Trump Confronts Iran’s Atomic Stockpile, and His Role in Expanding It

President Trump withdrew from the Obama-era nuclear accord in 2018. But Iran responded with an enrichment spree that haunts the negotiations to this day.

Witkoff and Kushner to Travel to Pakistan for Talks on Iran

It is unclear if Jared Kushner, a son-in-law of President Trump’s, and Steve Witkoff, a special envoy, will meet any Iranian officials.

Fed Chair Inquiry May Be Over, but Shadow It Cast Over Central Bank Remains

It will be a challenge to recoup confidence in the Federal Reserve’s ability to operate independently from a White House that has tried to bully it.

U.S. Says Venezuelan Government Can Pay for Nicolás Maduro’s Defense

Trump Says He Dislikes Prediction Markets. His Family Invests in Them.

Witkoff and Kushner to Travel to Pakistan for Talks on Iran

War in Iran Has Drained U.S. Supplies of Critical, Costly Weapons

The Pentagon’s rush to rearm its Mideast forces makes it less ready to confront potential adversaries like Russia and China, administration and congressional officials say.

U.S. Blockade Will Last ‘As Long as It Takes,’ Hegseth Says

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that U.S. forces had stopped 34 vessels since President Trump imposed the order. Iran has made lifting it a condition of resuming talks to end the war.

Gaza Set to Hold First Local Election in Two Decades

Hamas said it was not participating in the municipal elections in Deir al-Balah, set for this weekend. Residents said it was a long-awaited opportunity to address the city’s problems

Tariffs Raised Consumers’ Prices, but the Refunds Go Only to Businesses

Many families felt the sting of the president’s now-illegal tariffs, but companies have said little about whether they will share the $166 billion return.

Trump’s Dreams for a Battleship Led to His Navy Secretary’s Ouster

A New Era and New Leadership: The Generals Who Are Running Iran

The killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ushered in a form of collective leadership in the country, with more power for the Revolutionary Guards.

Reported Ship Seizures Intensify Anxiety in Oil Markets

Oil was hovering above $100 a barrel and there were no public signs of a breakthrough in peace efforts.

Navy Secretary Is Fired as Infighting Shakes Pentagon

John Phelan is leaving the Pentagon after months of tension with Pete Hegseth and other leaders. The tumult comes as the Navy has been engaged in war with Iran.

$106 Billion Loan Reflects E.U.’s View That Peace in Ukraine Is Far Away

The delayed funding, which was approved today, is heavily weighted toward military spending, unlike previous European packages.

Will Bulgaria’s New Leader Cast His Lot With Europe or Russia?