The report said the U.S. paused its bombing campaign after 13 days of intensified military strikes, although Iranian officials argued the situation cannot yet be described as a ceasefire.
Trump threatened “major military punishment” in response to the Ansarallah attack
Negotiators now face difficult discussions over Iran's nuclear program
Diplomatic efforts have so far shown little progress, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying Iran is not yet prepared to negotiate.
The reserve declined from 415.4 million barrels in March to 311.4 million barrels by mid-July, a drop of nearly 25% in 17 weeks
U.S. forces have carried out 13 consecutive nights of strikes against Iranian targets, while Trump indicated Israel would quickly join a broader military operation if requested.
The Pentagon attributed the discrepancy to temporary data disruptions affecting its casualty website but did not immediately provide further details.
“The inability to properly fund this department, the Department of War, is probably the single greatest threat this country faces,” Hegseth said
The cargoes were transported overland from Iraq into Syria before being loaded onto vessels, creating an alternative supply chain for international buyers.
The most controversial element is a reported provision that could eventually allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium domestically under reduced international oversight.
The warning followed Houthi claims that drones and missiles struck the Saudi tankers Encelia and Layla
Analysts are examining whether Moscow supplied targeting intelligence or advanced technology that improved the effectiveness of Iran's drone operations.
The fallen service members were Lt. Tyler James Feehan of Hawaii, Pvt. Isabella Gonzales of Texas, Sgt. Angel Rampersad of New York and Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton of North Carolina
Trump said the targets could include infrastructure in Tehran
Pickaxe mountain is adjacent to a key Iranian nuclear facility.
