151 articles in the World News category.
By Tommy Flynn
WASHINGTON — Despite Iran’s surprise reversal on the Strait of Hormuz and reports of warning shots at commercial vessels, the U.S.-Iran ceasefire held strong Saturday, April 18, 2026, as President Donald Trump led a high-level Situation Room meeting to push negotiations forward...
By Tommy Flynn
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration formally launched “Operation Economic Fury” on April 15, 2026, imposing new sanctions on more than two dozen individuals, companies, and vessels tied to a multi-billion-dollar Iranian oil smuggling empire run by regime elites. The move pairs...
By Tommy Flynn
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced Friday that the Strait of Hormuz is now “fully open and ready for full passage” after Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared commercial vessels can transit the critical chokepoint during the ongoing 10-day Israel-Lebanon...
By Tommy Flynn
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced Thursday that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire beginning at 5:00 p.m. EST. In a Truth Social post, Trump stated he held “excellent conversations” with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister...
By Tommy Flynn
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that China has agreed not to send weapons to Iran, following a direct letter exchange with Chinese President Xi Jinping amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Tehran. Trump revealed in a Fox Business interview and Truth Social...
By Tommy Flynn
BUDAPEST – Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán conceded defeat in the April 6, 2026, parliamentary election, ending 16 years of continuous Fidesz rule and paving the way for a significant realignment of Hungary’s relationship with the European Union. The opposition coalition...
By Tommy Flynn
WASHINGTON – U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on April 12, 2026, that the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will begin this morning in response to Iran’s failure to reopen the critical waterway as required under the ceasefire agreement. In a statement, CENTCOM...
By Tommy Flynn
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social on April 11, 2026, that the United States will begin a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after direct peace talks with Iran collapsed in Islamabad. In a detailed post, Trump stated that while most points in the...
By Tommy Flynn
WASHINGTON – High-level direct peace talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad, Pakistan, ended without agreement on April 11, 2026, after nearly 21 hours of negotiations, primarily due to Iran’s refusal to commit to ending its nuclear weapons program. Vice President...
By Tommy Flynn
WASHINGTON – The United States has initiated mine-clearing operations in the Strait of Hormuz as part of a broader freedom of navigation mission, prompting an immediate threat from Iran to attack U.S. Navy vessels transiting the critical waterway. On April 11, 2026, multiple...
By Tommy Flynn
WASHINGTON – Vice President JD Vance departed Friday for high-level negotiations with Iran in Islamabad, Pakistan, where he will lead the U.S. delegation in efforts to solidify the fragile two-week ceasefire and work toward a permanent peace agreement. Before boarding Air Force...
By Tommy Flynn
WASHINGTON – President Trump announced on April 9, 2026, that he is significantly strengthening tariffs on imported steel, aluminum and copper to protect American industry and encourage domestic production. Under the new policy, the tariff on steel imports rises to 50% for raw...