Chinese Firms Plot Secret Arms Sales to Iran, U.S. Officials Say
The effort involves plans to send weapons through other countries in an effort to hide the origins of the shipments.
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Justice Dept. Subpoenas Wall Street Journal in Leak Investigation
Critics raised concerns over press freedom after The Journal disclosed receiving subpoenas related to an article on deliberations on the risks of military action in Iran.
How the U.S. Is Trying to Ensure the Dollar’s Dominance During Economic Turmoil
As the government has been devising plans to keep the dollar dominant, China has been making its own moves to increase global influence of the renminbi.
Trump and Netanyahu Say Iran War Is Not Over
The Trump administration said last week that the war had run its course, but the U.S. president and Israel’s prime minister in interviews on Sunday did not rule out renewed combat.
U.S. Strikes Iranian Targets; Iran Says It Returned Fire
The exchange was the latest twist in a week of mixed signals in the region and tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, as President Trump searches for an off-ramp in the war that he started.
Trump and Rubio Insist Iran War Is Over, Even as Missiles Fly During Cease-Fire
The White House is turning to rhetorical leaps as President Trump tries to put the biggest political crisis of his presidency behind him.
U.S. Shot Down Iranian Missiles and Drones Aimed at American Vessels in Strait of Hormuz, Admiral Says
An exchange of fire threatened to shatter a fragile cease-fire as President Trump seeks to break Iran’s effective blockade of the waterway.
U.S. Warns China Over Iranian Oil as Sanctions Fight Intensifies
China told its independent refineries to disregard U.S. sanctions over their purchases of Iranian crude.
Loss of Emirates Further Weakens OPEC’s Influence
The exit of the United Arab Emirates is the most significant in a series of departures from the oil cartel in recent years.
Treasury Issues More Sanctions on Iranian Oil Exports
The measures aim to crack down on Iran’s shadow banking system and Chinese purchases of Iranian oil.