Middle East

Gas Drops Below $4 and Oil Down $35 a Barrel From Wartime High

Gas Drops Below $4 and Oil Down $35 a Barrel From Wartime High

Gas Buddy is quoting gas prices of $3.98 a gallon.
Hegseth Says US Will Initiate Military Action, Reimpose Blockade If Iran Doesn’t Comply

Hegseth Says US Will Initiate Military Action, Reimpose Blockade If Iran Doesn’t Comply

'The War Department is here and prepared to restart if we need to,' the Pentagon chief said.
Hegseth Announces 6-Month Review of US Forces in Europe: No More NATO 'Freeloading'

Hegseth Announces 6-Month Review of US Forces in Europe: No More NATO 'Freeloading'

Speaking at NATO meeting with the alliance's defense ministers in Brussels on Thursday, Hegseth claimed that NATO has been a 'paper tiger' and 'one-way street' for too long and that the review is necessary to hold them accountable.
US Allows Waiver on Russian Seaborne Oil to Lapse

US Allows Waiver on Russian Seaborne Oil to Lapse

Washington has twice previously extended its waiver on Russian seaborne oil to help nations cope with the energy shortage resulting from the war in Iran.
Vance: 12.5 Million Barrels of Oil Passed Through Strait of Hormuz

Vance: 12.5 Million Barrels of Oil Passed Through Strait of Hormuz

Vance told reporters Thursday that more oil is flowing through the Strait, touting the breakthrough following the nearly four-month conflict.
‘Now the Hard Part Starts’ With the Iran Deal: Analyst

‘Now the Hard Part Starts’ With the Iran Deal: Analyst

NTD discussed the content of the memorandum of understanding to end the Iran war with retired U.S. Marine Col. Grant Newsham.
Oil Prices Fall After US–Iran Deal Signed: Key Takeaways

Oil Prices Fall After US–Iran Deal Signed: Key Takeaways

The agreement calls for an ‘immediate and permanent’ end to hostilities between the two nations.
South Korea Asks Trump to Tackle North Korea's Nuclear Program

South Korea Asks Trump to Tackle North Korea's Nuclear Program

After Iran, could North Korea be next? South Korea is urging President Donald Trump to help address one of the world's toughest nuclear challenges.
Trump Signs Iran MoU: Ceasefire, Sanctions Relief, and the Questions That Remain

Trump Signs Iran MoU: Ceasefire, Sanctions Relief, and the Questions That Remain

President Donald Trump signed a hard copy of the Iran Memorandum of Understanding on Wednesday at the Palace of Versailles in France.
Trump to NTD: Plummeting Oil Prices to Boost Economy

Trump to NTD: Plummeting Oil Prices to Boost Economy

President Donald Trump is wrapping up the G7 summit in Evian, France by laying out terms of the Iran deal.
‘It Ensures a Better Sense of Stability’: National Security Analyst on Iran Memorandum

‘It Ensures a Better Sense of Stability’: National Security Analyst on Iran Memorandum

NTD’s Jack Bradley spoke with Andrew Harding, a national security analyst with The Heritage Foundation, who discussed the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding with Iran, and the framework for lasting peace and long-term stability in the Middle East.
Here’s What’s in the US–Iran Deal

Here’s What’s in the US–Iran Deal

The deal kicks off a 60-day period of negotiations before both sides reach a final agreement.
US, Iran Sign Memorandum of Understanding to End War

US, Iran Sign Memorandum of Understanding to End War

Details of the agreement were revealed earlier Wednesday by a senior U.S. official.
To Ensure Iran De-denuclearizes, 'There Must Be Verification': Middle East Affairs Analyst

To Ensure Iran De-denuclearizes, 'There Must Be Verification': Middle East Affairs Analyst

To get a handle on what is and isn't in the Iran Memorandum of Understanding, NTD discussed with Gerard Filitti, a Middle East affairs analyst and attorney specializing in international law.
NATO Chief Mark Rutte Says Trump's Iran Deal Makes World Safer

NATO Chief Mark Rutte Says Trump's Iran Deal Makes World Safer

NATO Chief Mark Rutte on June 17 said President Donald Trump's Iran Deal would make the world a safer place for everyone.
US Inspectors Will Have to Hold Iran to the Nuclear Deal: Middle East Analyst

US Inspectors Will Have to Hold Iran to the Nuclear Deal: Middle East Analyst

Joining NTD to weigh the U.S.–Iran peace deal is Clare Lopez, a national security analyst and a former CIA officer.
US Officials Reveal Memorandum of Understanding to End Iran War

US Officials Reveal Memorandum of Understanding to End Iran War

Trump warned on Wednesday that if negotiations collapse, he will resume bombing Iran.
NATO Chief Rutte Says Iran Deal Makes Everyone Safer

NATO Chief Rutte Says Iran Deal Makes Everyone Safer

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says the deal reached between the United States and Iran will ensure Iran never obtains a nuclear weapon.
G7 Leaders Praise Trump for Breakthrough in US–Iran Deal

G7 Leaders Praise Trump for Breakthrough in US–Iran Deal

Trump has vowed to release the text of the deal.
Iran Is Still Seeking to Buy Time: Middle East Analyst

Iran Is Still Seeking to Buy Time: Middle East Analyst

World leaders await the formal signing of a U.S.–Iran memorandum of understanding.
Gas Drops Below $4 and Oil Down $35 a Barrel From Wartime High

Gas Drops Below $4 and Oil Down $35 a Barrel From Wartime High

Gas Buddy is quoting gas prices of $3.98 a gallon.
Hegseth Says US Will Initiate Military Action, Reimpose Blockade If Iran Doesn’t Comply

Hegseth Says US Will Initiate Military Action, Reimpose Blockade If Iran Doesn’t Comply

'The War Department is here and prepared to restart if we need to,' the Pentagon chief said.
Hegseth Announces 6-Month Review of US Forces in Europe: No More NATO 'Freeloading'

Hegseth Announces 6-Month Review of US Forces in Europe: No More NATO 'Freeloading'

Speaking at NATO meeting with the alliance's defense ministers in Brussels on Thursday, Hegseth claimed that NATO has been a 'paper tiger' and 'one-way street' for too long and that the review is necessary to hold them accountable.
US Allows Waiver on Russian Seaborne Oil to Lapse

US Allows Waiver on Russian Seaborne Oil to Lapse

Washington has twice previously extended its waiver on Russian seaborne oil to help nations cope with the energy shortage resulting from the war in Iran.
Vance: 12.5 Million Barrels of Oil Passed Through Strait of Hormuz

Vance: 12.5 Million Barrels of Oil Passed Through Strait of Hormuz

Vance told reporters Thursday that more oil is flowing through the Strait, touting the breakthrough following the nearly four-month conflict.
‘Now the Hard Part Starts’ With the Iran Deal: Analyst

‘Now the Hard Part Starts’ With the Iran Deal: Analyst

NTD discussed the content of the memorandum of understanding to end the Iran war with retired U.S. Marine Col. Grant Newsham.
Oil Prices Fall After US–Iran Deal Signed: Key Takeaways

Oil Prices Fall After US–Iran Deal Signed: Key Takeaways

The agreement calls for an ‘immediate and permanent’ end to hostilities between the two nations.
South Korea Asks Trump to Tackle North Korea's Nuclear Program

South Korea Asks Trump to Tackle North Korea's Nuclear Program

After Iran, could North Korea be next? South Korea is urging President Donald Trump to help address one of the world's toughest nuclear challenges.
Trump Signs Iran MoU: Ceasefire, Sanctions Relief, and the Questions That Remain

Trump Signs Iran MoU: Ceasefire, Sanctions Relief, and the Questions That Remain

President Donald Trump signed a hard copy of the Iran Memorandum of Understanding on Wednesday at the Palace of Versailles in France.
Trump to NTD: Plummeting Oil Prices to Boost Economy

Trump to NTD: Plummeting Oil Prices to Boost Economy

President Donald Trump is wrapping up the G7 summit in Evian, France by laying out terms of the Iran deal.
‘It Ensures a Better Sense of Stability’: National Security Analyst on Iran Memorandum

‘It Ensures a Better Sense of Stability’: National Security Analyst on Iran Memorandum

NTD’s Jack Bradley spoke with Andrew Harding, a national security analyst with The Heritage Foundation, who discussed the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding with Iran, and the framework for lasting peace and long-term stability in the Middle East.
Here’s What’s in the US–Iran Deal

Here’s What’s in the US–Iran Deal

The deal kicks off a 60-day period of negotiations before both sides reach a final agreement.
US, Iran Sign Memorandum of Understanding to End War

US, Iran Sign Memorandum of Understanding to End War

Details of the agreement were revealed earlier Wednesday by a senior U.S. official.
To Ensure Iran De-denuclearizes, 'There Must Be Verification': Middle East Affairs Analyst

To Ensure Iran De-denuclearizes, 'There Must Be Verification': Middle East Affairs Analyst

To get a handle on what is and isn't in the Iran Memorandum of Understanding, NTD discussed with Gerard Filitti, a Middle East affairs analyst and attorney specializing in international law.
NATO Chief Mark Rutte Says Trump's Iran Deal Makes World Safer

NATO Chief Mark Rutte Says Trump's Iran Deal Makes World Safer

NATO Chief Mark Rutte on June 17 said President Donald Trump's Iran Deal would make the world a safer place for everyone.
US Inspectors Will Have to Hold Iran to the Nuclear Deal: Middle East Analyst

US Inspectors Will Have to Hold Iran to the Nuclear Deal: Middle East Analyst

Joining NTD to weigh the U.S.–Iran peace deal is Clare Lopez, a national security analyst and a former CIA officer.
US Officials Reveal Memorandum of Understanding to End Iran War

US Officials Reveal Memorandum of Understanding to End Iran War

Trump warned on Wednesday that if negotiations collapse, he will resume bombing Iran.
NATO Chief Rutte Says Iran Deal Makes Everyone Safer

NATO Chief Rutte Says Iran Deal Makes Everyone Safer

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says the deal reached between the United States and Iran will ensure Iran never obtains a nuclear weapon.
G7 Leaders Praise Trump for Breakthrough in US–Iran Deal

G7 Leaders Praise Trump for Breakthrough in US–Iran Deal

Trump has vowed to release the text of the deal.
Iran Is Still Seeking to Buy Time: Middle East Analyst

Iran Is Still Seeking to Buy Time: Middle East Analyst

World leaders await the formal signing of a U.S.–Iran memorandum of understanding.