Iran latest: US says a route through Strait of Hormuz has been reopened

The U.S. announced Monday that American forces have cleared a route that will allow ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz and get around Iran’s effective closure of the vital shipping lane.

'Project Freedom' underway as Trump warns Iran not interfere

President Donald Trump warned Iran not to interfere with “Project Freedom," saying it could be “blown off the face of the Earth" as tensions between the two nations continue.

US restaurant sales fall as Iran war drives up gas prices

With pain at the gas pump reaching new highs due to U.S.-Iran tensions, many consumers are pulling back on dining out. Major restaurant brands report falling revenue as households pivot to cost-saving measures to offset rising daily expenses.

Iran war latest: Republicans alarmed by Pentagon's plan to pull troops from Germany

Some Republican lawmakers are sounding alarms after the Pentagon announced its plans to withdraw 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany in the next six to 12 months.

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. 

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.

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.  

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

World's top condom maker to raise prices due to Iran war

The world’s largest condom maker, Karex, plans to raise prices by up to 30% due to supply disruptions linked to the Iran war.

Trump extends ceasefire, blockade remains in effect

On the eve of the end of the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, President Donald Trump announced the two-week pause will continue as talks between the two nations continue.

Iran latest: Trump says US 'highly unlikely' to renew two-week ceasefire

With just days to go before the ceasefire is set to expire, President Trump says the U.S. is "highly unlikely" to renew, as talk of another round of negotiations continue.