
President Donald Trump on Sunday forcefully defended the emerging U.S.-Iran peace framework as “THE EXACT OPPOSITE” of former President Barack Obama’s nuclear deal, insisting Tehran would receive no sanctions relief or economic concessions unless it surrender…

Top GOP foreign policy hawks openly grumbled over rumors about the delicate deal with Iran that President Trump is believed to be close to signing.

The potential deal will include Iran’s commitment that it won’t pursue a nuclear weapon, and Tehran agreed to give up its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, according to two regional officials.

Today's Iran war news: Talks fantasies get a harsh dose of reality as Iran rejects a US nuclear demand while consumers go green at the gills.
Brent crude futures fell 1.7% in Asian trade to about $110 a barrel after Trump said Washington had paused planned strikes on Tehran following a fresh peace proposal that could pave the way for a nuclear deal.
Fresh clashes between the US and Iran near the Strait of Hormuz have cast doubt on Pakistan’s role as a mediator in the crisis. While Donald Trump maintained that a ceasefire remains intact, he also warned Tehran of harsher strikes if it rejects US nuclear de…