Gold steadied after snapping a nine-day decline, following reports that the US is pursuing talks with Iran to end the war in the Middle East even as it sends more troops to the region.

President Trump on Tuesday told CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe that Iran "gave us a present." O'Keefe joins "The Takeout" with the latest. Then, former CIA Deputy Assistant Director for Counterterrorism Joe Zacks joins with analysis.

President Donald Trump’s recent reversal on his big red line for Iran is prompting some questions on what, exactly, is motivating his wartime decision-making.

US President Donald Trump’s energy chief downplayed the impact the US-Israeli war with Iran is having on energy markets, saying prices haven’t risen enough to trigger “meaningful demand destruction.”

The stock market is responding favorably after President Trump said Monday morning that he would postpone his ultimatum for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Mr. Trump had previously threatened to "obliterate" Iran's power plants if the strait wasn't reopened by Monday evening.

Stocks rose and oil prices fell sharply after President Donald Trump on Monday said the United States would postpone further strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure, pending the outcome of negotiations.

U.S. President Donald Trump has extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, saying the U.S. will hold off striking power plants in the country for five more days. Trump also held out the possibility of a resolution to the war,

Crude oil prices also dropped after President Trump said the administration had held "good and productive" peace talks with Iran.