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Energy Secretary Chris Wright told ABC News' "This Week" that a nuclear agreement with Iran may not come to fruition after months of war with the country.
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As the war sputters on, an internal report from the International Atomic Energy Agency said Iran’s refusal to grant access to its inspectors was an urgent concern.
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President Donald Trump has declared victory in the Iran War, posting an AI Generated photo on his Truth Social account that said 'Mission Accomplished.' 0:00 Trump declares 'mission accomplished' despite the ongoing war 2:02 CNN reports Iran is still active at nuclear sites 5:28 Should Trump tout victory as a strategy? 7:10 Jennings: 'My view is, we've won' Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #Iran #Trump #News
Today marks six months since President Trump launched the war in Iran. The President announced the start of the war back in late February, with the main goal of ensuring Iran never obtains a nuclear weapon—a goal that has still not been achieved. Trump then repeatedly insisted to Americans that this was simply an “excursion” set to last just a matter of weeks. Now, six months later, the Strait of Hormuz—which was fully open before the war—has been the focus of the fighting. MS NOW’s Inzamam Rashid joins Morning Joe live from Dubai to explain why Tehran feels like they have the upper hand.
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The Iran war hits its six-month mark Friday, with President Trump's path to ending it increasingly unclear. Why it matters: Trump entered the war projecting a four- to five-week military campaign. Six months later, his proposed exits have ranged from military victory to a negotiated peace deal tied to reopening the Strait of Hormuz . - Now, the war centers on an open-ended economic squeeze of Iran. Meanwhile, the U.S. is moving increasing amounts of oil out of the strait, reducing Iran's leverage. State of play: The war is in flux. Iran and Oman are discussing a framework to restore safer commercial passage through the Strait of Hormuz, while regional mediators push for a broader off-ramp. - There are no ongoing talks between the…
CNN’s Anderson Cooper speaks with Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates about AI and its impact on the future.
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The U.S. Army and the Defense Innovation Unit have selected Antares to build and operate nuclear microreactors at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, chief executive Jordan Bramble told Axios. Why it matters: The military's sky-high energy demand — for reusable batteries, computer farms, radars , housing, weapons and more — is an ideal pressure test for nuclear, which has mounted a comeback in recent years. Driving the news: The arrangement with Antares is one of a handful announced Wednesday under the Janus program, the Army's closely watched, multibillion-dollar answer to a White House executive order issued last year. - Antares is expected to deliver its reactors in "three packs," according to the service. What they're saying: "I think…
The prospect that the kingdom could enrich uranium has drawn opposition from Democrats and revived concerns about nuclear proliferation in the Middle East.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has told several of his foreign counterparts in recent days that "for the time being" the U.S. is not expected to initiate new strikes against Iran , according to a U.S. official and a second source with knowledge of the matter. - Instead, he's said the focus is on other means of pressure, including the sanctions initiative announced this week. Why it matters: Rubio's message to foreign ministers from several allied countries comes as the U.S. believes it's suffocating Iran with the naval blockade — while moving ever-increasing amounts of oil out of the Strait of Hormuz. - It's also another sign that President Trump is exasperated with the war and wants it to be over, at least for now. - The U.S.…
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Monday that the U.S. will impose punishing sanctions on countries and entities that do business with Iran — an attempt to bring the country to heel absent renewed military strikes. Why it matters: The move is aimed at ratcheting up pressure on the Iranian regime amid the current "no war, no deal" limbo. - U.S. officials say the expanded "secondary" sanctions are expected to be the main course of action against Iran until at least after the midterm elections, when a new military campaign could again be on the table. Yes, but: While Bessent has been conducting a PR buildup for the last 10 days over an "economic D-Day " against Iran, the reality is more complicated. - The U.S. already has…