U.S.-Iran fighting paused as progress reported in talks to reopen Strait of Hormuz

After two weeks of strikes and despite threats from President Trump to escalate the war in Iran by hitting civilian targets, there’s a pause in fighting between the two countries. It comes amid progress in talks to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, sources in Iran and Oman say. Charlie D’Agata reports. Source link

2-day pause in Iran strikes linked to progress in diplomatic talks, sources say

The current two-day pause in fighting between the U.S. and Iran comes after nearly two straight weeks of intense fighting and is directly linked to progress in diplomatic efforts, sources confirm to CBS News. At the same time, there are growing concerns that the U.S. is running low on crucial munitions. Charlie D’Agata reports. Source … Read more

Ukrainians protest over Zelenskyy’s move to oust defense chief Mykhailo Fedorov amid progress vs. Russia

Kyiv, Ukraine — Hundreds of protesters gathered in downtown Kyiv Thursday after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy moved to dismiss Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov as part of a cabinet shakeup that had already raised eyebrows for its timing. The reshuffle comes right as Ukraine is seen by many analysts as turning the tide slowly against Russia’s … Read more

U.S.-Iran Latest: Talks pause for slain ayatollah’s funeral after Trump and mediators claim progress

Vice President JD Vance said talks are going well in Doha, but would not take a return to full-scale military action off the table, saying it lies in the hands of Iran. “I can’t commit to anything, because obviously it depends on what the Iranians are ultimately going to do,” Vance told reporters after speaking … Read more

U.S.-Iran Latest: Slow progress on peace deal as Iran strikes ship in Strait of Hormuz, Hezbollah balks at disarming

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U.S. agrees to temporarily lift Iran oil sanctions amid progress in negotiations

U.S. agrees to temporarily lift Iran oil sanctions amid progress in negotiations – CBS News Watch CBS News The U.S. Treasury Department issued a two-month license for Iran to produce, sell and deliver oil without placing U.S. penalties on buyers. The agreement is in exchange for what the White House called progress in negotiations. Weijia … Read more

US official says JD Vance made ‘great progress’ in Iran talks, calls snub reports ‘foreign propaganda’

Vance touts agreements on open Hormuz Strait, IAEA inspections Vice President JD Vance announces significant breakthroughs in US-Iran peace talks held in Switzerland, highlighting Iran’s agreement to readmit International Atomic Energy Agency nuclear inspectors. Vance also proposed using Iran’s unfrozen assets to purchase U.S. agricultural products and established a deconfliction mechanism to maintain ceasefire stability. … Read more

Asian shares are mixed and US futures fall as Iran talks make progress

HONG KONG — Asian stocks were mixed Monday with markets in Japan and South Korea trading higher, while oil prices edged lower on fresh optimism over progress in U.S.-Iran negotiations. U.S. futures were trading lower. Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 jumped 1.6% to 72,364.82, after reaching a new all-time record of 72,831.73 during intraday trading, helped by … Read more

Gas prices dip below $4 a gallon on average for first time in months after Iran deal progress

Gas prices have dropped in reaction to President Trump signing a memorandum of understanding with Iran — but they’re still a dollar higher than they were before the war, according to AAA data. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains how markets are reacting to global relations. Source link