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President Donald Trump says the US is nearing its objectives against Iran, outlining five goals including degrading Iran’s missile capabilities, preventing nuclear development, and protecting regional allies.
Trump rejects a ceasefire with Iran, emphasizing victory and the military success of the US as they "obliterate" the enemy. He notes that Iran's forces are "finished" militarily.
Pentagon officials have drafted plans for a possible US ground deployment in Iran as President Trump weighs options in the conflict, according to CBS News.
Poll shows overwhelming Republican support for Trump’s Iran campaign, with voters favoring him over Tucker Carlson.
Joe Kent, head of the U.S. Center for Counterterrorism who resigned and accused Israel of prompting President Trump to go to war with Iran, is reportedly under FBI investigation on suspicion of leaking classified information.
President Trump denies US knowledge of Israel’s attack on Iran’s South Pars field, condemns Iran's retaliation on Qatar, and warns of massive US retaliation if Qatar’s LNG facility is targeted again.
Reuters reports that the Trump administration is considering deploying US troops to Iran to reinforce operations.
Wall Street Journal reports that, after Israel's attack on Iran's South Pars gas field, Trump signals no further strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure, but may reconsider.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says Europe is consulting with regional powers for a diplomatic solution in Iran, focusing on the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
US President Trump says the war with Iran is going “very well," emphasizing that Iran now understands it cannot acquire nuclear weapons.
The US President once again attacked European countries that refuse to join the campaign against Iran. "We are not interested in assistance from NATO countries."
Israeli officials assess that US President Donald Trump will be in Israel on Israeli Independence Day to receive the Israel Prize.
US officials say military planners have presented President Donald Trump with options to end the war with Iran, even as fighting continues and the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed.
President Donald Trump tells reporters the war in Iran will not end this week but will be “wrapped up soon," adding that Iran is now “a shell of itself".
President Donald Trump announced that 'WH Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has been diagnosed with early stage breast cancer, her prognosis is excellent!'
'We strongly encourage other nations whose economies depend on the strait, far more than ours ... we want them to come and help us with the strait,' says President Trump on the Strait of Hormuz.
Arab sources claim that a meeting between U.S. representatives and Hamas in Cairo led to Israel’s decision to reopen the Rafah crossing on Wednesday.
JPPI survey finds strong Israeli support for the Iran strike, record trust in President Trump on US-Israel relations, and a majority backing time for his Gaza plan.
President Donald Trump defended Mark Levin in a Truth Social post, calling him a great American patriot, before Levin replied with thanks.
Axios reports President Donald Trump is working to assemble a multinational coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid Iran’s blockade, but also weighing the possible seizure of Kharg Island.
President Donald Trump says Israel is working with the US to secure the Strait of Hormuz and confirms talks with other countries about joining a coalition, while stating Iran “badly" wants negotiations.
President Donald Trump accuses Iran of using AI and the media to spread disinformation, says the regime is fabricating battle footage and false reports to mask what he described as heavy military losses.
US President rejects reports of tensions between the United States and Israel over the ongoing war against Iran during an interview with Channel 14.
The United States has carried out a major military strike on Iran's Kharg Island, a critical hub for the country's oil exports, as the ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran enters its third week.
US President says American strikes heavily damaged Iran’s Kharg Island oil hub, hints at possible additional attacks, and says Iran wants a deal but the terms are “not good enough yet."
Trump endorses Brandon Herrera, Texas GOP candidate who owned copy of ‘Mein Kampf.’
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi threatens retaliation if crude oil facilities struck; US President Donald Trump says he may reconsider decision to leave Iranian oil infrastructure intact.
Carlson stated on a recent interview that whoever decided to make the war a joint effort with Israel should be in jail.
President Trump tells Fox News Radio the Iran war will end when he "feels it in my bones", dismisses concerns over munitions.
President Isaac Herzog on President Trump's attacks on him regarding PM Netanyahu pardon, 'This is not a political and legal dispute, but a blatant attack on the symbols of government and sovereignty of the State of Israel.'
In a post on Truth Social, President Trump declares the US is "totally destroying" Iran’s regime and threatens further action.
Iran vows unrelenting retaliation against the US and Israel, threatening to target regional power grids and oil infrastructure.
US President Donald Trump believes Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is alive but seriously injured.
President Trump says the US war against Iran is moving "very rapidly", describes Iran as "a nation of terror and hate".
A JPPI analysis finds Al Jazeera and AJ+ coverage of the Iran war overwhelmingly negative, often criticizing President Donald Trump.
Evangelical leader Dr. Mike Evans launched billboards in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv thanking President Donald Trump amid the ongoing war with Iran.
US President Donald Trump stopped speaking during a rally in Kentucky after a woman collapsed behind him and waited for her to receive medical help before continuing.
Perchei Yerushalayim releases a new clip with AI segments showing Trump as a DJ and children performing the famous "Trump" dance.
US President Donald Trump says Iran is “pretty much at the end of the line," claiming it has lost key military capabilities, but indicates the conflict will not end immediately.
US President Donald Trump says the US must “finish the job" against Iran, adding that American forces have “virtually destroyed" the country in 11 days.
Trump debated Herzog's claim that he needs to wait for a legal opinion before pardoning the Prime Minister and said that he alone has to decide on the matter.
President Donald Trump said strikes have crippled Iran’s military and warned the campaign could intensify as operations continue.
President Trump tells Axios campaign against Iran is ahead of schedule and may end soon.
US officials say Iran may be preparing naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting a warning from President Trump and heightened military monitoring.
US officials briefed on strikes against Iran. Hegseth said, 'Trump won’t let Iran go nuclear,' while Caine praised soldiers’ sacrifices and ongoing military efforts.
Iran’s IRGC warns it will “determine the end of the war" and threatens to halt regional oil exports if US and Israeli attacks continue. Trump: If Iran does anything, we will hit them 20 times harder.
President Trump vows the US will continue its campaign against Iran until “total and decisive" victory: If we hadn't struck, Israel would have been wiped out.
United States President Donald Trump said in an interview that the war is progressing faster than initial estimates and that it is "pretty much complete."
Iran’s women’s soccer team faces safety fears after remaining silent during the anthem at the Asian Cup, prompting Trump to urge Australia to grant asylum.
MK Akram Hasson says Israel surpasses Russia and many European countries in strength and defense, praises Netanyahu’s ties with Pres. Trump, notes Trump could win Nobel Peace Prize after dismantling Iran.
Trump says ending the war with Iran will be a “mutual" decision with Netanyahu, praises their partnership, and claims Iran would have destroyed Israel without their leadership.
President Donald Trump says he is “all for Bibi" when asked by Channel 14 News about a pardon for the Prime Minister and possibly sanctioning top Israeli judicial officials.
Trump says Iran’s next supreme leader must gain US approval to remain in power, warns leader 'won’t last long' and says all options remain on the table.
Iran’s foreign minister says Tehran will not accept 'unconditional surrender,' claims Iran is acting in self-defense, and discusses leadership transition.
President Herzog says any decision on pardoning Netanyahu must follow Israeli law, stressing that wartime halts proceedings and that he will await legal opinions before acting.
Speaking on Air Force One following funeral of US soldiers who fell fighting Iran, US President Donald Trump says he doesn't 'want to make the war anymore complex.'
US President Donald Trump responds to UK considering sending aircraft carriers to help war effort. 'We don’t need people that join Wars after we’ve already won!'
Asif Merchant, a Pakistani citizen, was convicted in a U.S. court of planning to assassinate President Donald Trump, former president Joe Biden and former U.S. UN Ambassador Nikki Haley.
In an interview with CNN, President Donald Trump stated that 'Cuba will fall soon.'
Iran is the 'loser of the Middle East,' will be hit 'very hard' today, US President Donald Trump announces.
