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Trump warns Iran:

'Damaged ships and cargo will be paid for with seized assets'

President Trump declares that any damages to commercial ships or cargo from Iranian actions will be paid for directly using seized Iranian assets held by the US.

'Damaged ships and cargo will be paid for with seized assets'

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'I'm considering a bigger attack against Iran than ever'

US President tells Axios he is 'close to a decision' on an attack of unprecedented scale against Iran.

'I'm considering a bigger attack against Iran than ever'

Netanyahu responds to Trump

'Saudi Arabia joining Abraham Accords would be historic leap'

The Prime Minister welcomed the possibility of Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords, after Trump made the civil nuclear agreement with Riyadh conditional on such a move.

'Saudi Arabia joining Abraham Accords would be historic leap'

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US will hold Iran responsible for any Houthi attacks

US President responds to Houthi attacks on Saudi ships, warns Iran will be held responsible for any further attacks.

US will hold Iran responsible for any Houthi attacks

Trump conditions Saudi nuclear deal on normalization with Israel

US President says that the agreement with Saudi Arabia is contingent on the Saudis joining the Abraham Accords.

Trump conditions Saudi nuclear deal on normalization with Israel

Trump: Saudi nuclear deal hinges on Abraham Accords

US President Donald Trump says US is prepared to approve civilian nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia - but only if Riyadh joins the Abraham Accords.

Trump: Saudi nuclear deal hinges on Abraham Accords

Trump:

'Iran wants a deal, but they're not ready for one'

At a Georgia rally, President Trump says Iran wants a deal but isn't ready, after earlier threatening to bomb Iranian power plants if shipping attacks continue.

'Iran wants a deal, but they're not ready for one'

Trump threatens to blow up Iranian bridges, power plants

US President warns of further escalation if Iran does not cease its attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump threatens to blow up Iranian bridges, power plants

Trump ends decades-long ban on direct US flights to Lebanon

President Donald Trump directs his administration to permit direct US flights to Lebanon following a White House meeting with President Joseph Aoun.

Trump ends decades-long ban on direct US flights to Lebanon

Report:

Trump approves historic US-Saudi civilian nuclear pact

The Wall Street Journal reports that President Trump approved a 30-year civilian nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, granting US firms a central role while exploring local uranium enrichment.

Trump approves historic US-Saudi civilian nuclear pact

Iran's army threatens

'Decisive strikes on US assets if nuclear sites targeted'

Iran’s military warns of decisive regional retaliation if the US strikes its nuclear facilities following President Trump’s pledge to hit sites under construction.

'Decisive strikes on US assets if nuclear sites targeted'

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'A lot more countries will join the Abraham Accords soon'

The US President and the Lebanese President met today at the White House.

'A lot more countries will join the Abraham Accords soon'

Trump calls Iranian regime 'savages' after execution of protester

US President calls one of the latest protesters to be executed by the Iranian regime the 'latest one of 52,000.'

Trump calls Iranian regime 'savages' after execution of protester

Evangelical Leader:

'Does JD now stand for Jew Defamer?'

Evangelical Christian leader Laurie Cardoza-Moore has called on President Trump to distance himself from recent statements about Israel made by his Vice President.

'Does JD now stand for Jew Defamer?'

Report:

Trump administration weighs ending support for UN refugee agency

Diplomatic sources say a dispute over a UNHCR appointment and a funding review have raised fears of a US pullback from the agency's future.

Trump administration weighs ending support for UN refugee agency

Trump to decide on broader military offensive targeting Iran

President Trump is expected to decide shortly whether to expand military strikes against Iran, according to Fox News.

Trump to decide on broader military offensive targeting Iran

Hockey sticks and alcohol

Trump hits Canada with 50% tariffs

President Trump signs orders enacting 50% tariffs on Canadian goods like hockey sticks and booze, taking effect August 19.

Trump hits Canada with 50% tariffs

Trump answers Mamdani:

Netanyahu will not be arrested

President Trump said Benjamin Netanyahu will not be arrested in the US, rejecting NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's proposal.

Netanyahu will not be arrested

Trump warns Iran:

'They will pay many times over!'

US President Trump said that the Iranian regime will pay for any US servicemembers they kill.

'They will pay many times over!'

Trump:

'We hit Iran very hard tonight'

President Trump announces that the US military heavily damaged Iran during a ninth night of strikes: They've got very little left.

'We hit Iran very hard tonight'

Landmark summit

Lebanese President heads to Washington

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun travels to Washington, marking the first visit by a Lebanese head of state since 2009.

Lebanese President heads to Washington

'I couldn’t care less'

Trump shrugs off Iran scrapping MOU

President Trump dismisses Iran's announcement that it will no longer honor the MOU.

Trump shrugs off Iran scrapping MOU

Trump urges Graham’s sister to seek full term in South Carolina

President Trump publicly urges newly appointed Sen. Darline Graham Nordone to enter South Carolina's August special primary for her late brother's seat.

Trump urges Graham’s sister to seek full term in South Carolina

Betting on speeches

Trump teleprompter aide suspended

Longtime White House teleprompter operator placed on unpaid leave after allegedly using internal speech drafts to win $100,000 on prediction platform Kalshi.

Trump teleprompter aide suspended

Classified docs revealed

Trump: China hacked US database of 220 million voters

President Trump delivers special primetime address, announcing immediate declassification of intelligence detailing Chinese election targeting and voting machine vulnerabilities.

Trump: China hacked US database of 220 million voters

Herzog

'Not surprised at collapse of Iran MOU'

Israeli President speaks with Al Arabiya, says President Trump is in control of the situation with Iran and has his trust.

'Not surprised at collapse of Iran MOU'

Trump to appear on new US coin

New US commemorative coin to feature US President Donald Trump.

Trump to appear on new US coin

Report:

Trump weighing ground force deployments in Iran

President Trump is weighing escalatory military options against Iran - including strikes on a deep nuclear facility and island seizures - as diplomacy stalls, reports The Wall Street Journal.

Trump weighing ground force deployments in Iran

Trump:

'Iran will be defeated very soon'

President Trump claims Iran will be defeated soon, criticizes past US leaders for failing to act, and suggests Tehran is eager for a settlement.

'Iran will be defeated very soon'

'Big news'

Trump prepares primetime speech on voting rules

President Trump teases a "very big announcement" regarding "free and fair elections" for an upcoming Thursday primetime speech advocating for voting overhauls.

Trump prepares primetime speech on voting rules

After call with Trump

Netanyahu planning Washington visit next week

Israeli media report PM Netanyahu plans to visit Washington early next week following a recent phone call with President Trump, in which both agreed to meet.

Netanyahu planning Washington visit next week

Trump warns:

Infrastructure strikes on Iran unless Tehran negotiates deal

In an interview with Fox News, President Trump warns that US strikes will target Iran's power plants and bridges unless Iranian officials return to the table to negotiate a deal.

Infrastructure strikes on Iran unless Tehran negotiates deal

'They don't want you there'

Report: Trump pressed Netanyahu to pull out of Syria, Lebanon

According to Axios, President Trump urged Netanyahu to redeploy Israeli forces from Syria and Lebanon while Israel cites ongoing security concerns.

Report: Trump pressed Netanyahu to pull out of Syria, Lebanon

Sec. Rubio explains:

Why the US is dismantling the ICC

In a State Department essay, Rubio says the court seeks to override US courts and target soldiers, agents and elected leaders abroad.

Why the US is dismantling the ICC

Trump drops 20% fee on ships passing through Hormuz

President Donald Trump says the Strait of Hormuz will remain open to global shipping while imposing a full blockade on Iranian-linked vessels.

Trump drops 20% fee on ships passing through Hormuz

'Greatest comeback in history'

Netanyahu reflects on war, US ties and Graham's legacy

Prime Minister Netanyahu discusses the sudden passing of Sen. Lindsey Graham, Israel's military progress against Iran, and ties with Trump in radio interview with Sid Rosenberg.

Netanyahu reflects on war, US ties and Graham's legacy

Trump:

'Deal with Iran is still possible despite ongoing strikes'

Speaking from the Oval Office, President Trump comments on Iran strikes, says US forces have crippled Tehran's military and secured the Strait of Hormuz but reiterates a deal is still possible.

'Deal with Iran is still possible despite ongoing strikes'

Trump:

'We’re going to hit Iran hard tonight and tomorrow'

President Trump vows ongoing severe strikes against Iran, warns of targeting the subterranean Pickaxe nuclear facility, and defends his relationship with Netanyahu.

'We’re going to hit Iran hard tonight and tomorrow'

Iranian FM mocks Trump:

'We have always been the guardian of the Strait of Hormuz'

Iran's foreign minister sarcastically responded to President Donald Trump's remarks on the Strait of Hormuz, saying Iran has always been its guardian and will be fair in the fee that they will charge for a safe passage.

'We have always been the guardian of the Strait of Hormuz'

Trump announces:

US is reinstating the Iranian blockade

US President Donald Trump says Iran systematically violates every agreement it reaches, and therefore the US is taking control of the Strait of Hormuz.

US is reinstating the Iranian blockade

"I feel good, I'm tired"

Trump remembers his last call with Lindsey Graham

In an interview with NBC's Meet the Press, President Donald Trump reacts to the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham. "He said: I feel good, but I'm tired"

Trump remembers his last call with Lindsey Graham

Trump: Lindsey Graham 'one of the greatest people' I ever knew

US President Donald Trump mourns passing of Senator Lindsey Graham, praising him as 'a true American Patriot.'

Trump: Lindsey Graham 'one of the greatest people' I ever knew

Huckabee confirms: Israel warned Trump

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee confirms Israeli intelligence passed US President Donald Trump concrete intel on assassination attempt by Tehran police.

Huckabee confirms: Israel warned Trump

Trump reveals he's left instructions if Iran assassinates him

Trump discloses he has authorized military retaliation against Tehran if they assassinate him: Bomb them like they’ve never seen before.

Trump reveals he's left instructions if Iran assassinates him

'Cease Fire is OVER!'

Trump claims Iran wants talks despite growing escalation

President Trump declares the ceasefire over but claims Iran asked to continue talks, while Iranian officials deny reports of an upcoming Swiss summit.

Trump claims Iran wants talks despite growing escalation

WSJ report:

Israel alerted US to fresh Iranian plot to assassinate Trump

Israeli intelligence shared new findings with Washington alleging an Iranian plan to kill President Trump, according to an exclusive Wall Street Journal report.

Israel alerted US to fresh Iranian plot to assassinate Trump

Netanyahu speaks to Trump: Security zones are needed

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to Trump, raises the severity of Erdogan's statements, and highlights the need for security zones along Israel's borders.

Netanyahu speaks to Trump: Security zones are needed

American TV commentator:

President Trump is going to continue to stand with Israel

Appearing on I24News in Israel, Henry Public Relations CEO and Newsmax TV contributor Bryan Leib told the Israeli audience ‘President Trump is going to continue to stand with Israel… America first doesn’t mean America alone.’

President Trump is going to continue to stand with Israel

Netanyahu:

'Trump looks after America, I look after Israel'

Prime Minister Netanyahu addresses diplomatic relations with Trump, explaining that personal friendship is distinct from the differing interests of the two nations.

'Trump looks after America, I look after Israel'

Trump:

'Iran called, they want to make a deal so badly'

President Trump claims a "desperate" Iran is seeking a deal following intense US strikes, but says he remains skeptical about whether they will honor terms.

'Iran called, they want to make a deal so badly'

Trump at NATO:

'I'm number one on Iran's kill list'

President Donald Trump declares NATO stronger and more united than ever, insists Tehran's nuclear program has been crippled, and vows that the Islamic Republic will never be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon.

'I'm number one on Iran's kill list'

Poll:

Israelis lose confidence in Trump after Iran deal

A new JPPI survey found record-low trust in President Trump, broad opposition to the US-Iran deal, and strong support for the Lebanon agreement.

Israelis lose confidence in Trump after Iran deal

President Trump:

Netanyahu has been a 'great wartime prime minister'

Speaking alongside Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, President Donald Trump praises Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s wartime leadership, saying Israel’s security depended on strong leadership, while discussing Syria, Turkey, Lebanon, and regional developments.

Netanyahu has been a 'great wartime prime minister'

'They're cuckoo'

Trump expresses doubt over Iran deal: 'I'm not seeing it'

US President Donald Trump voiced his dissatisfaction with the Iranian regime's actions and said that the US would probably conduct strikes against Iranian targets again.

Trump expresses doubt over Iran deal: 'I'm not seeing it'

Trump: MoU with Iran is dead, they are crazy

US President Donald Trump says military hit Iran hard in late-night strikes, calls Iranian leadership 'a bunch of scum.'

Trump: MoU with Iran is dead, they are crazy

Netanyahu:

'Iran strikes averted crisis, US F-35s to Turkey a mistake'

Prime Minister Netanyahu tells Newsmax that joint military actions thwarted Iran's nuclear threat but criticizes providing F-35 jets to Turkey.

'Iran strikes averted crisis, US F-35s to Turkey a mistake'

The story of an embassy:

From decision to permanent reality

US Ambassador Huckabee shares a highlight video from the process of making the Embassy in Jerusalem a reality.

From decision to permanent reality

CNN:

Netanyahu warns against possible US sale of F-35 jets to Turkey

Netanyahu tells CNN that he urged Trump directly not to sell the jets to Turkey, as doing so would 'destroy the power balance in the Middle East.'

Netanyahu warns against possible US sale of F-35 jets to Turkey

Survey:

Israelis lose confidence in Trump on security

New Israeli and US polls show falling confidence in President Trump on Israel's security and declining Democratic support for Israel.

Israelis lose confidence in Trump on security

Hinting at Israel?

Trump: Turkey more loyal than other countries that bought F-35s

President Donald Trump said the US is considering selling F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, citing what he described as Ankara’s loyalty.

Trump: Turkey more loyal than other countries that bought F-35s