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Lawmakers question source of $300 billion U. S. promised Iran in deal
1+ hour, 7+ min ago (628+ words) WASHINGTON "Lawmakers are questioning U. S. involvement with a $300 billion reconstruction fund for Iran that was part of the memorandum of understanding signed by President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian this week aimed at ending their war. The memorandum said…...
U. S. and Iran talks called off because of fighting in Lebanon, officials say
7+ hour, 7+ min ago (880+ words) JERUSALEM "Talks between the U. S. and Iran were called off on Friday after intense fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, three officials said, raising questions about a nascent agreement to end the war in Iran. Iranian officials didn't travel…...
Israeli military strikes in Lebanon as U. S. -Iran talks postponed
7+ hour, 7+ min ago (757+ words) JERUSALEM " Israel's military struck targets throughout southern Lebanon overnight into Friday and Hezbollah reported intense fighting in the area, threatening the nascent agreement between Iran and the United States to end their war. Lebanese media reported at least 18 people killed…...
DC Wrap: Oil tankers begin to move in Strait of Hormuz
20+ hour, 51+ min ago (442+ words) The U. S. on Thursday lifted its blockade of Iran, and oil tankers began freely moving through the Strait of Hormuz after months of being unable to use the critical channel, as the tentative agreement to end the war took effect. Meanwhile,…...
Iran to reopen Strait and can sell oil freely under deal, officials say
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (1215+ words) DUBAI, United Arab Emirates "Iran will immediately take steps to reopen the Strait of Hormuz once a tentative deal with the U. S. to end the war is signed and will be allowed to sell its oil without restrictions, according to leaked…...
Iran to reopen Strait and can sell oil freely under deal, according to leaks
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (849+ words) DUBAI, United Arab Emirates " Iran will immediately take steps to reopen the Strait of Hormuz once a tentative deal with the U. S. to end the war is signed and will be allowed to sell its oil without restrictions, according to leaked…...
DC Wrap: Iran says deal includes Israel leaving Lebanon
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (521+ words) Iran's top diplomat said Tuesday that the tentative deal to end the war with the United States would require Israel to withdraw from Lebanon " a condition Israel has already rejected and that could sink the agreement, leading to the resumption…...
What could go wrong in U. S. -Iran peace deal
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (114+ words) NY State of Politics We're continuing to dig into everything we know about the deal between the U. S. and Iran to end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Host Tim Boyum is joined by a Duke University professor to…...
Iran says deal to end war with U. S. requires Israel to withdraw from Lebanon
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (964+ words) DUBAI, United Arab Emirates " Iran's top diplomat said Tuesday that the tentative deal to end the war with the United States would require Israel to withdraw from Lebanon " a condition Israel has already rejected and that could sink the agreement,…...
Iran and U. S. reach tentative deal to end war
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (682+ words) DUBAI, United Arab Emirates " The United States and Iran reached an initial agreement Monday that would extend their shaky ceasefire and lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, but significant challenges remain, including whether Israel will continue its…...