Amid Saber-Rattling, Iran Touts Economic Benefits To West If Nuclear Deal Reached

First Iranian Oil Moves Past US Blockade Ahead Of Deal Signing By Tsvetana Paraskova of OilPrice.com Iran’s first observed crude oil exports in two months have moved past the US blockade outside the Strait of Hormuz in a sign that Iran is wasting no time to take advantage of the tentative deal with the United States. Following the announcement of the deal this weekend, and ahead of a formal signing ceremony expected in Switzerland on Friday, at least three Iranian crude oil tankers have exited the Strait of Hormuz and departed from...

Trump Threatens Billions In Federal Funds If NYC Doesn't Put 'Little Italy' Back On Map Authored by Nicholas Zifcak via The Epoch Times, President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to withhold billions in federal funding from New York City unless the city updates a map of immigrant communities to include Little Italy. In 2023, the city created a map, "New York City Immigrant Enclaves," that maps ethnic communities across the city, such as Chinatown in Lower Manhattan, Little India and Little Manila in Queens, and Little Palestine in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. However,...

U.S. Gov't Could End Up Owning 90% Of Spirit In Rescue Deal Summary: WSJ says the Trump administration's possible $500 million rescue deal could leave the U.S. government with 90% control. WSJ says Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is leading the effort in U.S.-Spirit talks. BBG reported earlier on a potential $500 million rescue loan for Spirit. News of a possible rescue loan for Spirit emerged last week. Polymarket:  US takes a stake in Spirit Airlines by May 31? Yes 36% · No 64%View full market & trade on Polymarket Spirit Airlines shutdown/liquidation by May 31? Yes...