Epic Fury

Tehran snubs Trump

'No talks while US blockades Iranian ports'

Iran denies it would join new US-led peace talks in Pakistan, citing Washington’s excessive demands and ongoing naval blockade.

Ceasefire nears end:

Trump eyes deal, Iran raises doubts

Reported deal terms include halting uranium enrichment and lifting sanctions, as Trump signals optimism but Iran questions US intentions before ceasefire deadline.

Trump:

US seized Iranian ship after blockade breach attempt

President Donald Trump says US forces seized an Iranian-flagged vessel after it defied naval warnings and attempted to breach the blockade in the Gulf of Oman.

'No more Mr. Nice Guy!'

Trump's warning to Iran

President Trump says Iran fired on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, violated a ceasefire, and faces potential US strikes as talks head to Pakistan.

US intelligence report reveals

This is what remains of Iran’s drone array

According to a report in The New York Times, despite the heavy blows it has suffered, Tehran still retains 60% of its missile launchers and 40% of its drone capabilities.

Trump's expensive gift to Iran

Trump administration weighing thaw of Iranian assets, in exchange for stockpile of enriched uraniaum.

Tensions between US and Iran move up a notch

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, US President Donald Trump insists talks are going 'very well.'

Trump:

'Iran agreed to everything, will hand over enriched uranium'

President Trump tells CBS News that Iran has agreed to surrender its enriched uranium to the United States and cease support for terror groups like Hezbollah and Hamas.

Trump optimistic:

'Iran deal expected within days'

Speaking to Axios, President Trump expresses optimism that US and Iranian negotiators will meet this weekend and reach a final deal to end the war.

Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump announces Strait of Hormuz reopened for passage, says naval blockade will continue until 'transaction with Iran' is complete.

Trump: Israel is prohibited from bombing Lebanon, enough!

US President Donald Trump declares Israel will no longer bomb Lebanon, says he 'prohibited' IDF from doing so. PM Netanyahu responds, 'we have not yet finished the job.'

The US’ verdict on Israel’s performance during “Epic Fury"

US combat pilots attest that the IAF operates at a pace that “shatters global standards."

Trump:

'War in Iran should end pretty soon'

President Trump says the war in Iran should be coming to an end “pretty soon," describing the operation as going “swimmingly".

Trump:

Iran agreed to hand over the nuclear dust

President Donald Trump says Iran is nearing agreement on key demands, warning fighting could resume if talks fail despite reported progress.

'Choose wisely'

Hegseth's message to the Iranian regime

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine hold a critical Pentagon briefing as the U.S. blockade on the Strait of Hormuz reaches its fourth day.

White House

'Not true we requested ceasefire extension'

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says talks with Iran are ongoing, calls reports US asked for a ceasefire extension 'bad reporting.'

Iran warns of response as US ceasefire extension talks advance

Tehran threatens response to violations and disruption of key shipping routes, as mediators push to extend the US-Iran ceasefire and revive negotiations.

Trump: China won't send arms to Iran

US President Donald Trump says China 'happy' that US is reopening Strait of Hormuz, won't send weapons to Iran.

Trump orders major troop surge to Middle East

US President Donald Trump is deploying thousands of troops to the Middle East as pressure on Iran intensifies ahead of a looming ceasefire deadline.

Trump: Iran killed 42,000 protesters in two months

'Absolutely unacceptable' for Iran to have a nuclear bomb, IRGC killed at least 42,000 protesters since February, US President Donald Trump says.

Trump to Fox News:

'War with Iran very close to being over'

US President Donald Trump tells Fox News’ Maria Bartiromo that the war with Iran is "very close to being over".

Vance:

'Progress was made with Iran, but the ball is now in their court'

Vice President JD Vance tells Fox News US-Iran talks in Islamabad made real progress despite no deal being reached. He stresses that Iran must remove its enriched uranium stockpile and accept strict verification to prevent a nuclear weapon.

Trump

'Either Iran will give us the uranium or we'll take it'

US President says the talks with Iran collapsed because of Iran's refusal to accept that it will not obtain a nuclear weapon. 'We can't let a country blackmail or extort the world.'

Official

US Naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz begins

Starting at 5:00 p.m. today (Monday), U.S. Central Command has begun implementing a full maritime blockade on all sea traffic entering and leaving Iran’s ports.

Just before blockade begins

Attempt to renew US-Iran negotiations

The Pakistani Defense Minister estimated that there was a chance for another round of talks, while the US Central Command was preparing for a complete blockade of Iranian ports.

Trump blasts Pope Leo as 'weak' in escalating feud

US President Donald Trump launchs sharp attack on Pope Leo, accusing him of being weak on crime and foreign policy.

After talks collapse

Report: Trump weighs Iran strikes, Hormuz blockade

Trump weighs renewed strikes and Hormuz blockade after Iran talks collapse, while keeping diplomatic options open, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Nikki Haley on Iranian uranium

'This is a special forces mission'

Former US Amb. to the UN tells CNN that 'Trump is showing he‘s not going to wait around for talks anymore' with move to blockade the Strait of Hormuz.

Otzma Yehudit MK tells Trump 'shoot, don't quack'

Fogel hinted to Trump that he should follow through on his tough threats against Iran, writing 'Donald, if you need to shoot - shoot.'

'Strengthens Trump and Bibi'

Thomas Friedman's Iran dilemma

NYT columnist says that while he supports the downfall of the Iranian regime, he would not want to see it politically strengthen the leaders of the US and Israel, who he called 'terrible, terrible people.'

Iran says US fell short in key Pakistan negotiations

Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf said the US failed to gain trust in Pakistan talks, as negotiations ended without agreement.

US Navy ships transit Hormuz Strait

CENTCOM says two US Navy guided-missile destroyers conducted operations to remove mines laid by Iran in the vital sea passage.

Vance:

'Iran rejected our terms for an agreement'

US Vice President JD Vance says no agreement was reached with Iran after 21 hours of talks hosted in Pakistan, saying Tehran refused core US demands on its nuclear program.

Trump on Iran deal:

'No nuclear weapon - that's 99% of it'

Ahead of Saturday’s talks, Trump tells reporters a good Iran deal means "no nuclear weapon", while expressing confidence the blocked Strait of Hormuz will reopen soon.

US-Iran talks

Iranian delegation arrives in Islamabad, sets preconditions

Iranian delegation led by Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf arrives in Islamabad for US talks, demanding a Lebanon ceasefire and release of frozen assets first. US VP Vance warns Iran against playing games.

Trump warns:

'Ships loaded for strikes if talks with Iran fail'

President Trump reveals US warships are being reloaded with top-tier ammunition as high-level US envoys head to Pakistan for crucial peace talks with Iran. Trump warns that strikes will resume if no deal is reached within 24 hours.

Iran: No US talks until Lebanon ceasefire holds

Iran says talks to end the war with the US depend on Washington honoring ceasefire commitments - including halting fighting in Lebanon.

Report:

Former Iranian FM dies from US-Israel strike wounds

Former Iranian Foreign Minister Kamal Kharazi reportedly dies from wounds suffered in US-Israel strikes on his Tehran home.

Trump warns Iran:

'No tolls on tankers through Strait of Hormuz'

President Trump demands Iran immediately stop charging fees to tankers in the blockaded Strait of Hormuz, warning that oil will flow with or without Tehran's help.

Diaspora Min. warns of rise of antisemitism on isolationist right

Ministry of Diaspora Affairs Special Report on Operation Roaring Lion: Growing gap between Republican leadership, which supports the campaign against Iran, and a populist-isolationist camp in the US, which is spreading anti-war, anti-Israel, and antisemitic messages.

Trump demands investigation into CNN

U.S. President Donald Trump lashed out at CNN for quoting an official statement from Iran's Supreme National Security Council that claimed Iran won.

Analyst warns: We ended the war too early

Channel 12 analyst Nir Dvori warns ceasefire with Iran is premature, gives Iran time to regroup and weakens Israel’s position ahead of negotiations.

Report:

US fears Iran will not reopen Straits of Hormuz

Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz remain high as uncertainty grows over whether Iran will fully reopen the vital shipping lane.

Iran claims Tehran synagogue destroyed

Iran claims synagogue in Tehran was ‘completely destroyed’ by US-Israeli strike.

Trump: We will stay in the region until a real agreement

Trump warns Iran ceasefire contingent on compliance, vows overwhelming response to violations

VP Vance:

'Israelis have offered to check themselves in Lebanon'

Vice President JD Vance outlines US stance on Iran ceasefire, citing misunderstandings, ongoing negotiations, and warning of consequences if terms are not upheld.

White House: World should take Trump's word very seriously

The White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says US President Donald Trump's negotiating style brought Iran to say that they wanted a ceasefire because they couldn't take being bombed.

Ceasefire

Iran insists on uranium enrichment as Trump promises ban

While President Trump insists Iran will not be allowed to enrich uranium under the negotiated agreement, Iran's version of the plan includes an acknowledgement of its right to enrichment.

After Pakistani request

Trump agrees to two-week ceasefire in Iran

Trump announces he has agreed to a two-week "double sided ceasefire" in Iran, after Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s call for a two-week lull in order to give time for diplomacy.

Pakistan PM urges Trump to extend Iran deadline by two weeks

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urges Trump to postpone his deadline for Iran by two weeks and implement a truce, while calling on Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz during that period.

Report:

Iran calls off US talks hours before Trump deadline

Iran calls off indirect negotiations with the United States after Trump threatens widespread attacks on Iranian bridges and power plants, according to The New York Times.

Trump to Fox News:

'8:00 p.m. deadline for Iran is happening'

Fox News host Bret Baier reveals that President Trump called him and reiterated his firm 8:00 p.m. ET deadline for Iran: reach a deal or face an unprecedented military attack.

US launches dozens of strikes on Kharg Island

US launches about 50 strikes on military facilities on the island which controls 90% of Iran's oil exports.

Trump

'A whole civilization will die tonight,never to be brought back'

US President reiterates his ultimatum to Iran to reach an agreement by tonight to end the conflict or face devastating consequences.

Trump vs. Segal

Will the top Israeli political correspondent go to American jail?

Trump threatens jail for leak as Israeli journalist claims role in report on missing US airman, later denies certainty but vows to protect source.

'Power Plant and Bridge Day'

IDF issues dramatic warning in Farsi

IDF issues warning in Farsi, calling on Iranian civilians to avoid railroads until 9:00 p.m.

New details:

B-2 bombers destroyed IRGC's secret bunker in Iran

Fox News reports US forces launched bunker-busting strike on IRGC site near Tehran as B-2 and B-1 bombers supported high-risk rescue of downed F-15 crew.

Iranian official:

'Trump suffered strategic defeat, lost control of war'

Senior Iranian security source claims Iran has dealt Trump a strategic defeat and his harsh rhetoric reflects loss of control over the conflict.

Report:

15 US soldiers injured in Iranian drone strike in Kuwait

15 American soldiers injured in Iranian drone strike on Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait. Most of them have already returned to duty.

Iran fires back

'Delusional Trump can’t erase US humiliation'

Iran dismisses Trump’s fresh threats as the words of a “delusional" president, claiming the US suffered humiliation in the West Asia war.