Trump Says US to Waive Oil-Related Sanctions on Some Countries

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at Trump National Doral in Miami, Fla., on March 9, 2026. Saul Loeb/AFP DORAL, Fla.—U.S. President Donald Trump announced on March 9 plans to lift sanctions on certain countries to help reduce prices driven by the ongoing conflict with Iran. “We’re looking to keep the oil

U.S. designates Afghanistan as a state sponsor of wrongful detention

Secretary of State Marco Rubio formally designated Afghanistan as a state sponsor of wrongful detention on Monday, paving the way for the Trump administration to impose restrictions such as sanctions and export controls as punishment for the Taliban’s arbitrary imprisonment of Americans.  The designation allows for powers created by an executive order in September to

Trump says Iran war will end “very soon” at Florida news conference

Washington — President Trump said he expects the war in Iran to end “very soon,” but also called it “the beginning of building a new country,” as the administration offers different characterizations for how long the operation will last. He also warned that Iran could pay an “incalculable” price if its military disrupts oil tankers,