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'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.

Trump touts impending Iran agreement in virtual rally

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.

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

Ceasefire, sanctions review

What’s inside the developing US-Iran pact

According to Al Arabiya, the US-Iran framework includes a 60-day ceasefire, oil exports, and reopening the Hormuz strait. Iran: The MoU is nearly finalized but not yet complete.

What’s inside the developing US-Iran pact

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.

'Khamenei has approved our deal'

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.

Iran denies agreeing to deal, says US accepted their proposals

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 calls off strikes on Iran, says regime agreed to deal

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 vows US will seize Iran’s key oil hub

Iran denounces US ceasefire violations

Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Thursday accused the United States of violating the ceasefire agreement, warning that Washington would bear responsibility for any consequences of the escalation.

Iran denounces US ceasefire violations

3 Indians killed in US strike

India confirmed three sailors were killed after a US strike disabled an oil tanker accused of violating the blockade on Iran.

3 Indians killed in US strike

'No agreement through force'

Iran's UN envoy demands Trump end military threats

Iran's UN envoy says force cannot achieve a deal, calls on Trump to stop threatening the Islamic Republic.

Iran's UN envoy demands Trump end military threats

IAEA board to Iran:

'Grant access to the nuclear facilities'

UN’s nuclear monitoring agency approves American-supported resolution mandating that Tehran disclose its remaining stockpiles of enriched uranium and permit international oversight.

'Grant access to the nuclear facilities'

Vance:

'Netanyahu has gotten some things wrong, but he’s a good partner'

US Vice President JD Vance acknowledges some strategic rifts with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stating the US will prioritize its own interests.

'Netanyahu has gotten some things wrong, but he’s a good partner'

Trump: Iran begged to stop

CENTCOM hits Iranian air defenses and major plant

The US launches massive strikes across Iran for the second night in a row, hitting defense sites and a major petrochemical plant.

CENTCOM hits Iranian air defenses and major plant

Hegseth:

'CENTCOM will be busy tonight because we will hit Iran hard'

US Secretary of War reiterates Trump’s warning on imminent strikes on Iran, explains they are meant to force Tehran into a nuclear deal.

'CENTCOM will be busy tonight because we will hit Iran hard'

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.

Trump convenes meeting to debate major new strikes on Iran

Defense Minister:

Campaign against Iran is far from over

Defense Minister Israel Katz says Israel remains prepared to strike Iran and vows continued operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Campaign against Iran is far from over

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.

'Things may get spicy in the Middle East 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.'

'We'll hit Iran hard again today'

GCC warns Iran: Aggression will lead to greater isolation

GCC ministers condemn Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan, pledge collective defense and urge global action.

GCC warns Iran: Aggression will lead to greater isolation

Defense officials confirm:

Piece of Iranian missile struck Ramat David airbase

Part of an Iranian missile struck the Ramat David Airbase on Sunday night. IAF assesses that the object was likely debris from an interception.

Piece of Iranian missile struck Ramat David airbase

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.

Trump: Iran took too long negotiating a deal

The Ayatollah who visited a synagogue

Iran's Ayatollah Rashad visits damaged Tehran synagogue, assessing damage and claiming clear division between Judaism and Zionism.

The Ayatollah who visited a synagogue

New UK law to target criminal proxies paid by hostile states

Britain will launch a law next month to penalize local proxies hired by hostile states like Iran.

New UK law to target criminal proxies paid by hostile states

After helicopter downing

US Army launches strikes on Iran

At Trump's orders, US forces launch three waves of precision strikes on Iranian radar and air defense sites, following the downing of a US Apache in the Strait of Hormuz.

US Army launches strikes on Iran

'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 downplays downing of Apache helicopter

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".

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

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.

'Iran shot down Apache helicopter, US will respond'

IDF Chief of Staff:

'The strike on Iran was preparation for a more powerful blow'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir said Israel is prepared to return to Iran with a deeper strike while continuing operations against Hezbollah.

'The strike on Iran was preparation for a more powerful blow'

'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.

Israeli Ambassador vows Iran won't dictate terms of truce

EU sanctions IRGC over maritime blockades

The EU sanctions Iranian officials and an IRGC unit for disrupting the Strait of Hormuz.

EU sanctions IRGC over maritime blockades

Benny Gantz: I will not waste votes, my support will grow

Gantz on the brief campaign against the Tehran regime: "Every time the Iranians attack us, we must strike back in Iran in a smart and incisive manner."

Benny Gantz: I will not waste votes, my support will grow

Iran parliament speaker:

'Tehran unfazed by potential collapse of US negotiations'

Iran's parliament speaker says Tehran is not afraid of US talks failing, blending force with diplomacy.

'Tehran unfazed by potential collapse of US negotiations'

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.

'We will declare total victory over Iran within 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.

How Trump intervened to halt Israel’s attack in Iran

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.

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

Pahlavi: Iran regime endangers both Iranians and the region

The exiled Iranian crown prince accused the Islamic Republic of fueling conflict and said lasting peace requires the regime's removal.

Pahlavi: Iran regime endangers both Iranians and the region

'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.

Trump reveals dramatic call with Netanyahu over Iran

US Navy strikes tanker violating Iran blockade

CENTCOM said a US Navy fighter disabled an oil tanker after its crew ignored orders and continued sailing toward Iran.

US Navy strikes tanker violating Iran blockade

Netanyahu

'If Iran attacks again, we'll respond with force'

After the announcement that Israel and Iran will not continue their mutual attacks, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issues a statement.

'If Iran attacks again, we'll respond with force'

Defense Minister

'Dahieh will suffer the same fate as northern Israel'

Minister Israel Katz rejects Iran’s condition for halting fire toward Israel and declares that the IDF will respond forcefully to any Hezbollah violation in southern Lebanon.

'Dahieh will suffer the same fate as northern Israel'

'Knocked us off our feet'

Samaria mother describes miracle after Iranian missile blast

Reut Ben-Gigi tells Arutz Sheva about how her family escaped unharmed after an Iranian missile blast damaged homes in her community and shook residents.

Samaria mother describes miracle after Iranian missile blast

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.

Israel halting Iran strikes at Trump's request

IDF spokesman: We will not allow new equations

After over 20 launches from Iran and two waves of Israeli attacks against IRGC, IDF Spokesman Effie Defrin warns Israel is 'determined to remove every threat.'

IDF spokesman: We will not allow new equations

Iran declares: We completed operations against Israel

Iran declares end to strikes against Israel - on condition that Israel cease responding to Hezbollah's aggression.

Iran declares: We completed operations against Israel

IDF preparing for extended fighting

Following Iranian violation of ceasefire, IDF says defense system prepared for fighting with Iran to last days or even longer.

IDF preparing for extended fighting

IDF releases first footage of strikes on Iranian air defenses

DF publishes footage of a strike on Iranian aerial defense system, showing secondary explosions that indicated missiles were inside the launcher.

IDF releases first footage of strikes on Iranian air defenses

IDF strikes petrochemical targets in Iran

Israeli Air Force strikes petrochemical complex in Mahshahr, after strikes on Iranian air defense.

IDF strikes petrochemical targets in Iran

IDF strikes Iranian strategic defense systems

Dozens of Israeli fighter jets strike strategic defense systems across Iran, expanding the IAF’s freedom of action in Iranian airspace.

IDF strikes Iranian strategic defense systems

Bat Yam resident suspected of espionage for Iran

Following a lengthy undercover Shin Bet and Israel Police investigation, a prosecutor's declaration was filed against an Israeli citizen in his 30s who was recruited by Iranian intelligence.

Bat Yam resident suspected of espionage for Iran

Missile from Yemen intercepted

IAF strikes regime targets in Iran

IDF strikes approximately 15 targets in Iran, including an airport and a drone warehouse. The IRGC confirms the strike. Concurrently, a missile launched from Yemen toward central Israel is intercepted.

IAF strikes regime targets in Iran

After Iranian missile attack

US Embassy in Israel orders staff to shelter in place

The US Embassy orders staff to shelter in place and announces Monday closures following Iranian missile barrages.

US Embassy in Israel orders staff to shelter in place

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".

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

'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."

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

IDF Spokesperson:

'We’re prepared for the possibility of further missile fire'

Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin issues a statement following the missile barrages from Iran toward Israel, clarifying that the IDF is fully prepared to strike.

'We’re prepared for the possibility of further missile fire'

'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.

Trump warns Israel not to retaliate against Iran

Following Beirut strike:

Iran launches missiles at Israel

Iran launched missles at northern Israel following an Israeli strike on Hezbollah targets in the Dahieh. Schools cancelled across the country.

Iran launches missiles at Israel

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.

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

CENTCOM shoots down two Iranian drones over Strait of Hormuz

CENTCOM announces that US forces shot down two Iranian attack drones in the Strait of Hormuz.

CENTCOM shoots down two Iranian drones over Strait of Hormuz

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.

Iran demands billions of dollars for agreement with USA

Amid Iran talks

Report: Kushner and Witkoff meet nuclear experts

Axios reports that White House envoys visited Oak Ridge, Tennessee, to brief nuclear experts on potential Iran peace pact logistics.

Report: Kushner and Witkoff meet nuclear experts