News

According to the Islamic Republic of Iran (IRNA) News Agency: The United States and Israel attacked the area surrounding the Bushehr nuclear power plant on Tuesday.

According to the Washington Post: Prosecutors admit the government lacks evidence in the case investigating Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.

White House official: The Trump administration is negotiating with Canada to approve the "South Bow" and "Bridger Revival" projects (ie, the partial restart of the "Cornerstone XL" pipeline project).

According to the Financial Times: Iran has circulated a letter to members of the International Maritime Organization stating that "non-hostile vessels" can pass through the Strait of Hormuz "in coordination with Iranian authorities."

U.S. Central Command: It has destroyed more than 9,000 military targets in Iran, significantly weakening the Iranian regime's combat capabilities.

U.S. President Trump: (on government shutdown) Let’s see if a reconciliation can be reached.

US President Trump: Hate is not conducive to reaching a deal.

U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth: We use ammunition to negotiate.

US President Trump: US troops have "freedom of action" over Tehran.

US President Trump: The war has been won.

US President Trump: Iran "gave us a very big gift" worth "a lot of money." Iran's "gift" is "oil and gas related" and related to the Strait of Hormuz.

U.S. President Trump: (on Iran) I think it can be said that this is a regime change.

US President Trump: Lawmakers are very close to reaching an agreement on the government shutdown.

US President Trump: Gulf allies are doing pretty well.

Moldova's parliament approved an energy emergency after a Russian attack in Ukraine knocked out a major power transmission line.

Indian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed the situation in West Asia with the President of Sri Lanka and reiterated the importance of keeping shipping routes open and safe.

US President Trump: Iran has agreed never to have nuclear weapons.

Ukrainian President Zelensky: (Regarding the large-scale drone attacks launched by Russia) urges allies to increase pressure on Moscow.

US President Trump: US Secretary of State Rubio, Vice President Vance and others are negotiating with Iran.

U.S. President Trump: Will study possible Senate agreement on government shutdown.