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Wall Street Journal

US financial and political newspaper that reported on Trump administration decisions regarding Iran policy during 2026 conflict.

2026-04-292026-09-04

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  1. September 2026
  2. The Standard

    The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump was now discussing with senior aides about whether to declare the Iran war over.

    Iran war is not a war, US VP Vance says
  3. August 2026
  4. Citizen Digital

    But as president he dramatically turned against the press and what he called "fake news." He has sued several newspapers including the Wall Street Journal and The New York Times, and ordered federal funding slashed for public media.

    Trump calls for 'punishment' of NBC reporter
  5. The Standard

    alloff is especially noticeable for single-family homes where the median price is now $440,300 and inventory is at the highest level in over a year," Long said.The data was in line with market expectations, with economists polled by Dow Jones Newswires and the Wall Street Journal

    US existing home sales drop in July as mortgage rates weigh on buying
  6. July 2026
  7. Citizen Digital

    is no word from Saudi Arabia on US President Donald Trump's announcement that he would condition the agreement on Riyadh normalising ties with Israel. - 'Destabilising' - Trump said Thursday there would be "no enrichment of material" in Saudi Arabia after the Wall Street Journal

    US nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia sparks proliferation concerns
  8. Citizen Digital

    The Wall Street Journal had earlier reported that one provision in the US-Saudi deal would potentially see US companies build a uranium enrichment facility in Saudi Arabia.

    What happens next with the US-Saudi nuclear deal?
  9. June 2026
  10. Capital News

    The Ever Lovely was leading a flotilla of four other ships and followed a southern route identified by the IMO on Thursday morning, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing ship-tracking website MarineTraffic.

    UN pauses Strait of Hormuz evacuation plan after cargo ship attacked
  11. Capital News

    This was always a three-party war, and Trump told the Wall Street Journal on Sunday that he was furious at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for ordering strikes on Lebanon this weekend that he believed might torpedo the almost-completed Iran deal.

    Trump heralds Iran deal but questions – and risks – remain
  12. May 2026
  13. The Standard

    The Wall Street Journal, citing people familiar with the matter, said Iran's counter-proposal had included the possibility of diluting some of its highly enriched uranium, with the rest transferred to a third country.

    Trump rejects Iran peace terms, Tehran warns of new attacks
  14. Citizen Digital

    The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday that US President Donald Trump had told security officials to prepare for the blockade to last months, causing oil prices to spike.

    Iran offers new proposal amid stalled US peace talks
  15. April 2026
  16. Citizen Digital

    According to the Wall Street Journal, he intends to pursue the blockade of Iranian ports until Tehran is forced to dismantle its nuclear programme.

    Trump warns Iran better 'get smart soon' and accept nuclear deal
World & Region

US VP Vance says Iran conflict is not a war

The News

US Vice President JD Vance said Thursday he would not characterize the conflict with Iran as a war, despite continuing clashes six months after it began on February 28. Vance stated there is currently no active shooting and that major combat operations lasted six weeks, though he acknowledged fresh clashes have resumed and said the US would not restart talks with Iran until it stops attacks on commercial shipping.

3 September 2026 · The Standard

Yesterday

  1. US VP Vance says Iran conflict is not a war

    US Vice President JD Vance said Thursday he would not characterize the conflict with Iran as a war, despite continuing clashes six months after it began on February 28. Vance stated there is currently no active shooting and that major combat operations lasted six weeks, though he acknowledged fresh clashes have resumed and said the US would not restart talks with Iran until it stops attacks on commercial shipping.

    3 September 2026 · The Standard

Monday 31 August

  1. Trump threatens FCC action against NBC journalist

    President Donald Trump threatened on Sunday to report NBC journalist Kristen Welker to the Federal Communications Commission for what he called "purposeful inaccuracy" in her coverage of his midterm election endorsements, disputing her claim that his endorsements had "mixed results."

    31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 11 August

  1. US existing home sales drop 1.7% in July amid rate concerns

    Sales of previously owned homes in the United States dropped 1.7 percent on a month-on-month basis in July to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.06 million, as high mortgage rates and fears of further increases weighed on buyer activity.

    11 August 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 25 July

  1. US–Saudi nuclear deal raises proliferation risks without safeguards

    A US–Saudi Arabia civilian nuclear agreement has sparked concerns over proliferation risks, as US media reported the deal would allow technology exports without the usual safeguards preventing military use. The agreement has not been approved by Congress and Saudi Arabia has not responded to US conditions including normalisation with Israel.

    25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 24 July

  1. Trump ties US-Saudi nuclear deal to Israel normalization

    The US and Saudi Arabia signed a civilian nuclear program agreement, but President Trump announced hours later that approval is conditional on Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords—which would require normalizing relations with Israel, a position Saudi Arabia says it will not accept as a precondition.

    24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 26 June

  1. UN pauses Strait of Hormuz sailor evacuation after ship struck

    The UN's International Maritime Organization has paused its planned evacuation of more than 11,000 sailors stranded in the Strait of Hormuz after a cargo ship was struck by what US officials said was Iranian fire. The IMO chief said the agency wanted to ensure "necessary safety guarantees" would continue.

    26 June 2026 · Capital News

Monday 15 June

  1. Trump announces US-Iran deal to end hostilities

    Donald Trump announced a deal to end hostilities between the US and Iran, which includes opening the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping and lifting the US naval blockade. However, key details of the agreement remain unclear, with questions outstanding over enrichment restrictions and verification measures.

    15 June 2026 · Capital News

Monday 11 May

  1. Trump rejects Iran's peace proposal, Tehran warns of retaliation

    US President Trump branded Iran's terms for ending the Middle East war "totally unacceptable," prompting Tehran to warn it would retaliate against new US strikes and restrict foreign warships in the Strait of Hormuz. The standoff sent oil prices sharply higher, with Brent crude rising 4.65 percent and WTI surging over 4 percent as investors feared further supply disruptions.

    11 May 2026 · The Standard

Friday 1 May

  1. Iran submits new peace proposal to US via Pakistan mediator

    Iran delivered a new proposal for peace talks with the United States through mediator Pakistan on Thursday, state media reported Friday, even as negotiations remain frozen despite a weeks-long ceasefire that began in April after a war launched by the United States and Israel on February 28.

    1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Trump demands Iran dismantle nuclear program under blockade

    President Trump warned Iran to "get smart soon" and accept U.S. demands for strict nuclear controls, as a U.S. naval blockade pressures Iran's economy. According to the Wall Street Journal, Trump has decided to reject Iran's latest deal proposal and intends to continue the blockade until Tehran dismantles its nuclear programme.

    29 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

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