… Bruno Rodríguez stressed that Havana “neither threatens nor desires war” after US news site Axios reported, citing classified intelligence, that Cuba now possessed 300 drones and was discussing striking nearby US targets. …
… He is expected to hold a meeting on Tuesday with his top national security advisers to discuss options for military action regarding Iran, according to news platform Axios. …
… w our heads before the enemy, and if talk of dialogue or negotiation arises, it does not mean surrender or retreat.” Trump posted on Truth Social: “I have just read the response from Iran’s so-called ‘Representatives.’ I don’t like it – TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE.” US news outlet Axios …
… US news outlet Axios reported that the initial one-page, 14-point US memorandum includes provisions such as a suspension on Iranian nuclear enrichment, the lifting of sanctions, and restoring free transit through the Strait of Hormuz. …
… ve just read the response from Iran’s so-called ‘Representatives.’ I don’t like it – TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE.” Washington’s terms had included restoration of free transit through the Strait of Hormuz and the suspension on Iranian nuclear enrichment, according to US news outlet Axios …
… w our heads before the enemy, and if talk of dialogue or negotiation arises, it does not mean surrender or retreat.” Trump posted on Truth Social: “I have just read the response from Iran’s so-called ‘Representatives.’ I don’t like it – TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE.” US news outlet Axios …
… ve just read the response from Iran’s so-called ‘Representatives.’ I don’t like it – TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE.” Washington’s terms had included restoration of free transit through the Strait of Hormuz and the suspension of Iranian nuclear enrichment, according to US news outlet Axios …
… US news outlet Axios had said that the White House believes it could be closing in on a 14-point memorandum of understanding with Iran, which could set a framework for more detailed nuclear negotiations. …
… U.S. media outlet Axios reported that the U.S. expects Iranian responses on several key points in the next 48 hours, citing sources saying this is the closest the parties have come to an agreement since the war began. …
… US news outlet Axios reported on Wednesday that the White House believes it could be closing in on a 14-point memorandum of understanding with Iran. …
Trump told Axios in a Friday interview that while he may have viewed Anthropic as a national security threat a week ago, he no longer does. The company disabled access to its advanced AI models for all users after Trump ordered it to block foreign nationals, and senior staff met with Trump administration officials this week to discuss the dispute.
Trump told Axios in a Friday interview that while he may have viewed Anthropic as a national security threat a week ago, he no longer does. The company disabled access to its advanced AI models for all users after Trump ordered it to block foreign nationals, and senior staff met with Trump administration officials this week to discuss the dispute.
US Vice-President JD Vance said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "has certainly gotten some things wrong," citing misalignment between Israeli and American interests, as tensions have emerged between the two allies over recent weeks regarding military action in Lebanon and Iran policy.
Brent crude and U.S. West Texas Intermediate prices rose slightly after Iran and Israel halted attacks following an appeal from U.S. President Donald Trump, though investors remain uncertain whether the truce will hold given lingering geopolitical tensions and the possibility of resumed strikes.
Israel carried out strikes on military targets in western and central Iran on Monday, hours after U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly told Prime Minister Netanyahu to refrain from further attacks. Trump said the strikes would not affect U.S. peace talks with Tehran, insisting he "calls the shots," but the latest hostilities and Iranian retaliation have put negotiations at risk.
Brent crude jumped 2.6% to $95.50 a barrel and US crude rose 2.5% to $92.75 after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps fired missiles at Israel, marking the first such attack since a ceasefire agreed in April. US President Donald Trump reportedly told Israel not to retaliate, saying he is close to a final deal with Iran and does not want it to be undermined.
Donald Trump has reportedly clashed with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over military action in Lebanon, with Trump calling him "effing crazy" during a Monday phone call. The dispute threatens to complicate Trump's efforts to broker a deal extending the US-Iran ceasefire and reopening talks on Tehran's nuclear programme.
Israel continued strikes in southern Lebanon on Tuesday but avoided Beirut under a partial ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah announced by US President Donald Trump, under which Israeli forces would not bomb the capital in exchange for Hezbollah not attacking Israel. Israeli air strikes hit a hospital in Tyre on Monday, killing four people and injuring 127, including 39 hospital staff.
President Trump has requested edits to a proposed US-Iran deal involving the Strait of Hormuz and uranium removal, as negotiations continue toward a ceasefire framework that would include a 60-day halt to violence and potential sanctions relief to Iran.
Brent crude oil dropped from $112 to $109 per barrel after US President Donald Trump announced he was holding off a military attack on Iran planned for Tuesday, at the request of Gulf states. Energy markets have been volatile following Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for US and Israeli strikes, a key shipping route through which about a fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas passes.
Oil prices rose after US President Donald Trump warned Iran the "clock is ticking" over stalled peace talks. Brent crude increased 1.7% to $111.13 and US-traded oil rose 2.1% to $107.62, amid broader concerns about inflation and a backdrop of tensions in the Middle East.
Cuba's foreign minister Bruno Rodríguez has accused the US of building a "fraudulent case" for military intervention after Axios reported, citing classified intelligence, that Cuba possessed 300 attack drones and was discussing striking US targets including Florida. Rodríguez stressed that Havana "neither threatens nor desires war."
Oil prices rose on Monday after US President Donald Trump warned Iran the "clock is ticking" on stalled peace talks, with Brent crude up 1.85% at $111.28 and US-traded oil up 2.32% at $107.87. Energy markets have been volatile since Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz on 28 February in retaliation for US and Israeli strikes, disrupting about a fifth of global oil and LNG shipments.
President Trump dismissed Iran's response to US proposals to end the war, calling it "totally unacceptable." Iran's proposal, sent via Pakistan as mediator, included an immediate ceasefire on all fronts, a halt to the US naval blockade of Iranian ports, and guarantees against further attacks on Iran.
US President Donald Trump has said the month-long ceasefire between the US and Iran is on "massive life support" and rejected Iran's counter-offer to end the war as "totally unacceptable." Iran's proposal includes an immediate end to the war on all fronts, a halt to the US naval blockade, and guarantees against further attacks.
JP Morgan predicts oil will remain in the "low $100s" for much of the year even if the Strait of Hormuz reopens soon, as supplies would not return to normal service quickly. Brent crude rose above $105 a barrel following tensions between the US and Iran over ceasefire negotiations.
President Donald Trump has dismissed Iran's response to US proposals to end the war as "totally unacceptable". Iran's proposal, sent via Pakistan as mediator, included an immediate end to the war on all fronts, a halt to a US naval blockade, and guarantees of no further attacks on Iran.
Oil prices rose sharply in Asian trading after President Trump dismissed Iran's response to US proposals to end the war as "totally unacceptable." Iran, responding through Pakistan as mediator, called for an immediate end to the conflict and guarantees against further US-Israeli attacks, while Brent crude rose 3.8% to $105.20 a barrel and US crude increased 4% to $99.30.
The US and Iran exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz late Thursday, with each side blaming the other for initiating attacks. Trump said the ceasefire remains in place despite the flare-up, which comes as Iran considers a US proposal to end the war.
Brent crude and U.S. West Texas Intermediate each gained 0.8% on Thursday, rebounding from Wednesday's 7% slump as investors weighed the likelihood of a Middle East peace deal. Peace negotiations are expected to continue until next week's U.S.-China summit, with analysts indicating oil prices will likely remain elevated.
Iran says a US proposal to end the war is "still being considered," with the White House reportedly working on a 14-point memorandum of understanding that could include suspension of Iranian nuclear enrichment, lifting of sanctions, and restoring free transit through the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump said the US has had "very good talks with Iran in the last 24 hours" and that a deal is possible.
Brent crude futures fell below $102 a barrel following reports that the US and Iran are close to a deal to end their war, with the US reportedly working toward a one-page document to end the conflict and enable nuclear negotiations. Oil prices remain elevated compared to pre-conflict levels of around $70 a barrel, as tensions over Iran's threats to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz—through which about a fifth of global oil and gas shipments usually pass—have disrupted regional production and transportation.
US senators Marsha Blackburn and Amy Klobuchar criticized Meta for removing advertisements by attorneys seeking clients in social media addiction lawsuits. Meta said it removed the ads to defend itself against the lawsuits and prevent trial lawyers from profiting using its platforms.
Brent crude rose to its highest level since 2022, touching $126.31 a barrel, after reports that the US military plans to brief President Trump on potential military action against Iran. Energy prices have been rising as peace talks stall and the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed, with about 20% of the world's oil and LNG typically passing through the waterway.
Brent oil prices rose as much as 7% on Thursday following reports that the U.S. is considering potential military action against Iran to break a deadlock in nuclear negotiations, raising concerns about further disruptions to Middle East energy exports. The June Brent contract rose $6.81 to $124.84 a barrel, with both Brent and WTI benchmarks on track for their fourth consecutive month of gains.