Iran war latest: Republicans alarmed by Pentagon's plan to pull troops from Germany

Some Republican lawmakers are sounding alarms after the Pentagon announced its plans to withdraw 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany in the next six to 12 months.

Trump keeps military options open for Iran
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President Donald Trump is keeping his military options open as the U.S. tries to force Iran into a deal. Iran's supreme leader is issuing a new threat in response.

Trump rejects Iran’s offer, Pentagon CFO gives cost of war so far

The United States would reject Iran’s latest offer to open the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for the U.S. lifting its blockade and putting the nuclear program issue on hold, President Donald Trump told Axios on Wednesday. 

Pentagon officials questioned about war with Iran
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The nation's top military officials were grilled by lawmakers on Capitol Hill during their first testimony under oath since Operation Epic Fury. It comes as the Pentagon is asking Congress for a major boost in defense spending.

Military recruiting surge: Hegseth says recruits being turned away

Military recruiting is up, so much so that Hegseth said this week recruits are being turned away. The military wants to budget for another 44,500 troops next year.

Iran war has cost estimated $25 billion so far, Pentagon official tells Congress

President Trump posted to social media early Wednesday, a warning that Iran must reach an agreement, hinting at escalation, as negotiations remained deadlocked.  

BP profit doubles as US gas prices hit highest levels since Iran war began

Petroleum giant BP has earned more than double its profit since the conflict with Iran began two months ago, far exceeding last year’s total. 

War in Iran: Peace talks are stalled
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Talks to end the conflict with Iran may be stalled, but President Trump offered a possible olive branch on April 28, saying Iran contacted him and wants to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Live updates: Rubio appears to rule out reported Iranian peace proposal

A reported proposal by Iran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for the U.S. lifting its ongoing blockade and ending the war. However, it was another apparent condition of the deal that had Secretary of State Marco Rubio telling FOX News on Monday that the U.S. would not accept.

U.S. and Iran negotiations continue amid canceled meeting
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Operation Epic Fury is still going, and now, Iran is reaching out to Moscow as the U.S. tightens its blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran latest: Pakistan tries reviving US-Iran peace talks, blockade remains in effect

A new round of peace talks between top U.S. and Iranian officials remains elusive as Pakistani leaders continue working to get both countries to return to the bargaining table.

Ceasefire talks still alive despite mounting tensions, Pakistan says

Pakistan is continuing to mediate between the United States and Iran, with indirect ceasefire talks still alive despite mounting tensions between the sides.

Iran latest: Pakistan visit off; Trump says new Iran offers rejected

Amid the stalled negotiations with Iran, the president said the Iranians sent over a new peace proposal, but that it “could have been better,” and rejected it.

Iran latest: Witkoff, Kushner heading to Pakistan to meet with Iran

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will be heading to Pakistan to meet with Iran officials for peace negotiations.

Ceasefire between Israel, Lebanon extended by 3 weeks, Trump says

The White House confirmed Wednesday that the ceasefire is not indefinite and would likely only hold for three to five days.

War in Iran: Strait of Hormuz hostilities
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President Trump is giving diplomacy more time before resuming military strikes in Iran. The regime has now gone back to attacking commercial ships while its military and political leaders differ on the best path forward.

New scam promises ships safe passage through Strait of Hormuz: report

Hundreds of ships stuck in the Persian Gulf because of the Strait of Hormuz closure are now facing a new threat: scams promising safe passage through the critical waterway in exchange for money. 

Iran war has military seeking higher funding in 2027 for drones, air defenses

The war with Iran has led the U.S. military looking to increase its spending for next year to billions on drones, air defense systems and fighter jets.