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Iran claims:

'Netanyahu's US visit aimed at undermining negotiations'

Iran warns that Netanyahu’s US visit is aimed at derailing nuclear talks as it insists it is serious about negotiations.

'Netanyahu's US visit aimed at undermining negotiations'

Netanyahu arrives in Washington

Trump: Iran wants to make a deal, they'd be foolish not to

Prime Minister Netanyahu arrives in Washington and meets Trump's envoys ahead of his talks with the President, who suggests Iran seeks a deal and warns they would be foolish not to pursue it.

Trump: Iran wants to make a deal, they'd be foolish not to

Regev to Arutz Sheva:

'An opportunity to completely change the situation in Iran'

Transportation Minister Miri Regev speaks with Arutz Sheva-Israel National News ahead of the meeting between Prime Minister Netanyahu and US President Trump, which will focus on the Iranian threat.

'An opportunity to completely change the situation in Iran'

Israel offers Trump the chance to light an Independence Day torch

Israel has officially reached out to U.S. President Donald Trump, inviting him to participate in the Independence Day torch-lighting ceremony and to receive the Israel Prize.

Israel offers Trump the chance to light an Independence Day torch

Donald Trump:

Without a deal, we will be forced to take military action

The US President says he is prepared to take military action if talks with Iran fail and notes that he is considering sending an additional aircraft carrier to the Middle East.

Without a deal, we will be forced to take military action

Netanyahu:

'I will present to Trump principles for talks with Iran'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will present to President Trump Israel's position on the negotiations with Iran during his trip to the USA.

'I will present to Trump principles for talks with Iran'

US official reiterates:

Trump opposed to Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria

White House official reiterates President Trump’s opposition to Israel applying sovereignty over Judea and Samaria. Trump made similar remarks to reporters last September.

Trump opposed to Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria

Netanyahu to meet Trump on Wednesday

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Donald Trump, to meet in Washington to discuss US-Iran negotiations.

Netanyahu to meet Trump on Wednesday

Trump:

'Hamas must disarm or they won’t be around any longer'

At the National Prayer Breakfast, Trump says Hamas must disarm or be destroyed and says Iran is negotiating because it fears US military action.

'Hamas must disarm or they won’t be around any longer'

Iranian FM arrives in Oman for new round of talks with US

Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi arrives in Oman for a new round of nuclear talks with the US and is set to meet Trump’s Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff.

Iranian FM arrives in Oman for new round of talks with US

Dan Shapiro: Trump has no patience for extensive talks

Former US Ambassador Dan Shapiro shares his expectations of the US-Iran nuclear talks scheduled for Friday.

Dan Shapiro: Trump has no patience for extensive talks

Vance:

'Trump will keep options open on Iran, including military force'

Vice President JD Vance says Trump will keep all options open on Iran, stressing diplomacy but warning the US could use military force to stop Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

'Trump will keep options open on Iran, including military force'

Trump:

'Khamenei should be very worried'

Trump tells NBC that Iran’s Supreme Leader should be “very worried," warning of severe consequences if Iran tries to restart its nuclear program.

'Khamenei should be very worried'

Rubio:

'Trump ready to meet anyone, including Iran'

Rubio says Trump is ready to meet “anyone," including Iran, but stresses any talks must address missiles, terror sponsorship, nuclear activity, and human rights.

'Trump ready to meet anyone, including Iran'

Trump:

'I don’t think Iran wants another Midnight Hammer'

Trump says the US is negotiating with Iran and declines to reveal where talks will take place.

'I don’t think Iran wants another Midnight Hammer'

Report:

Trump nearly pulled out of Iran talks after Gulf aggression

Wall Street Journal reports that Trump considered abandoning Iran talks after a drone incident and harassment of a US vessel, but negotiations are still expected to proceed later this week.

Trump nearly pulled out of Iran talks after Gulf aggression

Trump demands $1 billion from 'antisemitic' Harvard University

Trump accuses Harvard of antisemitism and serious illegalities, rejects $500M settlement concept, says administration now seeking $1B in damages.

Trump demands $1 billion from 'antisemitic' Harvard University

Trump:

'We have big ships heading there, we have talks going with them'

Trump reiterates that major US forces are heading toward Iran as Washington continues talks, warning that while a deal is possible, failure could lead to “bad things."

'We have big ships heading there, we have talks going with them'

Document reveals how Hamas is trying to deceive Trump

An internal Hamas document reveals how the terror organization plans to continue controlling and managing the Gaza Strip under the radar of a technocratic government, while simultaneously rebuilding its military power.

Document reveals how Hamas is trying to deceive Trump

Report:

US tells Iran it is open to negotiating a deal

US official tells Axios that the Trump administration has conveyed to Iran that it is open to a meeting to negotiate a deal. Regional states push to broker a meeting.

US tells Iran it is open to negotiating a deal

'We’ll see if he’s right'

Trump counters Khamenei’s warning

Trump responds to Khamenei’s warning that any US attack would spark a regional war, saying the US hopes for a deal but is prepared to test the threat if diplomacy fails.

Trump counters Khamenei’s warning

This is what the CEO of the Gaza Board of Peace thinks of Israel

Despite being presented as a neutral mediator, Nikolay Mladenov, CEO of Trump’s Board of Peace for Gaza, has a history of statements opposing Israeli policy, raising questions about his neutrality, according to an Ad Kan investigation.

This is what the CEO of the Gaza Board of Peace thinks of Israel

Trump:

'Iran is seriously talking, I hope they give up nuclear weapons'

Trump says Iran is "seriously talking" with the US and expresses hope Iran will accept a deal giving up nuclear weapons.

'Iran is seriously talking, I hope they give up nuclear weapons'

'Only they know for sure'

Trump hints he gave Iran ultimatum

US President hints he gave Iran an ultimatum to make a deal: "Iran wants to make a deal."

Trump hints he gave Iran ultimatum

Did the pressure work?

Iranian FM says he's ready to resume nuclear talks

Iranian foreign minister says Tehran is open to nuclear talks with the US but demands an end to military threats as mediators work on a framework.

Iranian FM says he's ready to resume nuclear talks

Trump on Iran:

'I told them no nukes, stop killing protesters'

US President says he's had conversations with Iran and plans more, confirms US ships are sailing to Iran but hopes not to use them.

'I told them no nukes, stop killing protesters'

After Trump-Schumer talks

US Senate reaches funding agreement

Trump and Senate Democrats reach a deal to fund most of the government until September while giving DHS a two-week extension.

US Senate reaches funding agreement

'The big plan'

Trump considers extensive strike on Iran

The US is weighing large-scale attacks on Revolutionary Guard facilities. Israeli officials estimate that a limited military move will not topple the Iranian regime.

Trump considers extensive strike on Iran

Pete Hegseth

US military will be 'ready' to strike Iran

Secretary of War cites last year's strike on Iran's nuclear facilities, capture of Nicolas Maduro as evidence that the US can achieve its objective in Iran if Trump orders a strike.

US military will be 'ready' to strike Iran

Trump

'There's a good chance Hamas will disarm'

US President addresses Cabinet meeting, says Hamas was a 'big factor' in the return of the hostages.

'There's a good chance Hamas will disarm'

Sources: Airstrikes unlikely to topple IRGC

Ahead of potential US strike, Israeli official tells Reuters that toppling IRGC regime will require combination of external pressure and organized internal opposition.

Sources: Airstrikes unlikely to topple IRGC

Khamenei aide:

'Any US strike will trigger attack on heart of Tel Aviv'

Senior Iranian adviser to Khamenei warns that any US military action against Iran will trigger an immediate, all-out response targeting Tel Aviv and supporters of the “aggressor".

'Any US strike will trigger attack on heart of Tel Aviv'

Israeli officials

'Trump wants to overthrow the Iranian regime'

Israeli sources believe that US President Donald Trump is indicating that he is considering a broad move regarding Iran that includes regime change.

'Trump wants to overthrow the Iranian regime'

Rubio

'No one knows who will rule Iran after Khamenei'

US Secretary of State updates Senate on the 'massive armada' that President Trump was headed toward Iran.

'No one knows who will rule Iran after Khamenei'

JPPI poll:

Strong support for Iran regime change among US Jews

JPPI’s January index shows strong Jewish support for US calls to topple Iran’s regime, alongside mixed views on Venezuela and rising interest in Aliyah.

Strong support for Iran regime change among US Jews

Trump: Massive armada en route to Iran

US President Donald Trump urges IRGC to negotiate fair deal with no nuclear weapons.

Trump: Massive armada en route to Iran

Bin Salman to Iran:

'No Saudi territory will be used for military strikes'

Saudi Arabia tells Iran it will not allow its airspace or territory to be used for attacks, as US forces build up in the region and concerns grow over possible military action.

'No Saudi territory will be used for military strikes'

Trump urges Iran deal:

'A beautiful armada is headed towards Iran'

Trump urges Iran to make a deal while highlighting a major US military buildup in the region as the death toll in the Iranian protests continues to climb.

'A beautiful armada is headed towards Iran'

US considering targeted strikes on Iran

Iran arresting medical personnel treating protesters as US considers taking out key Iranian officials, reports say.

US considering targeted strikes on Iran

Ben-Gvir calls for US intervention

The National Security Minister called the Prime Minister's trial 'a farce' and called on the US President to 'put an end to this abuse of the Prime Minister.'

Ben-Gvir calls for US intervention

Iran threatens 'regret‑inducing' response to US attack

Iran warns it will deliver a “comprehensive and regret‑inducing" response to any attack as US forces move toward the region.

Iran threatens 'regret‑inducing' response to US attack

US official links Hamas disarmament to amnesty

US official says Hamas disarmament may come with amnesty under Trump’s Gaza plan.

US official links Hamas disarmament to amnesty

MidEast officials concerned

Trump may strike Iran in coming days

US warships and jets are moving toward Iran, raising fears of an imminent strike as Tehran and its proxies threaten retaliation and regional leaders warn of a potential wider conflict.

Trump may strike Iran in coming days

Trump to Israeli media:

Only Israelis truly understand significance of hostage returns

President Trump says Hamas aided efforts to recover Ran Gvili’s remains and says the group must now fulfill its pledge to disarm under his deal.

Only Israelis truly understand significance of hostage returns

'Most Thought This Impossible':

Trump celebrates return of final hostage

President Trump and other American officials joined Israel in welcoming the recovery of Ran Gvili.

Trump celebrates return of final hostage

He betrayed us:

Iranians are furious with Trump

Amid reports of the horrific massacre in Iran, Iranian protesters last night accused President Donald Trump of not providing the assistance he had promised.

Iranians are furious with Trump

Report:

Netanyahu blocked Herzog from Trump’s Gaza Peace Board launch

According to Axios, Netanyahu rejected a White House request for Herzog to attend Trump’s Gaza Peace Board launch in Davos, prompting tense exchanges.

Netanyahu blocked Herzog from Trump’s Gaza Peace Board launch

Federal agents shoot man during attempted arrest in Minnesota

A 37-year-old Minneapolis resident was shot dead today (Saturday) by U.S. ICE agents during an operation in the city.

Federal agents shoot man during attempted arrest in Minnesota

President Trump:

This is the weapon that let us snatch Maduro

U.S. President Donald Trump revealed new details about the advanced weapons used in Operation Absolute Resolve in a recent interview.

This is the weapon that let us snatch Maduro

Ran Gvili's family urges Trump to place the pressure on Hamas

Family of Ran Gvili, the last hostage still held in Gaza, urges US President Donald Trump to place the pressure on Hamas, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to stand firm and keep commitments.

Ran Gvili's family urges Trump to place the pressure on Hamas

Keep door open to talks

Merz, Meloni question Trump’s Peace Board

Germany and Italy say Trump’s Peace Board must change before they can join, while Spain declines outright.

Merz, Meloni question Trump’s Peace Board

Vance:

'Military buildup ensures options if Iran does something stupid'

US Vice President JD Vance says the US buildup in the Persian Gulf ensures Trump has options if Iran acts, stressing the need to protect American assets and personnel.

'Military buildup ensures options if Iran does something stupid'

75 years of membership

US completes WHO withdrawal

The US has completed its withdrawal from the WHO, with Trump and HHS citing COVID‑19 failures and China’s influence.

US completes WHO withdrawal

Trump warns Iran:

'We have a massive fleet heading in that direction'

Trump says the US has a “massive fleet" headed towards Iran and is watching Iran “very closely" after it cancelled executions of protesters last week.

'We have a massive fleet heading in that direction'

Trump's giant lawsuit against bank

President Trump is suing JPMorgan Chase and its CEO, Jamie Dimon, for $5 billion, claiming the bank closed his accounts following the January 2021 Capitol riot.

Trump's giant lawsuit against bank

Senior Israeli commentator

'Donald Trump is trying to make the world a better place'

Channel 12 News International Commentator and Foreign Editor Arad Nir says 'we need to keep our fingers crossed for Trump's success' following the announcement of the Board of Peace charter.

'Donald Trump is trying to make the world a better place'

President Trump:

'We're going to have peace in the world'

Trump spoke today at the World Economic Forum in Davos to introduce his planned charter for the Board of Peace.

'We're going to have peace in the world'

President Trump:

'Iran shoots protesters and continues experiments with nukes'

The U.S. president addressed the possibility of military action against Iran and said his threats to the Tehran regime prevented executions of protesters.

'Iran shoots protesters and continues experiments with nukes'

Huckabee To Iran:

'Take Trump seriously'

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee says Iran should not disregard US threats just because they have not yet been realized.

'Take Trump seriously'

Report:

Trump's Greenland deal keeps Danish sovereignty intact

Trump and NATO’s Rutte discussed a Greenland framework that keeps Danish sovereignty while expanding US strategic presence, according to Axios.

Trump's Greenland deal keeps Danish sovereignty intact