US-Iran

Report:

Vance weighing direct meeting with senior Iranian official

Trump reportedly authorizes VP Vance to lead renewed negotiations with Iran, with a possible meeting in Qatar despite Tehran's demands and doubts over a deal.

Report:

Bessent moves to military base after Iranian threats

The New York Times reports that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has been relocated to a military base amid Iranian threats, as US intelligence warns of advanced plots against officials.

Due to Iranian threat

US evacuates aircraft from second UK base

US military aircraft are relocated from RAF Mildenhall amid concerns over an Iranian threat, as security alerts rise at American bases in Britain.

Report:

Netanyahu pressing Trump for renewed Iran strikes

Netanyahu reportedly wants Trump to resume strikes on Iran, while Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar and Turkey urge Washington to prioritize diplomacy.

Denies talks with US

Iran tells Trump to 'surrender' to seven demands

Iranian official Mohsen Rezaei rejects Trump's claims of ongoing talks, accusing Washington of spreading fake news and demanding acceptance of Tehran's seven conditions.

Trump:

'Israel is protected from Iranian threats'

Trump says Gulf states support maintaining pressure on Iran through a naval blockade and Operation Iron Gate, while the US remains prepared for further strikes.

Reason for Republican defeat?

Trump: There seems to be a dislike for Israel

Trump says Israel would not exist without his strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, while blaming the Iran war and hostility towards the Jewish state for Republican election losses.

Rubio: Iran's demands outrageous, nuclear deal not close

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says a deal with Iran remains out of reach, calling Tehran's demands unrealistic.

'Very little gets in or out'

Trump touts new 'Iron Gate' blockade on Iran

Trump highlights a new task force targeting Iran's supply routes and warns of further strikes, as Iranian media report explosions on Qeshm Island.

DeSantis criticizes Iran war

'Regime change cannot be imposed by the US'

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis questions the objectives of the Iran war and warns of a prolonged conflict.

Iran lifts ballistic missile range limit amid threats of war

Iran's Revolutionary Guard removes its 2,000-kilometer missile range restriction as tensions with the US and Israel escalate despite ongoing nuclear diplomacy.

Amid fears of strike

Iran distributes iodine tablets

Iran is distributing iodine tablets near nuclear sites amid concerns over renewed US strikes.

Report:

US and Iran near possible breakthrough in talks to end war

Bloomberg reports potential progress in US-Iran peace efforts as Tehran considers nuclear proposals from Qatar, despite Trump's warnings of further strikes.

Trump: Israel would not exist if I hadn't stopped Iran

Trump claims his actions against Iran saved Israel and the Middle East, a day after warning of possible further strikes.

Demands conditions be met

Iran sends nuclear proposal to US

Iran submits a nuclear proposal to Washington through Qatar but insists the US meet seven demands before negotiations, as Trump warns of possible new strikes.

Trump on possible strikes against Iran: You will know soon enough

President Trump warns that US forces are ready to resume strikes on Iran if necessary, while insisting Tehran cannot act without Washington's approval.

Report:

Iran may resume nuclear negotiations

Iran is reviewing new nuclear proposals advanced by Qatari mediators, as Washington and Tehran weigh renewed diplomacy amid threats of further military action.

Iranian lawmakers: Dems or GOP, it's all the same to us

Iranian lawmakers dismiss the Democrats' midterm victory, insisting Tehran will not ease its demands.

Ari Fleischer rebukes Vance:

Iran ceasefire, not war, cost Republicans the election

Former White House press secretary Ari Fleischer disputes VP Vance's explanation for Republican midterm losses, arguing the US should have finished the war with Iran.

Schumer vows to end Iran war after Democrats win Senate majority

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer pledges to use his party's new majority to end the Iran war, challenging Trump over military action and rising costs.

'We know where you are'

US imposes new Iran sanctions

US Treasury sanctions five individuals and 10 companies linked to Iran's shadow fleet, as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warns those supporting Tehran of further penalties.

Iran mocks Trump for midterm losses

The Iranian Embassy in India posted an AI-generated video on its Twitter account showing U.S. President Donald Trump being carried by several men and thrown into a large dumpster labeled 'Hazardous Waste.'

'US locked and loaded'

Trump: No immediate plans to strike Iran

Trump tells the Financial Times he has no immediate plans for new strikes on Iran, saying nuclear talks are progressing but the US remains ready for military action.

Insists on seven conditions

Iran rejects US response to peace proposal

Iran dismisses Washington's response to its peace proposal, insisting the US accept its seven conditions before Tehran agrees to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump:

US could strike Iran's Pickaxe Mountain in one hour

Trump tells Sean Hannity the US could strike Iran's Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site within an hour, while insisting Tehran wants a deal and the fighting is not a war.

'No war, no deal'

Report: CIA Director urges Trump to maintain Iran strategy

CIA Director John Ratcliffe reportedly urges Trump to maintain economic pressure on Iran rather than rush into a deal or resume fighting, as advisers remain divided.

Report:

US hit Iran's Qeshm Island as part of secret strikes campaign

The Wall Street Journal reports that the US struck Iran's Qeshm Island Monday as part of a weeks-long campaign of limited attacks kept secret to avoid escalation.

Vance: Trump and I feel pretty good about prospects of Iran deal

VP JD Vance says talks with Iran are progressing and no deadline has been set, but insists Tehran must verifiably commit not to rebuild its nuclear program.

Trump: Iran wants a deal, it could happen

Trump says Iran is seeking an agreement with Washington, citing falling oil prices and US military gains while predicting a deal with Tehran could be reached.

Report:

As he weighs Iran strikes, Trump questions Pentagon leadership

Trump is considering new strikes on Iran after the midterms while reportedly questioning his top military advisers, according to The Atlantic. The White House insists he retains full confidence.

Trump on Iran: At some point, we're going to give them the hammer

Trump says he is holding back further action against Iran to save lives, but warns a decisive blow may be coming and predicts the war will end very soon.

Iran: Talks are advancing, agreement depends on US 'rationality'

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says talks through Qatari mediators are progressing but no deal has been reached, as Trump warns of further US action.

Trump: Iran will make a deal or we will end the conflict

Trump warns Iran must reach a deal or face an end to the conflict on US terms, as he confirms discussing Tehran with Netanyahu amid reports of disagreements.

'Tough' and 'direct'

New details from Trump-Netanyahu Iran call

Axios reports Netanyahu is urging Trump to resume strikes on Iran after the US midterms, while Trump prefers to give diplomacy more time.

Expert Warns:

Trump hesitates and Iran wins

President Donald Trump could emerge weakened from the upcoming US midterm elections, potentially limiting his ability to take significant action against Iran.

Strikes remain an option

Rubio: No deadline for Iran talks

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Trump has set no deadline for negotiations with Iran and has made no decision on renewed strikes, but military options remain open.

Iranian official:

No Hormuz reopening until US meets seven conditions

Iranian security chief Mohsen Rezaei says Washington has softened its approach but insists Tehran will not negotiate or reopen the Strait of Hormuz without concessions.

Trump: Iran wants a deal but cannot be trusted

Trump says Iran wants a nuclear deal but cannot be trusted, warns remaining sites could be struck within minutes, and refuses to rule out renewed military action.

Trump, Netanyahu hold talks amid Iran tensions

The Wall Street Journal reports that Trump and Netanyahu spoke as Trump considers resuming military strikes against the Islamic Republic.

Trump: Iran wants talks, war could end soon

Trump says Iran is seeking negotiations and struggling to pay its security forces, hours after predicting the war would end soon and demanding nuclear guarantees.

Vance: Trump will not let Iran conflict become a 'forever war'

Vice President JD Vance says Trump will prevent a prolonged war with Iran but will “accomplish America’s objectives."

Pompeo: Military campaign against Iran was years overdue

Former Secretary of State praises the US-Israeli campaign against Iran, saying earlier military action could have prevented Tehran from expanding its arsenal.

Iran confirms receiving letter from Vance

Iranian media confirm Tehran received a letter from US Vice President JD Vance but has yet to respond, amid efforts to revive negotiations and prevent renewed strikes.

Kerry warns Trump against new Iran strikes

Former Secretary of State John Kerry warns that renewed US strikes on Iran would undermine negotiations and criticizes Trump's withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal.

Ahead of another strike?

Report: CENTCOM chief briefs Trump at the White House

Wall Street Journal reports CENTCOM commander Brad Cooper briefed Trump on military options against Iran as Washington prepares for possible renewed strikes while pursuing diplomatic contacts.

Report

US tells allies: Prepare for possible Iran strikes, retaliation

According to The Associated Press, Washington has warned Middle East allies to prepare for possible US strikes on Iran after the midterms and retaliatory attacks.

Iran rejects 'unacceptable' terms of new proposed deal

Qatar presents a new proposal to end the Iran war, but Tehran rejects the terms as unacceptable.

Report:

Vance reaches out to Iranian hardliner in bid to revive talks

Wall Street Journal reports that Vice President JD Vance contacted senior Iranian hardliner Mohsen Rezaei to explore renewed peace talks.

Trump:

'The war in Iran will end when I want it to'

Trump says he would attack Iran again without hesitation and insists he will decide when the war ends, demanding guarantees that Tehran will never obtain nuclear weapons.

Report:

US tells Gulf allies to prepare for Iran strikes after midterms

According to The Wall Street Journal, the US has warned Gulf Arab nations of a possible military offensive against Iran after the midterms.

Trump on Iran war:

'We had no choice, we didn’t start the war'

Trump defends the war against Iran, warning that Tehran's missiles could threaten US cities: It should’ve been done a long time ago.

CENTCOM chief declares:

'Strait of Hormuz is free from Iranian mines'

CENTCOM chief Adm. Brad Cooper visits the Strait of Hormuz as US forces report helping more than 3,000 ships transit the waterway and keeping shipping lanes clear of Iranian mines.

Trump on Iran:

'I’m going to make a great deal'

After ruling out US strikes on Iran on Sunday, Trump says he is willing to take time to secure a nuclear agreement and warns of the dangers of a nuclear-armed Tehran.

Trump on Iran:

'We have to make sure they never have a nuclear weapon'

Trump warns Iran could face additional US strikes while leaving the door open to a nuclear deal.

Report:

US military has strike plans ready for Iran

CENTCOM has reportedly prepared several options for renewed strikes against Iran after the midterms, pending Trump’s approval.

US Ambassador to Turkey:

'Could there be an Iran strike this weekend? Absolutely'

US Ambassador Tom Barrack says military strikes on Iran could happen this weekend, warning Trump is serious about taking action if diplomacy fails. Trump responds: I don’t know anything about it.

Trump on Iran:

'We could take the whole country'

President Trump says Iran is economically crippled and the US controls the Strait of Hormuz, while leaving open the possibility of further military strikes.

Iranian lawmaker:

'Use nuclear weapons if US launches new attack'

Senior Iranian lawmaker urges authorities to authorize nuclear weapons in response to a US attack, as Tehran escalates its warnings against Washington and Israel.

Trump:

'Iran war will end soon, but further US strikes remain possible'

President Trump predicts the Iran war will end soon and gas prices will fall, after earlier warning of possible further strikes to prevent Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

Report:

Trump eyes multi-day Iran offensive after midterms

Trump is reportedly considering several days of renewed strikes on Iran after the midterms, targeting nuclear sites, missiles and energy infrastructure, according to The Atlantic.