The US President has said the ceasefire with Iran is ‘over’ amid 48 hours of intense attacks. In the days before the escalation, three tankers were attacked by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, raising questions about the clarity of the ceasefire agreement signed in June. The US military strikes came during the week-long funeral
The US Treasury Department issued a temporary, 60-day license, allowing Iran to sell some of its energy exports until August 21. I (Patrick Semansky/AP) June 22, 2026 1:57 pm, EDT key takeaways: The US issued a 60-day Treasury license, allowing Iran to sell oil until August 21, after President Donald Trump signed the June 17
Today, Dayton Literary Peace Prize Foundationwhich “celebrates writers whose work demonstrates the power of the written word to promote peace,” announced the finalists for its 2026 Dayton Literary Peace Prize (for books published in 2025). Each winner will receive a $10,000 cash prize, and the first runner-up will receive a $5,000 cash prize. Here are
The US and Iran have reached a tentative deal to end the conflict in the Middle East, but competing claims from Donald Trump and Tehran have left the details uncertain. Questions remain over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanon, and the future of Iran’s nuclear program. Nosheen Iqbal speaks to
More than four months after the launch of Operation Epic Fury, Donald Trump and Iranian officials have declared an end to the war. News of the deal came as the president celebrated his 80th birthday by hosting a UFC match. Noor Haider Spoke to Washington DC Bureau Chief david smith About whether the deal can