Donald Trump

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.

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.

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.

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:

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

Trump's expensive gift to Iran

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

Tensions between US and Iran move up a notch

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

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."

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.

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 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.

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.'

'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.

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".

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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: 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 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".

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.

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

'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.'

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.

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.

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.'

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:

'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."

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.

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.'

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."

'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.'

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Trump: We will stay in the region until a real agreement

Trump warns Iran ceasefire contingent on compliance, vows overwhelming response to violations

Not withdrawal, but pressure:

Trump’s emerging plan to reshape NATO

US President Donald Trump is considering redeploying forces within NATO, signaling pressure on allies over support during the Iran conflict.

Netanyahu:

Ceasefire is temporary, Israel ready to resume war

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel achieved major gains against Iran but warns the war is not over and operations could resume at any moment.

Ceasefire

Iran insists on uranium enrichment as Trump promises ban

While President Trump insists Iran will not be allowed to enrich uranium under the negotiated agreement, Iran's version of the plan includes an acknowledgement of its right to enrichment.

After Pakistani request

Trump agrees to two-week ceasefire in Iran

Trump announces he has agreed to a two-week "double sided ceasefire" in Iran, after Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s call for a two-week lull in order to give time for diplomacy.

Pakistan PM urges Trump to extend Iran deadline by two weeks

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urges Trump to postpone his deadline for Iran by two weeks and implement a truce, while calling on Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz during that period.

Trump to Fox News:

'8:00 p.m. deadline for Iran is happening'

Fox News host Bret Baier reveals that President Trump called him and reiterated his firm 8:00 p.m. ET deadline for Iran: reach a deal or face an unprecedented military attack.

Trump

'A whole civilization will die tonight,never to be brought back'

US President reiterates his ultimatum to Iran to reach an agreement by tonight to end the conflict or face devastating consequences.

Trump vs. Segal

Will the top Israeli political correspondent go to American jail?

Trump threatens jail for leak as Israeli journalist claims role in report on missing US airman, later denies certainty but vows to protect source.

Iranian official:

'Trump suffered strategic defeat, lost control of war'

Senior Iranian security source claims Iran has dealt Trump a strategic defeat and his harsh rhetoric reflects loss of control over the conflict.

Trump hosts haredi leaders at the White House for Passover

US President hosts special Passover event at the White House with prominent haredi leaders and freed Hamas hostage Edan Alexander. Trump speaks warmly about redemption while putting Ivanka and Jared Kushner on speaker phone.

Netanyahu to Trump: Do not rush into a ceasefire

Prime Minister expresses concern in a conversation with the US President about a potential ceasefire with the regime in Tehran. Trump makes clear he will not compromise on the full handover of all enriched uranium.

Iran fires back

'Delusional Trump can’t erase US humiliation'

Iran dismisses Trump’s fresh threats as the words of a “delusional" president, claiming the US suffered humiliation in the West Asia war.