Iran News News Iran » Politics: Senate GOP backs Iran war again, but deadline looms
The Senate on Wednesday rejected a fourth attempt by Democrats to limit President Donald Trump’s authority to wage war on Iran, in a mostly party-line 52-47 vote. The “repeated defeats underscore the ...
News Iran » Politics: The key deadlines that could shape the future of the Iran war: From the Politics Desk
In today’s edition, Andrea Mitchell examines the upcoming dates on the calendar that will play a big role in determining what comes next in Iran.
News Iran » Politics: Iran will play in 2026 World Cup in U.S. despite war, FIFA president says: report
FIFA says Iran will participate in the 2026 World Cup, even as tensions with the U.S. raise concerns about safety.
News Iran » Politics: Analysis-Despite Israeli firepower, Netanyahu struggles for political gains in Iran war
The Iran war was meant to deliver a defining victory over Tehran that would secure Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's place in ...
News Iran » Politics: Caine warns "we will use force" if Iran does not comply with blockade
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday thatthe U.S. military can "make the transition" from the blockade to "major combat operations." ...
News Iran » Politics: Mediators are pushing to extend the U.S.-Iran ceasefire
Pakistani officials said Lebanon remained a part of the two-week ceasefire currently in place. "Peace in Lebanon is essential for peace talks," Tahir Andrabi, a spokesperson for P ...
News Iran » Politics: Iran War Live Updates: Hegseth Says U.S. Is Poised to Resume Combat if Talks Fail
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urged Iran’s leaders to “choose wisely” and said a U.S. blockade of Iranian ports would continue “as long as it takes.” ...
News Iran » Politics: Trump's Iran war deepens the GOP's midterm challenges: From the Politics Desk
Leo, who has been unusually direct in his criticism of the U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran, told NBC News that he had “no fear of the Trump administration” and vowed to keep up his appeals for peace ...
News Iran » Politics: Politics chat: Vance says talks with Iran haven't reached an agreement
Vice President JD Vance said the U.S. and Iran did not reach an agreement to end the war after meeting on Saturday. Control over the Strait of Hormuz remains a flash point in the war.
News Iran » Politics: GOP faces rising political tides on Iran, affordability in midterm year
Republicans are facing an increasingly difficult political environment in a midterm election year where their majorities in the House and Senate are on the line. The Iran war has been a drag on ...
News Iran » Politics: The Trump administration’s Tax Day strategy overshadowed by Iran war
The Trump administration’s attempts to make Tax Day a key focus on Wednesday ran into hard obstacles posed by the Iran war, less than one week before a ceasefire deal expires. Treasury Secretary Scott ...
News Iran » Politics: Iran Blockade Sets Up a Test of Which Side Can Endure More Pain
President Trump is trying to choke off the country’s lifeline with a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. But the Iranians are betting that his tolerance for political pain is limited.