U.S. Secretly Agrees to Unfreeze Iranian Funds, Tehran Insists as Washington Publicly Denies DealMay 22, 2026
By Ethan RileyMarch 26, 2026 Business U.S. Races to Break China’s Grip on Rare Earth Materials The U.S. accelerates efforts to secure rare earth supplies, funding new mines and recycling projects as it seeks to reduce dependence on China and safeguard key defense and tech industries.