Trump likes a naval blockade. But Iran presents big differences from Venezuela and Cuba
President Donald Trump has turned to naval blockades to pressure the governments of Venezuela, Cuba and now Iran to meet his demands.
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Pope urges US and Iran to return to peace talks and condemns capital punishment
Pope Leo XIV is urging the United States and Iran to return to talks to end the war. In a wide-ranging news conference Thursday on his way home from his trip to Africa, he also condemned cap…
Stocks are at record highs and shrugging off the war with Iran | CNN Business
Brent crude has climbed back above $100 per barrel and the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. But the stock market is brushing off the turmoil.
World Cup 2026: No Fifa plan to swap Iran and Italy after Trump envoy asks for switch
Fifa stands by comments made last week by president Gianni Infantino in which he said that "the Iranian team is coming, for sure".
Iran government says men's soccer team is preparing for 'proud participation' at World Cup in US
An Iranian government spokesperson says the men’s national team is preparing for “proud and successful participation” in its World Cup games in the United States.
Zelensky: Ukraine cannot wait until the war in Iran is over | CNN
Ukraine’s leader, Volodymyr Zelensky told CNN’s Christiane Amanpour that he is open to a ceasefire with Russia but doesn’t foresee this happening imminently because the US has “shifted” its…
Residents in rural Sudan say the Iran war has made it harder to get medicines
Some people in Sudan say they have struggled to obtain medicines, and the war in Iran has made that worse. Prices have spiked, and pharmacies are often out of stock.
A look at China's behind-the-scenes role in Iran war diplomacy
China's behind-the-scenes role in efforts to de-escalate the Iran conflict has been gaining attention.
UK borrowing lowest for three years but Iran war clouds outlook
The improvement in government finances is unlikely to last, analysts say, with the impact of the Iran way yet to hit.
Video purportedly shows Iranian soldiers seizing ships in Strait of Hormuz | CNN
Two vessels reportedly seized by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday currently appear to be stationary just off the Iranian coast, according to ship…
John Kerry’s advice to Trump on Iran negotiations | CNN Politics
Former Secretary of State John Kerry, who helped negotiate the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, joined CNN’s Kaitlan Collins to discuss President Donald Trump’s handling of the war and what advice he…
Live updates: Trump declines to give a timeline on ending war with Iran: ‘Don’t rush me’ | CNN
President Donald Trump declined to give a timeline for the Iran war, telling reporters at the White House, “Don’t rush me.” Follow for live news updates.
Navy secretary ousted as US naval blockade of Iran continues | CNN Politics
Secretary of the Navy John Phelan is leaving his position “effective immediately,” Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell announced. CNN’s Zachary Cohen reports.
Watch Nightly News with Tom Llamas Clip: Iran attacks and seizes commercial ships after Trump extends ceasefire - NBC.com
Watch Nightly News with Tom Llamas excerpt: Iran attacks and seizes commercial ships after Trump extends ceasefire - NBC.com
Why the war in Iran could raise condom prices | CNN Business
CNN’s Kit Maher explains why condom prices may increase due to the war in Iran. Karex’s CEO told Reuters that they have already had to increase prices due to production delays.