The Latest Breaking News from Iran

Trump set to meet with Xi in Beijing as war and inflation weigh on his presidency

President Donald Trump is in Beijing for a state visit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The leaders will discuss trade, aiming to sign deals for American food and aircraft. They will also address differences through a new "Board of Trade." The status of Taiwan and potential weapons sales are major…

The Economic Times · May 13

Why S&P 500, Nasdaq dropped while Dow Jones gained today - US stock market mixed close explained

S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow Jones on May 12: US stocks closed mixed as tech momentum cooled amid rising energy prices and fresh inflation data. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq dipped, while the Dow Jones edged higher. West Texas Intermediate crude jumped on US-Iran tensions, and April's CPI rose to…

The Economic Times · May 13

Trump accuses media of ‘treason’ over Iran war coverage

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The Independent UK · May 13

Trump calls for Barack Obama’s arrest in Truth Social posts as late-night rant targets election claims, media reporting, Iran war narrative – here's what he said

Trump calls for Obama arrest: US President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social calling for the arrest of Barack Obama. Trump accused Obama of treason, repeating claims about the Obama administration spying on his 2016 campaign. The posts also revisited the 2020 election and criticized media coverage. Trump also shared…

The Economic Times · May 12

Trump promise of gas tax relief hits roadblock in Congress: ‘End this damn war’

Democrats on the campaign trail side with Trump, but many Democrats and Republicans on the Hill are not as sure, Eric Garcia writes

The Independent UK · May 12

Donald Trump trashes Iran’s ‘generous’ peace offer, so Pentagon makes a power move by revealing the location of a U.S. nuclear submarine

Trump called their peace proposal "totally unacceptable."

We Got This Covered · May 12

What a US gas tax suspension could mean for drivers and the prices they see at the pump

President Donald Trump wants to suspend the federal gas tax to ease financial strain from high fuel prices during the war with Iran

The Independent UK · May 12

Trump Dismisses Americans' Financial Pain Over Iran War and Insults Reporters Asking About Inflation Before China Trip

President Donald Trump left Washington for China on Tuesday after a combative exchange with reporters in which he insulted journalists who pressed him on inflation and the rising cost of his White House ballroom while also saying Americans' financial pain was not shaping his approach to the Iran war.

Latin Times · May 12

‘Totally crazy and unhinged:’ The conservative figures Trump is still raging over, according to Laura Loomer

Last month, Trump railed against conservative influencers who have condemned his Iran war, calling them ‘low IQ’

The Independent UK · May 12

Stocks Settle Mixed on Tech Weakness and Inflation Pressures

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed down -0.16%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.11%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.87%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) fell -0.16%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · May 12