Trump Iran Deal

Negotiation source: US, Iran closer to war than deal

Source involved in Qatar-mediated talks says Washington and Tehran are hardening positions.

Trump:

'Iran was weeks away from nuclear weapon before US strikes'

In an interview with British journalist Bev Turner, Trump says Iran was weeks from a nuclear weapon before US strikes, which destroyed key sites and left the regime in serious trouble.

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.

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.

'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 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:

'Military option against Iran remains on the table'

President Trump says military action against Iran remains an option: They would love a deal but are not ready to make the right one.

'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.

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 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:

'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.

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.

'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.

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: 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.

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.

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.

'The Strait will remain Iranian'

Iran unfazed by Trump’s threat to claim Hormuz

Iranian officials assert control over the Strait of Hormuz, say there are no active US talks after President Trump vows to declare the waterway a US territory.

US Treasury Secretary:

Iran facing 'unprecedented' economic isolation

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announces upcoming historic economic isolation measures against Iran alongside the ongoing naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.

Vance:

'US aims to stabilize oil prices, stop Iranian nuke capability'

VP JD Vance tells Fox News that US strategy in Iran centers on stabilizing energy costs and barring Tehran from developing nuclear weapons.

Iran: No talks with US on extending ceasefire

As 60-day ceasefire period nears its end, Tehran says it does not recognize an official start date and accuses Washington of violating the agreement.

Trump:

'I’m the last person to trust Iran, they’ve lied constantly'

President Trump rejects assertions he trusts Iran, claims total US control of Strait of Hormuz.

Iran: Strait of Hormuz won't reopen until US pays price

Tehran says Washington must end its military pressure and compensate Iran before the crucial shipping lane can be considered open again.

Trump: US 'low keying' Iran

Trump says US will maintain economic pressure on Iran for now, as Tehran delays a Strait of Hormuz agreement and demands an end to the war.

Strait of Hormuz

Iran outlines strict conditions to restore shipping lanes

Iran outlines strict demands - including an end to the US blockade, sanctions relief, and war reparations - as conditions to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

'War will end pretty soon'

Trump expresses optimism on Iran deal

President Trump predicts the war with Iran will end soon, stating that negotiations are going well and a deal to secure the Strait of Hormuz could be near.

Trump warns Iran:

'Either they open the Strait or they will get hit very hard'

President Trump tells Fox News the US is holding “good discussions" with Iran, reiterates he will launch major strikes if Tehran fails to open the Strait of Hormuz.

Pakistan pursues quiet diplomacy to ease US-Iran tensions

Senior Pakistani official confirms Islamabad is pursuing behind-the-scenes diplomacy with Washington and Tehran to de-escalate regional tensions.

Trump:

Iran 'unbelievably duplicitous' in denying talks with US

Trump says Iran is secretly engaging in US talks despite public denials, claims US controls Strait of Hormuz and vows will never get nuclear weapons

Iranian President:

'US must be compelled to honor MoU'

President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran must force the US to abide by its signed peace MoU, calling the accord central to future security.

Trump:

'The talks with Iran will resume tomorrow'

President Trump announces US-Iran talks will resume on Monday after Middle Eastern allies persuade him to hold off on a massive attack to pursue a diplomatic deal.

Report: Trump initially resisted meeting Netanyahu

CNN reports President Trump initially resisted meeting Benjamin Netanyahu amid growing policy differences over Iran, Lebanon and other regional issues.

Trump on Iran:

'There are very friendly talks going on'

At a Michigan rally, President Trump states the US is having "friendly negotiations" with Iran while maintaining military pressure to ensure it never gets a nuclear weapon.

Trump warns Iran:

Talks must move fast or strikes resume

President Donald Trump said he paused expanded strikes on Iran to allow negotiations to continue, warning military action will resume if talks fail.

Iran strikes

Trump meets cabinet to evaluate escalating military action

President Trump meets key cabinet officials to weigh a major military escalation against Iran after ceasefire breakdown.

'I couldn’t care less'

Trump shrugs off Iran scrapping MOU

President Trump dismisses Iran's announcement that it will no longer honor the MOU.

Trump:

'Iran will be defeated very soon'

President Trump claims Iran will be defeated soon, criticizes past US leaders for failing to act, and suggests Tehran is eager for a settlement.

Vance alleges secret Israeli campaign to derail Trump Iran deal

JD Vance alleges Israeli government elements funded a campaign attacking him over Iran talks, while also claiming Jeffrey Epstein had Israeli intelligence ties.

Vows heavy retaliation

Iran warns US naval blockade has shattered deal

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister warns that a renewed US naval blockade has dismantled their peace accord, vowing a non-proportional response that will make Washington regret its actions.

Trump warns:

Infrastructure strikes on Iran unless Tehran negotiates deal

In an interview with Fox News, President Trump warns that US strikes will target Iran's power plants and bridges unless Iranian officials return to the table to negotiate a deal.

Trump:

'Deal with Iran is still possible despite ongoing strikes'

Speaking from the Oval Office, President Trump comments on Iran strikes, says US forces have crippled Tehran's military and secured the Strait of Hormuz but reiterates a deal is still possible.

Trump:

'We’re going to hit Iran hard tonight and tomorrow'

President Trump vows ongoing severe strikes against Iran, warns of targeting the subterranean Pickaxe nuclear facility, and defends his relationship with Netanyahu.

Ghalibaf warns: No more unilateral deals

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warns US following nighttime strikes on Iran. 'We warned you.'

Oman's proposal for the Strait of Hormuz

Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi proposes two-corridor solution for Strait of Hormuz; Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi unable to approve it.

New ultimatum:

US demands Iran pledge to halt shipping attacks by Saturday

The Trump administration has demanded that Tehran publicly declare the Strait of Hormuz open and pledge to cease firing on commercial ships by Saturday.

Despite US agreement

Satellite images show Iran rebuilding nuclear and missile sites

Exclusive satellite intelligence reported by CNN reveals fresh reconstruction and suspicious vehicle traffic at multiple Iranian nuclear and missile infrastructure locations.

'Cease Fire is OVER!'

Trump claims Iran wants talks despite growing escalation

President Trump declares the ceasefire over but claims Iran asked to continue talks, while Iranian officials deny reports of an upcoming Swiss summit.

US maintains talks with Iran despite wave of retaliatory strikes

A US official confirms Washington is pursuing technical nuclear talks with Tehran to prevent an Iranian nuclear weapon, despite US retaliatory strikes in Iran.

Trump:

'Iran called, they want to make a deal so badly'

President Trump claims a "desperate" Iran is seeking a deal following intense US strikes, but says he remains skeptical about whether they will honor terms.

Poll:

Israelis lose confidence in Trump after Iran deal

A new JPPI survey found record-low trust in President Trump, broad opposition to the US-Iran deal, and strong support for the Lebanon agreement.

'They're cuckoo'

Trump expresses doubt over Iran deal: 'I'm not seeing it'

US President Donald Trump voiced his dissatisfaction with the Iranian regime's actions and said that the US would probably conduct strikes against Iranian targets again.

Trump: MoU with Iran is dead, they are crazy

US President Donald Trump says military hit Iran hard in late-night strikes, calls Iranian leadership 'a bunch of scum.'

Iran regime advisor: The US will sabotage the talks

Iranian advisor Mohsen Rezaee accuses the US of undermining peace talks after Washington revokes Iran's oil license following naval attacks in Hormuz.

Survey:

Israelis lose confidence in Trump on security

New Israeli and US polls show falling confidence in President Trump on Israel's security and declining Democratic support for Israel.

Iran: Hormuz attack due to violations of agreement

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Strait of Hormuz attack linked to the ceasefire framework, insists negotiations on final agreement stalled 'as long as threats continue.'

IRGC missiles strike commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz

IRGC fires at least two missiles at commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, severely damaging two vessels and sparking a fire on an oil tanker, according to a US official.

Tehran fires back

Trump warns US will 'finish the job' if Iran deal fails

President Trump warns that the US will "finish the job" if talks with Iran fail, prompting Iranian officials to threaten retaliation in "another language."

Tehran draws hard line on Lebanon in talks with US

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf meets senior Hezbollah officials, affirming that backing armed proxies remains an unnegotiable "red line."

Report:

US-Iran talks to resume as Iran continues work on secret facility

Ceasefire negotiations between US and Iran to resume in Pakistan next week, as satellite photos indicate Iran conducting construction work at secret, likely nuclear, facility.

Breaks to 'friendly' states

Tehran asserts Hormuz transit fees

Iranian ambassador announces new shipping fees for the Strait of Hormuz, defying US pushback while promising discounts for nations that supported Tehran.