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Trump says 'no time frame' for Iran conflict

Trump tells Fox News there’s no set timeline for the Iran conflict or ceasefire talks, stressing the US is focused on securing a “good deal."

Trump says 'no time frame' for Iran conflict

White House:

'Trump awaits unified Iran response, no firm deadline set'

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says Trump has set no firm deadline for Iran to submit proposal to end the war, and is keeping economic pressure on Tehran.

'Trump awaits unified Iran response, no firm deadline set'

Trump says Iran agreed not to execute 8 women at his request

US President says 4 women imprisoned by Iran will be released immediately and 4 more will be released after a month after all 8 faced execution by hanging.

Trump says Iran agreed not to execute 8 women at his request

Trump cards:

Today is April 22, President Trump. What happened?

The last thing the U.S. president should want is to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. Opinion.

Today is April 22, President Trump. What happened?

Trump:

'Blockade lift means no deal - unless we blow Iran up'

President Trump states that lifting the US naval blockade of Iran could only lead to a deal if America “blows up the rest of their country".

'Blockade lift means no deal - unless we blow Iran up'

Iran claims:

'Trump’s ceasefire extension is a ploy for surprise strike'

Tasnim news agency reports Tehran did not request the ceasefire extension announced by Trump and suspects it may be a deception to enable future US or Israeli strikes.

'Trump’s ceasefire extension is a ploy for surprise strike'

Trump announces:

Ceasefire extended until Iran submits a proposal

Trump announces the extension of the ceasefire with Iran until its fractured leadership submits a unified deal proposal. The US naval blockade remains firmly in place.

Ceasefire extended until Iran submits a proposal

Trump calls on Iran to free 8 women sentenced to death

US President says he would 'greatly appreciate the release' of 8 women who reportedly face hanging in Iran.

Trump calls on Iran to free 8 women sentenced to death

Trump

'Expect to be bombing again in Iran'

US President says Iran has 'no choice' but to make an acceptable deal as end of ceasefire and resumption of military operations looms.

'Expect to be bombing again in Iran'

Report:

Vance to head to Islamabad on Tuesday for Iran talks

US Vice President JD Vance is expected to depart for Islamabad by Tuesday morning for talks with Iran over a potential deal to end the war, according to Axios.

Vance to head to Islamabad on Tuesday for Iran talks

Trump:

'Iran will negotiate or face unprecedented problems'

US President Donald Trump expresses strong confidence that Iran is “going to negotiate" ahead of anticipated talks.

'Iran will negotiate or face unprecedented problems'

Iran responds to Trump: No talks under threats

Iran’s Parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf rejects US pressure, declaring Tehran will not negotiate under threats or blockade.

Iran responds to Trump: No talks under threats

'Worst deal ever'

Trump: New Iran deal will be 'far better' than Obama’s

President Trump says a new Iran deal would surpass the JCPOA, block nuclear weapons, and guarantee security as Pakistan talks remain on track.

Trump: New Iran deal will be 'far better' than Obama’s

Trump shoots down theories:

'Israel never talked me into the war with Iran'

President Trump rejects claims Israel pushed the US into war with Iran, saying Oct. 7 and Tehran’s nuclear threat drove his decision to strike.

'Israel never talked me into the war with Iran'

Failure 'wouldn’t be pretty'

Trump signals Iran talks still on

President Trump says Iran talks in Pakistan remain on track, warns against gamesmanship, and insists Tehran must abandon any nuclear weapons bid.

Trump signals Iran talks still on

Tehran snubs Trump

'No talks while US blockades Iranian ports'

Iran denies it would join new US-led peace talks in Pakistan, citing Washington’s excessive demands and ongoing naval blockade.

'No talks while US blockades Iranian ports'

Ceasefire nears end:

Trump eyes deal, Iran raises doubts

Reported deal terms include halting uranium enrichment and lifting sanctions, as Trump signals optimism but Iran questions US intentions before ceasefire deadline.

Trump eyes deal, Iran raises doubts

Trump:

US seized Iranian ship after blockade breach attempt

President Donald Trump says US forces seized an Iranian-flagged vessel after it defied naval warnings and attempted to breach the blockade in the Gulf of Oman.

US seized Iranian ship after blockade breach attempt

'No more Mr. Nice Guy!'

Trump's warning to Iran

President Trump says Iran fired on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, violated a ceasefire, and faces potential US strikes as talks head to Pakistan.

Trump's warning to Iran

Kamala Harris claims Netanyahu dragged Trump into Iran war

Former US Vice President claims that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pulled President Donald Trump into the Iran war, criticizes the Trump administration as the most corrupt in US history.

Kamala Harris claims Netanyahu dragged Trump into Iran war

Trump praises Israel

'They are courageous, bold, and loyal'

President Trump praises Israel as a “great ally" in a post on Truth Social, calling it courageous, bold, loyal and smart.

'They are courageous, bold, and loyal'

Iranian speaker:

'Talks with US advancing, but gaps remain'

Iranian Parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf acknowledged “progress" in negotiations with the US, but warns a “big distance" remains between the two sides.

'Talks with US advancing, but gaps remain'

Trump's expensive gift to Iran

Trump administration weighing thaw of Iranian assets, in exchange for stockpile of enriched uraniaum.

Trump's expensive gift to Iran

Tensions between US and Iran move up a notch

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, US President Donald Trump insists talks are going 'very well.'

Tensions between US and Iran move up a notch

Iran defies Trump:

'Our uranium is sacred and not going anywhere'

Iran firmly rejects Trump’s claim that it agreed to hand over its enriched uranium stockpile, declaring it “as sacred as the soil of Iran" and will not be transferred “anywhere."

'Our uranium is sacred and not going anywhere'

Trump:

'Iran agreed to everything, will hand over enriched uranium'

President Trump tells CBS News that Iran has agreed to surrender its enriched uranium to the United States and cease support for terror groups like Hezbollah and Hamas.

'Iran agreed to everything, will hand over enriched uranium'

Trump optimistic:

'Iran deal expected within days'

Speaking to Axios, President Trump expresses optimism that US and Iranian negotiators will meet this weekend and reach a final deal to end the war.

'Iran deal expected within days'

Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump announces Strait of Hormuz reopened for passage, says naval blockade will continue until 'transaction with Iran' is complete.

Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz

Trump: Israel is prohibited from bombing Lebanon, enough!

US President Donald Trump declares Israel will no longer bomb Lebanon, says he 'prohibited' IDF from doing so. PM Netanyahu responds, 'we have not yet finished the job.'

Trump: Israel is prohibited from bombing Lebanon, enough!

'Future as good neighbors'

World welcomes Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

European Commission President welcomes 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, calling it a relief after heavy loss of life. Germany and the UN call for long-term regional peace through Hezbollah’s disarmament.

World welcomes Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

Trump:

'War in Iran should end pretty soon'

President Trump says the war in Iran should be coming to an end “pretty soon," describing the operation as going “swimmingly".

'War in Iran should end pretty soon'

House narrowly rejects bid to force Iran withdrawal on Trump

US House of Representatives rejects, by a single vote, a resolution requiring President Donald Trump to withdraw US forces from the war with Iran unless Congress authorizes continued military action.

House narrowly rejects bid to force Iran withdrawal on Trump

Trump:

Iran agreed to hand over the nuclear dust

President Donald Trump says Iran is nearing agreement on key demands, warning fighting could resume if talks fail despite reported progress.

Iran agreed to hand over the nuclear dust

Starting at midnight

Trump announces 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon

US President Donald Trump informed Lebanon of an imminent ceasefire, but Hezbollah launched missiles at Haifa shortly after reports emerged.

Trump announces 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon

Omri Rolls:

In this consciousness war with Iran - Trump is a master

CIC founder highlights Israel's tech-driven fight against misinformation and antisemitism in a “post-truth" information environment.

In this consciousness war with Iran - Trump is a master

Trump:

'Israel and Lebanon leaders to speak after many years'

President Trump announces that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun are expected to speak on Thursday - the first such conversation in decades. The statement follows reports of a possible ceasefire with Hezbollah.

'Israel and Lebanon leaders to speak after many years'

Trump orders major troop surge to Middle East

US President Donald Trump is deploying thousands of troops to the Middle East as pressure on Iran intensifies ahead of a looming ceasefire deadline.

Trump orders major troop surge to Middle East

Trump: Iran killed 42,000 protesters in two months

'Absolutely unacceptable' for Iran to have a nuclear bomb, IRGC killed at least 42,000 protesters since February, US President Donald Trump says.

Trump: Iran killed 42,000 protesters in two months

Trump to Fox News:

'War with Iran very close to being over'

US President Donald Trump tells Fox News’ Maria Bartiromo that the war with Iran is "very close to being over".

'War with Iran very close to being over'

Democratic initiative

US Senate to vote on another bid to limit Trump’s war powers

US Senate will vote as soon as Wednesday on a Democratic effort to restrict President Donald Trump’s war powers in the Iran conflict.

US Senate to vote on another bid to limit Trump’s war powers

Report:

Trump rejected Iran's 5-year enrichment halt offer

The New York Times reports that, during peace negotiations in Islamabad, the US demanded a 20-year suspension of Iranian uranium enrichment. Iran countered with a maximum of five years, which Trump has rejected.

Trump rejected Iran's 5-year enrichment halt offer

Trump

'Either Iran will give us the uranium or we'll take it'

US President says the talks with Iran collapsed because of Iran's refusal to accept that it will not obtain a nuclear weapon. 'We can't let a country blackmail or extort the world.'

'Either Iran will give us the uranium or we'll take it'

Official

US Naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz begins

Starting at 5:00 p.m. today (Monday), U.S. Central Command has begun implementing a full maritime blockade on all sea traffic entering and leaving Iran’s ports.

US Naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz begins

Special rabbinical resolution:

'Thank President Trump who defends our land and the world'

Israel’s Chief Rabbinate Council thanked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, IDF soldiers, and US President Donald Trump for their role during the war.

'Thank President Trump who defends our land and the world'

After criticizing Donald Trump, Zvika Foghel apologizes

MK Zvika Foghel hinted that the US President fears the continuation of the war, and later issued an apology tweet stating, 'I had no intention to offend or show any disrespect.'

After criticizing Donald Trump, Zvika Foghel apologizes

Trump blasts Pope Leo as 'weak' in escalating feud

US President Donald Trump launchs sharp attack on Pope Leo, accusing him of being weak on crime and foreign policy.

Trump blasts Pope Leo as 'weak' in escalating feud

Trump:

'I don’t care if Iran comes back to the negotiating table'

President Trump vows Iran will never obtain a nuclear weapon. “I don't care if they come back to the negotiations. If they don't come back, I'm fine."

'I don’t care if Iran comes back to the negotiating table'

After talks collapse

Report: Trump weighs Iran strikes, Hormuz blockade

Trump weighs renewed strikes and Hormuz blockade after Iran talks collapse, while keeping diplomatic options open, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Report: Trump weighs Iran strikes, Hormuz blockade

Otzma Yehudit MK tells Trump 'shoot, don't quack'

Fogel hinted to Trump that he should follow through on his tough threats against Iran, writing 'Donald, if you need to shoot - shoot.'

Otzma Yehudit MK tells Trump 'shoot, don't quack'

Trump announces a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. president ordered the American Navy to block all vessels in the strait and seize ships that paid “protection money" to Iran. “The Iranians are carrying out global extortion."

Trump announces a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz

'Strengthens Trump and Bibi'

Thomas Friedman's Iran dilemma

NYT columnist says that while he supports the downfall of the Iranian regime, he would not want to see it politically strengthen the leaders of the US and Israel, who he called 'terrible, terrible people.'

Thomas Friedman's Iran dilemma

Trump on Iran talks:

'We win no matter what'

As US-Iran peace talks unfold in Islamabad, President Trump tells reporters the US has already won and warns China against sending Iran air defenses.

'We win no matter what'

Trump on Iran deal:

'No nuclear weapon - that's 99% of it'

Ahead of Saturday’s talks, Trump tells reporters a good Iran deal means "no nuclear weapon", while expressing confidence the blocked Strait of Hormuz will reopen soon.

'No nuclear weapon - that's 99% of it'

Trump warns:

'Ships loaded for strikes if talks with Iran fail'

President Trump reveals US warships are being reloaded with top-tier ammunition as high-level US envoys head to Pakistan for crucial peace talks with Iran. Trump warns that strikes will resume if no deal is reached within 24 hours.

'Ships loaded for strikes if talks with Iran fail'

CNN:

Trump asks Netanyahu to ease strikes on Lebanon

Trump reportedly urged Netanyahu to scale back Lebanon strikes and pursue talks, as Israel says no ceasefire is currently planned.

Trump asks Netanyahu to ease strikes on Lebanon

Trump blasts former allies as 'losers' in fiery Truth Social post

President Donald Trump lashes out at Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens and Alex Jones, labeling them "losers" with "low IQs" for criticizing his policy on Iran.

Trump blasts former allies as 'losers' in fiery Truth Social post

Trump warns Iran:

'No tolls on tankers through Strait of Hormuz'

President Trump demands Iran immediately stop charging fees to tankers in the blockaded Strait of Hormuz, warning that oil will flow with or without Tehran's help.

'No tolls on tankers through Strait of Hormuz'

Kisch orders Israel Prize preparations amid possible Trump visit

Education Minister Yoav Kisch orders full preparations for the Israel Prize ceremony, including contingencies over security concerns and the potential attendance of US President Donald Trump.

Kisch orders Israel Prize preparations amid possible Trump visit

Trump demands investigation into CNN

U.S. President Donald Trump lashed out at CNN for quoting an official statement from Iran's Supreme National Security Council that claimed Iran won.

Trump demands investigation into CNN

Report:

US fears Iran will not reopen Straits of Hormuz

Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz remain high as uncertainty grows over whether Iran will fully reopen the vital shipping lane.

US fears Iran will not reopen Straits of Hormuz