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‘I will take care of Israel’

Trump reassures Israel after US strikes Iran

US President Donald Trump reassures Israel following renewed US-Iran hostilities: 'Israel should not worry. You know why? Because I’m the president, and I will take care of Israel.'

Trump reassures Israel after US strikes Iran

Iran threatens to ‘shatter’ US

Tehran escalates threats after US strikes, demanding compensation for passage through the Strait of Hormuz as IRGC reports attacks on US assets across region.

Iran threatens to ‘shatter’ US

‘Our planes are ready’

Katz warns Iran could attack on Jewish holidays

Defense Minister Israel Katz says mounting pressure on Tehran could trigger direct confrontation, stressing Israel is prepared for defense and attack in coordination with US.

Katz warns Iran could attack on Jewish holidays

Hezbollah launches explosive drones at IDF, Israel strikes back

IDF downs one of two explosive drones targeting soldiers before striking Hezbollah terror infrastructure in southern Lebanon.

Hezbollah launches explosive drones at IDF, Israel strikes back

Bessent:

'US will economically asphyxiate Iran until it agrees to a deal'

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the US will “economically asphyxiate" Iran by targeting IRGC assets until Tehran agrees to a peace deal.

'US will economically asphyxiate Iran until it agrees to a deal'

First time since June:

UAV infiltrates Israel from Lebanon

Sirens sound in the Galilee panhandle for the first time in months following suspected drone infiltration. The IDF launches interceptors at a suspicious target. No injuries reported.

UAV infiltrates Israel from Lebanon

Trump:

'I couldn't care less If Iran signs a worthless agreement'

President Trump rejects reports he is forcing Iran back to talks, saying he prefers the US position: Their economy is totally collapsing.

'I couldn't care less If Iran signs a worthless agreement'

After US strikes

Iran fires missiles at US bases in Jordan

Iran launches ballistic missiles toward US bases in Jordan after American strikes on Iran.

Iran fires missiles at US bases in Jordan

Trump

'If Iran retaliates, it will be struck even harder'

US President comments on US strikes in Iran, warns Iran not to further escalate the conflict.

'If Iran retaliates, it will be struck even harder'

US launches strikes in Iran in Strait of Hormuz area

The US has reportedly begun launching airstrikes in Iran.

US launches strikes in Iran in Strait of Hormuz area

Bessent:

'US sanctions aim to force Iran back to negotiating table'

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says sanctions and the Iran blockade are designed to force Tehran back to talks and abandon its nuclear program.

'US sanctions aim to force Iran back to negotiating table'

Vance: Iran’s leaders are 'really crazy'

Vice President JD Vance calls Iran’s leaders “really crazy", says US is working to keep oil and commercial traffic moving through Hormuz.

Vance: Iran’s leaders are 'really crazy'

Trump:

'Iran is totally defeated, they don’t know who their leader is'

President Trump says Iran is militarily defeated as US strikes resume, while stressing there is no reason to use nuclear weapons against Tehran.

'Iran is totally defeated, they don’t know who their leader is'

Report:

Trump weighs limited US Strikes on Iran in Strait of Hormuz

US officials say CENTCOM developed plan for periodic strikes aimed at preventing Iran from rebuilding radar, air defense and anti-ship missile capabilities.

Trump weighs limited US Strikes on Iran in Strait of Hormuz

Trump

'Iran is Dead!'

US President calls Iran a 'failed state' that has killed over 100,000 of its own people.

'Iran is Dead!'

Trump:

'If I weren’t President, there would probably be no Middle East'

Speaking on Fox News, President Donald Trump says Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon, touting the US blockade and military campaign while warning of catastrophic regional consequences.

'If I weren’t President, there would probably be no Middle East'

Bessent:

'Trump administration preparing new bank sanctions over Iran'

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the Trump administration plans new bank sanctions as Washington intensifies efforts to isolate Iran economically.

'Trump administration preparing new bank sanctions over Iran'

Explosions in Jordan after Iran launches missiles at US targets

Explosions and interceptions reported in Jordan after Iran launches missiles at US targets, following an American strike on Larak Island.

Explosions in Jordan after Iran launches missiles at US targets

Secret document to Hegseth:

'We will carry out the orders, but at a price'

Senior US military leaders reportedly warn that prolonged operations against Iran are straining forces and could weaken readiness against threats elsewhere.

'We will carry out the orders, but at a price'

US Jews sour on Iran war:

Just one-third now call campaign successful

JPPI Voice of the Jewish People Index finds 64% view Iran campaign as a failure, while 55% say US military action did not go far enough.

Just one-third now call campaign successful

Amid US economic pressure

Iran's Khamenei issues call for unity

Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei calls for national unity and stronger public morale as US economic pressure on Tehran intensifies.

Iran's Khamenei issues call for unity

US targets Egyptian bank in new round of Iran sanctions

The US targets Banque Misr’s UAE branches over Iran-linked transactions as Washington expands sanctions aimed at cutting Tehran off from global finance.

US targets Egyptian bank in new round of Iran sanctions

Report:

Trump administration rejects return to June Iran deal

The Trump administration has rejected returning to a preliminary June agreement with Iran as the White House says no negotiations are currently underway.

Trump administration rejects return to June Iran deal

CENTCOM chief:

'Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes now free of Iranian mines'

In an operational update, CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper says US forces cleared Iranian sea mines from Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes amid an ongoing naval blockade.

'Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes now free of Iranian mines'

'I don’t want to meet, they do'

Trump rejects reports he wants Iran talks

President Trump rejects reports he wants talks with Iran, saying Tehran is “begging to make a deal" as the US focuses on economic pressure.

Trump rejects reports he wants Iran talks

Ceasefire violation:

Hezbollah launches explosive drones at IDF troops

IDF downs drone after Hezbollah targets soldiers in southern Lebanon security zone; no injuries reported.

Hezbollah launches explosive drones at IDF troops

Trump says he is 'not in a hurry' to resume Iran talks

Trump says he has no timetable for the Iran war and is “not in a hurry" to resume talks, while warning Tehran faces mounting economic pressure.

Trump says he is 'not in a hurry' to resume Iran talks

Trump

'Mojtaba Khamenei very seriously wounded, but not dead'

US President Donald Trump says Iran’s Mojtaba Khamenei suffered serious wounds to the left side of his body but is likely still alive; praises US military and Navy operations and predicts a “very big victory."

'Mojtaba Khamenei very seriously wounded, but not dead'

Warns of preemptive action

Iran vows Strait of Hormuz will remain closed

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister says the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until key conditions are met.

Iran vows Strait of Hormuz will remain closed

Report:

Rubio says US not planning new Iran strikes 'for the time being'

Axios reports Secretary of State Marco Rubio has told allies the US is not planning new Iran strikes for now, as Washington intensifies sanctions and economic pressure.

Rubio says US not planning new Iran strikes 'for the time being'

Trump:

All mines in Strait of Hormuz removed

US President Donald Trump announced today that all Iranian mines have been removed from the Strait of Hormuz.

All mines in Strait of Hormuz removed

Trump: Iran facing 'humanitarian crisis of epic proportions'

US President says Iranian regime is failing to pay large segments of its military while executions continue, amid new US campaign aimed at economically isolating Tehran.

Trump: Iran facing 'humanitarian crisis of epic proportions'

Pakistan says ‘significant progress’ made in talks with Iran

Pakistan says ‘significant progress’ was made in Tehran talks on the Iran-US conflict, regional tensions, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and a settlement.

Pakistan says ‘significant progress’ made in talks with Iran

Hegseth clarifies:

'US not ruling out military strikes against Iran'

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth says Washington is not ruling out military strikes against Iran despite its new campaign of economic pressure.

'US not ruling out military strikes against Iran'

'A steep price'

Netanyahu welcomes new US sanctions on Iran

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomes new US sanctions against Iran, praising Trump and Bessent for imposing a steep price on the regime.

Netanyahu welcomes new US sanctions on Iran

Operation Economic Outcast

Bessent declares 'economic onslaught' on Iran

US Treasury Secretary says new campaign will seek to sever Iran’s financial connections worldwide, warns countries and institutions enabling Tehran that they could be cut off from US dollar system

Bessent declares 'economic onslaught' on Iran

Iranian threat against Trump’s son

An Iranian state-run television channel aired a video threatening President Trump’s youngest son and claimed that details of his security arrangements had been exposed.

Iranian threat against Trump’s son

Trump

'Iran is completely collapsing'

US President says Iran is "completely collapsing" in social media post.

'Iran is completely collapsing'

'Hamas hasn't changed'

Special interview with Amb. Mike Huckabee

In a special Arutz Sheva interview, US Ambassador Mike Huckabee speaks out on Iran, Hamas, Syria, Israel's upcoming elections, and Trump-Netanyahu ties.

Special interview with Amb. Mike Huckabee

Report:

Trump suggests intense attacks on Iran if economic pressure fails

Report: President Donald Trump has ordered his Iran negotiating team to freeze talks for several weeks as prospects for a deal with Tehran diminish.

Trump suggests intense attacks on Iran if economic pressure fails

Report: US opens secret Hormuz oil corridor

US forces have established a secret Hormuz shipping corridor moving millions of oil barrels daily, according to an Axios report.

Report: US opens secret Hormuz oil corridor

Trump declares 'economic D-Day' against Iran

President Trump announces an unprecedented economic campaign against Iran, threatening severe consequences for countries and businesses that aid Tehran.

Trump declares 'economic D-Day' against Iran

Trump:

'Hormuz blockade is 100% successful'

President Trump says the Hormuz blockade is "100% successful" as negotiations with Iran remain stalled and warns Tehran could face severe sanctions.

'Hormuz blockade is 100% successful'

No man left behind

Israel's demand for Lebanon prisoner swap

Israel reportedly demands the return of Israeli prisoners’ remains as talks with Lebanon continue, with Hezbollah refusing to leave a key southern Lebanon position.

Israel's demand for Lebanon prisoner swap

Zamir tours Syria after Israeli strike

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visits IDF positions in southern Syria following strike on Syrian airbase to prevent planned Turkish military deployment.

Zamir tours Syria after Israeli strike

Iran threatens US bases in Europe if war resumes

Sources close to Tehran tell the Financial Times Iran considering strikes on US assets in southeastern Europe, targeting undersea cables, if war renews.

Iran threatens US bases in Europe if war resumes

Iranian Parliament Speaker:

'US seeking concessions beyond MoU'

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf accuses Washington of seeking concessions beyond the Iran deal as the 60-day talks deadline expires.

'US seeking concessions beyond MoU'

Huckabee to Israeli media:

'Another Iran war could happen if regime rejects diplomacy'

In an interview with Channel 12 News, Ambassador Mike Huckabee discusses Iran, Gaza, the US-Israel relationship and recent violence in Qusra.

'Another Iran war could happen if regime rejects diplomacy'

Until further notice

UAE halts trade and financial transactions with Iran

The UAE suspends all trade, commercial exchanges and financial transactions with Iran, citing regional escalations that threaten peace and security.

UAE halts trade and financial transactions with Iran

Trump

'There are no talks with Iran now'

US President says no negotiations are scheduled as the 60-day ceasefire agreement nears its end.

'There are no talks with Iran now'

Behind Trump's threats against Oman

Trump threatened Oman amid concerns over its Iran ties as Washington seeks a nuclear deal with Tehran and the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Behind Trump's threats against Oman

'A delusion'

IRGC rejects Trump claims of backchannel talks

Iran's IRGC dismisses Trump's claims of backchannel talks, as Trump rules out extending the June framework deal.

IRGC rejects Trump claims of backchannel talks

Trump rules out extending Iran framework agreement

President Trump declares he will not extend the framework deal with Iran, while maintaining the US holds "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump rules out extending Iran framework agreement

Kushner:

Hamas has 60-90 days to hand over weapons

President Trump's envoy and son-in-law says concerns raised by Netanyahu during four-hour meeting were addressed, stresses Israel will retain right to defend itself.

Hamas has 60-90 days to hand over weapons

Trump: Hamas agreed to disarm, Israel must cease strikes on Gaza

US President Donald Trump tells Fox News that he will bomb Oman if they 'get in the way,' insists Hamas will disarm.

Trump: Hamas agreed to disarm, Israel must cease strikes on Gaza

WSJ reveals: Iran's secret plan to escalate the war

Extremist elements in Iranian leadership decided to utilize ceasefire period granted by Iran-US memorandum of understanding to prepare for future conflict, Wall Street Journal report reveals.

WSJ reveals: Iran's secret plan to escalate the war

After Trump threats

Iranian Speaker claims war victory

Iran's parliament speaker declares victory over the US and Israel, after officials reject Donald Trump's assertion that the US will control the Strait of Hormuz.

Iranian Speaker claims war victory

IDF preparing for days of combat

Dozens of Hezbollah terrorists still underground in security zone

Dozens of Hezbollah terrorists are believed trapped underground as the IDF strikes senior commanders and prepares for several days of combat after ceasefire violation.

Dozens of Hezbollah terrorists still underground in security zone

Report:

Trump's secret channel to Iran's IRGC

The Trump administration reportedly turned to Kurdistan President Nechirvan Barzani for a secret channel to Iran's IRGC during efforts to end the war.

Trump's secret channel to Iran's IRGC

Iran MP warns Trump

'He should worry about his own security'

Iranian lawmaker mocks Trump over past security logistics while rejecting the US President's statement that Washington will claim the Strait of Hormuz.

'He should worry about his own security'