Donald Trump

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

'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.

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.

Despite ultimatum: Trump suspends attack on Iran

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

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.

'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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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:

'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".

Trump: 'WH Chief of Staff Susie Wiles was diagnosed with cancer'

President Donald Trump announced that 'WH Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has been diagnosed with early stage breast cancer, her prognosis is excellent!'

President Trump:

International support on Strait of Hormuz

'We strongly encourage other nations whose economies depend on the strait, far more than ours ... we want them to come and help us with the strait,' says President Trump on the Strait of Hormuz.

Report: Trump’s representatives met with Hamas in Cairo

Arab sources claim that a meeting between U.S. representatives and Hamas in Cairo led to Israel’s decision to reopen the Rafah crossing on Wednesday.

Survey:

Arab Israelis oppose Iran strike as Jewish support soars

JPPI survey finds strong Israeli support for the Iran strike, record trust in President Trump on US-Israel relations, and a majority backing time for his Gaza plan.

'Truly Great American Patriot':

Trump defends Mark Levin in fiery post

President Donald Trump defended Mark Levin in a Truth Social post, calling him a great American patriot, before Levin replied with thanks.

Report:

Trump weighs seizure of Iran’s Kharg Island

Axios reports President Donald Trump is working to assemble a multinational coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid Iran’s blockade, but also weighing the possible seizure of Kharg Island.

Trump:

'Israel working with US to secure Strait of Hormuz'

President Donald Trump says Israel is working with the US to secure the Strait of Hormuz and confirms talks with other countries about joining a coalition, while stating Iran “badly" wants negotiations.

Trump blasts Iran:

'They're using AI for propaganda, they are being annihilated'

President Donald Trump accuses Iran of using AI and the media to spread disinformation, says the regime is fabricating battle footage and false reports to mask what he described as heavy military losses.

'Third-grade level fake news'

Trump dismisses report of tensions with Israel

US President rejects reports of tensions between the United States and Israel over the ongoing war against Iran during an interview with Channel 14.

US strikes smash Iran's Kharg Island

The United States has carried out a major military strike on Iran's Kharg Island, a critical hub for the country's oil exports, as the ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran enters its third week.

Trump:

'Iran wants a deal, but I’m not ready for one yet'

US President says American strikes heavily damaged Iran’s Kharg Island oil hub, hints at possible additional attacks, and says Iran wants a deal but the terms are “not good enough yet."

Trump endorses Mein Kampf-owning Texas candidate

Trump endorses Brandon Herrera, Texas GOP candidate who owned copy of ‘Mein Kampf.’

Iran threatens to attack US crude oil companies

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi threatens retaliation if crude oil facilities struck; US President Donald Trump says he may reconsider decision to leave Iranian oil infrastructure intact.

Tucker Carlson:

'Whoever decided on this war should be jailed'

Carlson stated on a recent interview that whoever decided to make the war a joint effort with Israel should be in jail.

Trump:

Iran war will end when I 'feel it in my bones'

President Trump tells Fox News Radio the Iran war will end when he "feels it in my bones", dismisses concerns over munitions.

Herzog breaks silence amid pardon controversy for Netanyahu

President Isaac Herzog on President Trump's attacks on him regarding PM Netanyahu pardon, 'This is not a political and legal dispute, but a blatant attack on the symbols of government and sovereignty of the State of Israel.'

Trump on Iran:

'Watch what happens to these scumbags today'

In a post on Truth Social, President Trump declares the US is "totally destroying" Iran’s regime and threatens further action.

Iran’s Larijani warns:

'You’ll pay for your miscalculation'

Iran vows unrelenting retaliation against the US and Israel, threatening to target regional power grids and oil infrastructure.

Trump on Mojtaba Khamenei: He’s probably alive, but damaged

US President Donald Trump believes Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is alive but seriously injured.

Trump:

War with Iran progressing 'very rapidly' but isn’t over

President Trump says the US war against Iran is moving "very rapidly", describes Iran as "a nation of terror and hate".

Qatar media attacks Trump, criticizes Iran war

A JPPI analysis finds Al Jazeera and AJ+ coverage of the Iran war overwhelmingly negative, often criticizing President Donald Trump.

'Thank You God & Donald Trump!'

New billboards pop up across Israel amid Iran campaign

Evangelical leader Dr. Mike Evans launched billboards in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv thanking President Donald Trump amid the ongoing war with Iran.

Watch

Trump stops speech when attendee collapses

US President Donald Trump stopped speaking during a rally in Kentucky after a woman collapsed behind him and waited for her to receive medical help before continuing.

New AI video:

Jerusalem youth choir's Tribute To Trump

Perchei Yerushalayim releases a new clip with AI segments showing Trump as a DJ and children performing the famous "Trump" dance.

Trump:

Iran 'pretty much at the end of the line'

US President Donald Trump says Iran is “pretty much at the end of the line," claiming it has lost key military capabilities, but indicates the conflict will not end immediately.

Trump on Iran:

'We've got to finish the job'

US President Donald Trump says the US must “finish the job" against Iran, adding that American forces have “virtually destroyed" the country in 11 days.

'Weak and pathetic'

Trump calls out Herzog over Netanyahu pardon

Trump debated Herzog's claim that he needs to wait for a legal opinion before pardoning the Prime Minister and said that he alone has to decide on the matter.

'We could do a lot worse'

Trump sends new threat to Iran

President Donald Trump said strikes have crippled Iran’s military and warned the campaign could intensify as operations continue.

Trump:

'Practically nothing left to target in Iran'

President Trump tells Axios campaign against Iran is ahead of schedule and may end soon.

Report:

Iran may be preparing to deploy mines in Strait of Hormuz

US officials say Iran may be preparing naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting a warning from President Trump and heightened military monitoring.

War Sec. Hegseth:

Israel isn't pulling the US, President Trump is leading this

US officials briefed on strikes against Iran. Hegseth said, 'Trump won’t let Iran go nuclear,' while Caine praised soldiers’ sacrifices and ongoing military efforts.