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Report:

Trump mulling targeted Iran strike, then a larger attack

The New York Times reports that President Trump is considering a larger military strike on Iran if negotiations fail or an initial attack backfires.

Trump mulling targeted Iran strike, then a larger attack

Report:

Trump envoys await Iran proposal ahead of critical Geneva meeting

US officials say Washington will meet Iran in Geneva Friday if Tehran delivers a detailed nuclear proposal within 48 hours.

Trump envoys await Iran proposal ahead of critical Geneva meeting

One dead

Dramatic security incident at Trump's resort

Armed man carrying apparent shotgun and fuel can shot dead after approaching north gate of Mar-a-Lago; President Trump was at White House.

Dramatic security incident at Trump's resort

Report:

Trump weighing 'token' Iran enrichment, targeting Khamenei

Axios reports that the Trump admin is considering “token" Iranian enrichment, while military options, including targeting Khamenei, are on the table.

Trump weighing 'token' Iran enrichment, targeting Khamenei

Tehran: College students shout, Death to Khamenei'

Students at two Tehran universities hold anti-government protests.

Tehran: College students shout, Death to Khamenei'

Trump on Iran:

'They’d better negotiate a fair deal'

Trump criticizes Iran's leadership for its violent crackdown on protesters, revealing that 32,000 people were killed. Earlier, Trump appeared to confirm he is considering a limited military strike on Iran.

'They’d better negotiate a fair deal'

Trump: A disgrace

Supreme Court strikes down Trump's global tariffs

The US Supreme Court strikes down President Trump's global tariffs, ruling 6-3 that he overstepped his authority. Trump reportedly calls the decision "a disgrace."

Supreme Court strikes down Trump's global tariffs

After Obama comments

Trump orders release of UFO and alien files

President Trump directs the Pentagon to release files on UFOs and extraterrestrials, following Obama’s comments on aliens.

Trump orders release of UFO and alien files

Report:

Trump weighing limited strike to force Iran into a deal

President Trump is reportedly weighing a limited strike on Iran to force a nuclear deal, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Trump weighing limited strike to force Iran into a deal

Trump: FIFA to help rebuild Gaza

At the first meeting of the Board Of Peace, U.S. President Donald Trump said that the global soccer organization FIFA will be a partner in rebuilding Gaza.

Trump: FIFA to help rebuild Gaza

Report

UK barring US from using bases in strike against Iran

The British government has barred the United States from using the base on the island of Diego Garcia and RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire as part of a strike against Iran, according to a report in The Times.

UK barring US from using bases in strike against Iran

Sa'ar to Board of Peace

'Trump's historic actions prove his leadership time and again'

Foreign Minister, representing Israel at the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace, says all previous plans for Gaza because they did not address the root problems of terror, hate, and indoctrination.

'Trump's historic actions prove his leadership time and again'

Trump at Board of Peace

There might be a deal with Iran, you'll find out in 10 days

Representatives of nearly 50 nations attend first meeting of President Trump's new Board of Peace. The President promoted Jared Kushner to Special Envoy.

There might be a deal with Iran, you'll find out in 10 days

Israeli sources: US ready for attack, waiting for Trump

US forces 'locked and ready' for widescale strike on Iran, sources say.

Israeli sources: US ready for attack, waiting for Trump

Report:

US military ready for Iran strikes as early as Saturday

Top US officials inform Trump the military is ready for potential strikes on Iran as early as Saturday, but the President has not yet made a final decision. US official: 90% chance of war in the coming weeks.

US military ready for Iran strikes as early as Saturday

Israeli official:

High level of preparedness for US strike on Iran

Israeli official says there is a high level of preparedness for an American strike on Iran, while stressing that President Trump has yet to make any final decisions.

High level of preparedness for US strike on Iran

Amos Yadlin: 'I would think twice whether to fly this weekend'

Former IDF Military Intelligence chief Major General (res.) Amos Yadlin responds to debate on timing of war with Iran, stressing importance of exhausting diplomatic options.

Amos Yadlin: 'I would think twice whether to fly this weekend'

Report: War with Iran may begin 'very soon'

US administration nearing significant military conflict with Iran, Axios report says.

Report: War with Iran may begin 'very soon'

Prefers the UN

Vatican snubs Trump’s 'Board of Peace'

The Vatican announces it will not join President Trump’s “Board of Peace," stating that international crises should remain under the management of the United Nations.

Vatican snubs Trump’s 'Board of Peace'

JD Vance

'Trump has shown clearly he is not Barack Obama'

US Vice President tells Fox News President Trump is more willing to act 'aggressively' to protect America's national security, an Iranian nuke would be 'awful for the future of our children.'

'Trump has shown clearly he is not Barack Obama'

Report:

US uncertainty grows over Iran regime change

CNN report: While Trump said that regime change in Iran might be the best solution, US officials lack clarity on post-regime change plans. Allies push for diplomacy, while Israel supports military action.

US uncertainty grows over Iran regime change

'They want to make a deal'

Trump to play indirect role in Iran talks

Trump stresses the importance of Geneva talks with Iran. Despite labeling Iran a "bad" negotiator, he believes Iran wants a deal to avoid serious consequences.

Trump to play indirect role in Iran talks

Watch:

Hillary Clinton mocked by Czech leader at Munich forum

Hillary Clinton and Czech Deputy PM Petr Macinka clash at the Munich Security Conference over Trump’s policies, with Clinton criticizing his actions and Macinka defending them during a heated exchange.

Hillary Clinton mocked by Czech leader at Munich forum

The paper tiger

We do not need more "interfaith dialogue" with a regime that hangs its own people from cranes. We need a fight-back, a return to the muscular resolve that understands that evil must be confronted, not managed. Opinion.

The paper tiger

Netanyahu:

Israel ready to phase out US military aid

At Jerusalem gala, Prime Minister outlines strict Iran terms, vows to disarm Hamas, phase out US aid and confront rising antisemitism.

Israel ready to phase out US military aid

'Hamas must disarm'

Trump says over $5 billion pledged to rebuild Gaza

President Donald Trump says member states will pledge more than $5 billion for Gaza humanitarian and reconstruction efforts, urges Hamas to commit to “full and immediate demilitarization."

Trump says over $5 billion pledged to rebuild Gaza

Rubio:

'Trump would meet ayatollah, but Iran can’t have nuclear weapons'

Secretary of State Rubio says Trump is open to meeting Iran’s leader but insists Tehran will never obtain nuclear weapons, as the US boosts forces and pursues a potential deal.

'Trump would meet ayatollah, but Iran can’t have nuclear weapons'

Report:

Trump, Netanyahu agreed to ramp up pressure on Iran oil exports

Trump and Netanyahu agreed to intensify economic pressure on Iran during their meeting at the White House, focusing on oil sales to China, according to Axios.

Trump, Netanyahu agreed to ramp up pressure on Iran oil exports

Herzog suspects Netanyahu of directing Trump's critique

President Herzog's staff has indicated that the president will demand clarifications from Netanyahu after US President Trump criticized Herzog for not pardoning Netanyahu.

Herzog suspects Netanyahu of directing Trump's critique

US prepares for weeks-long operation in Iran

Two US officials told Reuters that the US military is preparing for a weeks-long operation in Iran if Trump orders an attack.

US prepares for weeks-long operation in Iran

Trump:

'Regime change in Iran could be the best thing'

Trump suggests regime change in Iran "could be the best thing". He expresses confidence in Iran talks but warns of dire consequences if no deal is reached. He also predicts Netanyahu will receive a pardon.

'Regime change in Iran could be the best thing'

Senior US officials:

'Trump has not yet decided whether to attack Iran'

Senior officials say Trump is weighing military options against Iran, including targeting its nuclear and missile capabilities or sending commandos to strike military targets. Decision still pending.

'Trump has not yet decided whether to attack Iran'

Message to Iran:

USS Gerald R. Ford redeployed to Middle East

The USS Gerald R. Ford and its escort ships are being sent from the Caribbean to the Middle East to join the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group, amid tensions with Iran.

USS Gerald R. Ford redeployed to Middle East

Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against BBC set for trial in 2027

US judge rules that President Trump’s $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC over the editing of his January 6, 2021 speech will proceed to trial in 2027.

Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against BBC set for trial in 2027

Israel officially joins Board of Peace

Israel joins the US-backed Board of Peace as a founding member, alongside 27 other nations. Despite this, Prime Minister Netanyahu will not attend the inaugural meeting in Washington next week.

Israel officially joins Board of Peace

President Trump criticizes Herzog over Netanyahu pardon

Herzog says he will decide on a Netanyahu pardon only after due process, despite Trump’s comments on Iran and the October 7 massacre.

President Trump criticizes Herzog over Netanyahu pardon

Donald Trump:

We have to make a deal, otherwise it's going to be very traumatic

US President Donald Trump says that Iran must make a deal, 'otherwise it's going to be very traumatic. They should have made a deal the first time, then they got Midnight Hammer instead.'

We have to make a deal, otherwise it's going to be very traumatic

Before returning to Israel

Netanyahu: Doubtful about a deal with Iran

Netanyahu calls meeting with President Trump 'excellent,' says any deal with Iran must include ballistic missile threat and proxies.

Netanyahu: Doubtful about a deal with Iran

Graham:

'Trump and Netanyahu seek peace, but not in a fake way'

Senator Lindsey Graham praises the White House meeting between President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu, highlighting their focus on the Iranian threat and their leadership for peace and stability.

'Trump and Netanyahu seek peace, but not in a fake way'

Carrie Prejean Boller ousted from Religious Liberty Commission

Dan Patrick removes Carrie Prejean Boller from Religious Liberty Commission after antisemitism hearing dispute

Carrie Prejean Boller ousted from Religious Liberty Commission

Trump:

'Good meeting with Netanyahu, nothing definitive on Iran'

US President says after 3-hour meeting with PM Netanyahu: 'There was nothing definitive reached other than I insisted that negotiations with Iran continue to see whether or not a Deal can be consummated.'

'Good meeting with Netanyahu, nothing definitive on Iran'

Netanyahu meets Trump at the White House

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets at the White House with US President Donald Trump for the seventh time since the president was inaugurated. At the center of the discussions: Iran.

Netanyahu meets Trump at the White House

Bereaved father demands: An ultimatum to Hamas

Ahead of the meeting at the White House, Ofer Greenbaum from the Hagvura Forum calls on Prime Minister Netanyahu to discuss a deadline for the disarmament of the Gaza Strip with President Trump.

Bereaved father demands: An ultimatum to Hamas

Iran claims:

'Netanyahu's US visit aimed at undermining negotiations'

Iran warns that Netanyahu’s US visit is aimed at derailing nuclear talks as it insists it is serious about negotiations.

'Netanyahu's US visit aimed at undermining negotiations'

Netanyahu arrives in Washington

Trump: Iran wants to make a deal, they'd be foolish not to

Prime Minister Netanyahu arrives in Washington and meets Trump's envoys ahead of his talks with the President, who suggests Iran seeks a deal and warns they would be foolish not to pursue it.

Trump: Iran wants to make a deal, they'd be foolish not to

Regev to Arutz Sheva:

'An opportunity to completely change the situation in Iran'

Transportation Minister Miri Regev speaks with Arutz Sheva-Israel National News ahead of the meeting between Prime Minister Netanyahu and US President Trump, which will focus on the Iranian threat.

'An opportunity to completely change the situation in Iran'

Israel offers Trump the chance to light an Independence Day torch

Israel has officially reached out to U.S. President Donald Trump, inviting him to participate in the Independence Day torch-lighting ceremony and to receive the Israel Prize.

Israel offers Trump the chance to light an Independence Day torch

Donald Trump:

Without a deal, we will be forced to take military action

The US President says he is prepared to take military action if talks with Iran fail and notes that he is considering sending an additional aircraft carrier to the Middle East.

Without a deal, we will be forced to take military action

Netanyahu:

'I will present to Trump principles for talks with Iran'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will present to President Trump Israel's position on the negotiations with Iran during his trip to the USA.

'I will present to Trump principles for talks with Iran'

US official reiterates:

Trump opposed to Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria

White House official reiterates President Trump’s opposition to Israel applying sovereignty over Judea and Samaria. Trump made similar remarks to reporters last September.

Trump opposed to Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria

Netanyahu to meet Trump on Wednesday

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Donald Trump, to meet in Washington to discuss US-Iran negotiations.

Netanyahu to meet Trump on Wednesday

Trump:

'Hamas must disarm or they won’t be around any longer'

At the National Prayer Breakfast, Trump says Hamas must disarm or be destroyed and says Iran is negotiating because it fears US military action.

'Hamas must disarm or they won’t be around any longer'

Iranian FM arrives in Oman for new round of talks with US

Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi arrives in Oman for a new round of nuclear talks with the US and is set to meet Trump’s Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff.

Iranian FM arrives in Oman for new round of talks with US

Dan Shapiro: Trump has no patience for extensive talks

Former US Ambassador Dan Shapiro shares his expectations of the US-Iran nuclear talks scheduled for Friday.

Dan Shapiro: Trump has no patience for extensive talks

Vance:

'Trump will keep options open on Iran, including military force'

Vice President JD Vance says Trump will keep all options open on Iran, stressing diplomacy but warning the US could use military force to stop Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

'Trump will keep options open on Iran, including military force'

Trump:

'Khamenei should be very worried'

Trump tells NBC that Iran’s Supreme Leader should be “very worried," warning of severe consequences if Iran tries to restart its nuclear program.

'Khamenei should be very worried'

Rubio:

'Trump ready to meet anyone, including Iran'

Rubio says Trump is ready to meet “anyone," including Iran, but stresses any talks must address missiles, terror sponsorship, nuclear activity, and human rights.

'Trump ready to meet anyone, including Iran'

Trump:

'I don’t think Iran wants another Midnight Hammer'

Trump says the US is negotiating with Iran and declines to reveal where talks will take place.

'I don’t think Iran wants another Midnight Hammer'

Report:

Trump nearly pulled out of Iran talks after Gulf aggression

Wall Street Journal reports that Trump considered abandoning Iran talks after a drone incident and harassment of a US vessel, but negotiations are still expected to proceed later this week.

Trump nearly pulled out of Iran talks after Gulf aggression

Trump demands $1 billion from 'antisemitic' Harvard University

Trump accuses Harvard of antisemitism and serious illegalities, rejects $500M settlement concept, says administration now seeking $1B in damages.

Trump demands $1 billion from 'antisemitic' Harvard University