Iran Allows a ‘Number’ of Chinese Vessels To Transit Strait of Hormuz: Iranian Media

President Donald Trump paused the operation to assist commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz just hours after it was announced because key Gulf allies withdrew their support.  According to two US officials speaking with NBC News, Saudi Arabia informed the US that it could not use its military bases or airspace for the operation […]

Awkward: Trump Hails 'Tremendous' Ally Turkey, Knocks Israel Before Hosting Netanyahu Less than 24 hours before Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to meet with the US President at the White House Tuesday, and Trump not-so-subtly put the Israeli leader in his place while fielding questions from reporters aboard Air Force One. Trump was asked about Netanyahu's very public and long-stated opposition to Washington selling F-35s to Turkey. Trump responded by firmly stating, "Nobody tells me what we should be selling or not. Turkey has been a tremendous ally." He added...

Iran Rejects US Proposed Ceasefire, Counters With 5 Conditions For Ending War, As US Troops En Route Summary Iran Does Not Accept Ceasefire, Issues 5 Conditions, Says US Talks Illogical. The statement says that talks are not viable in current conditions, oil rising. 3,000 elite Army Airborne soldiers & Marines still en route after Trump said Monday says Iran has been destroyed "militarily".  Iran is tightening control of Hormuz, demanding detailed ship data and in some cases large fees for passage. Iran continues to say it is ready for long war, monitors US troop movements: Parliament Speaker...