Trump's tone on Jimmy Carter changes as Iran conflict, inflation test presidency

President Donald Trump is drawing increasing comparisons to former President Jimmy Carter as his administration grapples with an escalating conflict involving Iran, persistent inflation and growing questions about his presidential legacy.

US launches strikes to ‘swiftly punish’ Iran for deadly attacks

The U.S. military launched a new round of strikes on Iran on Saturday night, aiming to “swiftly punish” the nation’s Revolutionary Guard Corps for an attack on a Jordanian base that killed two American service members. 

2 US service members die in Iranian attack on Jordan base, 1 missing

Two U.S. service members died Friday while defending a Jordanian base from an Iranian aerial assault, the U.S. military reported.

Democrats block $1 trillion annual defense bill: Here's what they say

Democrats say they will not vote to fund the Pentagon unless Congress imposes restrictions on President Trump’s war against Iran.

US expands offensive with daytime strikes against Iran

The U.S. military launched another wave of strikes against Iran on Tuesday, continuing operations that resumed the previous evening. The daytime attacks marked an escalation in the campaign aimed at limiting Iran's ability to disrupt commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

Pentagon’s official tally of US deaths in Iran war climbs to 14 after Navy pilot dies

The death of a U.S. Navy pilot in a helicopter crash earlier this month in the Arabian Sea has brought the U.S. military’s official tally of deaths in the Iran war to 14, with the Pentagon classifying it as a non-hostile death. 

Trump notifies Congress the Iran war has resumed

President Donald Trump sent a letter to Congress, officially notifying them that hostilities against Iran have begun again. 

Trump: US reinstating blockade at the Strait of Hormuz

President Trump posted to Truth Social, stating the U.S. is reinstating the blockade at the Strait of Hormuz. 

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again as US launches new strikes, tensions threaten ceasefire

Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed again after a vessel traveling what it called an "unauthorized route" was met with a warning shot, escalating tensions and further undermining the fragile ceasefire with the United States.

Trump agrees to continue Iran talks, but reiterates 'cease fire is over'

President Trump took to social media Friday morning, saying the United States has agreed to resume "talks" with Iran, but continued to express that the ceasefire between the two nations is over.  

Renewed US-Iran strikes threaten fragile ceasefire

United States military forces launched a new round of strikes against Iran on Thursday, with Iran responding by targeting U.S. allies in the region. 

Trump says Iran ceasefire is 'over;' US strikes Iran for 2nd time

Renewed fighting between the United States and Iran has raised questions about whether the two sides will resume all out war. 

Trump calls for investigation into gas price gouging

President Donald Trump is accusing major oil companies of failing to pass along falling crude oil prices to consumers, suggesting motorists are being overcharged at the pump. 

US military seeks another $80B to cover costs of Iran conflict

The Department of Defense is preparing to seek an additional $80 billion to cover costs from the U.S. war against Iran, according to senators briefed on the matter. 

Mortgage rates drop to lowest level in more than a month as Iran deal progresses

Mortgage rates fell this week to their lowest level in more than a month, with Freddie Mac reporting the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage declined to 6.47% from 6.52% the previous week.

Poll reveals how public support for Iran war compares to other US conflicts

A new Gallup poll found U.S. military action against Iran received lower public approval than most major military operations since the 1980s.

Iran latest: US-Iran peace agreement takes immediate effect after early signings

President Donald Trump signed the peace agreement between the United States and Iran while in France on Wednesday for the G7 Summit. Pakistani Prime Minister Shebaz Sharif confirmed the Iranian leadership had also signed the pact and said the stipulations of the deal will take "immediate effect."

Deal to end war to take 'immediate effect' after US, Iran sign, Pakistan says

Pakistan says that the deal to end the war in Iran is taking ‘immediate effect’ after both sides have signed it, but that there will still be a formal signing ceremony on Friday.