leaders at this year's summit face a more hostile crowd due to the Iran war's economic impact. Inflation, energy supply disruptions, and concerns over AI supply chains and global growth are key issues. European nations hope to secure the strait with a deal, while the US focuses on trade and other policy areas.
President Trump faces a hostile G7 summit crowd due to the Iran war's economic fallout, including inflation and disrupted energy supplies. European leaders seek a deal with Iran and discuss reopening the strait, while economists warn of AI supply chain impacts and slower global growth.
Mediators Pakistan and the U.S. suggest a deal to end the Iran war could be reached Sunday, with Iran's foreign ministry expressing doubt about the timing. President Trump stated on Truth Social that a deal was scheduled to be signed Sunday, leading to the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and the elimination of Iran's enriched uranium stockpile.
US President Donald Trump announced a deal with Iran is set to be signed Sunday, promising the Strait of Hormuz will reopen. Despite ongoing conflict and differing details on nuclear material, Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif expects finalization within 24 hours.
Republicans are increasingly concerned about the political fallout from the ongoing war in Iran as the U.S. midterm elections approach. Rising casualties, gas prices, and fertilizer costs are creating a "political liability" for candidates, with many urging for a swift resolution before Election Day. Despite some initial support, voter patience may be waning due to economic impacts.
Pakistan's PM stated the US and Iran are closer to a peace deal than ever, with finalization expected within 24 hours. A senior Trump official confirmed a memorandum of understanding, potentially reopening the Strait of Hormuz and dismantling Iran's nuclear program, is likely to be signed in the coming days, though confidence is not 100%.
Despite repeated announcements of an imminent deal, US-Iran negotiations remain fraught with discrepancies. Key sticking points include the lifting of US sanctions, the management of the Strait of Hormuz, and the handling of Iran's nuclear program. Recent drone incidents in the Strait of Hormuz highlight ongoing tensions.
A potential meeting between Indian PM Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump at the G7 summit offers a chance to mend strained relations following a year of disputes over tariffs, Pakistan, and the Iran war. The meeting comes after US forces attacked three Indian vessels, killing three sailors, an incident analysts believe will not escalate.
