Massive explosion reported at U.S. Texas refinery

NEW YORK, March 23 (Xinhua) -- A huge pillar of smoke rose following a massive explosion Monday evening at a refinery in the U.S. city of Port Arthur,…[More]

Trump suggests joint control of Hormuz with Iran

WASHINGTON, March 23 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said Washington had "major points of agreement" with Iran during the weekend ta…[More]

Trump says U.S. delays strikes on Iran's energy sites for 5 days

WASHINGTON, March 23 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that he had ordered the military to delay strikes on Iranian power plants and…[More]

Trump says U.S. intent on reaching deal with Iran

WASHINGTON, March 23 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday the United States is "very intent on making a deal with Iran," CNBC reported.…[More]

Trump's 48-hour Hormuz ultimatum raises stakes as Iran warns of retaliation

TEHRAN, March 23 (Xinhua) -- A sharp escalation in the Iran-U.S.-Israel conflict is unfolding as U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday issued a 48-h…[More]

Trump claims "major points of agreement" with Iran while Tehran denies any contact

BEIJING, March 23 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that Washington had reached "major points of agreement" with Iran and was in con…[More]