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White House demands:

$87.6 billion for Iran war recovery and DC repairs

Trump administration formally requests $87.6 billion from Congress to cover Iran war costs, restore DC landmarks, and extend year-round E15 fuel sales.

$87.6 billion for Iran war recovery and DC repairs

Iran claims US trying to reinterpret war-ending MoU

Iran’s Foreign Ministry warns that conflicting US rhetoric over their newly signed post-war memorandum will only deepen Tehran's historical distrust.

Iran claims US trying to reinterpret war-ending MoU

Trump:

'I convinced Erdogan to stay out of the Iran conflict'

President Trump reveals he convinced Turkish President Erdogan to stay out of the war with Iran, hints that he may grant Turkey desired F-35 fighter jets.

'I convinced Erdogan to stay out of the Iran conflict'

Col. Richard Kemp

'Concessions to Iran not game-changing, but encourage jihadists'

Former British commander tells Arutz Sheva that 'absent regime change, we are likely to see the threat from Iran regenerating' in wake of MOU.

'Concessions to Iran not game-changing, but encourage jihadists'

Rubio warns Iran:

US wants a 'Real Deal' or Trump has options

Marco Rubio addressed Iran talks, Lebanon security, and Israel’s position, saying Washington seeks agreements that protect allies and ensure compliance.

US wants a 'Real Deal' or Trump has options

Netanyahu

There are times you must tell even the US Pres. what we stand for

PM Netanyahu defends decisions to enter Rafah, Lebanon, Syria, and Iran, says he did not seek permission from either President Trump or President Biden.

There are times you must tell even the US Pres. what we stand for

Trump

'Iran assured us there will be no Hormuz tolls'

US President says Iran has agreed not to impose tolls on the Strait of Hormuz and to allow American nuclear inspectors.

'Iran assured us there will be no Hormuz tolls'

Bypassing Sanctions:

The secret route between Doha and Tehran

An intelligence report by a foreign intelligence organization has revealed extensive details on the assistance Qatar gives the Iranian regime in order to overcome international restrictions.

The secret route between Doha and Tehran

Oman unveils temporary Hormuz Strait shipping lane

Oman pairs with the International Maritime Organization to deploy a temporary, fee-free shipping corridor through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Oman unveils temporary Hormuz Strait shipping lane

Iran's President clarifies:

'Ballistic missiles are entirely non-negotiable'

President Masoud Pezeshkian says that Iran's non-negotiable missile program saved the country from being devastated "just like Gaza" by the US and Israel.

'Ballistic missiles are entirely non-negotiable'

Former IDF commander:

'We are in the worst security situation'

In an interview with Arutz Sheva at the Heart for Science, Technology and Security Conference, Maj. Gen. (res.) Itzhak Brik presents a bleak analysis of the current situation on the various fronts.

'We are in the worst security situation'

Trump administration eases travel rules for Iran's World Cup team

The Trump administration relaxes travel restrictions on Iran's national soccer team, allowing the squad to arrive in Seattle two days before its World Cup match against Egypt, while maintaining strict security measures and same-day departure requirements.

Trump administration eases travel rules for Iran's World Cup team

Former NSC head:

'Constraints in Lebanon; worthy price to stop nuclear program'

Former National Security Advisor Maj. Gen. (res.) Yaakov Amidror says Israel must maintain its freedom of operation in Lebanon while seeking a better US-Iran deal.

'Constraints in Lebanon; worthy price to stop nuclear program'

Ambassador Leiter warns

'The train toward peace with Lebanon is in danger of derailing'

At the opening of the 5th round of Israel-Lebanon talks, Ambassador Yechiel Leiter warns that the original goal of removing Iran's influence and dismantling Hezbollah must not be abandoned.

'The train toward peace with Lebanon is in danger of derailing'

'Jellyfish' that stunned intelligence:

Downed American pilot describes unusual sight in Iran's skies

Downed US pilot reports seeing a jellyfish-like formation of drones over Iran. CNN says intelligence officials are investigating whether it reflects a previously unknown capability or a misinterpretation.

Downed American pilot describes unusual sight in Iran's skies

Iran and Oman reaffirm sovereignty over Strait of Hormuz

Iran and Oman announced plans to discuss the future administration of the Strait of Hormuz while reaffirming their sovereignty over the key waterway.

Iran and Oman reaffirm sovereignty over Strait of Hormuz

Iran Researcher:

'Trump is simply insane'

Binyamin Sabti, a researcher at the Institute for National Security Studies, criticized the U.S. administration and Donald Trump, warning against the strengthening of the Iranian regime and oil revenues.

'Trump is simply insane'

'Break free from dependency'

Netanyahu: Israel must achieve armaments independence

Netanyahu told reserve officers Israel is confronting Iran and its proxies while stressing the need for independent munitions production and strength.

Netanyahu: Israel must achieve armaments independence

Mark Levin slams Hezbollah talks as ‘an abomination’

The conservative commentator denounced reported Hezbollah negotiations, warning they undermine Israel’s security and strengthen Iran’s influence.

Mark Levin slams Hezbollah talks as ‘an abomination’

Minister Eliyahu slams Trump: 'A diplomatic disgrace'

“The US is racing toward a terrible mistake. Making peace with an absolutely evil regime is a diplomatic disgrace," Minister Eliyahu claimed.

Minister Eliyahu slams Trump: 'A diplomatic disgrace'

Trump:

Iran will agree to have major weapons inspections

President Trump said Iran has agreed to resume nuclear inspections, though Tehran insisted no new commitments on its nuclear program have yet been made.

Iran will agree to have major weapons inspections

Herzog:

No peace possible while Iran arms Hezbollah 'to its neck'

President Isaac Herzog warns that Iran-backed Hezbollah is hijacking Lebanon and ruining peace prospects as US and Iranian officials meet in Switzerland.

No peace possible while Iran arms Hezbollah 'to its neck'

Data shows:

Maritime traffic plunge after IRGC re-imposes Hormuz blockade

Maritime traffic plummets through the Strait of Hormuz as Iran re-imposed a strict blockade.

Maritime traffic plunge after IRGC re-imposes Hormuz blockade

Melanie Phillips: Trump let Tehran dictate the deal

Speaking at the JNS summit, Melanie Phillips criticized President Trump's Iran ceasefire, arguing it handed Tehran the advantage and weakened the West.

Melanie Phillips: Trump let Tehran dictate the deal

Netanyahu responds to Trump

'What would the US do?'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tells JNS International Policy Summit that Israel shattered Iran’s terror axis, changed its security doctrine, and will continue fighting antisemitism worldwide.

'What would the US do?'

Mark Levin:

'At some point, Trump is going to tell Iran 'alright, enough''

American commentator Mark Levin warned Iran cannot be contained, praised Trump and Netanyahu, and called for the regime's destruction.

'At some point, Trump is going to tell Iran 'alright, enough''

Netanyahu

'We'll remain in Lebanon, I won't let Iran get nuclear weapons'

Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke at the memorial marking 50 years since the fall of his brother Yoni. “We have achieved tremendous accomplishments, and we will not give them up."

'We'll remain in Lebanon, I won't let Iran get nuclear weapons'

Trump threatens Iran:

"I’ll blow them to pieces"

US President Donald Trump told Fox News that Washington could become the “guardian angel" of the Strait of Hormuz and take 20% of the oil.

"I’ll blow them to pieces"

Vance at negotiations:

We can turn over a new leaf with Iran or go back to old ways

At talks in Switzerland, JD Vance says Trump seeks lasting peace with Iran while stressing regional stability and progress in Lebanon.

We can turn over a new leaf with Iran or go back to old ways

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef:

Trump spurned us due to arrest of yeshiva students

Former Sephardic Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef blames US-Iran memorandum of understanding on arrests of haredi yeshiva students.

Trump spurned us due to arrest of yeshiva students

Trump insists: Strait of Hormuz will be toll-free

US President Donald Trump reiterates promise that Strait of Hormuz will remain toll-free zone - unless the US decides to impose 'Guardian Angel' tax.

Trump insists: Strait of Hormuz will be toll-free

Obama:

USA is in a worse position vs. Iran than before the war

Barack Obama said that despite the ceasefire and the agreement with Iran, the United States is now in a worse situation.

USA is in a worse position vs. Iran than before the war

Jewish hero 'marked' by Iranian regime

Pro-Iran narratives target Azerbaijan’s Jewish war hero amid Israel-Baku disinformation row,

Jewish hero 'marked' by Iranian regime

Third suspect jailed over 2024 arson at Melbourne synagogue

Australian counter-terrorism units charge a third suspect over an Iranian-directed 2024 arson attack that gutted a prominent Melbourne synagogue.

Third suspect jailed over 2024 arson at Melbourne synagogue

Trump confirms he asked Israel to agree to Lebanon ceasefire

President Trump reveals he urged Israel to agree to a Lebanon ceasefire, while noting he expects Vice President JD Vance to head to Swiss peace talks with Iran.

Trump confirms he asked Israel to agree to Lebanon ceasefire

Mort Klein on Newsmax:

Trump is saving the Islamic Nazi regime

ZOA President Mort Klein expresses his criticism of the Iran Memorandum of Understanding on Newsmax and says: "Iran was on the verge of collapse"

Trump is saving the Islamic Nazi regime

Senior US official:

Israel and Hezbollah agree to ceasefire starting at 4:00 p.m.

Despite Netanyahu's forceful statement following the deadly incident, CNN reported, citing a source familiar with the matter, that Israel has no intention of escalating its response.

Israel and Hezbollah agree to ceasefire starting at 4:00 p.m.

Dov Hikind attacks Trump:

'I am highly frustrated and disappointed'

Americans Against Antisemitism founder Dov Hikind criticizes Iran agreement and Vice President JD Vance, while urging supporters of Israel to remain measured in their response to Trump.

'I am highly frustrated and disappointed'

Mojtaba Khamenei says he approved deal despite disagreements

Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei says he agreed to deal with US after being promised 'resistance front' would be preserved.

Mojtaba Khamenei says he approved deal despite disagreements

US announces: Naval blockade on Iran has been lifted

In an official statement, the U.S. military said that, in accordance with President Trump’s directive, enforcement operations of the naval blockade around Iranian ports have been halted.

US announces: Naval blockade on Iran has been lifted

Vance's message to critics in Israel

US Vice President advises Israeli critics on how he thinks they should treat President Trump in the wake of the Iran deal.

Vance's message to critics in Israel

JD Vance attacks, Ben Gvir fires back

US Vice President defends MOU with Iran, criticizes opponents of the agreement in Israel, and calls on Israel “not to go wild" in southern Lebanon.

JD Vance attacks, Ben Gvir fires back

Amb. Leiter

'If Iran has ballstic missiles they'll attack their neighbors'

Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter comments on the MOU between the US and Iran, says Israel has faith in President Trump's vision for the Middile East.

'If Iran has ballstic missiles they'll attack their neighbors'

Iranian online accounts exposed for impersonating Israelis

A special report by the Diaspora Ministry found that dozens of fake Iranian accounts operated to spread disinformation, exaggerate war damage and undermine public resilience in Israel and worldwide.

Iranian online accounts exposed for impersonating Israelis

'Jews lose'

Antisemites, Iran shills, and isolationists celebrate Iran deal

Nick Fuentes, Tucker Carlson, Trita Parsi, and Hasan Piker among those to praise the Trump-Iran memorandum, portraying it as a victory for Iran and a setback for Israel.

Antisemites, Iran shills, and isolationists celebrate Iran deal

Ted Cruz slams Iran deal:

'Not a good idea to give millions to lunatics'

Senators Ted Cruz and Bill Cassidy condemn President Trump’s Iran deal, labeling its $300 billion fund a historic blunder.

'Not a good idea to give millions to lunatics'

Change of heart:

Lindsey Graham supports US-Iran MOU after meeting Witkoff

Senator Lindsey Graham drops his skepticism to support the US-Iran memorandum, stating it will open the Strait of Hormuz and halt hostilities after a briefing by special envoy Steve Witkoff.

Lindsey Graham supports US-Iran MOU after meeting Witkoff

Pakistani PM:

Hormuz to immediately reopen under new US-Iran pact

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif endorses the "Islamabad MoU," confirming a Friday ceremony in Switzerland to initiate technical talks and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Hormuz to immediately reopen under new US-Iran pact

Iran announces start of 60-day clock for talks with US

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei says the 60-day clock for US-Iran talks is active after MOU signing, warns Israel against attacking Lebanon.

Iran announces start of 60-day clock for talks with US

Iranian negotiator claims:

'Iran won the war against US and Israel'

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf declares victory over the US and Israel, claims the Strait of Hormuz has permanently entered a new reality.

'Iran won the war against US and Israel'

Deal in effect:

US and Iran digitally sign memorandum of understanding

The United States and Iran have electronically signed the memorandum of understanding to end the war, with the agreement taking effect immediately.

US and Iran digitally sign memorandum of understanding

Iran commits to reopening Strait of Hormuz for just 60 days

The US will lift the naval blockade, remove sanctions, and provide economic assistance to Iran. Tehran declared that it will not develop nuclear weapons.

Iran commits to reopening Strait of Hormuz for just 60 days

Aoun insists Lebanon-Israel talks are separate from Iran deal

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said talks with Israel are being conducted independently and are not tied to Iran’s negotiations with the US.

Aoun insists Lebanon-Israel talks are separate from Iran deal

Full Iran MOU revealed:

US pledges sanctions relief, $300B fund, nuclear talks

US official reveals text of 14-point document which outlines a ceasefire, sanctions relief, a proposed $300 billion reconstruction fund, and 60 days of negotiations on Iran's nuclear program.

US pledges sanctions relief, $300B fund, nuclear talks

Trump

'Iran agreed that they will neither produce nor procure nukes'

President Trump discusses the agreement with Iran at the conclusion of the G7 summit in France, says Israel could 'do a better job' with Hezbollah.

'Iran agreed that they will neither produce nor procure nukes'

Trump:

Deal not final, we can go back to dropping bombs on their heads

President Donald Trump said the US will not invest '10 cents' in Iran, reiterating that the agreement is only a memorandum of understanding.

Deal not final, we can go back to dropping bombs on their heads

Huckabee proposes: Deport Hamas and Hezbollah terrorists

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee proposes deportation of terrorists to give Middle East a chance at peace.

Huckabee proposes: Deport Hamas and Hezbollah terrorists

Mike Pence warns against Trump's MOU with Iran

The former U.S. vice president attacked the memorandum of understanding with Iran, saying it grants the regime sweeping economic benefits without demanding meaningful reciprocal measures.

Mike Pence warns against Trump's MOU with Iran

'Doomed to fail'

Exiled Iranian crown prince slams US-Iran deal

Visiting London, exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi blasts the upcoming US-Iran peace deal, warning that any agreement leaving the regime in place will fail.

Exiled Iranian crown prince slams US-Iran deal

Despite MOU:

IRGC launching nightly drone strikes on ships in Hormuz

A US official reveals that the IRGC has launched multiple attack drones toward commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz every night since Sunday's signed memorandum.

IRGC launching nightly drone strikes on ships in Hormuz