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Trump mocks Macron at White House dinner

President Trump drew anger in France after publicly mocking President Macron and saying he was abused by his wife.

Trump mocks Macron at White House dinner

Report:

Trump to declare Iran war over in primetime address

Politico report: President Donald Trump expected to declare the month-long war in Iran is winding down during his address to the nation on Wednesday night.

Trump to declare Iran war over in primetime address

Report:

Vance tells mediators Trump is impatient on Iran

Vice President JD Vance reportedly conveyed President Trump's impatience for an Iran deal, warning of increased pressure on Iranian infrastructure unless Tehran agrees to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Vance tells mediators Trump is impatient on Iran

Trump:

US will exit Iran 'pretty quickly,' return for spot hits

President Trump tells Reuters the US will leave Iran "pretty quickly" but may return for "spot hits," while slamming NATO for lack of support.

US will exit Iran 'pretty quickly,' return for spot hits

Report:

Trump weighs ground assaults on Iran's oil and nuclear targets

Military officials are planning two potential US ground assaults in Iran targeting Kharg Island and enriched uranium sites as thousands more troops arrive in the Persian Gulf, according to The Atlantic.

Trump weighs ground assaults on Iran's oil and nuclear targets

'False and baseless'

Iran denies Trump's claim it begged for ceasefire

Iran denies US President Donald Trump’s claim that its President Masoud Pezeshkian requested a ceasefire, whils the IRGC warns Strait of Hormuz will not be opened to America’s "enemies."

Iran denies Trump's claim it begged for ceasefire

Trump:

Iran's president asked for ceasefire

US President claims the Iranian president asked for a ceasefire, says he will consider it when the Strait of Hormuz reopens. ' Until then, we are blasting Iran into oblivion.'

Iran's president asked for ceasefire

Trump:

'We will be leaving Iran very soon'

President Trump tells reporters in the Oval Office that the US will leave Iran “very soon," possibly within two or three weeks, says US strikes have destroyed Iran’s missile facilities, navy, air force, telecommunications, and leadership.

'We will be leaving Iran very soon'

Trump to NBC News:

'The war in Iran is coming to an end'

President Trump signals the US war in Iran is nearing its end, after having earlier said the US is delivering “total obliteration" to Iranian forces.

'The war in Iran is coming to an end'

Trump:

'My sole focus is stopping Iranian nukes, not Strait of Hormuz'

US President tells New York Post the war will 'not last much longer,; US is 'obliterating' Iran's forces.

'My sole focus is stopping Iranian nukes, not Strait of Hormuz'

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'US will remember' France's anti-Israel move

US President Donald Trump sharply attacked France after it prevented the passage of planes carrying military supplies to Israel over its territory

'US will remember' France's anti-Israel move

Watch: US strikes ammunition depot in Isfahan

An American official claimed that the attack used a large number of 2000-pound bunker busters in the attack. President Trump shared a video of the attack on Truth Social.

Watch: US strikes ammunition depot in Isfahan

Report:

Gulf allies urge Trump to strike until Iran regime is crippled

Gulf allies led by Saudi Arabia and the UAE are pressing President Trump to prolong military operations against Iran until significant changes occur in Tehran's leadership or behavior, reports The Associated Press.

Gulf allies urge Trump to strike until Iran regime is crippled

Report:

Trump ready to end Iran war even if Hormuz stays closed

President Donald Trump told aides he is willing to end the US military campaign against Iran within his 4-to-6-week timeline even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

Trump ready to end Iran war even if Hormuz stays closed

'Once in a generation opportunity'

White House: Despite public posturing, talks with Iran going well

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said strikes have crippled Iran’s capabilities, as the administration pushes for a deal to end its nuclear ambitions.

White House: Despite public posturing, talks with Iran going well

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Response to attack on Haifa refinery will come "shortly"

US President tells New York Post 'you'll see shortly' when asked what the US will do in response to the Iranian strike on Israel's largest oil refinery.

Response to attack on Haifa refinery will come "shortly"

Trump: We're in talks with 'new regime' in Iran

US President Donald Trump says US in 'serious discussions' to end operations in Iran, warns of strikes on energy and desalination infrastructure if Strait of Hormuz remains closed.

Trump: We're in talks with 'new regime' in Iran

Antisemitism:

Politico pulls cartoon depicting bloodied Trump and Netanyahu

Politico forced to remove a controversial cartoon depicting a blood-soaked President Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on a doomed "Amalek" ship headed toward Iran, after accusations of antisemitism.

Politico pulls cartoon depicting bloodied Trump and Netanyahu

Trump:

'Iran talks progressing well, deal possible quickly'

Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, President Trump says US-Iran talks mediated by Pakistan are "progressing well" and a deal could come quickly. On new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, Trump says he "may be alive" but is "seriously wounded".

'Iran talks progressing well, deal possible quickly'

Report:

Trump weighs military operation to seize Iran's uranium stockpile

President Trump is weighing a high-risk military operation to extract nearly 1,000 pounds of enriched uranium from Iran as part of efforts to prevent the Islamic regime from developing a nuclear weapon, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Trump weighs military operation to seize Iran's uranium stockpile

Trump:

'We’re close to being free from Iran’s reign of terror'

US President states that the Middle East is closer than ever to being free from Iranian terror, and stresses that negotiations are underway as the US presses for access to the Strait of Hormuz.

'We’re close to being free from Iran’s reign of terror'

Report:

Trump weighing 10,000 more troops to Middle East

The Pentagon is considering deploying up to 10,000 additional ground troops, including infantry and armored vehicles, to the Middle East, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Trump weighing 10,000 more troops to Middle East

'They asked for 7, I gave them 10'

Trump gives Iran 10-day reprieve on energy plant strikes

President Trump announces he is pausing planned strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure for another 10 days, says he gave Iran more time than it asked.

Trump gives Iran 10-day reprieve on energy plant strikes

Melanie Phillips:

Finish the job, Mr. President!

If the Iranian regime isn’t totally defanged but survives to recover and rearm, it will not only continue to menace the region. Such an outcome will also advertise that the leader of the free world is a paper tiger. Opinion.

Finish the job, Mr. President!

Trump

'Iran is begging to make a deal, not me'

During Cabinet meeting, US president dismisses reports he is desperate for a deal with Iran as "fake news," expresses skepticism that such a deal can be reached.

'Iran is begging to make a deal, not me'

Report:

Trump told aides he hopes to end Iran war quickly

Wall Street Journal reports that President Donald Trump has told associates he wants to avoid a protracted war with Iran and hopes to conclude the conflict in the coming weeks.

Trump told aides he hopes to end Iran war quickly

Trump:

'Iran desperately seeks a deal but is afraid to admit it'

US President states that the Iranians want to make a deal with the United States but are afraid to say so, fearing they will be killed by their own people or by American forces.

'Iran desperately seeks a deal but is afraid to admit it'

Israeli assessment:

Trump may announce ceasefire by Saturday

Israeli officials predict that US President Donald Trump may announce a ceasefire with Iran by the end of the week or the middle of next week at the latest.

Trump may announce ceasefire by Saturday

White House Spokesperson

Iranian regime seeking "exit ramp' from the war

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that the Iranian regime is looking for a way to exit the war following President Trump's ultimatum.

Iranian regime seeking "exit ramp' from the war

Negotiations deadlock

Iran rejects US '15 Point' plan

Despite President Trump's optimism, Tehran signals that it will reject the American peace plan, "demands that we cannot agree to."

Iran rejects US '15 Point' plan

Again:

GOP rejects bill requiring Congress approval for Iran strikes

US Senate votes to reject a Democratic resolution that would require President Donald Trump to obtain congressional approval for future military action against Iran, marking the third failed attempt by Democrats since the conflict began.

GOP rejects bill requiring Congress approval for Iran strikes

Report:

US sent Iran a 15-point plan to end the war

The Trump administration has delivered a 15-point plan to Iran aimed at ending the four-week war, according to The New York Times. Pakistan's army chief serves as the main channel.

US sent Iran a 15-point plan to end the war

Trump:

'Iran gave us a big gift, we're dealing with the right people'

President Donald Trump says Iran gave the US a 'very big present' tied to the Strait of Hormuz, signaling progress despite deep mistrust.

'Iran gave us a big gift, we're dealing with the right people'

Report:

Saudi Crown Prince pressing Trump to escalate war against Iran

Report says Saudi Crown Prince urged President Trump to continue military campaign against Iran, warning that ending the war prematurely could leave a lasting regional threat.

Saudi Crown Prince pressing Trump to escalate war against Iran

Report:

Trump eyes Iran's Parliament Speaker as potential deal partner

Politico reports that the Trump admin quietly views Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf as a potential partner or leader for negotiations to end the conflict.

Trump eyes Iran's Parliament Speaker as potential deal partner

The call that changed the decision on Iran

Reuters reports: less than 48 hours before the start of the war, Netanyahu spoke with Trump and presented him with an opportunity to strike the Iranian leadership.

The call that changed the decision on Iran

Netanyahu responds to Trump

'Israel's interests will be preserved even with an agreement'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded for the first time to President Trump’s statement regarding efforts to end the war. “We will safeguard our interests."

'Israel's interests will be preserved even with an agreement'

Israel assesses: US has set a date to end the war

US President Donald Trump announced a five-day delay to a planned strike on Iran’s electrical infrastructure, saying: “They want to reach an agreement." Officials in Tehran deny the claim.

Israel assesses: US has set a date to end the war

'Humiliating punishment'

Iranian Parliament Speaker denies talks with US

Reported negotiator denied any talks with the US, dismissing reports as 'fake news,' after President Trump claimed progress in discussions.

Iranian Parliament Speaker denies talks with US

Trump

'If talks don't go well, we'll bomb our little hearts out'

US President says Iran needs 'better PR people' after the Iranian foreign ministry denies his statement that productive talks between the US and Iran were held recently.

'If talks don't go well, we'll bomb our little hearts out'

Despite ultimatum: Trump suspends attack on Iran

US President Donald Trump zigzags on targeting Iranian energy, says negotiations ongoing.

Despite ultimatum: Trump suspends attack on Iran

Araghchi defies Trump:

'We will not be intimidated by threats'

Iran's FM Araghchi rebuffs Trump's 48-hour threat to strike power plants, insisting Hormuz remains open but ships avoid it due to US-initiated war risks.

'We will not be intimidated by threats'

'Iran must be protected'

Pahlavi urges Israel and US to spare civilian infrastructure

Exiled crown prince urges US, Israel to strike regime targets while preserving civilian infrastructure amid escalating Iran-Israel attacks

Pahlavi urges Israel and US to spare civilian infrastructure

Russia probe leader Mueller dead at 81, Trump: Glad he’s dead

Robert Mueller, former FBI director and special counsel in the Russia probe, dies at 81. Mueller’s probe found no evidence Trump’s campaign colluded with Russia in 2016 election.

Russia probe leader Mueller dead at 81, Trump: Glad he’s dead

In response to Trump ultimatum

Iran threatens attacks on US, Israeli infrastructure

Iran threatens to strike US and Israeli infrastructure across the region if its facilities are attacked, responding to President Trump’s 48-hour ultimatum to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran threatens attacks on US, Israeli infrastructure

Trump to Iran:

'Open Strait of Hormuz in 48 hours or power plants will be hit'

Trump issues an ultimatum to Iran, warning it to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours or face US strikes on its power plants.

'Open Strait of Hormuz in 48 hours or power plants will be hit'

Trump:

US ‘very close’ to meeting its objectives against Iran

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.

US ‘very close’ to meeting its objectives against Iran

Trump on Iran:

'I don't want a ceasefire, we're obliterating them'

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.

'I don't want a ceasefire, we're obliterating them'

Report:

Pentagon prepares plans for ground deployment into Iran

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.

Pentagon prepares plans for ground deployment into Iran

Poll:

Tucker loses big as GOP rallies behind Trump Iran move

Poll shows overwhelming Republican support for Trump’s Iran campaign, with voters favoring him over Tucker Carlson.

Tucker loses big as GOP rallies behind Trump Iran move

US official who criticized Israel under investigation

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.

US official who criticized Israel under investigation

Trump:

'No more Israeli strikes on Iran’s gas field'

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.

'No more Israeli strikes on Iran’s gas field'

Report:

Trump considers deploying thousands of troops to Middle East

Reuters reports that the Trump administration is considering deploying US troops to Iran to reinforce operations.

Trump considers deploying thousands of troops to Middle East

Report:

Trump opposes more strikes on Iranian energy sites

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.

Trump opposes more strikes on Iranian energy sites

Seeks diplomatic solutions

EU urges US and Israel to end war with Iran

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.

EU urges US and Israel to end war with Iran

Trump:

'Iran realizes it can't have nuclear weapons'

US President Trump says the war with Iran is going “very well," emphasizing that Iran now understands it cannot acquire nuclear weapons.

'Iran realizes it can't have nuclear weapons'

Trump furious with Europe: 'We're not interested in your help'

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."

Trump furious with Europe: 'We're not interested in your help'

Officials assess:

Trump to visit Israel on Independence Day, despite war

Israeli officials assess that US President Donald Trump will be in Israel on Israeli Independence Day to receive the Israel Prize.

Trump to visit Israel on Independence Day, despite war

Report:

Trump presented with options to end Iran war

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.

Trump presented with options to end Iran war

Trump:

'Iran war won't end this week but will be wrapped up soon'

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".

'Iran war won't end this week but will be wrapped up soon'