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Trump:

'Practically nothing left to target in Iran'

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

'Practically nothing left to target in Iran'

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.

Iran may be preparing to deploy mines in Strait of Hormuz

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.

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

Trump fires back

IRGC: We will decide when war ends

Iran’s IRGC warns it will “determine the end of the war" and threatens to halt regional oil exports if US and Israeli attacks continue. Trump: If Iran does anything, we will hit them 20 times harder.

IRGC: We will decide when war ends

Trump on Iran:

'We are close to finishing the war'

President Trump vows the US will continue its campaign against Iran until “total and decisive" victory: If we hadn't struck, Israel would have been wiped out.

'We are close to finishing the war'

Trump

'The war is pretty much complete'

United States President Donald Trump said in an interview that the war is progressing faster than initial estimates and that it is "pretty much complete."

'The war is pretty much complete'

Trump calls for asylum

Fears grow for Iranian women’s soccer team after anthem protest

Iran’s women’s soccer team faces safety fears after remaining silent during the anthem at the Asian Cup, prompting Trump to urge Australia to grant asylum.

Fears grow for Iranian women’s soccer team after anthem protest

MK Akram Hasson:

'Israel a major power, Trump cannot succeed without Netanyahu'

MK Akram Hasson says Israel surpasses Russia and many European countries in strength and defense, praises Netanyahu’s ties with Pres. Trump, notes Trump could win Nobel Peace Prize after dismantling Iran.

'Israel a major power, Trump cannot succeed without Netanyahu'

Trump:

'Iran would have destroyed Israel without me and Netanyahu'

Trump says ending the war with Iran will be a “mutual" decision with Netanyahu, praises their partnership, and claims Iran would have destroyed Israel without their leadership.

'Iran would have destroyed Israel without me and Netanyahu'

Trump on Netanyahu pardon: I’m all for Bibi

President Donald Trump says he is “all for Bibi" when asked by Channel 14 News about a pardon for the Prime Minister and possibly sanctioning top Israeli judicial officials.

Trump on Netanyahu pardon: I’m all for Bibi

Trump threatens Iran's next leader

Trump says Iran’s next supreme leader must gain US approval to remain in power, warns leader 'won’t last long' and says all options remain on the table.

Trump threatens Iran's next leader

Iran FM: We will never surrender to Trump’s demands

Iran’s foreign minister says Tehran will not accept 'unconditional surrender,' claims Iran is acting in self-defense, and discusses leadership transition.

Iran FM: We will never surrender to Trump’s demands

Herzog responds to Trump:

'Netanyahu pardon bound by Israeli law'

President Herzog says any decision on pardoning Netanyahu must follow Israeli law, stressing that wartime halts proceedings and that he will await legal opinions before acting.

'Netanyahu pardon bound by Israeli law'

Trump: Kurds offered to go into Iran, I told them not to

Speaking on Air Force One following funeral of US soldiers who fell fighting Iran, US President Donald Trump says he doesn't 'want to make the war anymore complex.'

Trump: Kurds offered to go into Iran, I told them not to

Trump scorns Starmer's offer

US President Donald Trump responds to UK considering sending aircraft carriers to help war effort. 'We don’t need people that join Wars after we’ve already won!'

Trump scorns Starmer's offer

Pakistani convicted in Iranian plot to assassinate Trump

Asif Merchant, a Pakistani citizen, was convicted in a U.S. court of planning to assassinate President Donald Trump, former president Joe Biden and former U.S. UN Ambassador Nikki Haley.

Pakistani convicted in Iranian plot to assassinate Trump

Trump:

Cuba is next

In an interview with CNN, President Donald Trump stated that 'Cuba will fall soon.'

Cuba is next

Trump: Iran has surrendered

Iran is the 'loser of the Middle East,' will be hit 'very hard' today, US President Donald Trump announces.

Trump: Iran has surrendered

Trump's message to Tehran:

'There will be no deal without unconditional surrender'

Trump: 'the only way to reach a deal with Iran is total surrender.' He promises a better future if a new leadership is chosen.'

'There will be no deal without unconditional surrender'

Trump:

'Iran ground invasion a waste of time, they’ve lost everything'

Trump tells NBC News he wants Iran’s leadership structure removed and dismisses the idea of a ground invasion, calling it “a waste of time" and saying Iran has already “lost everything."

'Iran ground invasion a waste of time, they’ve lost everything'

House blocks bid to limit Trump’s Iran war powers

House rejects a measure to curb President Donald Trump’s authority to wage war in Iran without congressional approval.

House blocks bid to limit Trump’s Iran war powers

Watch:

Prayer for President Trump in the Oval Office

US President Donald Trump hosts a group of clergy from across the United States for a meeting in which they pray for his success.

Prayer for President Trump in the Oval Office

Trump:

'US will ensure Iran cannot threaten America or Israel'

President Trump comments on Operation Epic Fury, saying Iranian missile capabilities were heavily damaged and warning the US will ensure Iran cannot threaten America, Israel, or anyone else.

'US will ensure Iran cannot threaten America or Israel'

Trump

'Tucker lost his way, isn't MAGA'

ABC News chief Washington correspondent Jonathan Karl stated that President Donald Trump told him that political commentator Tucker Carlson is 'none of those things' that define MAGA.

'Tucker lost his way, isn't MAGA'

Trump: Iran's next leader must be chosen by me

President says US must help determine Iran's next supreme leader, rejects Mojtaba Khamenei as successor in Axios interview Thursday.

Trump: Iran's next leader must be chosen by me

'Disgrace'

Trump launches fierce attack on President Herzog

President Trump claimed that the Israeli President promised to pardon Prime Minister Netanyahu and demanded he do so immediately, so as not to distract from the war against Iran.

Trump launches fierce attack on President Herzog

Trump slams Spain as 'loser,' blasts UK PM over Iran

President Donald Trump criticizes Spain’s NATO stance and says UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer should support US operations against Iran without hesitation.

Trump slams Spain as 'loser,' blasts UK PM over Iran

US Senate:

Republicans block resolution to limit Trump’s action against Iran

The Senate votes 53-47 to block a resolution requiring President Donald Trump to seek congressional approval for future military action against Iran.

Republicans block resolution to limit Trump’s action against Iran

Trump on Iran operation:

'On a scale of 10, I’d rate it about 15'

President Donald Trump says the US is in a “very strong position" in the war with Iran: “We’re doing very well, to put it mildly."

'On a scale of 10, I’d rate it about 15'

Trump was curious about why the Mullahs were not fazed by threats

He shouldn’t have been. They acted true to form. Opinion.

Trump was curious about why the Mullahs were not fazed by threats

White House:

Full control will soon be gained over entire Iranian airspace

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt briefs the press for the first time since the operation against Iran began.

Full control will soon be gained over entire Iranian airspace

Israel eliminates man behind Trump assassination attempt

Israel has eliminated Rahman Makadam, head of the IRGC Special Operations Department, who was behind an assassination attempt on President Donald Trump.

Israel eliminates man behind Trump assassination attempt

Lindsey Graham urges Trump to join Israel in striking Hezbollah

Sen. Lindsey Graham calls on President Trump to join Israel in attacking Hezbollah after the group fired at Israel amid the war with Iran.

Lindsey Graham urges Trump to join Israel in striking Hezbollah

Rubio clarifies:

'US was not dragged into war with Iran'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio clarifies remarks about the Iran war, saying US was not dragged by Israel into the conflict and that President Trump ordered strikes after concluding diplomacy would fail.

'US was not dragged into war with Iran'

Before strike

Report: Netanyahu alerted Trump to chance to target Khamenei

Axios report says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu alerted President Trump to intelligence showing Iran’s Supreme Leader and advisers meeting in Tehran, prompting strike that killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Report: Netanyahu alerted Trump to chance to target Khamenei

Trump

'Israel didn't force US into war, I might have forced their hand'

US President rejects accusation that Israel dragged America into a war with Iran.

'Israel didn't force US into war, I might have forced their hand'

Trump

'Iran wants to talk, I said it's too late'

US President writes on Truth Social that the Iranians wanted to talk to him, but he said he replied: "Too late!"

'Iran wants to talk, I said it's too late'

Iranians around the world celebrate Trump for U.S. strikes

Watch: NEWSMAX panel discuss the gratitude of Iranians worldwide toward President Trump for supporting their fight against oppression.

Iranians around the world celebrate Trump for U.S. strikes

Trump: US Military ready, Biden wasted resources on Ukraine

Trump boasts of America's top-tier munitions stockpiles, calling US military readiness unmatched, while slamming Biden for draining resources on Ukraine without replenishing them.

Trump: US Military ready, Biden wasted resources on Ukraine

Vance:

'Trump committed to ensuring Iran never gets a nuclear weapon'

Vice President JD Vance discusses US and Israeli strikes on Iran in interview with Fox News, emphasizing President Trump’s commitment to ensuring Iran never develops a nuclear weapon.

'Trump committed to ensuring Iran never gets a nuclear weapon'

Trump vs the Ayatollah: The Battle of the Century

The US and Israel have just struck the greatest blow against Islamist terror since the September 11 attacks

Trump vs the Ayatollah: The Battle of the Century

Trump warns

'We haven't begun to hit Iran, big wave coming soon'

US President Donald Trump warns the regime in Tehran and announces that the bombings so far are just the beginning of the operation against them.

'We haven't begun to hit Iran, big wave coming soon'

Trump: 'Very disappointed' with UK PM Starmer

President says UK PM took 'far too much time' to approve the use of Diego Garcia by the US for strikes on Iran.

Trump: 'Very disappointed' with UK PM Starmer

Saudi Arabia denies lobbying Trump to strike Iran

Saudi Arabia denies a Washington Post report claiming Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman lobbied President Trump to strike Iran, insisting Riyadh consistently supported diplomacy.

Saudi Arabia denies lobbying Trump to strike Iran

Trump: Khamenei’s potential successors are all dead

In an interview with ABC News, Trump says potential successors to Khamenei were eliminated in the strikes on Iran.

Trump: Khamenei’s potential successors are all dead

Trump:

US ready to sustain Iran strikes 'four to five weeks'

President Trump tells The New York Times the US could sustain strikes on Iran for “four to five weeks," warns of possible casualties, and outlines potential scenarios for a new government in Tehran.

US ready to sustain Iran strikes 'four to five weeks'

Trump to Iranian military:

'Lay down your arms or face death'

Trump issues video statement on the operation in Iran, vows continued action as he calls on Iranian forces to surrender.

'Lay down your arms or face death'

Trump:

Iran operation to take 'four weeks or less'

Trump tells Daily Mail Iran operation is a 'four-week process,' confirms three US casualties, says strikes are going as planned.

Iran operation to take 'four weeks or less'

President Trump:

'Operation Epic Fury is ahead of schedule'

The President stated that the operation was for the benefit not only of the USA, but the world.

'Operation Epic Fury is ahead of schedule'

Trump

'Iran had better not carry out its threat to strike harder today'

US President warns that Iran will be struck 'with a force that has never been seen before' if it carries out its threats.

'Iran had better not carry out its threat to strike harder today'

Report:

Saudi, Israeli leaders urged Trump to strike Iran

President Trump launched Saturday’s strike on Iran after weeks of lobbying by Israeli and Saudi leaders, according to The Washington Post.

Saudi, Israeli leaders urged Trump to strike Iran

Trump:

'I know exactly who may replace Khamenei'

President Trump tells CBS News he knows who could replace Iran’s Supreme Leader after his elimination, adding that a diplomatic solution with Iran is now “much easier" to achieve.

'I know exactly who may replace Khamenei'

US Amb. Waltz to UNSC:

'This moment in history requires moral clarity'

Addressing an emergency Security Council session, Mike Waltz says Operation Epic Fury targets Iran’s missile and proxy networks to prevent a nuclear threat.

'This moment in history requires moral clarity'

Trump confirms: Khamenei is dead

US President Donald Trump declares Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is dead, calling it justice for victims of the regime worldwide and promising military pressure will continue.

Trump confirms: Khamenei is dead

Netanyahu: Axis of evil is doomed to fall

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to Israeli public, says strikes on Iran aim to remove Ayatollahs' existential threat to Israel.

Netanyahu: Axis of evil is doomed to fall

Trump To Iranians:

'US is supporting you, seize control of your destiny'

President Trump confirmed the launch of large-scale U.S. military operations inside Iran and called for Iranians to rise against the regime, promising support 'with overwhelming strength and devastating force.'

'US is supporting you, seize control of your destiny'

Trump:

Iran is ‘not going far enough’ in nuclear negotiations

President Trump expresses frustration with Iran's refusal to make a more substantial deal on nuclear issues, emphasizing their lack of commitment to forgoing nuclear weapons.

Iran is ‘not going far enough’ in nuclear negotiations

Trump on Iran strike:

'I don't want to, but sometimes you have to'

President Trump says he has not yet decided on military action against Iran, expresses dissatisfaction with the country's negotiations, but indicates further talks will take place.

'I don't want to, but sometimes you have to'

Report:

Trump briefed on military options in Iran amid talks

Navy Adm. Brad Cooper briefs President Trump on military options regarding Iran, as US-Iran talks in Geneva show progress, according to ABC News.

Trump briefed on military options in Iran amid talks

Housing, immigration discussed

Trump meets NYC Mayor Mamdani

President Trump meets with NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani to discuss housing and the release of a Columbia student detained by ICE. Mamdani shares details on social media.

Trump meets NYC Mayor Mamdani