- Donald Trump is pressuring the Federal Reserve regarding interest rate policy, amidst discussions of a potential US/Iran economic deal.
- Interim deal talks are underway regarding the conflict, concurrent with Iranian actions impacting global oil prices.
Amid the ongoing war in Iran, President Trump made claims regarding safe passage through the strait, while a chief executive spoke to the Financial Times.
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What happened
Amid the ongoing war in Iran, President Trump made claims regarding safe passage through the strait, while a chief executive spoke to the Financial Times.
Who's involved
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Interim deal talks are underway regarding the conflict, concurrent with Iranian actions impacting global oil prices.Also in this story
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- Interim deal talks are underway regarding the conflict, concurrent with Iranian actions impacting global oil prices.
- While discussing an agreement to end the U.S. war against Iran, the Arctic LNG 2 project is facing sanctions and receiving military support from allies in Kyiv.
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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