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.
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IDF to utilize ceasefire for refreshing forces
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir issues instructions to allow soldiers to take more vacations, undergo additional trainings.
Elkin slams Iran deal critics: Israel not a party to negotiations
Minister Ze'ev Elkin slams demand to review US-Iran memorandum of understanding, says it does not obligate Israel.
Report: Mojtaba Khamenei 'tacitly approved' deal with US
Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei may issue statement ahead of deal's signing, gave 'tacit' approval to agreement.
'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.
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.
Report:
Al-Sharaa hesitant to confront Hezbollah
A Syrian source claims the Syrian President fears damaging his standing in the Arab world, demanding an Israeli withdrawal from southern Syria as a prerequisite for tackling Hezbollah.
Senate narrowly rejects resolution to restrict Trump's war powers
The Senate narrowly rejects an Iran war powers resolution in a 47-48 vote after Senator John Fetterman breaks party lines.
Vance stresses:
'Iran won't get unfrozen funds without behavior changes'
In an interview with Megyn Kelly, Vice President JD Vance downplays criticism of the US-Iran deal, explaining that regional investment is conditional on Iran changing its behavior.
Pitfall of Expectations:
Poll and analysis: The Right climbs onto the fence
A new Knesset mandates poll shows the right-wing bloc falling to 58 seats. Direct Polls CEO Tzuriel Sharon links the decline to disappointment among right-wing voters over the US-Iran agreement and Operation Roaring Lion.
Iran accuses Israel of '84 violations,' threatens harsh response
The Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters claims that Israel is continuing military activity in southern Lebanon and warns of a response from the Iranian armed forces.
Report
Revealed draft of deal shows dramatic benefits for Iran
According to the report, the United States will lift sanctions, allow Iranian oil exports, and work to release frozen assets.
The first gift to Iran is already on the way
Sources familiar with the details of the agreement said that the US intends to grant Iran immediate sanctions relief on oil and fuel exports as soon as the agreement is signed.
Is this a ceasefire?
Hezbollah fired rockets; IAF destroys launcher
The Israeli Air Force intercepted several rockets launched today by Hezbollah toward the area where IDF forces are operating in southern Lebanon. Later, it struck the launcher from which some of the rockets had been fired.
'Syria would do a better job'
Trump condemns Israel's strategy in Lebanon
President Donald Trump criticized Israel's campaign against Hezbollah, urging greater restraint while insisting Iran must never obtain nuclear weapons.
IAF commander reveals:
Major strike on Iran halted an hour before take-off
Major General Omer Tischler revealed that the entire Air Force was preparing to take off for Iran, but was stopped as the pilots were being briefed due to US pressure.
'A win-win'
Vance details scope of new Iran accord
Vice President JD Vance praises the new deal with Iran, stating it immediately reopens the Strait of Hormuz and prevents Iran from ever obtaining a nuclear weapon.
Report:
CIA Director doubts Iran’s intentions on US deal
Axios reports that CIA Director Ratcliffe and Secretary of State Rubio have raised alarms over leaked intelligence showing Iran's internal discussions directly contradict its public peace promises.
'Fake News'
Trump slams claims of unconditional millions for Iran
President Donald Trump states that Iran has agreed to never possess a nuclear weapon, dismissing reports of a multi-million dollar payout as "fake news," a stance echoed by his adviser.
Vance:
US-Iran peace memorandum is just 'a page and a half' long
Vice President JD Vance describes the US-Iran MOU as a general "page and a half" document requiring Tehran to stop funding regional terror proxies to get benefits.
In southern Lebanon
Terrorist cells threatening IDF troops eliminated
IAF successfully intercepts rockets launched toward area in which IDF soldiers are operating, eliminating terrorists who posed a threat to the troops.
Netanyahu:
'We've removed the threat to annihilate Israel'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a press conference and responds for the first time to the US-Iran agreement and its implications.
ZOA: Trump’s Iran deal gives Tehran time to rearm
The Zionist Organization of America praised President Trump’s military action but warned the emerging Iran deal could strengthen Tehran.
Senior US official
Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon not a condition for deal
A senior American official said that an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon is not a condition for the agreement between the US and Iran.
Interview:
'The Iranians took advantage of all of Trump's weaknesses'
Professor Eytan Gilboa says the emerging US-Iran agreement weakens Israeli security and is unlikely to curb Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.
Smotrich
Agreement with Iran is bad; The test now is Lebanon
At a Religious Zionism faction meeting, Bezalel Smotrich declared that following the emerging agreement with Iran, the main arena in which Israel will be tested is Lebanon.
Hezbollah congratulates Iran
Terrorist proxy praises Iran for the deal it reached with the US, warns Israel 'there will be no return to the situation before March 2.'
UN chief on US-Iran deal:
'A critical step toward permanent peace'
UN Secretary-General António Guterres lauds the US-Iran peace deal, celebrating its permanent ceasefire and thanking regional mediators for ending the conflict.
'Completely not true'
US rejects Iran's claim of getting billions before talks
Senior US official rejects claims that Iran will get access to $12 billion in frozen assets early, calling it "spin" and stating that no funds will be released before compliance.
US-Iran deal
European powers welcome deal, demand swift reopening of Hormuz
The leaders of France, the UK, Germany, and Italy praise the US-Iran memorandum of understanding, offering a defensive naval mission to safely reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Graham in message to Trump
'We must understand who we are dealing with'
Senator Lindsey Graham expresses hope for a diplomatic deal to halt Iran's nuclear program, but warns that its proxy Hezbollah remains committed to destroying Israel.
'He should be very thankful'
Trump slams 'difficult' Netanyahu following Iran deal
Speaking to The New York Times, President Trump defends his new Iran pact, claiming it saved Israel from obliteration.
Iran report:
These are the 14 clauses of the deal with the US
Iranian news agency outlines the clauses of the MoU with the US, including $24 billion unfrozen and a $300 billion reconstruction plan.
Signing scheduled Friday
Trump: The deal with Iran is now complete
Trump announces a US-Iran peace deal, after Pakistan's PM says the deal will be signed on Friday. The announcements come shortly after a conversation between Trump and Netanyahu.
Report:
Trump offered Iran more concessions after Beirut strike
US President Donald Trump reportedly offered Iran additional concessions while urging Israel to avoid actions that could derail a deal.
Israel fears Trump will try to tie its hands in Lebanon
President Trump proposed that Israel withdraw from southern Lebanon and the Syrian side of Mount Hermon, as part of ceasefire understandings with Iran.
Trump rejects Israeli strike:
'Israel has the right to defend itself against threats, but'
President Donald Trump said Israel's Beirut strike should not have happened, urging all sides to avoid ruining a possible Iran deal.
Israel estimates:
Iran to respond to strike on Dahieh
IDF says it is preparing for potential launches toward Israel in the coming hours following an Israeli strike on a Hezbollah command center in the Dahieh suburb.
Following drone attacks
Israel responds with strikes on Hezbollah Beirut stronghold
The IDF struck a Hezbollah terrorist command center in Beirut's Dahieh district in response to Hezbollah fire toward Israel.
Steep decline in number of job seekers
The Employment Service reports that approximately 216,000 Israelis have returned to work over the past two months, with the number of job seekers standing at only about 180,000 at the end of May.
Report:
Iran intensifying measures to seal underground nuclear tunnels
CNN reports that Iran has deliberately caved in and mined its underground nuclear tunnels, severely complicating the US deal to extract and destroy its half-ton uranium cache.
Hardliners in Iran denounce US deal as 'dishonorable compromise'
Iranian hardliners launch fierce protests in Tehran and Mashhad against negotiators over the looming US deal, decrying the pact as an act of betrayal.
IDF strikes over 70 Hezbollah sites in 24 hours
IDF eliminates terrorists, targets more than 70 Hezbollah infrastructure sites in southern Lebanon, including launchers and operational structures.
IDF preparing to halt ground maneuver in Lebanon
IDF preparing for possibility political echelon will order halt to ground advances in southern Lebanon due to pressure not to jeopardize US-Iran deal.
Maps found in Hezbollah tunnels reveal threat to Israeli towns
IDF continues neutralizing Hezbollah's IRGC-funded tunnel network, discovers maps showing revealing threat posed to northern Israel.
Watch: Seven terrorists spotted - and eliminated
IDF forces identify two terror cells operating out of an underground terror tunnel in southern Lebanon.
Pakistani PM: 'Technical talks' to follow electronic deal signing
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says deal with US to be electronically signed within 24 hours, thanks Iran, US, and Qatar.
Trump confirms: Agreement with Iran to be signed Sunday
US President Donald Trump says enriched uranium will be diluted and destroyed, agreement with Iran to be signed on Sunday.
As US-Iran talks conclude
Report: UAE unlocks up to $20B for Tehran
Reuters reports that the UAE has agreed to release up to $20 billion to Iran to halt drone attacks, aligning with final US-Tehran peace talks. UAE denies the report.
'We hold the upper hand'
Araghchi details phased peace deal with US
Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi outlines the two-stage US peace pact, demanding an explicit Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon and vowing not to leave Hezbollah alone.
Fear of casualties
Report: Trump paused 'extreme risk' commando raid inside Iran
CNN reports a high-risk US operation to send ground troops into Iran to seize its atomic stockpile was being planned, before Trump paused the operation.
US official:
Iran deal '85% there,' we believe Israel will come around
A US official says an Iran deal is 85% done, trading economic relief for nuclear dismantling, but stresses it is contingent on Iran delivering.
Trump predicts Iran deal could be signed this weekend or Monday
Trump tells Axios he expects an Iran deal within days as Pakistan confirms a final, agreed peace text is ready.
Netanyahu warns:
As long as I am PM, Iran will not have nuclear weapons
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responds to talks of impending US-Iran deal, noting past achievements and promising Iran will not achieve nuclear weapons going forward.
More details emerge as Iran-US deal nears
Iran-US deal reportedly includes permanent ceasefire, withdrawal of US forces stationed near Iran, and a complete halt to Israel's anti-terror operations in Lebanon and withdrawal of IDF forces from the area.
Revealed: IDF completes operation deep in Lebanon
Forces from IDF's 769th Brigade complete operation targeting Hezbollah strongholds in the Dibbin area in southern Lebanon.
IDF striking terrorists across multiple fronts
In a week of intense operations, IDF hits 310 Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, eliminates top Gaza terrorists, and arrests over 50 suspects in Judea and Samaria.
Report: Iran memorandum includes framework for enriched uranium
Agreement between US and Iran includes free passage through Strait of Hormuz; Iranian nuclear program to be discussed later, report says.
President Aoun:
'Lebanon won't back down from Israel talks'
President Joseph Aoun affirms Lebanon will continue direct talks with Israel despite pushback.
'We ended the war'
Trump touts impending Iran agreement in virtual rally
Trump announces at tele-rally for Georgia candidate Burt Jones that the war with Iran ended and it has agreed never to have a nuke.
