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Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Senate rejects resolution calling to end the Iran war, as most Republicans stick with Trump

U.S. Senate blocks resolution to end Iran war; GOP largely backs Trump, preserving current military authorities and executive latitude.

  • 7 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

GOP cracks widen over Iran war as vulnerable candidates break with Trump, demand its end

Republican Senate hopefuls in toss-up states break with Trump on Iran, urging de-escalation amid U.S. fuel price spikes and election pressure.

  • 7 min
  • Iran

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Trump-backed Senate candidate says 'Groceries cost too much,' calls for Iran war to 'end quickly'

In Washington, Mike Rogers says groceries cost too much and urges a quick end to the Iran war, aligning GOP inflation talk with hawkish policy.

  • 7 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Iowa GOP Senate candidate Ashley Hinson calls for Iran war to end despite voting to let Trump continue it

GOP Senate hopeful calls to end U.S. role in Iran conflict, despite past House votes letting Trump continue hostilities, spotlighting a policy shift.

  • 6 min
  • Iran

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Trump says the war in Iran will end after Election Day

At a Dallas rally, Trump said the Iran war would end after Election Day, framing the conflict as contingent on electoral outcomes to project competence.

  • 7 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Trump's envoys Witkoff and Kushner to visit Moscow, Kyiv with proposal to end war in Ukraine

Witkoff and Kushner plan early Sept. talks in Kyiv and Moscow to test terms for direct negotiations, security guarantees, and potential ceasefire steps.

  • 7 min
  • Ukraine

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

India's Modi tells Russia's Putin that the war in Ukraine must end for humanity's sake

In Moscow, India’s Modi told Russia’s Putin the Ukraine war must end, signaling a de-escalation push while balancing ties and mediator potential.

  • 6 min
  • Russia

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Six months into the Iran war: Markets become accustomed to stalemate with no end in sight

Six months into the Iran war, Tehran markets show reduced volatility and priced-in stalemate, focusing on energy flows, sanctions, and supply chains.

  • 7 min
  • Iran

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

South Korea proposes dialogue to end war with North Korea

South Korea’s president invites North Korea to peace talks, seeking a shift from armistice to a peace mechanism; details and timelines not set.

  • 7 min
  • South Korea

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Trump administration to support heavy tariffs on Russian oil in bid to end Ukraine war, sources say

Bipartisan senators say the Trump administration will back steep tariffs and expanded sanctions on Russian oil to pressure Moscow over Ukraine.

  • 7 min
  • Ukraine

Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil

This EU state’s anti-Russian crusade has become a strategic dead end

Policy paper argues Warsaw’s hardline approach ties its EU leverage to Ukraine aid, heightening domestic strain and limiting room in EU decisions.

  • 8 min
  • Poland

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Closed-door outburst turns into victory for Trump’s Iran negotiations

Republicans unite to halt Democratic bid to curb Iran powers, giving the White House a procedural win as U.S.-Iran talks near.

  • 7 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

US, Iran at odds on nuclear inspections, frozen assets in deal to end war

Trump says Iran agreed to inspections as talks weigh unfreezing assets, with scope, timing, and verification mechanics still under negotiation.

  • 7 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Vance ‘feeling good’ after a week selling his book — and a deal to end the Iran war

Vice President JD Vance links book tour optimism to signs of a potential Iran de-escalation deal centered in Tehran, though details remain uncertain.

  • 7 min
  • Iran

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Vance says nuclear inspectors ‘absolutely’ will return to Iran under terms to end war

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance says inspectors will return to Iran under terms to end the war; MOU text to be released Friday amid ongoing diplomacy.

  • 7 min
  • Iran

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Brent Crude Falls To Lowest Price Since March 5 on Iran War’s End

Oil slides after Washington announces Iran-U.S. peace agreement, easing geopolitical risk as traders reprice supply disruption odds.

  • 7 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

U.S., Iran say a deal to end the fighting is close

Officials say talks are closing in on a ceasefire framework, with Washington optimistic and Tehran urging days more; markets watch timing gap.

  • 7 min
  • Iran

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Live Updates: Iran and U.S. agree deal to end war taking shape, but Iran says obstacles remain

U.S. and Iran see a deal taking shape to halt hostilities, but Tehran warns key issues on sequencing, verification, and guarantees remain.

  • 8 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Republicans who have drawn a hard line on Iran pan Trump's emerging proposal to end the war

GOP hawks swiftly oppose Trump’s emerging Iran deal, warning concessions risk leverage. Pushback may slow de-escalation as Tehran stays cautious.

  • 7 min
  • Iran

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Putin says he thinks Russia-Ukraine war is coming to an end

MOSCOW, May 9 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday that he thought the Ukraine war was coming to an end, remarks that came just

  • 3 min
  • Russia

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Trump speaks with Putin, says he isn't sure whether Ukraine war or Iran war will end first

Trump discussed the Ukraine and Iran conflicts with Putin, saying he’s unsure which will end first as opaque high-level contacts continue.

  • 7 min
  • Russia

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Sen. Tillis prepared to end blockade of Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh

Sen. Thom Tillis says he’s ready to lift his hold on nominee Kevin Warsh, clearing a path for committee action and a potential Senate vote soon.

  • 7 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Dem Sen. Murphy Accuses Trump of ‘Trying to End’ U.S. Democracy

On Apr. 19, 2026, Sen. Chris Murphy said Trump is trying to end U.S. democracy, sharpening partisan debate ahead of the 2026 election cycle.

  • 7 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Ukraine ambassador hopes Iran war will end to bring Russia-Ukraine war a new focus

Ukrainian ambassador in U.S. calls for easing Iran tensions so attention and aid can return to Ukraine amid U.S. political pressures.

  • 7 min
  • United States