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Iran has faced heavy economic sanctions since President Trump withdrew from a nuclear deal, with Tehran demanding sanctions relief as a condition for an agreement with the US

Hegseth also urged US allies and partners to increase their defence commitments

The Pentagon chief said President Donald Trump was patient and wants to make a great deal that ensures Iran does not get a nuclear weapon

His remarks come amid heightened geopolitical tensions in West Asia and Israels efforts to strengthen international alliances.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov calls US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to warn him of the coming strikes and push for the evacuation of its diplomats

Report highlights strategic vulnerabilities in key sectors like semiconductors and pharmaceuticals amid geopolitical tensions

Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun says Section 232 tariffs waived on auto parts, timber and aircraft components with retroactive effect from May 1

Washington imposes fresh sanctions on Persian Gulf Strait Authority amid escalating tensions in West Asia over maritime trade routes

The ambassadors of both countries expressed outrage at their inclusion and lashed out at Guterres.

A hot-fire test is where a rocket engine is fired up while anchored to the ground. All personnel are accounted for, Blue Origin said in a post on X.

We will not allow the Iranian government to increase its oil revenue for the purpose of reconstituting its armed forces and military capabilities, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a release

Congressional approval would be needed to change current US currency laws barring living individuals from appearing on notes.

The agreement comes amid repeated claims by the Trump administration that a deal to halt hostilities is close, even as Iran has occasionally disputed or downplayed such assertions

Australia filed the suit against 3M Company and its subsidiary 3M Australia in the Federal Court of Minnesota, where the company is based.

Equities bourses around the world have embarked on a trend to lengthen trading hours to better capture investor flows

On Wednesday, Trump remained committed to striking a favourable ceasefire deal with Iran, warning that he wont be outlasted as he doesnt care about the midterm elections

The lawsuit is one of several Trump has brought in his personal capacity against news organizations, part of what critics say is a wider pressure campaign against the media.

The two sides discussed various aspects of the border situation during a meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC) in Beijing

US Central Command forces shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones and also an Iranian ground control station in Bandar Abbas that was about to launch a fifth drone, sources said.

Tehrans closure of key oil chokepoint after US-Israel war triggers global economic concerns

Speaking at a cabinet meeting, he said negotiations are still ongoing and warned that if an agreement is not reached, the U.S. could take further action

The proposed framework reportedly includes restoring commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz to pre-war levels, withdrawal of US military forces from Irans vicinity and lifting of a naval blockade

But underlying the pomp and mutual praise was an uncomfortable reality that kept creeping into Rubios visit: India continues to suffer the brunt of several Trump administration policies