Strait of Hormuz coverage

U.S.-Iran talks

Iran says U.S. deal is taking shape, but obstacles remain

Tehran says many points have been settled but no signing is imminent, as Trump and Rubio signal optimism over a possible pact to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Powder Keg on the Verge of Explosion:

Does Tehran View Trump's Proposal as More Devastating Than War?

Tehran says Pakistan-mediated exchanges are continuing, while Trump warns the U.S. is ready to move quickly if Iran does not provide what he called the “right answers

Iran conflict

Trump delays Iran strike as Gulf allies press for talks

The president said he was close to ordering new strikes but would give Pakistan-brokered negotiations a few days, while warning that military action remains possible

Iran-U.S. tensions

Iran says it cannot trust U.S. as Trump claims control of Strait of Hormuz

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran is trying to preserve a shaky ceasefire for diplomacy, while Trump said the U.S. controls the key waterway

Middle East War

Iran warns it is ready for new U.S. attack as Trump reaches Beijing

With peace efforts stalled, Trump says he expects a long discussion with Xi Jinping about the Iran war while insisting Washington does not need China’s help

Foreign policy

Trump’s China trip is shadowed by the Iran war and energy squeeze

The president says he does not need Beijing’s help on Iran, but the conflict has driven up fuel prices, strained negotiations and left no clear path to a deal