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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.

'Ships loaded for strikes if talks with Iran fail'

CNN:

Trump asks Netanyahu to ease strikes on Lebanon

Trump reportedly urged Netanyahu to scale back Lebanon strikes and pursue talks, as Israel says no ceasefire is currently planned.

Trump asks Netanyahu to ease strikes on Lebanon

Trump blasts former allies as 'losers' in fiery Truth Social post

President Donald Trump lashes out at Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens and Alex Jones, labeling them "losers" with "low IQs" for criticizing his policy on Iran.

Trump blasts former allies as 'losers' in fiery Truth Social post

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.

'No tolls on tankers through Strait of Hormuz'

Kisch orders Israel Prize preparations amid possible Trump visit

Education Minister Yoav Kisch orders full preparations for the Israel Prize ceremony, including contingencies over security concerns and the potential attendance of US President Donald Trump.

Kisch orders Israel Prize preparations amid possible Trump visit

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.

Trump demands investigation into CNN

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.

US fears Iran will not reopen Straits of Hormuz

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

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

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

Not withdrawal, but pressure:

Trump’s emerging plan to reshape NATO

US President Donald Trump is considering redeploying forces within NATO, signaling pressure on allies over support during the Iran conflict.

Trump’s emerging plan to reshape NATO

Netanyahu:

Ceasefire is temporary, Israel ready to resume war

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel achieved major gains against Iran but warns the war is not over and operations could resume at any moment.

Ceasefire is temporary, Israel ready to resume war

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.

Iran insists on uranium enrichment as Trump promises ban

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.

Trump agrees to two-week ceasefire in Iran

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.

Pakistan PM urges Trump to extend Iran deadline by two weeks

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.

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

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'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.

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

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.

Will the top Israeli political correspondent go to American jail?

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.

'Trump suffered strategic defeat, lost control of war'

Trump hosts haredi leaders at the White House for Passover

US President hosts special Passover event at the White House with prominent haredi leaders and freed Hamas hostage Edan Alexander. Trump speaks warmly about redemption while putting Ivanka and Jared Kushner on speaker phone.

Trump hosts haredi leaders at the White House for Passover

Netanyahu to Trump: Do not rush into a ceasefire

Prime Minister expresses concern in a conversation with the US President about a potential ceasefire with the regime in Tehran. Trump makes clear he will not compromise on the full handover of all enriched uranium.

Netanyahu to Trump: Do not rush into a ceasefire

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.

'Delusional Trump can’t erase US humiliation'

Trump:

'Iran can be taken out in 1 night, maybe tomorrow night'

US President addresses the war with Iran, including the stunning rescue of a downed airman, reafirms deadline of tomorrow for Iran's compliance with his demands.

'Iran can be taken out in 1 night, maybe tomorrow night'

Trump: “I want to finish the job in Iran"

The U.S. President escalated threats toward Iran after it rejected a ceasefire proposal: “If there’s no deal, they won’t have any bridges or power stations left."

Trump: “I want to finish the job in Iran"

Netanyahu:

'Trump thanked Israel for helping rescue downed pilot'

Prime Minister Netanyahu speaks with President Trump, says Trump thanked Israel for its critical assistance in the daring operation to rescue a US pilot downed in Iran.

'Trump thanked Israel for helping rescue downed pilot'

IRGC defies Trump:

'Strait of Hormuz will never be the same'

IRGC rejects President Trump’s ultimatum to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, declaring it “will never return to its previous state" for the US and Israel.

'Strait of Hormuz will never be the same'

Iranian Parliament speaker's stark warning

Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf rejected President Donald Trump ultimatum, warning of escalation and regional consequences.

Iranian Parliament speaker's stark warning

'We feared it was a trap'

Trump reveals the drama behind the rescue in Iran

US President Donald Trump says fears of an Iranian trap followed a downed F-15, as special forces rescued two crew members in complex operations.

Trump reveals the drama behind the rescue in Iran

Trump:

Iran deal possible by Tuesday

Trump says US in 'deep negotiations' with Iran ahead of deadline, warns failure to reach deal could trigger sweeping military strikes

Iran deal possible by Tuesday

President Trump:

'We sent guns to the Iranian protesters'

Trump confirmed to Fox News that the US has been arming protesters to fight the regime.

'We sent guns to the Iranian protesters'

Trump's fierce warning to Iran

US President Donald Trump warns that if Iran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the US will target power plants and bridges.

Trump's fierce warning to Iran

Netanyahu: All Israelis rejoice in rescue of the American pilot

Prime Minister Netanyahu congratulates President Trump on the successful rescue of the American crew member, saying it 'reinforces the sacred principle: No one is left behind.'

Netanyahu: All Israelis rejoice in rescue of the American pilot

'Gates of hell for you'

Iran fires back at Trump’s threat

Iran’s central military command rejects Trump’s 48-hour threat to destroy its infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz stays closed, branding the warning “helpless, nervous, unbalanced and stupid".

Iran fires back at Trump’s threat

Trump shares new footage

'Many of Iran’s Military Leaders were terminated'

US President Donald Trump shares new footage of US strikes on Tehran, says many Iranian military leaders have been 'terminated' by the US.

'Many of Iran’s Military Leaders were terminated'

Trump threatens:

Iran has 48 hours before the gates of hell open

US President Donald Trump warns the ten-day window to avoid strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure is drawing to a close.

Iran has 48 hours before the gates of hell open

Trump:

May G-d continue to watch over the Jewish people

President Trump marks Passover, highlights faith and national strength

May G-d continue to watch over the Jewish people

'Much more to follow!'

Watch: US strikes major bridge near Tehran

US President Donald Trump issued a stark warning following the collapse of Iran’s B1 Bridge, describing it as 'the biggest bridge in Iran' and saying it will 'never be used again.'

Watch: US strikes major bridge near Tehran

Watch:

Trump mocks Macron at White House dinner

President Trump drew anger in France after publicly mocking President Macron and saying he was abused by his wife.

Trump mocks Macron at White House dinner

Report:

Trump to declare Iran war over in primetime address

Politico report: President Donald Trump expected to declare the month-long war in Iran is winding down during his address to the nation on Wednesday night.

Trump to declare Iran war over in primetime address

Report:

Vance tells mediators Trump is impatient on Iran

Vice President JD Vance reportedly conveyed President Trump's impatience for an Iran deal, warning of increased pressure on Iranian infrastructure unless Tehran agrees to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Vance tells mediators Trump is impatient on Iran

Trump:

US will exit Iran 'pretty quickly,' return for spot hits

President Trump tells Reuters the US will leave Iran "pretty quickly" but may return for "spot hits," while slamming NATO for lack of support.

US will exit Iran 'pretty quickly,' return for spot hits

Report:

Trump weighs ground assaults on Iran's oil and nuclear targets

Military officials are planning two potential US ground assaults in Iran targeting Kharg Island and enriched uranium sites as thousands more troops arrive in the Persian Gulf, according to The Atlantic.

Trump weighs ground assaults on Iran's oil and nuclear targets

'False and baseless'

Iran denies Trump's claim it begged for ceasefire

Iran denies US President Donald Trump’s claim that its President Masoud Pezeshkian requested a ceasefire, whils the IRGC warns Strait of Hormuz will not be opened to America’s "enemies."

Iran denies Trump's claim it begged for ceasefire

Trump:

Iran's president asked for ceasefire

US President claims the Iranian president asked for a ceasefire, says he will consider it when the Strait of Hormuz reopens. ' Until then, we are blasting Iran into oblivion.'

Iran's president asked for ceasefire

Trump:

'We will be leaving Iran very soon'

President Trump tells reporters in the Oval Office that the US will leave Iran “very soon," possibly within two or three weeks, says US strikes have destroyed Iran’s missile facilities, navy, air force, telecommunications, and leadership.

'We will be leaving Iran very soon'

Trump to NBC News:

'The war in Iran is coming to an end'

President Trump signals the US war in Iran is nearing its end, after having earlier said the US is delivering “total obliteration" to Iranian forces.

'The war in Iran is coming to an end'

Trump:

'My sole focus is stopping Iranian nukes, not Strait of Hormuz'

US President tells New York Post the war will 'not last much longer,; US is 'obliterating' Iran's forces.

'My sole focus is stopping Iranian nukes, not Strait of Hormuz'

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'US will remember' France's anti-Israel move

US President Donald Trump sharply attacked France after it prevented the passage of planes carrying military supplies to Israel over its territory

'US will remember' France's anti-Israel move

Watch: US strikes ammunition depot in Isfahan

An American official claimed that the attack used a large number of 2000-pound bunker busters in the attack. President Trump shared a video of the attack on Truth Social.

Watch: US strikes ammunition depot in Isfahan

Report:

Gulf allies urge Trump to strike until Iran regime is crippled

Gulf allies led by Saudi Arabia and the UAE are pressing President Trump to prolong military operations against Iran until significant changes occur in Tehran's leadership or behavior, reports The Associated Press.

Gulf allies urge Trump to strike until Iran regime is crippled

Report:

Trump ready to end Iran war even if Hormuz stays closed

President Donald Trump told aides he is willing to end the US military campaign against Iran within his 4-to-6-week timeline even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

Trump ready to end Iran war even if Hormuz stays closed

'Once in a generation opportunity'

White House: Despite public posturing, talks with Iran going well

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said strikes have crippled Iran’s capabilities, as the administration pushes for a deal to end its nuclear ambitions.

White House: Despite public posturing, talks with Iran going well

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Response to attack on Haifa refinery will come "shortly"

US President tells New York Post 'you'll see shortly' when asked what the US will do in response to the Iranian strike on Israel's largest oil refinery.

Response to attack on Haifa refinery will come "shortly"

Trump: We're in talks with 'new regime' in Iran

US President Donald Trump says US in 'serious discussions' to end operations in Iran, warns of strikes on energy and desalination infrastructure if Strait of Hormuz remains closed.

Trump: We're in talks with 'new regime' in Iran

Antisemitism:

Politico pulls cartoon depicting bloodied Trump and Netanyahu

Politico forced to remove a controversial cartoon depicting a blood-soaked President Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on a doomed "Amalek" ship headed toward Iran, after accusations of antisemitism.

Politico pulls cartoon depicting bloodied Trump and Netanyahu

Trump:

'Iran talks progressing well, deal possible quickly'

Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, President Trump says US-Iran talks mediated by Pakistan are "progressing well" and a deal could come quickly. On new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, Trump says he "may be alive" but is "seriously wounded".

'Iran talks progressing well, deal possible quickly'

Report:

Trump weighs military operation to seize Iran's uranium stockpile

President Trump is weighing a high-risk military operation to extract nearly 1,000 pounds of enriched uranium from Iran as part of efforts to prevent the Islamic regime from developing a nuclear weapon, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Trump weighs military operation to seize Iran's uranium stockpile

Trump:

'We’re close to being free from Iran’s reign of terror'

US President states that the Middle East is closer than ever to being free from Iranian terror, and stresses that negotiations are underway as the US presses for access to the Strait of Hormuz.

'We’re close to being free from Iran’s reign of terror'

Report:

Trump weighing 10,000 more troops to Middle East

The Pentagon is considering deploying up to 10,000 additional ground troops, including infantry and armored vehicles, to the Middle East, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Trump weighing 10,000 more troops to Middle East

'They asked for 7, I gave them 10'

Trump gives Iran 10-day reprieve on energy plant strikes

President Trump announces he is pausing planned strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure for another 10 days, says he gave Iran more time than it asked.

Trump gives Iran 10-day reprieve on energy plant strikes

Melanie Phillips:

Finish the job, Mr. President!

If the Iranian regime isn’t totally defanged but survives to recover and rearm, it will not only continue to menace the region. Such an outcome will also advertise that the leader of the free world is a paper tiger. Opinion.

Finish the job, Mr. President!

Trump

'Iran is begging to make a deal, not me'

During Cabinet meeting, US president dismisses reports he is desperate for a deal with Iran as "fake news," expresses skepticism that such a deal can be reached.

'Iran is begging to make a deal, not me'