US Iran sanctions have triggered a fresh diplomatic clash after Tehran accused Washington of using economic pressure to force countries into compliance. The dispute comes as President Donald Trump says mines have been cleared from the Strait of Hormuz while Iran and Oman discuss a temporary shipping corridor. Iran row grows over US economic pressure

A Barron Trump Iran threat aired by Iranian state television has prompted scrutiny from the US Secret Service. The agency says it is aware of the broadcast and investigates anything perceived as a threat to its protectees, as tensions between Washington and Tehran remain high. USSS probe follows Iran TV video The US Secret Service confirme

Trump Korea drill cuts have changed the scale of one of Washington’s most important military exercises in Asia. President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to sharply reduce US participation in drills with South Korea, citing their cost and his effort to reopen diplomacy with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. ROK drills reduced after Trump order