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No plans for ground troops

Trump rules out nuclear strike on Iran

President Trump says he will not use nuclear weapons against Iran and has no plans to deploy ground troops, amid reports of a possible MOAB strike.

Trump rules out nuclear strike on Iran

Trump cancels livestream of Fort Hood terrorist's execution

President Donald Trump announces that Nidal Hasan's execution will proceed by firing squad, but will not be broadcast to the public. Victims' immediate families will be permitted to attend.

Trump cancels livestream of Fort Hood terrorist's execution

US considering using MOAB on Iran

CNN reports that the US military has developed new plans for potential strikes against Iran, including the possible deployment of one of its most destructive conventional weapons.

US considering using MOAB on Iran

Kamala Harris:

'Neither Biden nor Trump pressured Israel enough'

Former US Vice President criticizes the Biden and Trump administrations over Israel's Gaza operations, saying Washington should have used its leverage more forcefully.

'Neither Biden nor Trump pressured Israel enough'

Trump:

'If Iran had a nuclear weapon, they would use it within 24 hours'

President Trump predicts the Iran war will end soon, claims Tehran would use nuclear weapons if it had them, and suggests further US military action remains possible.

'If Iran had a nuclear weapon, they would use it within 24 hours'

Trump eyes Greenland's oil riches in massive drilling push

US President Donald Trump announces plans for extensive oil, gas, and mineral exploration in Greenland, touting its vast natural resources.

Trump eyes Greenland's oil riches in massive drilling push

Trump warns Iran:

'Wait till you see what we do'

President Trump issues a new warning to Iran at a rally in Alaska, threatening further US action: We’ve had it.

'Wait till you see what we do'

'I will never forget!'

Trump warns Houthis after attacks on Saudi Arabia

US President Donald Trump accuses the Houthis of attacking Saudi Arabia to drive up oil prices ahead of the US elections, warns that the Iranian-backed group has not learned its lesson from previous American strikes.

Trump warns Houthis after attacks on Saudi Arabia

Hint at Netanyahu?

Trump: We may endorse a candidate in Israel's elections

US President asked whether he would endorse a candidate in Israel's elections and replied that he had not yet considered the matter, but did not rule out supporting one of the candidates.

Trump: We may endorse a candidate in Israel's elections

Trump dismisses reports of Russian, Chinese aid to Iran

US President Donald Trump rejects claims Russia, China helping Iran, claiming any assistance would be minimal.

Trump dismisses reports of Russian, Chinese aid to Iran

Immigration fraud investigation

Federal agents raid Ilhan Omar's home

Federal agents search Rep. Ilhan Omar's Washington home amid an immigration fraud investigation. Omar accuses Trump of intimidation; he denies involvement.

Federal agents raid Ilhan Omar's home

'War will end soon'

Trump: Midterm elections won't affect Iran policy

President Trump says the midterm elections will not change his Iran policy, predicts the war will end soon, and criticizes Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.

Trump: Midterm elections won't affect Iran policy

White House new press secretary to assume her post on Monday

President Trump announces that Katie Zacharia will begin as White House press secretary Monday and hold her first news conference Tuesday at 9:30 a.m.

White House new press secretary to assume her post on Monday

Trump:

'We stopped Iran from nukes, 18 men did not die in vain'

President Trump honors 18 US servicemembers killed in the Iran war, saying their sacrifice helped prevent Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

'We stopped Iran from nukes, 18 men did not die in vain'

Report: US pressured Israel to strike Iran before elections

Trump administration urged Israel to launch a strike against Iran amid concerns over Tehran's military buildup, asking Israel to bear political risks ahead of elections, journalist Ben Caspit reports.

Report: US pressured Israel to strike Iran before elections

Trump confirms Katie Zacharia as new White House press secretary

Trump appoints Truth Social adviser Katie Zacharia as White House press secretary, replacing Karoline Leavitt ahead of November's midterm elections.

Trump confirms Katie Zacharia as new White House press secretary

Trump:

'War with Iran will be over soon, one way or another'

President Trump says the war with Iran will end soon, either through diplomacy or military action, as the Pentagon prepares possible strikes on Iranian targets.

'War with Iran will be over soon, one way or another'

Vows to dismantle court

Trump administration sanctions entire ICC

Trump administration imposes sweeping sanctions on the International Criminal Court, targeting its operations over prosecutions involving Americans and Israelis.

Trump administration sanctions entire ICC

Report:

US prepares major Iran strike plans

The New York Times reports that the Pentagon is preparing a three-day military campaign against Iran as three US aircraft carriers head to the Middle East, though Trump is reluctant to strike.

US prepares major Iran strike plans

Donald Trump:

'US will not attack Iran before midterm elections'

US President Donald Trump announced that he will not attack Iran before the midterm elections on November 3. He said talks with Tehran are making progress and that the blockade will continue.

'US will not attack Iran before midterm elections'

Report: Pentagon orders preparations for renewed war with Iran

Pentagon instructed US Central Command to complete preparations for renewed military operations against Iran, potentually before Israel's elections, report says.

Report: Pentagon orders preparations for renewed war with Iran

'We will NEVER forget'

Trump marks three years since October 7

President Trump marks three years since the October 7 massacre, honoring the victims and survivors and vowing to always stand against terror and evil.

Trump marks three years since October 7

Even before midterms

Report: Trump weighs new strikes on Iran

The White House has asked the Pentagon for options to strike Iran before the midterms as Trump seeks progress in the war and lower gas prices, according to The Atlantic.

Report: Trump weighs new strikes on Iran

Trump:

'Iran war will end pretty soon, you’ll find out how'

President Trump predicts the Iran war will end “pretty soon", adding: “They’re not a bully anymore."

'Iran war will end pretty soon, you’ll find out how'

Trump approves firing-squad execution of Fort Hood terrorist

President Trump approves execution by firing squad of Nidal Hasan, who murdered 13 people and wounded 32 others in Fort Hood, Texas in 2009, in the first execution carried out by the US military since 1961.

Trump approves firing-squad execution of Fort Hood terrorist

Trump approves execution of Fort Hood terrorist Nidal Hasan

President Trump approves the military execution of Nidal Hasan, who killed 13 people at Fort Hood in 2009. The Army will determine the time and place.

Trump approves execution of Fort Hood terrorist Nidal Hasan

Trump:

'US defeating Iran, war will end very quickly'

President Trump says the US is defeating Iran and predicts the war will end quickly, reiterating that Iran will not be allowed to have nuclear weapons.

'US defeating Iran, war will end very quickly'

Trump confirms:

'US moved bombers from UK base over threat'

President Trump confirms the US removed bombers from RAF Fairford over a threat, says he believes Iran was behind the attempted Flydubai attack.

'US moved bombers from UK base over threat'

From White House to Fox News: Karoline Leavitt's new role

Former White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will join Fox News as an on-air contributor, offering political commentary beginning November 1.

From White House to Fox News: Karoline Leavitt's new role

Huckabee honors Flydubai hero with Trump’s personal gift

Ambassador Huckabee thanked Yaniv Hayoun, the Israeli plumber who helped to stabilize the Flydubai plane, and presented him with a signed cap from President Trump.

Huckabee honors Flydubai hero with Trump’s personal gift

President Trump:

'Yaniv saved that flight yesterday, he did an amazing job'

US President Donald Trump posted a video in which he praised Yaniv, the Israeli plumber who helped save the Flydubai plane.

'Yaniv saved that flight yesterday, he did an amazing job'

Senate secures vote on Trump’s Saudi nuclear deal

US senators secure a vote on Trump’s proposed Saudi nuclear pact, with concerns over uranium enrichment and its potential impact on regional proliferation.

Senate secures vote on Trump’s Saudi nuclear deal

Iran official mocks Trump

'Worst president in American history'

Iranian security official Mohsen Rezaei mocks Trump as the US weighs renewed strikes on Iran.

'Worst president in American history'

Trump: Iran 'ready to fold up'

President Trump again predicts the war with Iran could end after November’s midterm elections: They were three to four weeks away from a nuclear weapon.

Trump: Iran 'ready to fold up'

Flydubai hijacking attempt

Trump: From what I've heard, Iran is connected

Trump says that, from what he is hearing, the Omani co-pilot who attempted to crash a plane full of Israelis is linked to Iran. Promises to 'hit them hard' if so.

Trump: From what I've heard, Iran is connected

Trump

'I don't think Netanyahu was warned in advance'

US President addresses reports of advance warnings before the October 7 massacre in an interview with TIME, rejects claims that Netanyahu knew beforehand.

'I don't think Netanyahu was warned in advance'

Trump:

'The Iran war will end soon, one way or another'

President Trump tells reporters the US will soon have to decide whether to strike Iran or reach a deal.

'The Iran war will end soon, one way or another'

Iran receives US response to proposal to revive Gulf ceasefire

Iran says it received Washington’s response to its latest proposal to revive the Gulf ceasefire, as negotiations remain deadlocked and tensions persist.

Iran receives US response to proposal to revive Gulf ceasefire

Attempted Flydubai attack

Trump: Copilot was perhaps a terrorist or whack-job

President Trump says he spoke with Netanyahu about the attempted Flydubai attack and praises Israeli passenger who tackled the suspected terrorist.

Trump: Copilot was perhaps a terrorist or whack-job

Tech giants sign AI safety agreement backed by Trump

Trump praises major tech executives for a new AI safety commitment, arguing self-policing can address risks without slowing development or adding regulations.

Tech giants sign AI safety agreement backed by Trump

Trump:

'Iran is doing very poorly and will eventually give up'

President Trump says Iran is struggling and will eventually “give up," while insisting Tehran cannot be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon.

'Iran is doing very poorly and will eventually give up'

Trump rejects Axios report: I offered nothing to Iran

President Trump rejects an Axios report that he offered Iran sanctions relief and frozen funds, insisting, “I offered them NOTHING!"

Trump rejects Axios report: I offered nothing to Iran

Trump on Iran:

'I stopped them from having a nuclear weapon'

Trump says the Iran war will end “very soon" with a US victory, warning of the global consequences of a nuclear-armed Iran: Israel would be wiped out, there would be no Middle East

'I stopped them from having a nuclear weapon'

RAF Fairford:

Five suspects released on bail as investigation continues

RAF Fairford suspects to be released on bail, head of counter-terror police says.

Five suspects released on bail as investigation continues

Trump:

'We’re going to win this war very soon'

Trump tells Fox News the US will win the war with Iran soon as Washington and Tehran remain divided over nuclear concessions, Hormuz and a potential deal.

'We’re going to win this war very soon'

Despite rejecting latest deal

Trump expects more talks with Iran this week

Trump expects fresh negotiations with Iran this week despite rejecting Tehran's proposal, while keeping the possibility of further military strikes open.

Trump expects more talks with Iran this week

Trump rejects Iranian ceasefire proposal

Trump rejects Tehran’s seven-day ceasefire plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran insists Washington must meet its conditions before nuclear talks can resume.

Trump rejects Iranian ceasefire proposal

Pezeshkian:

Iran willing to revive US deal before November midterms

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Tehran wants to revive a US deal before November’s midterms as negotiators discuss a phased end to the war.

Iran willing to revive US deal before November midterms

First sign of support?

Trump boosts Netanyahu with election poll post

US President Donald Trump shares report highlighting a poll showing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc in lead, in notable show of support weeks before Israel’s elections.

Trump boosts Netanyahu with election poll post

Iran threatens 'crushing' strikes after Trump UN speech

Iran’s military warns of “crushing" strikes against the US and Israel after Trump’s UN speech and threat to strike Pickaxe Mountain.

Iran threatens 'crushing' strikes after Trump UN speech

Witkoff, Kushner hold indirect talks with Iranian mediators

Trump says US officials met Iranian mediators in New York to discuss a possible deal to end the Iran conflict, calling the talks productive. Witkoff stresses the talks were indirect.

Witkoff, Kushner hold indirect talks with Iranian mediators

Trump warns:

'We may have to blow up Pickaxe Mountain'

President Trump says that the US could “blow up" Pickaxe Mountain near Natanz if Iran resumes nuclear activity at the site.

'We may have to blow up Pickaxe Mountain'

Danon praises Trump’s UN address:

‘Together, we will continue to confront the axis of evil’

Israel’s UN Ambassador Danny Danon praised US President Donald Trump for his address to the UN General Assembly, highlighting the US-Israel alliance, the Abraham Accords and efforts to expand the circle of peace.

‘Together, we will continue to confront the axis of evil’

Live:

Trump presents his 'choice' on Iran to the UN General Assembly

US President vows that he will not allow Iran to build a nuclear weapon in speech to the UN.

Trump presents his 'choice' on Iran to the UN General Assembly

The Pentagon's Houthi dilemma

US military leaders are reportedly divided over striking the Houthis as Saudi Arabia seeks more help and Trump weighs renewed military action in Yemen.

The Pentagon's Houthi dilemma

Trump holds Iran meetings

'They’re not gonna have a nuclear weapon'

President Trump says he will hold meetings on Iran as Tehran warns the war is not over and vows to change its weapons, tactics and targets.

'They’re not gonna have a nuclear weapon'

Trump praises Mamdani:

'He’s certainly got potential'

President Trump praises New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani as having “great potential" ahead of their third meeting at Gracie Mansion.

'He’s certainly got potential'

US media pushes back against Trump boycott

Following the White House’s decision to bar three news organizations from entering, other media outlets have suspended the press pool that accompanies the President wherever he goes.

US media pushes back against Trump boycott

Report: Trump halted strike against Houthis

According to the report, the US President deliberated for approximately two weeks, instructed the Pentagon to prepare for airstrikes in Yemen - and yesterday decided to halt the move.

Report: Trump halted strike against Houthis

Mamdani to meet Trump at Gracie Mansion

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani will meet President Trump at Gracie Mansion Monday, marking their third meeting since Mamdani’s election.

Mamdani to meet Trump at Gracie Mansion