The Wall Street Journal: Trump may ask Putin to help reduce Iran’s presence in Syria

Saudi Arabia pledges to help stabilize global oil markets in the wake of the Trump administration’s decision Tuesday to reinstate economic sanctions on Iran, a move that could eventually deprive world markets of a significant chunk of supply......»»

Iranian forces in Syria fired about 20 rockets at Israeli soldiers along the border in the Golan Heights, the Israeli military said, in what appeared to be the first instance of a direct attack by Iran against Israel from Syria......»»

Saturday marks the first time Iraqis have voted since Islamic State took over a large swath of the country in 2014 that it ruled for nearly three years......»»

The Trump administration escalated its demands on Iran on Monday, putting Tehran on notice that any new nuclear deal would require it to stop enriching all uranium and halt its support for militant groups in the region......»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin has asked Austria’s chancellor to organize a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Vienna this summer and the White House is pondering the offer, a senior European official said.....»»

China’s President Xi Jinping warned against unilateralism and trade protectionism as he, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Central Asian leaders used a regional meeting to criticize U.S. policy......»»

President Donald Trump is expected to seek Moscow’s help in scaling back Iran’s military presence in Syria when he meets in Helsinki with Russian President Vladimir Putin on July 16 for a summit, say European diplomats......»»

The Trump administration will consider requests for waivers from economic sanctions against Iran on a “case-by-case” basis, a senior State Department official said Monday, a step back from threats to insist on zero imports by a Nov. 4 deadline......»»

Even President Trump's most ardent supporters in the media – The Wall Street Journal, Fox News and others – were critical of his comments and performance in Helsinki.    .....»»

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday defended the Trump administration’s foreign policy in front of a skeptical Foreign Relations Committee......»»

The new U.S. special representative for Iran said Thursday the Trump administration is prepared to impose sanctions on all countries that buy oil from Iran after a deadline in November, including China, the top importer of Iranian crude......»»

President Donald Trump will chair a United Nations Security Council debate about Iran during the world body’s annual gathering of international leaders later this month, U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley said......»»

The White House on Tuesday called on Congress to provide expanded authority to thin out the West’s tinder dry forests, in an attempt to help prevent the kind of cataclysmic wildfires that have ravaged California over the past two weeks......»»

Wall Street JournalTrump: China to 'Reduce and Remove' Tariffs on American CarsWall Street JournalSHANGHAI—China agreed to cut tariffs.....»»

The Trump administration is actively considering plans for a significant drawdown of American troops in Afghanistan that could begin in as soon as several weeks, multiple officials said, in the start of the conclusion of the 17-year U.S. war effort......»»

A day after a contested decision to pull American military forces from Syria, officials said Thursday that President Donald Trump has ordered the start of a reduction of American forces in Afghanistan......»»

Marine Corps commandant faces questions on the troop drawdowns. His answer: ‘I have no idea.’.....»»

President Donald Trump is re-evaluating a rapid pullout of U.S. troops from Syria, an influential Republican senator said Sunday, signaling White House concerns that a withdrawal could allow Islamic State militants to regain a foothold in the country......»»

Iran said it has arrested a U.S. Navy veteran on charges it didn’t disclose, a move that threatens to further strain relations between Washington and Tehran after the Trump administration reimposed sanctions last year on the Islamic Republic......»»

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo used a speech in Cairo to rally the Arab world against Iran, casting the Islamic Republic as the Trump administration’s top concern in the region at a pivotal moment in U.S.-Mideast relations......»»