Well-timed trades regarding Iran war news this week lead critics to argue White House may be engaged in insider trading.

Tehran has rejected Donald Trump's "Project Freedom" naval mission, asserting that the Strait of Hormuz's security is "in the hands" of Iranian forces.

Donald Trump dismissed Iran’s response to a US peace proposal as “totally unacceptable”, heightening concerns of renewed conflict in West Asia after weeks of negotiations

Trump does not reference a downed US jet in his post but points to a deadline for Iran to re-open the Strait of Hormuz.

US Iran war news LIVE updates: Iran warned the US earlier that any fresh attack would trigger “surprise” weapons and warfare tactics. Earlier on Sunday morning, an unidentified projectile hit a ship off Qatar after IRGC threats against US-linked vessels in the Gulf.

A 10-day truce came into effect in Lebanon on Friday, aimed at pausing fighting between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group and supporting efforts to extend a broader ceasefire involving Iran, US and Israel after weeks of intense conflict.

Donald Trump is set to arrive in Beijing on Wednesday evening to discuss the Iran war and other issues with his Chinese counterpart President Xi Jinping. White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly said an opening ceremony and meeting will be on Thursday morning,