Trump Says US-Iran Talks Show Progress Toward Reopening Strait of Hormuz as Oil Markets React

US President Donald Trump has said negotiations between Washington and Tehran are making progress, raising hopes that a diplomatic breakthrough could soon reopen the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy shipping routes. Trump said on Tuesday that US and Iranian officials held “very good discussions” during a full day of talks,…

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Democratic-Led States Sue Trump Administration Over New Tariffs, Challenging Presidential Trade Powers

Twenty-five US states have launched a major legal challenge against President Donald Trump’s latest tariff policies, arguing that the administration exceeded its authority by imposing broad import taxes on dozens of countries. The coalition of states, mostly led by Democratic governors, filed a lawsuit on Monday at the US Court of International Trade in New…

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Trump Says US Wants to Avoid Strikes on Iranian Power Plants and Infrastructure

US President Donald Trump has said Washington wants to avoid targeting Iran’s power plants and major infrastructure, while stressing that the United States remains in a strong position during ongoing tensions with Tehran. Speaking on Tuesday, Trump said the US prefers reaching a diplomatic agreement with Iran rather than launching attacks that could cause widespread…

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