Donald Trump

Into the fray:

Trump, TRIPP, and conflict resolution

There does seem to be one region of increasingly strategic importance where Trump policy initiatives seemed to have resonated and could yield far-reaching results. Op-ed.

Trump didn't end the game. He just sent us to a commercial break.

I do not believe the story is over. Quite the opposite. Trump may have simply decided to postpone collection day. Opinion.

The Case for Israel

"We stand with Israel because her cause is our cause, her values are our values, and her fight is our fight."

'Mazal Tov'

Herzog wishes Trump a happy 80th birthday, praises leadership

President Isaac Herzog wishes US President a happy 80th birthday, praising his resolve, stance against Iran, and tireless efforts to secure the release of hostages.

Trump confirms: Agreement with Iran to be signed Sunday

US President Donald Trump says enriched uranium will be diluted and destroyed, agreement with Iran to be signed on Sunday.

Fear of casualties

Report: Trump paused 'extreme risk' commando raid inside Iran

CNN reports a high-risk US operation to send ground troops into Iran to seize its atomic stockpile was being planned, before Trump paused the operation.

Trump predicts Iran deal could be signed this weekend or Monday

Trump tells Axios he expects an Iran deal within days as Pakistan confirms a final, agreed peace text is ready.

Minister Israel Katz:

'Israel will not withdraw from security zone'

Defense Minister Israel Katz said Israel will continue independent operations against Iran, will not withdraw from security zones in Lebanon, Syria, or Gaza, and will keep operating in northern Judea and Samaria.

Trump blasts Iran over leaked terms

Pres. Donald Trump sharply criticizes Iran, insisting terms reported in media not part of written agreement, says Tehran cannot be trusted and issues stern warning following an alleged drone attack against Indian vessels leaving the Strait of Hormuz.

'We ended the war'

Trump touts impending Iran agreement in virtual rally

Trump announces at tele-rally for Georgia candidate Burt Jones that the war with Iran ended and it has agreed never to have a nuke.

Report:

US was three hours from striking Iran before Trump called it off

NBC News reports that the US military was three hours from striking Iran when President Trump called off the mission, announcing an impending deal.

Trump:

'Khamenei has approved our deal'

Trump says that Iran's Supreme Leader has approved a deal with the US. Netanyahu’s office: Israel is not a party to the MoU.

Iran denies agreeing to deal, says US accepted their proposals

Iran has not approved any draft or memorandum of agreement with US, but is likely to do so due to US' acceptance of their demands, Fars claims.

Poll

Americans oppose Trump’s 'cage fight' celebration

A new poll shows that most Americans oppose President Trump’s plan to hold mixed martial arts fights at the White House as part of his 80th birthday celebrations.

Trump calls off strikes on Iran, says regime agreed to deal

President Donald Trump says Iran has approved a deal to end the war, prompting the cancellation of planned US strikes.

Trump vows US will seize Iran’s key oil hub

President Donald Trump says the US will seize Kharg Island and other Iranian energy assets while warning of more military strikes.

Trump convenes meeting to debate major new strikes on Iran

Axios reports that President Trump convened a Situation Room meeting to consider hitting Iran with a massive strike.

Amb Huckabee

'Things may get spicy in the Middle East soon'

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee hints at President Trump's announcement that strikes on Iran will resume soon.

Trump

'We'll hit Iran hard again today'

US President says America will continue striking Iran following the shooting down of an Apache helicopter, says Iran is 'playing us for suckers.'

Living in Israel:

An orchestra seat at an unrehearsed performance

What's next? Your guess is as good as mine and every pundit's. For one morning, a helicopter tipped the scales. And I am watching developments from the front row.

Trump: Iran took too long negotiating a deal

US President Donald Trump says Iranian military 'a complete and total mess,' promises IRGC will 'have to pay the price' for dragging out negotiations.

Likud clarifies: Netanyahu will run in the coming elections

Likud party responds to US President Donald Trump's statement, says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to run in the next elections. 'With G-d's help, he will win.'

Trump confident Iran deal close despite retaliatory US airstrikes

A White House official says President Trump remains confident in a looming Iran peace deal despite targeted strikes in retaliation for downing of US Apache.

'It wasn't a big deal'

Trump downplays downing of Apache helicopter

Trump downplays Iran's downing of a US helicopter in Strait of Hormuz, despite earlier vow that the US would respond.

Trump:

It's 'an open question' if Netanyahu wants to run again

In conversation with ABC News’ Jonathan Karl, Trump questions if Netanyahu will seek re-election, calls Israel's strike on Iran on Sunday “unnecessary".

Trump

'Iran shot down Apache helicopter, US will respond'

US Pres. reveals that the helicopter which went down in the Strait of Hormuz earlier today was shot down by Iranian forces, necessitating a US response.

'Madmen of Tehran'

Israeli Ambassador vows Iran won't dictate terms of truce

Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter rejects claims of a rift between Trump and Netanyahu, calling the coordination historic.

Trump:

'We will declare total victory over Iran within two weeks

Trump announces that the US will declare "total victory" over Iran's nuclear program in two weeks.

The jets were waiting

How Trump intervened to halt Israel’s attack in Iran

Ynet report provides details on how Trump pressured Netanyahu into aborting a massive retaliatory strike across Iran in order to protect nuclear talks.

Netanyahu to ministers: It's best to coordinate with the US

A heated cabinet discussion saw Itamar Ben-Gvir urge a tougher line toward Washington while Netanyahu defended close ties with Trump.

'Israel will be alone'

Trump reveals dramatic call with Netanyahu over Iran

President Donald Trump said he urged Benjamin Netanyahu to avoid escalating the conflict with Iran and claimed he helped limit an Israeli strike.

Senior official

Israel halting Iran strikes at Trump's request

A senior Israeli official said that at the request of US President Donald Trump, Israel is currently halting its retaliatory strikes on Iran.

Trump orders Israel and Iran to stop 'shooting'

In short social media post, US President Donald Trump calls on Israel and Iran to cease firing at each other says both sides seeking 'immediate ceasefire.'

Report:

Netanyahu agrees to hold off on Iran strike after call with Trump

A US official tells Axios Trump urged Netanyahu to skip retaliation against Iran and allow time for diplomacy, and Netanyahu “pseudo agreed".

'I call the shots'

Trump: Netanyahu will have 'no choice' but to agree to Iran deal

Trump tells the Financial Times that Netanyahu must accept an Iran deal because "I call the shots."

Marc Zell:

'Trump is outmaneuvering Iran, not stopping Netanyahu'

Marc Zell, Chairman of Republicans Overseas Israel, rejects reports that Trump ordered Netanyahu not to retaliate for the latest Iranian missile launches.

Following Iranian barrages

Netanyahu speaks with Trump, Chief of Staff warns of retaliation

The call between Netanyahu and Trump concludes just after midnight. Meanwhile, the Chief of Staff holds a situational assessment, clarifying the IDF is ready to act once political approval is granted.

'We are very close to a deal'

Trump warns Israel not to retaliate against Iran

Trump tells Channel 12 News he will be calling Netanyahu to urge against retaliating after Iran fired missiles towards northern Israel.

Watch:

Trump storms out of interview.on 2020 elections

President Trump walked out after a reporter challenged his claims of electoral tampering.

Trump:

We'll destroy Iran's uranium with or without a deal

President Donald Trump said a future agreement would see the US eliminate Iran's enriched uranium and prevent Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

A generations-old defective American foreign policy

You see, if you cannot tame the enemy - tame your friend instead. Even if it means insulting Israel by boasting that “I had a really good talk with Hezbollah this week," spoken only hours before Hezbollah missiles were launched again. And soldiers are being killed. Op-ed.

President Trump: A second Obama?

For the Iranian regime, the purpose of negotiations is to force America to surrender. Opinion.

U.S. court strikes down part of Trump's immigration policy

The judge ruled that the new immigration policy prevented migrants from receiving decisions on asylum applications, work permits and citizenship, and left many of them in a legal limbo.

Iran demands billions of dollars for agreement with USA

Mohsen Rezaei, the senior military adviser to Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, told CNN that the release of frozen Iranian assets is a condition for an agreement with the United States.

Report:

Israel eavesdropped on senior US officials

The New York Times reported that Israel spied on senior American officials, including envoy Steve Witkoff and senior advisers at the Pentagon.

Trump on Iran war:

'One way or the other, it's finished'

Trump tells Wisconsin farmers that the US has successfully prevented Iran's nuclear program: It's either finished with a piece of paper or finished in a more difficult way.

Trump:

'Iran is in no position to have a nuclear weapon'

Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump reiterates that Iran will not be allowed to have nuclear weapons under any US deal.

Trump:

'Killing US troops is a good reason to resume war with Iran'

Trump confirms report saying that Iran killing US troops would be his red line to resume the war, vows Iran will never get nuclear weapons: The Obama deal was a road to a nuclear weapon. Our deal is the exact opposite.

Report:

Trump will end Iran ceasefire only if American troops are killed

Trump told aides he will maintain the Iran ceasefire unless American troops are killed, reports The Wall Street Journal.

House passes resolution to restrict Trump’s war powers in Iran

US House of Representatives passes a resolution restricting Trump's Iran war powers.

Trump:

'A deal with Iran could happen over the weekend'

Trump says Iran talks are going well and a deal could happen this weekend.

'Shouting call' with Trump

Netanyahu responds: “There are arguments even in good families"

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed reports of a particularly tense “shouting call" between him and President Donald Trump during an interview with CNBC.

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Trump appears to confirm tense call with Netanyahu

US President Donald Trump appeared to confirm reports of a heated conversation with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during which he reportedly expressed frustration over Israeli military actions and used unusually blunt language.

'We speak daily’

Trump refutes claims that US-Iran negotiations have stalled

Trump labels reports of stalled Iran talks "fake news," insisting daily dialogue is continuing and urging Iran: “It’s time for you to make a deal."

The "quiet for quiet" farce:

President Trump, in the Middle East there are no real ceasefires

Mr, Netanyahu, for all our sakes, do the right thing and drop this "quiet for quiet" farce.

'You're f***ing crazy'

The difficult call between Trump and Netanyahu

Axios reports that Trump fiercely berated Netanyahu in a phone call on Monday, forcing Israel to cancel its planned Beirut strikes.

Trump predicts Iran deal 'over the next week'

Speaking to ABC News, Trump predicts an Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within a week, describes its threats to halt talks as a "little glitch" related to Israeli strikes in Lebanon.

'Thank you Bibi!'

Trump thanks Netanyahu for halting Beirut strike

President Trump thanks Netanyahu for canceling a Beirut raid, expresses hope the new truce lasts "for eternity".

Trump insists:

'Talks are continuing with Iran'

Trump insists Iran talks continue rapidly, despite Iran's claim it suspended negotiations.

Netanyahu after call with Trump

'If Hezbollah attacks us, we will strike The Dahieh'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded to President Trump's announcement about stopping the Israeli attack against Hezbollah in The Dahieh.