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Speaking to reporters at the White House after issuing an ultimatum to Iran, Trump claims victory over Iran's military and declares: Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon, and they won't.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a statement at the opening of the political-security cabinet. "I'm talking with President Trump almost on a daily basis, prepared for any scenario."
The US Department of Homeland Security believes the war in Iran led Thomas Allen to open fire during Trump’s dinner with White House correspondents.
Reuters reported that Israel was surprised by the progress of talks between the Trump administration and Tehran. Senior political source denies: "Netanyahu and Trump in almost daily talks"
President Trump warned Iran that it must agree to the terms of the agreement to end the conflict or face even more intense bombing than before.
Trump pauses "Project Freedom" in the Strait of Hormuz to seek an Iran deal, while keeping the naval blockade in effect.
Vivek Ramaswamy wins Ohio's GOP primary, setting up a general election against Democrat Amy Acton.
US President says Iran is reduced to firing "pea shooters," blockade of Iran is unchallenged.
US President Donald Trump marks Jewish American Heritage Month, praising Jewish contributions and announcing a national Sabbath for reflection and unity.
Trump downplays Iranian attacks, warns Tehran to keep the ceasefire: They better hope it remains in effect.
Speaking after Iran attacked the UAE, Trump says Iran’s military is decimated and warns against them acquiring nuclear weapons.
US President tells Fox News Iran will be "blown off the face of the earth" if it attacks the US naval vessels escorting merchant vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.
In a New Yorker interview, Barack Obama questions Benjamin Netanyahu’s Iran stance and warns of strained alliances and the impact on global leadership.
Simply put, the strategic lesson of the Trump years is not that America can be relied upon - it is that Israel has been fortunate enough to have a true friend in the White House at a critical moment, and that it should use that fortune to make itself permanently less reliant on whoever comes next. Opinion.
CENTCOM announces its forces will begin supporting President Donald Trump’s humanitarian operation to free ships trapped in the Strait of Hormuz.
Senior Iranian lawmaker warns that any US interference in the Strait of Hormuz would violate the ceasefire, responding to Trump’s announcement of operation to free trapped foreign vessels.
President Trump announces “Project Freedom" to safely escort neutral ships out of the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a humanitarian gesture amid positive discussions with Iran.
Trump tells Israeli media that he rejected Iran's 14-point proposal to end the conflict, adding that 'the campaign is progressing very well.'
There is a critical distinction between rigorous critique and relentless vilification. When criticism crosses into the territory of demonization, it risks creating an environment where violence is normative. Opinion.
President Trump says he will review Iran’s latest 14-point proposal to end the war but expresses strong doubt it would be acceptable. Iran’s proposal reportedly includes demands for lifting of sanctions and ending the naval blockade.
White House claims Iran hostilities have ended, sidestepping a key deadline as lawmakers debate presidential authority and ongoing risks.
Wall Street Journal reports that Iran signaled a degree of flexbility in its most recent proposal to revive talks with the US.
President Donald Trump expresses dissatisfaction with Iran’s latest proposal to end the war, stating he is not satisfied with it and noting his options are either a major military escalation or negotiating a deal.
Israel-Lebanon ceasefire enacted at US President Donald Trump's personal request gives Lebanon 'the space and the opportunity' to hold negotiations, US Embassy in Beirut says.
US Embassy in Beirut says that Lebanon stands at a critical crossroads and has a historic opportunity to reclaim its sovereignty and independence by pursuing direct engagement with Israel.
President Donald Trump tells Newsmax in an interview that the United States has already destroyed much of Iran’s military and leadership, warns the conflict cannot truly end until Iran is permanently prevented from developing nuclear weapons.
President Donald Trump tells reporters that Iran is “dying to make a deal" and that negotiations could be concluded soon, emphasizes that Iran will never be allowed to have a nuclear weapon.
President Donald Trump is scheduled to receive a briefing on new military options against Iran, including potential strikes and a possible takeover of part of the Strait of Hormuz.
President Trump says negotiations to end the war with Iran are now being conducted by telephone, after rejecting the latest Iranian proposal.
Trump urges Herzog to pardon Netanyahu, calls him a potential 'national hero' and criticizes ongoing trial during wartime situation
President Trump says US will maintain naval blockade on Iran until nuclear concerns are addressed, rejecting Tehran’s proposal to ease pressure.
Adv. Marc Zell, Chairman of Republicans Overseas Israel and VP and General Counsel of Republicans Overseas INC, says that neither the US or Israel is 'being led' by the other, but are partners.
US President Donald Trump publishes aggressive social media post, warning Iran to 'get smart soon.'
Firm deadlines must be reestablished. Pressure via blockade must remain constant until the enriched uranium is rendered unusable and the ballistic missiles neutralized. Opinion.
Iranian official says ball in US' court, demands 'mutual respect,' removal of blockade.
Democrats and their media allies spent years calling Trump Hitler, MAGA fascist and law enforcement the SS reborn. Now, when someone acts on the logic they created, they pretend the problem is not their demonization, but everyone’s equally guilty rhetoric. Opinion.
President Trump hosts King Charles III at a White House state dinner, declares that Iran has been militarily defeated and will never be allowed to develop nuclear weapons.
US State Department preparing limited-edition redesign of the American passport featuring President Donald Trump’s portrait and signature to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary in July.
Former FBI Director James Comey indicted in North Carolina over an Instagram photo of seashells arranged as “86 47," which officials say constituted a threat against President Donald Trump.
US President says Iran is begging America to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as the US blockade and war take their toll on the Islamic Republic.
US officials say Trump is dissatisfied with Iran’s proposal, which delays nuclear talks while focusing on maritime issues first.
Jerusalem cautions that any relief on naval pressure could embolden Tehran and undermine prospects for a real disarmament deal.
In interview with “60 Minutes", President Trump praises security response during incident at Washington Hilton, and calls for rescheduling the Correspondents’ Dinner within 30 days.
Fox News correspondent Peter Doocy asks President Trump why he is has been the target of so many assassination attempts following the shooting at the White House Correspondents Dinner.
In a post on social media, President Trump shared a video of the suspect charging through the checkpoint at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner and law enforcement opening fire.
Iran’s president says Tehran will not enter talks with the US under pressure, demanding hostile actions and blockades end first.
Trump escorted off stage after shots reported at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. The President, First Lady, Vice President Vance and other Cabinet members are safe.
US President Donald Trump cancels representatives' trip to Islamabad, says 'too much time wasted on traveling.'
Trump tells Reuters Iran is preparing an offer to satisfy US demands as American envoys head to Pakistan for talks.
White House Press Secretary confirms Trump is sending Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan for direct talks with Iran: “We’re hopeful that it will be a productive conversation."
The United States military is formulating a broad attack plan in case the ceasefire collapses, including the destruction of energy facilities and targeted assassinations of regime figures.
After announcing the extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire by three weeks, Trump tells reporters he hopes to host both leaders in Washington soon.
After attending Israel-Lebanon direct talks at the White House, Trump announces three-week extension of ceasefire.
Trump says Iran’s leadership is in turmoil and vows to keep the Strait of Hormuz shut pending a deal. "A deal with Iran must be everlasting, not temporary."
US President Donald Trump said Iran is facing deep internal divisions, describing a power struggle between hardliners and so-called moderates.
Trump orders US Navy to eliminate any vessel laying mines in the vital waterway while upping efforts to remove existing mines.
Trump tells Fox News there’s no set timeline for the Iran conflict or ceasefire talks, stressing the US is focused on securing a “good deal."
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says Trump has set no firm deadline for Iran to submit proposal to end the war, and is keeping economic pressure on Tehran.
US President says 4 women imprisoned by Iran will be released immediately and 4 more will be released after a month after all 8 faced execution by hanging.
The last thing the U.S. president should want is to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. Opinion.
