Trump says U.S., Iran are ‘getting a lot closer,’ but questions remain about concessions

Trump says U.S., Iran are ‘getting a lot closer,’ but questions remain about concessions

WASHINGTON — President Trump said Saturday that the United States and Iran have agreed on the basic terms of an agreement to end the two countries’ nearly three-month-long war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. “An Agreement has been largely negotiated,” Trump wrote in a social media post. “Final aspects and details of the Deal are currently … Read more

Operation Epic Fury against Iran ‘is over,’ Rubio says

Operation Epic Fury against Iran ‘is over,’ Rubio says

WASHINGTON — The U.S. military campaign that launched the war with Iran, Operation Epic Fury, “is over,” Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday, telling reporters that a new defensive phase had begun to secure the Strait of Hormuz — though President Trump later said he was pausing the effort to allow more time for a deal … Read more