US Iran Strikes: Larak Attack Sparks Iran Retaliation

WASHINGTON — US forces have struck two Iranian launchers on Larak island in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a US official, after Iranian Revolutionary Guard forces were reportedly observed preparing to launch rockets carrying sea mines into the strategic waterway. Iran subsequently launched ballistic missiles at US-operated facilities in Jordan.

US-Canada Trade Talks Near 50% Tariff Deadline

WASHINGTON, United States — Senior trade negotiators from the United States and Canada are set to meet for a third consecutive day on Friday as both sides race to finalize a trade agreement before President Donald Trump’s threatened new tariffs on Canadian goods take effect on Saturday.

Donald Trump Says No Iran Talks as Hormuz Dispute Deepens

DUBAI/WASHINGTON, United States — US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that no negotiations with Iran were taking place or scheduled, while insisting that the Strait of Hormuz was open to shipping. Iran disputed that position, saying the strategically important waterway remained closed until conditions agreed with Washington were met.

Iran Says Hormuz Deal Is Near, But US Must Meet Key Conditions

DUBAI/WASHINGTON/CAIRO — Iran said on Sunday that an agreement with Oman to establish new shipping lanes through the Strait of Hormuz had reached its “final stages”, but stressed that the strategically important waterway would not reopen until the United States met additional conditions set by Tehran.