It’s been a dramatic week, with President Donald Trump making some significant statements regarding Iran, the EU and arms sales to the Middle East. Here’s a quick recap of the week’s top political stories.
Trump Says ‘Can’t Imagine That It Would Be Acceptable’ Before Reviewing Iran’s Proposal
Trump has expressed skepticism about a new Iranian proposal to resolve the conflict between the two nations. He made these comments before boarding Air Force One on Saturday, indicating ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran. “I’ll let you know about it later,” he said, adding, “They’re going to give me the exact wording now.”
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Trump Declares Iran War ‘Terminated’
Despite Trump’s declaration that the Iran war is over, the Strait of Hormuz has only seen a fraction of its usual traffic. Kpler data indicates that only seven ships passed through the Strait in 24 hours, a stark contrast to the 100–120 vessels that typically transit daily. This discrepancy highlights the gap between political resolution and the actual reopening of the oil market.
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Trump Says EU ‘Not Complying’ With Trade Deal, Announces 25% Tariffs On Cars, Trucks
Trump has accused the European Union of violating a trade agreement and has announced plans to raise tariffs on imported cars and commercial vehicles. In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated that he would increase tariffs on cars and trucks from the EU to 25%, citing noncompliance with a previously agreed trade deal.
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US Approves Over $8 Billion Arms Sales To Gulf Allies Amid Fragile Iran Ceasefire
The State Department has approved more than $8.6 billion in arms sales to four Middle Eastern allies, including the United Arab Emirates, Israel, Qatar and Kuwait. This approval bypassed congressional review by declaring a national security emergency. The largest package, worth $4.01 billion, replenishes Qatar’s Patriot missile capacity.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Questions Why White House Dinner Shooter’s Manifesto Was Released So Quickly, Trum
Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) has questioned the swift release of the manifesto of Cole Tomas Allen, the man accused in the April 25 shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. Greene argues that such writings are often withheld to avoid inspiring copycats. The suspect, a 31-year-old from Torrance, California, was arrested at the scene after allegedly attempting to attack senior Trump administration officials.
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