CNN: Tehran’s main problem in negotiating with the US is Washington’s changing and contradictory positions, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman told CNN. The recent strikes have increased the strain on the fragile truce between Washington and Tehran.
US forces shot down two Iranian drones that were threatening maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, the military said, a day after Iran and the US exchanged strikes and Tehran fired on Kuwait and Bahrain…
US Floats Steering Frozen Iran Assets to Gulf Allies for Repairs
The Treasury Department will use all tools available to allow Iranian assets to be used by Gulf allies to support rebuilding, according to a senior administration official.
The Treasury Department also will consider whether Iranian assets could be used to support repairs for past damages, including reimbursement for costs associated with restoring oil infrastructure targeted by Tehran and Iran-backed groups…
US and Iran Appear Far From Peace Deal 100 Days Since War Began
Negotiations between Washington and Tehran are bogged down over the fate of frozen Iranian assets and a parallel conflict between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon.
The dispute over the frozen assets risks derailing discussions on a truce extension, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and future talks over Iran’s nuclear program…
Hormuz Crisis Exposes a Global Flaw That Will Take Years to Fix
Reducing the world’s reliance on the energy that transits a channel that could be closed again by Iran will require big investments in new pipelines and export routes. Importers will need to rebuild depleted crude-oil reserves and stockpile more naphtha, jet fuel and other oil-derived products to prepare for another shock. They may need to consider hefty layouts on renewables and nuclear power to ensure steadier energy supplies ahead of any new disruption…
US troops, families adjust to new normal of Iran war
“To maintain this constant state of ‘Level 10’ alert vigilance, to be ready to go at the drop of a hat, is a very stressful and difficult operational mission,” said one U.S. official, speaking on condition of anonymity…
US eyes Iranian assets for Gulf allies’ reconstruction, source says
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has directed a team to assess costs for damage inflicted on Gulf allies by Iran, the source said on Saturday, adding the U.S. will consider using Iranian assets for repairs of any future destruction as well…