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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

Pezeshkian:

'We don’t want war but will not yield to pressure'

Iran’s president says Tehran does not want war but will not bow to pressure, as Trump weighs military action.

'We don’t want war but will not yield to pressure'

Trump on Iran:

‘I’m considering everything, including military action’

President Donald Trump weighs military action, economic pressure or diplomacy with Iran and signals he could meet President Masoud Pezeshkian in New York.

‘I’m considering everything, including military action’

Iran sets seven conditions for talks with US

Iran says it has sent Washington seven conditions for negotiations, including ending the war and naval blockade, as Trump weighs renewed military action.

Iran sets seven conditions for talks with US

Trump announces deal giving US security control over Greenland

President Trump announces a deal with Denmark and Greenland granting the US permanent security control and barring adversaries from military bases: “This is a dream come true for the United States of America."

Trump announces deal giving US security control over Greenland

Trump:

'US is talking with Houthis, they would like a deal'

President Trump tells NewsNation the US is talking with the Houthis and claims Iran wants a deal, as tensions with Tehran and the rebels continue to rise.

'US is talking with Houthis, they would like a deal'

Over ‘fake news’

Trump bans CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House

President Trump bars CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, accusing the outlets of repeatedly reporting “fiction and lies" about his administration.

Trump bans CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House

Trump:

'Iran wants a deal but is not ready to reach one'

President Trump says Iran wants a deal with Washington but is “not ready," as he weighs the next phase of US military action against Tehran.

'Iran wants a deal but is not ready to reach one'

‘Do I want to annihilate them?’

Trump weighs major Iran decision

US President Donald Trump says he will consult Gulf leaders before deciding whether to renew large-scale attacks on Iran or pursue diplomacy.

Trump weighs major Iran decision

Report:

Trump to meet Gulf leaders at UN to discuss Iran war

Axios reports Trump is expected to meet Gulf leaders at the UN next week to discuss the Iran war, postwar plans and the next steps for the region.

Trump to meet Gulf leaders at UN to discuss Iran war

Trump:

'Iran very much wants a deal'

President Trump says Iran “very much" wants a deal as he signals the war may be nearing its end and confirms direct contact with Tehran.

'Iran very much wants a deal'

US senators demand:

'Release classified Saudi nuclear deal documents'

Bipartisan US senators urge the Trump administration to release classified details of proposed Saudi nuclear deal, including two “side letters."

'Release classified Saudi nuclear deal documents'

US House again votes to halt Trump's war with Iran

US House votes for a third time to end Trump's Iran war, with seven Republicans joining Democrats ahead of the November midterm elections.

US House again votes to halt Trump's war with Iran

Trump nominates Rep. Wesley Hunt as US ambassador to Saudi Arabia

President Trump nominates Texas Rep. Wesley Hunt as ambassador to Saudi Arabia as Washington pushes closer ties between Riyadh and Israel.

Trump nominates Rep. Wesley Hunt as US ambassador to Saudi Arabia

Iranian official:

'No talks with US until Iran's conditions are met'

Iranian security chief Mohsen Rezaei rejects Trump's mixed signals on talks.

'No talks with US until Iran's conditions are met'

Pezeshkian:

'Iran ready for nuclear talks if US lifts sanctions'

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Tehran is ready for nuclear talks with Washington if the US lifts sanctions and abandons unilateral pressure.

'Iran ready for nuclear talks if US lifts sanctions'

Mamdani sues Trump: Wants immigrants

New York and 21 other states across the US are suing the Trump administration, claiming that a new rule that will make it more difficult for immigrants to enter the US will cause them financial losses.

Mamdani sues Trump: Wants immigrants

Report:

Trump wants Iran talks focused on nuclear program, not Hormuz

The Trump administration wants future Iran talks limited to the nuclear issue as Tehran seeks resolution of the Strait of Hormuz dispute, CNN reports.

Trump wants Iran talks focused on nuclear program, not Hormuz

'Nobody could've done the job'

Trump praises Kushner, Witkoff on Gaza

Trump praises Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff for their Gaza diplomacy, saying they helped secure the hostages' return and advance a ceasefire.

Trump praises Kushner, Witkoff on Gaza

Trump links 9/11 war on terror to ongoing war against Iran

Trump marks 9/11 anniversary at Pentagon, linking the war on terror to the fight against Iran and vowing the US will never forget the attacks.

Trump links 9/11 war on terror to ongoing war against Iran

Report:

Trump refused Saudi Crown Prince’s request to strike Houthis

Axios reports that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged Trump to strike the Houthis as they advanced toward the Red Sea chokepoint of Bab al-Mandab. Trump refused.

Trump refused Saudi Crown Prince’s request to strike Houthis

Trump:

'I have no regrets over Iran war, I'd do it again'

Trump says he would make the same decision to strike Iran's nuclear sites, warning Tehran will not be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon.

'I have no regrets over Iran war, I'd do it again'

Netanyahu:

Iran is trying to rearm, I won't let them have nuclear weapons

Speaking at the Western Wall ahead of Rosh Hashanah, Netanyahu pledges Iran will not obtain nuclear weapons as long as he remains Prime Minister.

Iran is trying to rearm, I won't let them have nuclear weapons

IAEA confirms:

Signs of activity at Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi says remote imagery shows movement at Iran’s fortified Pickaxe Mountain site, but inspectors still do not know what is underway.

Signs of activity at Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site

Trump promises Americans $5,000 if GOP wins midterms

President Trump has announced a proposed 'Trump Dividend' that could put $5,000 in the hands of every adult American if Republicans retain control of Congress.

Trump promises Americans $5,000 if GOP wins midterms

'Common-sense Democrat'

Fetterman makes surprise appearance at GOP convention

Democratic Sen. John Fetterman praises Republican Dave McCormick and cooperation with Trump in a video appearance during a GOP convention.

Fetterman makes surprise appearance at GOP convention

'We'll hit them very hard'

Trump warns Iran over Pickaxe activity

Trump warns Iran against nuclear activity at Pickaxe Mountain: I would advise them not to get cute.

Trump warns Iran over Pickaxe activity

Trump to consult Israel, allies over Judea and Samaria sanctions

Trump says he will speak with Israel, Britain, France and Canada to understand sanctions targeting Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.

Trump to consult Israel, allies over Judea and Samaria sanctions

Report:

Trump aides warn Iran war could last through end of his term

Senior Trump advisers have privately warned the Iran war could continue until 2029, despite his public assurances that the conflict will end soon, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Trump aides warn Iran war could last through end of his term

Trump reveals when he thinks the Iran war will end

President Trump predicts the Iran war will end after November’s midterms, accusing Tehran of trying to influence the vote and warning of more US strikes.

Trump reveals when he thinks the Iran war will end

CENTCOM:

'US forces redirected 94 vessels to enforce Iran blockade'

CENTCOM says US forces redirected 94 commercial vessels and boarded two as Washington enforces its maritime blockade against Iran. Trump: Oil prices will drop when we win the war.

'US forces redirected 94 vessels to enforce Iran blockade'

Sanders calls for end to Iran war, cites rising gas prices

Sen. Bernie Sanders calls for an end to the Iran war, saying the conflict is driving up gasoline prices and “wreaking havoc" on the US economy.

Sanders calls for end to Iran war, cites rising gas prices

Trump hosts rare White House meeting with Hasidic leaders

A historic gathering brings prominent Hasidic leaders from New York and New Jersey face-to-face with President Trump in the Oval Office, including an extraordinary Satmar reunion.

Trump hosts rare White House meeting with Hasidic leaders

Iran plots to keep US under pressure until November elections

Arab diplomats say Tehran may prolong its controlled escalation with the United States to pressure President Trump ahead of the midterm elections.

Iran plots to keep US under pressure until November elections

Report:

Trump developing plan to contain Iran, expand Israel ties

The Trump administration is drafting a post-war Middle East strategy focused on containing Iran, advancing Gaza plans and expanding Israel normalization, according to Axios.

Trump developing plan to contain Iran, expand Israel ties

Trump warns Iran:

'We may hit Pickaxe very soon'

President Trump warns the US could soon strike Iran's Pickaxe Mountain facility, while calling the conflict a limited "military conflict."

'We may hit Pickaxe very soon'

Trump:

'Iran was weeks away from nuclear weapon before US strikes'

In an interview with British journalist Bev Turner, Trump says Iran was weeks from a nuclear weapon before US strikes, which destroyed key sites and left the regime in serious trouble.

'Iran was weeks away from nuclear weapon before US strikes'

America's 250th anniversary

Trump portrait appears on new US $1 coin

President Trump's portrait appears on a new US $1 commemorative coin for America's 250th anniversary, despite a federal ban on living presidents.

Trump portrait appears on new US $1 coin

Trump gets his own $1 coin as America marks 250 years

The U.S. Mint’s new collector coin featuring President Trump sells out quickly, despite federal restrictions on depicting living presidents on commemorative coins.

Trump gets his own $1 coin as America marks 250 years

Report: Trump weighs declaring end to Iran war

US President Donald Trump reportedly leans toward announcing end to fighting; US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth signs order for 50,000 US troops to remain deployed across Middle East.

Report: Trump weighs declaring end to Iran war

Trump:

'Iran's economy is totally shot, it’s just a question of time'

US President says Iran's economy is “totally shot" after US strikes and claims Washington now controls the Strait of Hormuz as Iran struggles to respond.

'Iran's economy is totally shot, it’s just a question of time'

Trump:

'Iran conflict will not be very much longer'

President Trump says the Iran conflict will not last much longer, while warning Tehran that the US is prepared to launch another heavy strike.

'Iran conflict will not be very much longer'

‘I will take care of Israel’

Trump reassures Israel after US strikes Iran

US President Donald Trump reassures Israel following renewed US-Iran hostilities: 'Israel should not worry. You know why? Because I’m the president, and I will take care of Israel.'

Trump reassures Israel after US strikes Iran

Apple Maps renames Lake Ontario 'Lake America' for US users

Apple Maps has renamed Lake Ontario “Lake America" for US users, following Trump’s order, while Canadians will continue to see the lake’s original name.

Apple Maps renames Lake Ontario 'Lake America' for US users

Trump:

'I couldn't care less If Iran signs a worthless agreement'

President Trump rejects reports he is forcing Iran back to talks, saying he prefers the US position: Their economy is totally collapsing.

'I couldn't care less If Iran signs a worthless agreement'

Trump

'If Iran retaliates, it will be struck even harder'

US President comments on US strikes in Iran, warns Iran not to further escalate the conflict.

'If Iran retaliates, it will be struck even harder'

US launches strikes in Iran in Strait of Hormuz area

The US has reportedly begun launching airstrikes in Iran.

US launches strikes in Iran in Strait of Hormuz area

When facing progressive antisemitism, Jewish liberals blame Trump

Many Jewish democrat liberals would probably only feel rain if spat upon by antisemitic progressives. Opinion.

When facing progressive antisemitism, Jewish liberals blame Trump

Trump:

'Iran is totally defeated, they don’t know who their leader is'

President Trump says Iran is militarily defeated as US strikes resume, while stressing there is no reason to use nuclear weapons against Tehran.

'Iran is totally defeated, they don’t know who their leader is'

Report:

Trump weighs limited US Strikes on Iran in Strait of Hormuz

US officials say CENTCOM developed plan for periodic strikes aimed at preventing Iran from rebuilding radar, air defense and anti-ship missile capabilities.

Trump weighs limited US Strikes on Iran in Strait of Hormuz

Trump

'Iran is Dead!'

US President calls Iran a 'failed state' that has killed over 100,000 of its own people.

'Iran is Dead!'

Trump:

'If I weren’t President, there would probably be no Middle East'

Speaking on Fox News, President Donald Trump says Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon, touting the US blockade and military campaign while warning of catastrophic regional consequences.

'If I weren’t President, there would probably be no Middle East'

Hasidic rabbis set to meet Trump at White House

Prominent Hasidic rabbis are reportedly set to meet President Trump at the White House, where the Satmar Rebbe plans to raise Israel’s yeshiva draft issue.

Hasidic rabbis set to meet Trump at White House

US Jews sour on Iran war:

Just one-third now call campaign successful

JPPI Voice of the Jewish People Index finds 64% view Iran campaign as a failure, while 55% say US military action did not go far enough.

Just one-third now call campaign successful

Report:

Trump administration rejects return to June Iran deal

The Trump administration has rejected returning to a preliminary June agreement with Iran as the White House says no negotiations are currently underway.

Trump administration rejects return to June Iran deal

'I don’t want to meet, they do'

Trump rejects reports he wants Iran talks

President Trump rejects reports he wants talks with Iran, saying Tehran is “begging to make a deal" as the US focuses on economic pressure.

Trump rejects reports he wants Iran talks

Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario 'Lake America'

President Trump signs an order renaming Lake Ontario “Lake America" in the US as Washington and Ottawa impose retaliatory tariffs in a trade war.

Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario 'Lake America'

Report:

Trump could hit UK with tariffs over Judea and Samaria sanctions

Labour MPs warn that planned UK sanctions and trade restrictions targeting Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria could provoke retaliation from Trump.

Trump could hit UK with tariffs over Judea and Samaria sanctions

Trump says he is 'not in a hurry' to resume Iran talks

Trump says he has no timetable for the Iran war and is “not in a hurry" to resume talks, while warning Tehran faces mounting economic pressure.

Trump says he is 'not in a hurry' to resume Iran talks