Since the breakdown of the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding, ship crews around the Strait of Hormuz are unwilling to make the risky trip, Dimitris Maniatis, CEO of the Greek maritime risk management company Marisks, said Thursday. “Vessels that were trapped inside the Persian Gulf for a very long time, belonging to owners that were extremely … Read more
5m ago Khamenei’s coffin arrives in Mashhad for burial, state media say A plane carrying the coffin of late Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei landed in the eastern holy city of Mashhad on Thursday, ahead of his burial, state media reported. Official news agency IRNA aired video of the Mahan Air flight taxiing at … Read more
9m ago Iran warns negotiations won’t resume if threats continue Iran’s foreign minister said Tuesday that Tehran will not resume negotiations if threats continue, a day after President Trump said the U.S. would “finish the job” if no peace deal is struck. In a social media post, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said neither the … Read more
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Show to start early due to weather 02:15 Massive celebrations for America’s 250th birthday 07:11 Now Playing Inside D.C. evacuation areas as guests wait for updates on Salute to America event 01:08 UP NEXT Thousands … Read more
0m ago National Guard, law enforcement providing tight security in Washington, D.C. There’s heightened security around Washington, D.C., for the America 250 celebrations, which include a fireworks display that is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of people. The main events on the Fourth of July are deemed a “national special security event,” which is the … Read more
Updated 8m ago Oil prices near pre-war level Brent crude, the international standard, fell 3.8% to $73.87 a barrel. It has been trading below $80 in recent days but is still above the roughly $70 per barrel it was trading at in late February before the war began. U.S. crude prices fell 3.9% to … Read more
8m ago IAEA chief says nuclear inspection of Iranian sites will happen, but timing “not essential” The head of the U.N.’s nuclear agency signaled Wednesday that Iranian nuclear enrichment sites would be visited by his inspectors, a key component in the interim deal between the United States and Iran to reach an end to … Read more
New Yorkers are heading to the polls in a Primary Day that could reshape the state’s representation in Washington. It also marks the first major test of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s political influence and his ability to mobilize voters. He endorsed three left-of-center candidates: Claire Valdez in the 7th Congressional District, Brad Lander in the 10th Congressional … Read more
5m ago Monday ship traffic through Strait of Hormuz highest since start of war, data shows At least 35 commodity carriers transited the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, a record level since the start of the Middle East war in late February, according to data from the maritime tracking firm Kpler. The 35 passages … Read more
1m ago Vance expected to speak to reporters after first round of talks with Iran in Switzerland Vice President JD Vance is expected to speak to reporters in Switzerland after taking part in the first round of talks with Iranian officials. Overnight, Pakistan and Qatar said in a joint statement that “high level talks” … Read more