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Live updates: US-Iran deal to be announced 'within hours'

Months after Israel and US launched strikes against the Iranian regime, reports say Iran rebuilding army and renewing some UAV production, on timetable faster than anticipated; US Pres. Trump announces impending deal. Live Updates.

Live updates: US-Iran deal to be announced 'within hours'

US Treasury Secretary:

'Iran deal depends on what Trump wants to do'

Treasury Secretary Bessent says any Iran deal depends on Trump, stresses the President will not make a bad deal.

'Iran deal depends on what Trump wants to do'

'We're going back and forth'

Vance says progress made with Iran, but hurdles remain

VP JD Vance reports progress in Iran talks but says some issues remain, and a deal has not yet been reached.

Vance says progress made with Iran, but hurdles remain

IRGC says it fired missiles at US ships in Strait of Hormuz

Iran's IRGC claims it fired missiles at four US merchant ships who tried crossing the Strait of Hormuz without permission.

IRGC says it fired missiles at US ships in Strait of Hormuz

Report:

US, Iran reach tentative agreement on ceasefire extension

Axios reported the US and Iran reached a tentative 60-day deal extending the ceasefire and launching nuclear negotiations, pending President Trump's final approval.

US, Iran reach tentative agreement on ceasefire extension

“Iran is here"

Home Front Command reveals major shift in defense strategy

The concept that “Iran is here" has transformed Israel’s civilian sphere into a primary target.

Home Front Command reveals major shift in defense strategy

CENTCOM: Iran fired ballistic missile toward Kuwait

US Central Command says Kuwaiti forces intercepted an Iranian ballistic missile, after IRGC blatantly violates ceasefire.

CENTCOM: Iran fired ballistic missile toward Kuwait

Iran declares: We won't give up on uranium enrichment

Iranian official Ebrahim Azizi warns IRGC won't give up on core demands to reach ceasefire deal with US.

Iran declares: We won't give up on uranium enrichment

NY man gets 10 years for plot to assassinate Iranian dissident

New York man receives 10 years in prison for his role in an Iran-backed plot to kill writer Masih Alinejad.

NY man gets 10 years for plot to assassinate Iranian dissident

Second time this week

US military strikes targets in Strait of Hormuz

The US launches its second strike this week in Iran, hitting military sites near Bandar Abbas. Iranian media report explosions.

US military strikes targets in Strait of Hormuz

Trump:

'We’re not satisfied with current state of Iran talks'

US President says he remains dissatisfied with the current state of talks with Iran: They cannot have a nuclear weapon.

'We’re not satisfied with current state of Iran talks'

Contact with Iranian agents

Serious suspicions against Lahav 433 officer

The Department of Internal Police Investigations detains an officer for questioning after he accepted a job offer on Telegram and began communicating with a handler. The officer claims: "I thought it was an innocent job - and I reported it."

Serious suspicions against Lahav 433 officer

Report:

Iran fears Trump will announce unilateral deal

The Iranian Fars News Agency claims that US President Donald Trump may soon announce, unilaterally, the completion of the agreement with Iran.

Iran fears Trump will announce unilateral deal

UN Security Council condemns drone strike on UAE nuclear plant

UN Security Council unanimously condemns drone strike on a UAE nuclear plant but does not assign blame for the attack.

UN Security Council condemns drone strike on UAE nuclear plant

Senator Graham slams Pakistan over animosity toward Israel

Senator Lindsey Graham criticizes Pakistan’s role as an Iran mediator after its Defense Minister rejects any normalization with Israel.

Senator Graham slams Pakistan over animosity toward Israel

After US strikes

Iran accuses US of truce violations

Iran claims the US violated the ceasefire after CENTCOM launched self-defense strikes in the Gulf.

Iran accuses US of truce violations

Iranian judiciary suspends President's order to restore internet

Iran's judiciary blocks a presidential directive aimed at ending a record-breaking web shutdown.

Iranian judiciary suspends President's order to restore internet

Trump

'Media would report Iran's surrender as Iranian victory'

US President accuses media of being so biased that they would attempt to spin an Iranian surrender as a defeat for America.

'Media would report Iran's surrender as Iranian victory'

Former navy chief backs dismissal of former MAG

Former Navy commander Maj. Gen. (res.) Eliezer Marom says dismissal of former MAG Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi is largely symbolic, warns of risks tied to reported US-Iran tensions in the Persian Gulf and discusses residents of Israel's northern border

Former navy chief backs dismissal of former MAG

The Iran Gamble:

The high stakes for Trump in Iran

Trump’s Iran gamble is a doctrine of pressure, pragmatism and power - and the stakes are high. Opinion.

The high stakes for Trump in Iran

Pezeshkian orders end to Iran's months-long internet ban

Iranian President orders the restoration of Iran's internet despite fierce IRGC opposition.

Pezeshkian orders end to Iran's months-long internet ban

‘Preemptive self-defense’: US strikes targets inside Iran

CENTCOM confirms US forces launched self-defense strikes in southern Iran.

‘Preemptive self-defense’: US strikes targets inside Iran

Trump:

'Iran will never have a nuclear weapon'

Trump marks Memorial Day by honoring 13 troops killed in Iran: “They gave their lives to ensure that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon."

'Iran will never have a nuclear weapon'

Report:

Iran rejects US demands on nuclear program

Slowdown reported in the progress of the US-Iran talks due to fundamental differences between the parties - mainly on the Iranian nuclear issue.

Iran rejects US demands on nuclear program

Republican Leader in Israel:

Trump is leading the war and leaving Iran confused

Republicans Overseas Israel chairman Marc Zell says President Trump’s strategy is pressuring Iran while keeping Tehran uncertain and off balance.

Trump is leading the war and leaving Iran confused

Trump calls on Saudi Arabia, Qatar to join Abraham Accords

US President Donald Trump published an unusual post in which he called on additional countries to join the Abraham Accords and even raised the possibility of Iran joining in the future.

Trump calls on Saudi Arabia, Qatar to join Abraham Accords

Deal with Iran? The Pakistan-China connection

Pakistani Prime Minister travels to Beijing, meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss US-Iran deal.

Deal with Iran? The Pakistan-China connection

Explosive drones:

Smotrich demands deterrence, Netanyahu rebuffs him

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, warn only solution to Hezbollah's drone threat is 'disproportionate, deterrent response.'

Smotrich demands deterrence, Netanyahu rebuffs him

Likud MK warns: Round of fighting with Iran every two years

Likud MK David Bitan warns Israel cannot face Iran alone, Israel will need to conduct periodic rounds of fighting in Iran.

Likud MK warns: Round of fighting with Iran every two years

Iran hangs citizen accused of guiding US and Israel strikes

Iran executes Mojtaba Kian, accused of leaking defense coordinates to Israel and the US.

Iran hangs citizen accused of guiding US and Israel strikes

US official: Iran deal could take days to finalize

The finalization of a US-Iran pact is delayed due to an arduous approval process in Tehran, a US official tells CNN.

US official: Iran deal could take days to finalize

Report:

Wounded Iranian Supreme Leader hiding in secret bunker

US intelligence shows that Mojtaba Khamenei is holed up and hiding in a bunker, terrified of airstrikes.

Wounded Iranian Supreme Leader hiding in secret bunker

Trump posts ominous bomb meme in fresh warning to Iran

Trump posts a meme of a bomb under a fighter jet on Truth Social as a stark warning to Iran amid talks on a deal.

Trump posts ominous bomb meme in fresh warning to Iran

Report:

Trump urging Arab leaders to join Abraham Accords after Iran war

Trump tells Arab and Muslim leaders he expects wider normalization with Israel after any agreement ending the Iran war conflict in region.

Trump urging Arab leaders to join Abraham Accords after Iran war

Trump:

Don't listen to the losers, I don't make bad deals

President Trump slams critics of the emerging deal with Iran, saying the details are not yet published or even finalized.

Don't listen to the losers, I don't make bad deals

IDF Chief in the north:

IDF prepared to resume combat against Iran immediately

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir approves continued combat plans in the north, vows intensified strikes on Hezbollah amid ongoing operations

IDF prepared to resume combat against Iran immediately

Netanyahu: Trump and I agree Iran must never go nuclear

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said President Trump agreed that any deal with Iran must dismantle its nuclear program and remove enriched material.

Netanyahu: Trump and I agree Iran must never go nuclear

Trump:

Iran deal ‘exact opposite’ of Obama’s

President Donald Trump said negotiations with Iran are progressing carefully while insisting Tehran will never obtain nuclear weapons.

Iran deal  ‘exact opposite’ of Obama’s

'Adios'

Trump's puzzling post

Amid reports of the US and Iran reaching a peaceful solution to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, President Trump posts an image portraying a more violent one.

Trump's puzzling post

MK Amit Halevy:

'We must move from defense to decisive action'

MK Amit Halevi says Israel must “move toward decisive, not defensive, action, take control of territory up to the Litani River, and destroy Hezbollah’s centers of control,' warning of the outcome of a possible agreement between the US and Iran.

'We must move from defense to decisive action'

“Trump won’t sign without it"

Israel says US demands full Iranian nuclear dismantlement

Speaking with Netanyahu, President Trump made it clear that he would not sign a final agreement without dismantling the Iranian nuclear program.

Israel says US demands full Iranian nuclear dismantlement

Rubio hints

'Good news on Iran coming soon'

Rubio addresses negotiations with Iran, noting progress in cooperation with Gulf States, stressing Trump's commitment to ensuring Iran never gets a nuclear weapon.

'Good news on Iran coming soon'

Senior Israeli official: Emerging Iran deal “signals weakness"

A senior Israeli official criticized the emerging agreement with Iran, claiming that it strengthens the Iranian leverage in the Strait of Hormuz.

Senior Israeli official: Emerging Iran deal “signals weakness"

Pompeo

'Current Iran deal not remotely America first'

Former US Secretary of State warns that the reported deal between the US and Iran is 'straight out' of the Obama 'playbook,' will pay the IRGC to continue its WMD development.

'Current Iran deal not remotely America first'

Report:

Iran agreed to give up enriched uranium in US deal

Iran reportedly agrees to US demand that it surrender its 970-pound highly enriched uranium stockpile to secure peace.

Iran agreed to give up enriched uranium in US deal

US and Iran 'exchanging messages' as talks continue

Iranian news agency reports that indirect discussions between Tehran and Washington are ongoing.

US and Iran 'exchanging messages' as talks continue

Senior Iranian official:

'Gaps narrowed but still no deal with US'

Iranian official says that while gaps have narrowed with the US, no deal has been reached.

'Gaps narrowed but still no deal with US'

Rubio:

'Optimistic on Iran, but we have other options'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio notes progress with Iran but warns "other options" remain ready.

'Optimistic on Iran, but we have other options'

Trump vows

'US will seize and destroy Iran's enriched uranium'

Speaking to reporters, Trump says “the Iran conflict will end soon", stresses the Islamic Republic will not be permitted to keep its highly enriched uranium.

'US will seize and destroy Iran's enriched uranium'

Indictments in Germany

Iran accused of plotting assassinations of Jewish leaders

The prosecution in Germany claims that agents working for Iran collected information on senior Jewish figures in preparation for assassinations and arson attacks.

Iran accused of plotting assassinations of Jewish leaders

Mojtaba Khameneni's new order

Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei ordered highly-enriched uranium to remain in Iran, two senior Iranian sources say.

Mojtaba Khameneni's new order

Iranian citizens beg: Help us finish the job

In rare interview with Israel's Channel 12 News, Iranian citizens beg Israel and US to complete the job, express willingness to endure harsh conditions if there is hope for a better future. 'Not a single moderate in the regime, executions happen daily.'

Iranian citizens beg: Help us finish the job

Israel preparing to renew fighting in Iran

US President Donald Trump leaning towards greenlighting military strike against Iran, official tells Kan News.

Israel preparing to renew fighting in Iran

Iran draws 'controlled zone' maps in Strait of Hormuz

Iran's newly formed Persian Gulf Strait Authority releases a map claiming authority over the critical Strait of Hormuz.

Iran draws 'controlled zone' maps in Strait of Hormuz

Erdogan to Trump:

'Reasonable solution to Iran issue is possible'

Turkish President Erdogan welcomes the US-Iran ceasefire extension during call with Trump, says a reasonable solution can be found.

'Reasonable solution to Iran issue is possible'

Trump willing to wait 'a few days' for Iran’s answer

President Trump tells reporters he is willing to wait a few days for a response from Iran, warns the US is "ready to go" if talks fail.

Trump willing to wait 'a few days' for Iran’s answer

Saudi report: Severe crisis of trust between Iran and Pakistan

Distrust between Iran and Pakistan making negotiations on ceasefire with US increasingly difficult to coordinate, Saudi report says.

Saudi report: Severe crisis of trust between Iran and Pakistan

Vance reports:

Progress on Iran deal but military plan is ready

Speaking at a press briefing, Vice President JD Vance cites progress in Iran talks but warns the US remains ready to resume military strikes.

Progress on Iran deal but military plan is ready

Report:

Israel and the US planned to place Ahmadinejad in power in Iran

The New York Times reports of a secret US-Israeli plot to install former anti-Israel Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as Iran's leader.

Israel and the US planned to place Ahmadinejad in power in Iran

Trump:

'We’ll finish with Iran very quickly'

At a White House picnic, President Trump states that the US will wrap up the situation with Iran "very quickly," claiming they want to make a deal badly.

'We’ll finish with Iran very quickly'