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US-Iran deal

European powers welcome deal, demand swift reopening of Hormuz

The leaders of France, the UK, Germany, and Italy praise the US-Iran memorandum of understanding, offering a defensive naval mission to safely reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Graham in message to Trump

'We must understand who we are dealing with'

Senator Lindsey Graham expresses hope for a diplomatic deal to halt Iran's nuclear program, but warns that its proxy Hezbollah remains committed to destroying Israel.

'He should be very thankful'

Trump slams 'difficult' Netanyahu following Iran deal

Speaking to The New York Times, President Trump defends his new Iran pact, claiming it saved Israel from obliteration.

Iran report:

These are the 14 clauses of the deal with the US

Iranian news agency outlines the clauses of the MoU with the US, including $24 billion unfrozen and a $300 billion reconstruction plan.

Signing scheduled Friday

Trump: The deal with Iran is now complete

Trump announces a US-Iran peace deal, after Pakistan's PM says the deal will be signed on Friday. The announcements come shortly after a conversation between Trump and Netanyahu.

Report:

Trump offered Iran more concessions after Beirut strike

US President Donald Trump reportedly offered Iran additional concessions while urging Israel to avoid actions that could derail a deal.

Israel fears Trump will try to tie its hands in Lebanon

President Trump proposed that Israel withdraw from southern Lebanon and the Syrian side of Mount Hermon, as part of ceasefire understandings with Iran.

Trump rejects Israeli strike:

'Israel has the right to defend itself against threats, but'

President Donald Trump said Israel's Beirut strike should not have happened, urging all sides to avoid ruining a possible Iran deal.

Israel estimates:

Iran to respond to strike on Dahieh

IDF says it is preparing for potential launches toward Israel in the coming hours following an Israeli strike on a Hezbollah command center in the Dahieh suburb.

Following drone attacks

Israel responds with strikes on Hezbollah Beirut stronghold

The IDF struck a Hezbollah terrorist command center in Beirut's Dahieh district in response to Hezbollah fire toward Israel.

Steep decline in number of job seekers

The Employment Service reports that approximately 216,000 Israelis have returned to work over the past two months, with the number of job seekers standing at only about 180,000 at the end of May.

Report:

Iran intensifying measures to seal underground nuclear tunnels

CNN reports that Iran has deliberately caved in and mined its underground nuclear tunnels, severely complicating the US deal to extract and destroy its half-ton uranium cache.

Hardliners in Iran denounce US deal as 'dishonorable compromise'

Iranian hardliners launch fierce protests in Tehran and Mashhad against negotiators over the looming US deal, decrying the pact as an act of betrayal.

IDF strikes over 70 Hezbollah sites in 24 hours

IDF eliminates terrorists, targets more than 70 Hezbollah infrastructure sites in southern Lebanon, including launchers and operational structures.

IDF preparing to halt ground maneuver in Lebanon

IDF preparing for possibility political echelon will order halt to ground advances in southern Lebanon due to pressure not to jeopardize US-Iran deal.

Maps found in Hezbollah tunnels reveal threat to Israeli towns

IDF continues neutralizing Hezbollah's IRGC-funded tunnel network, discovers maps showing revealing threat posed to northern Israel.

Watch: Seven terrorists spotted - and eliminated

IDF forces identify two terror cells operating out of an underground terror tunnel in southern Lebanon.

Pakistani PM: 'Technical talks' to follow electronic deal signing

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says deal with US to be electronically signed within 24 hours, thanks Iran, US, and Qatar.

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.

As US-Iran talks conclude

Report: UAE unlocks up to $20B for Tehran

Reuters reports that the UAE has agreed to release up to $20 billion to Iran to halt drone attacks, aligning with final US-Tehran peace talks. UAE denies the report.

'We hold the upper hand'

Araghchi details phased peace deal with US

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi outlines the two-stage US peace pact, demanding an explicit Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon and vowing not to leave Hezbollah alone.

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.

US official:

Iran deal '85% there,' we believe Israel will come around

A US official says an Iran deal is 85% done, trading economic relief for nuclear dismantling, but stresses it is contingent on Iran delivering.

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.

Netanyahu warns:

As long as I am PM, Iran will not have nuclear weapons

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responds to talks of impending US-Iran deal, noting past achievements and promising Iran will not achieve nuclear weapons going forward.

More details emerge as Iran-US deal nears

Iran-US deal reportedly includes permanent ceasefire, withdrawal of US forces stationed near Iran, and a complete halt to Israel's anti-terror operations in Lebanon and withdrawal of IDF forces from the area.

Revealed: IDF completes operation deep in Lebanon

Forces from IDF's 769th Brigade complete operation targeting Hezbollah strongholds in the Dibbin area in southern Lebanon.

IDF striking terrorists across multiple fronts

In a week of intense operations, IDF hits 310 Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, eliminates top Gaza terrorists, and arrests over 50 suspects in Judea and Samaria.

Report: Iran memorandum includes framework for enriched uranium

Agreement between US and Iran includes free passage through Strait of Hormuz; Iranian nuclear program to be discussed later, report says.

President Aoun:

'Lebanon won't back down from Israel talks'

President Joseph Aoun affirms Lebanon will continue direct talks with Israel despite pushback.

'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.

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.

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.

Israel's unusual accusation against Lebanese Army commander

Israel accusing Lebanese Army chief General Rudolf Haikal of cooperating with Hezbollah, preventing implementation of Lebanese government decisions.

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.

Watch:

Terrorists flee drone in tunnel and are taken out from the air

IDF troops uncovered weapons and targeted Hezbollah operatives after a drone detected terrorists inside a tunnel network beneath Beaufort Ridge.

IDF achieves operational control of the Saluki River

The IDF says troops gained operational control north of the Saluki River, eliminating terrorists and dismantling Hezbollah infrastructure.

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.

IDF destroys missile launcher hidden in bushes

IDF soldiers destroy anti-tank missile launcher concealed in bushes in Lebanon, eliminate over 35 terrorists.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Watch:

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon

Over the past 24 hours, the IDF struck Hezbollah infrastructure sites and eliminated terrorists in the area of Tyre and additional areas in southern Lebanon.

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.'

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.

Watch:

IDF eliminates terrorists in southern Lebanon

The “Shahaf" Unit continues to conduct intelligence collection, fire direction, and strikes through surveillance operations in Lebanon.

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.

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.

IDF takes out drone infrastructure in Lebanon

IDF strikes terror infrastructure in southern Lebanon, including ready-to-use launchers and infrastructure used to launch drones toward IDF soldiers.

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.

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.

Vance says US 'very close' to long-term Iran nuclear deal

US Vice President tells CBS News the US is near a long-term Iran nuclear pact: That's the goal of the policy.

'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".