Trump backs off escalation, but Iran war goes on amid 'productive' talks
The clock that was ticking toward a dramatic new escalation in the Iran war may now be counting down to a deal that would end it

Emerging-market stocks ceded earlier losses as traders waited to see if positive comments from President Donald Trump over ending the Iran war would translate into concrete action.
The clock that was ticking toward a dramatic new escalation in the Iran war may now be counting down to a deal that would end it
Trump says aid for Ukraine depleted U.S. weapons stockpiles, but as the Iran war takes that mantle, Kyiv eyes opportunities to build long-term defense partnerships.
Early signs emerged Monday that the Trump administration is signaling it wants to wind down the war with Iran, as pressure from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz tightens its grip on the global economy. But conflicting accounts over whether any talks are taking place between the U.S. and Iran to reach any kind…