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Democrats, meanwhile, say ‘it's a basic expectation that they come and give us an update’

For the past several months, the Trump administration has been trying to deport immigrants to countries they are not from – despite an April 2025 federal ruling that had blocked the White House from doing so.

Vice President Vance and Secretary of State Rubio, possible 2028 presidential candidates, were put front and center after the Iran strikes.

Iran may close the vital maritime route, through which one-fifth of the world’s oil supply is shipped every day.

Occidental Petroleum Corp (NYSE:OXY), Exxon Mobil Corp (NYSE:XOM) and Chevron Corp (NYSE:CVX) climbed 1.95%, 1.53% and 1.31% during Monday pre-market trading session after oil prices have skyrocketed to their highest point since January, sparking concerns about potential supply disruptions.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called on China to prevent Iran from shutting down the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial trade route for global crude oil. Rubio’s warning comes amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

The Iranian parliament approved a measure to close the Strait of Hormuz, through which around 20 per cent of global oil and gas flows

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In a social media post on Sunday, which questioned the future of Iran's ruling government in Tehran, US President Donald Trump wrote, "Why wouldn't there be a regime change?"