Live Updates: In Iran war, push to resume U.S.-Iran talks intensifies as U.S. blockade of Iran’s ports enters Day 2

Washington’s decision to blockade Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz is sending tremors through global energy markets, raising fears of a fresh oil shock by threatening supplies to Asia. Iran had continued to pump crude to Asia since the start of the Middle East war, partly shielded by its elusive “dark fleet.” Roughly one-fifth … Read more

No U.S.-Iran peace deal, and Viktor Orbán concedes defeat: Weekend Rundown

Negotiators from Washington and Tehran left Pakistan on Sunday without a peace agreement and are facing the potential for a return to fighting. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “We were negotiating in good faith,” Vice President JD Vance said. “We leave here with a very … Read more

After collapse of U.S.-Iran talks in Pakistan, the path to peace is less clear

A day of talks, one “final” offer, no resolution. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Negotiators from Washington and Tehran left talks in Pakistan on Sunday with little to show for it and a return to fighting between the two sides looming large. Vice President JD … Read more