Iran latest: Trump rejects Iran’s offer, Pentagon CFO gives cost of war so far
The United States would reject Iran’s latest offer to open the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for the U.S. lifting its blockade and putting the nuclear program issue on hold, President Donald Trump told Axios on Wednesday.
The United States would reject Iran’s latest offer to open the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for the U.S. lifting its blockade and putting the nuclear program issue on hold, President Donald Trump told Axios on Wednesday.
Hegseth defends Iran War's mission, costs
Lawmakers put some tough questions to the top military officials today. It's the first time they've testified under oath since Operation Epic Fury started.
Lawmakers put some tough questions to the top military officials today. It's the first time they've testified under oath since Operation Epic Fury started.
Military recruiting surge: Hegseth says recruits being turned away
Military recruiting is up, so much so that Hegseth said this week recruits are being turned away. The military wants to budget for another 44,500 troops next year.
Military recruiting is up, so much so that Hegseth said this week recruits are being turned away. The military wants to budget for another 44,500 troops next year.
The Latest: Iran war has cost estimated $25 billion so far, Pentagon official tells Congress
President Trump posted to social media early Wednesday, a warning that Iran must reach an agreement, hinting at escalation, as negotiations remained deadlocked.
President Trump posted to social media early Wednesday, a warning that Iran must reach an agreement, hinting at escalation, as negotiations remained deadlocked.
Iran War tensions drive gas prices higher as UAE moves to exit OPEC
As conflict with Iran continues to disrupt global oil supply and push gas prices to four-year highs, the UAE plans to leave OPEC and boost production, a move that could eventually ease costs.
As conflict with Iran continues to disrupt global oil supply and push gas prices to four-year highs, the UAE plans to leave OPEC and boost production, a move that could eventually ease costs.
Live updates: Rubio appears to rule out reported Iranian peace proposal
A reported proposal by Iran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for the U.S. lifting its ongoing blockade and ending the war. However, it was another apparent condition of the deal that had Secretary of State Marco Rubio telling FOX News on Monday that the U.S. would not accept.
A reported proposal by Iran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for the U.S. lifting its ongoing blockade and ending the war. However, it was another apparent condition of the deal that had Secretary of State Marco Rubio telling FOX News on Monday that the U.S. would not accept.
Iran latest: Pakistan tries reviving US-Iran peace talks, blockade remains in effect
A new round of peace talks between top U.S. and Iranian officials remains elusive as Pakistani leaders continue working to get both countries to return to the bargaining table.
A new round of peace talks between top U.S. and Iranian officials remains elusive as Pakistani leaders continue working to get both countries to return to the bargaining table.
Ceasefire talks still alive despite mounting tensions, Pakistan says
Pakistan is continuing to mediate between the United States and Iran, with indirect ceasefire talks still alive despite mounting tensions between the sides.
Pakistan is continuing to mediate between the United States and Iran, with indirect ceasefire talks still alive despite mounting tensions between the sides.
Iran latest: Pakistan visit off; Trump says new Iran offers rejected
Amid the stalled negotiations with Iran, the president said the Iranians sent over a new peace proposal, but that it “could have been better,” and rejected it.
Amid the stalled negotiations with Iran, the president said the Iranians sent over a new peace proposal, but that it “could have been better,” and rejected it.
Iran latest: Witkoff, Kushner heading to Pakistan to meet with Iran
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will be heading to Pakistan to meet with Iran officials for peace negotiations.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will be heading to Pakistan to meet with Iran officials for peace negotiations.
Pete Hegseth blasts Iran’s naval actions amid Strait of Hormuz tensions
At a Pentagon briefing, Pete Hegseth criticized Iran’s recent maritime moves as resembling a "gang of pirates” while U.S. forces continue monitoring the region to protect global shipping.
At a Pentagon briefing, Pete Hegseth criticized Iran’s recent maritime moves as resembling a "gang of pirates” while U.S. forces continue monitoring the region to protect global shipping.
Diesel price surge could hit consumers harder than gas amid Middle East tensions
Gbenga Ajilore explains how rising diesel costs tied to the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict could drive up prices on everyday goods, from food to shipping, and why the impact may outpace gasoline increases.
Gbenga Ajilore explains how rising diesel costs tied to the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict could drive up prices on everyday goods, from food to shipping, and why the impact may outpace gasoline increases.
Strait of Hormuz tensions escalate as U.S. and Iran enforce rival blockades
Paul Poast, a political science professor at the University of Chicago, breaks down the risks of a rare double blockade and Iran’s internal power struggle.
Paul Poast, a political science professor at the University of Chicago, breaks down the risks of a rare double blockade and Iran’s internal power struggle.
Ceasefire between Israel, Lebanon extended by 3 weeks, Trump says
The White House confirmed Wednesday that the ceasefire is not indefinite and would likely only hold for three to five days.
The White House confirmed Wednesday that the ceasefire is not indefinite and would likely only hold for three to five days.
Trump envoy asks FIFA to replace Iran with Italy in 2026 World Cup: report
An envoy for President Donald Trump has reportedly asked FIFA to replace Iran with Italy in the 2026 World Cup set for this summer.
An envoy for President Donald Trump has reportedly asked FIFA to replace Iran with Italy in the 2026 World Cup set for this summer.
Iran war has military seeking higher funding in 2027 for drones, air defenses
The war with Iran has led the U.S. military looking to increase its spending for next year to billions on drones, air defense systems and fighter jets.
The war with Iran has led the U.S. military looking to increase its spending for next year to billions on drones, air defense systems and fighter jets.
Tensions rise in Strait of Hormuz as ships seized amid U.S. blockade
Military planners from more than 30 countries are working on a response after ships were seized in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions as the U.S. continues its naval blockade against Iran.
Military planners from more than 30 countries are working on a response after ships were seized in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions as the U.S. continues its naval blockade against Iran.
Expert analysis: Strait of Hormuz tensions rise despite extended Iran ceasefire
A political expert breaks down why attacks continue despite a ceasefire extension, what’s behind delayed diplomacy, and how the standoff could impact global oil and gas prices.
A political expert breaks down why attacks continue despite a ceasefire extension, what’s behind delayed diplomacy, and how the standoff could impact global oil and gas prices.
Iran attacks ships in Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire tensions escalate
Iran targeted multiple vessels in the Strait of Hormuz early Wednesday after the U.S. extended a fragile ceasefire, highlighting rising tensions and uncertainty in the region.
Iran targeted multiple vessels in the Strait of Hormuz early Wednesday after the U.S. extended a fragile ceasefire, highlighting rising tensions and uncertainty in the region.
Tensions rise after Iran attack on three ships as US blockade continues
President Donald Trump announced an extension to the ceasefire that was set to expire on Wednesday as the U.S. awaits a proposal from Iran.
President Donald Trump announced an extension to the ceasefire that was set to expire on Wednesday as the U.S. awaits a proposal from Iran.