Oil Prices Recede and Stocks Gain as Investors Eye Peace Talks
Oil prices pulled back and stocks inched higher as investors looked to the possibility of a second round of peace talks between the United States and Iran.
Source: New York Times Iran ▾
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Pakistan Prepares Again for U.S.-Iran Peace Talks
Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, geared up to host a possible second round of talks between the U. S. and Iran.
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‘Immediate Results’ vs. ‘The Long Game’: Iran and the U.S. Face Off
As the United States and Iran make a second attempt at a deal, their negotiating styles are on a collision course.
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Democratic Senators Fault Hegseth’s Leadership on Iran
In a letter, the 11 senators questioned the defense secretary’s decision to gut programs intended to protect civilians and said his orders endangered U. S. troops.
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Vance Heads to New Talks With Iran. At Stake: Peace and His Own Standing
The vice president is again center stage, after abruptly leaving the first round of high-level Iranian peace talks without an agreement.
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In Turkey, Middle Powers Ponder Diplomacy With a Rogue U.S.
The U. S. remains an essential player.
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From Hungary to the Pope, the Right’s Very Bad Week
What recent events in Europe can tell us about the future of Trumpism.
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For Iran, Flexing Control Over Waterway Is New Deterrent
Iran’s government could emerge from the conflict with a blueprint to keep adversaries at bay, regardless of any restrictions on its nuclear program.
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Amid Conflicting Messages From Trump and Iran, Hopes for Peace Deal Emerge
On a day when both Iran and the United States declared the Strait of Hormuz opened, hopes for an agreement rose. But statements from President Trump and Iranian leaders about negotiations were sometimes at odds.
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Strait of Hormuz Is Open During Cease-Fire in Lebanon, U.S. and Iran Say
Friday’s statements that the strait is now open raised investors’ hopes that oil and gas would start flowing out of the Persian Gulf in significant volumes again.
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Israel-Lebanon Cease-Fire: What to Know
The pause in fighting would remove a major hindrance to the U. S. -Iran peace talks, if it holds.
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Iran Resisted a Powerful Attacker. Taiwan Can Too.
By holding off America’s more powerful military, Iran showed how Taiwan can deter or defeat China.
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Lebanon Cease-Fire Leaves Netanyahu in an Uncomfortable Spot
Most Israelis wanted the fight against Hezbollah to continue. But Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s critics say he is showing that he cannot, or will not, stand up to President Trump.
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Why China Won’t Lean Hard on Iran
Despite the economic risks from the war, Beijing will likely stick to a hands-off approach. It is wary of being entangled in a conflict it opposed and has little sway over.
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Pakistan Looks to Play Peacemaker Between U.S. and Iran, Again
After talks in Islamabad last weekend led to a two-week cease-fire, Pakistan is offering to host another round in an attempt to sustain ongoing peace efforts.
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Stocks Extend Rally and Oil Prices Stabilize as Investor Optimism Grows
Oil prices stabilized and stocks rose on optimism that diplomatic talks could yield a permanent peace deal.
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Iran Will Be in U.S. for World Cup, FIFA’s Infantino Says
The comments come as peace talks between Iran and the United States have not yet resumed and a cease-fire is set to expire next week.
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Pakistani Mediators Arrive in Iran in Bid to Keep Peace Talks Alive
The diplomacy came as the U. S. Navy locked down trade to Iranian ports, and Iran responded by threatening critical shipping routes across the region.
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Pope Leo to Trump: ‘There Is a Better Way’
A harsh attack by the president drew a quick response from the pontiff, a reminder of his uniquely moral voice.
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Vance Says the Pope Should Be More Careful When Talking About Theology
The vice president, who is Catholic, took issue with Pope Leo XIV’s statement that disciples of Christ are “never on the side of those who once wielded the sword and today drop bombs.