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Iranian official claims

'US showing flexibility in talks, including on nuclear issue'

A senior Iranian official told Reuters that the United States has so far shown flexibility in talks with Tehran, including on restrictions on Iran's nuclear program.

'US showing flexibility in talks, including on nuclear issue'

President Donald Trump - historical inevitability?

President Trump's time in office has undeniably had a profound effect on Western democracies and global alliances, and has also provided a response to a pervasive feeling of American cultural malaise. Opinion.

President Donald Trump - historical inevitability?

Mahmoud Khalil demands US drop deportation order

Attorneys for Columbia University protest leader Mahmoud Khalil are fighting a final US deportation order.

Mahmoud Khalil demands US drop deportation order

Report:

Trump Gaza plan may advance in areas outside Hamas control

The US and Board of Peace are reportedly preparing to advance Gaza reconstruction efforts in areas outside Hamas control amid stalled talks.

Trump Gaza plan may advance in areas outside Hamas control

Iraqi Deputy Oil Minister sanctioned over Iran oil operation

The US imposed sanctions on Iraqi officials and companies accused of diverting oil revenues to Iran and Tehran-backed terrorist groups.

Iraqi Deputy Oil Minister sanctioned over Iran oil operation

US to deny green cards over ‘antisemitic’ views

Trump administration to deny green cards to applicants with record of anti-Israel speech.

US to deny green cards over ‘antisemitic’ views

White House

US 'discussing' Iran's Strait of Hormuz proposal

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt refuses to say that the Trump Administration is 'considering' the latest Iranian proposal.

US 'discussing' Iran's Strait of Hormuz proposal

US Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer steps down

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer will step down from the Trump administration to take a position in the private sector, the White House announces.

US Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer steps down

Report

US to press Lebanon to repeal law banning contact with Israelis

The repeal of the 1955 Israel Boycott Law would mark a significant milestone in the efforts to normalize relations between Israel and Lebanon.

US to press Lebanon to repeal law banning contact with Israelis

Key clauses of Lebanon ceasefire agreement

The ceasefire agreement with Lebanon includes mutual recognition of sovereignty and preserves the IDF’s freedom of action for self-defense.

Key clauses of Lebanon ceasefire agreement

Not withdrawal, but pressure:

Trump’s emerging plan to reshape NATO

US President Donald Trump is considering redeploying forces within NATO, signaling pressure on allies over support during the Iran conflict.

Trump’s emerging plan to reshape NATO

VP Vance:

'Israelis have offered to check themselves in Lebanon'

Vice President JD Vance outlines US stance on Iran ceasefire, citing misunderstandings, ongoing negotiations, and warning of consequences if terms are not upheld.

'Israelis have offered to check themselves in Lebanon'

Iran blocks ships in Strait of Hormuz hours after opening strait

Iranian government begins blocking ships hours into ceasefire, citing Israeli strikes in Lebanon despite Trump's assurances the Hezbollah conflict is separate from the ceasefire.

Iran blocks ships in Strait of Hormuz hours after opening strait

'Once in a generation opportunity'

White House: Despite public posturing, talks with Iran going well

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said strikes have crippled Iran’s capabilities, as the administration pushes for a deal to end its nuclear ambitions.

White House: Despite public posturing, talks with Iran going well

Over campus antisemitism

Trump administration files lawsuit against Harvard

The Justice Department files a lawsuit accusing Harvard of discriminating against Jewish and Israeli students, seeking compliance with civil rights law and recovery of billions in federal funding.

Trump administration files lawsuit against Harvard

Trump administration fast-tracks $8.4B arms deal to Gulf allies

Trump administration bypasses Congress to fast-track $8.4B in arms sales to the UAE, Kuwait, and Jordan, citing an emergency over Iran’s threats.

Trump administration fast-tracks $8.4B arms deal to Gulf allies

'Pressure from Israel'

US counter-terror center chief resigns over Iran war

Joe Kent, the Director of the United States National Counterterrorism Center, announced his resignation today in protest against the war with Iran, which he blamed on Israel and pro-Israel lobbyists in the US.

US counter-terror center chief resigns over Iran war

Gulf leaders urge US: Finish the job against Iran

Gulf states warn Washington against ending the campaign prematurely, fearing Iran could retain the ability to threaten oil routes and regional stability.

Gulf leaders urge US: Finish the job against Iran

Report: Trump’s representatives met with Hamas in Cairo

Arab sources claim that a meeting between U.S. representatives and Hamas in Cairo led to Israel’s decision to reopen the Rafah crossing on Wednesday.

Report: Trump’s representatives met with Hamas in Cairo

Report:

US to announce coalition to escort ships through Strait of Hormuz

Wall Street Journal reports that the Trump administration is expected to announce a multinational coalition to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz as Iran threatens commercial vessels.

US to announce coalition to escort ships through Strait of Hormuz

The White House's warning to the regime in Tehran

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt clarifies that the United States will not allow freedom of navigation in the Middle East and fuel supplies to be disrupted.

The White House's warning to the regime in Tehran

Bypassing Congress

US approves $650M weapons sale to Israel

Trump administration approves a $650 million bomb sale to Israel using emergency authority to bypass Congress, as the US and Israel continue their joint military campaign against Iran.

US approves $650M weapons sale to Israel

Joint Chiefs of Staff:

'Not a one-night operation. Will take time to achieve objectives'

Department of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Daine Caine hold a press conference on Operation Epic Fury, the U.S. and Israel joint operation that carried out strikes in Iran.

'Not a one-night operation. Will take time to achieve objectives'

US Amb. Waltz to UNSC:

'This moment in history requires moral clarity'

Addressing an emergency Security Council session, Mike Waltz says Operation Epic Fury targets Iran’s missile and proxy networks to prevent a nuclear threat.

'This moment in history requires moral clarity'

Family of UN’s Francesca Albanese sues US over sanctions

Francesca Albanese’s family sues the Trump administration over sanctions imposed after her criticism of Israel, claiming the penalties violate her First Amendment rights.

Family of UN’s Francesca Albanese sues US over sanctions

Witkoff: Iran deal must have no time limits

Ahead of Geneva talks, Steve Witkoff reportedly told a private gathering the Trump administration will not accept time-limited nuclear restrictions on Iran.

Witkoff: Iran deal must have no time limits

VP Vance:

'You can't let craziest regime in the world have nuclear weapons'

Vice President says Trump prefers diplomacy but retains military options to ensure Iran does not obtain nuclear weapons ahead of talks, warning Tehran.

'You can't let craziest regime in the world have nuclear weapons'

Trump targets foreign funding of universities

The US administration is expected to step up oversight of foreign funding to limit its influence on curricula and campus activity.

Trump targets foreign funding of universities

Report:

Trump officials reassure Arabs after Huckabee remarks

Senior US officials contacted Arab governments to clarify that Ambassador Mike Huckabee’s remarks reflected personal views, not a shift in Trump administration policy.

Trump officials reassure Arabs after Huckabee remarks

Report:

Trump envoys await Iran proposal ahead of critical Geneva meeting

US officials say Washington will meet Iran in Geneva Friday if Tehran delivers a detailed nuclear proposal within 48 hours.

Trump envoys await Iran proposal ahead of critical Geneva meeting

After brutal crackdown:

US imposes new visa restrictions on Iranian officials

Trump administration imposes new visa restrictions on 18 Iranian officials and telecom leaders following last month’s brutal crackdown on anti-regime protesters.

US imposes new visa restrictions on Iranian officials

DHS hires digital director linked to controversial posts

Homeland Security hires social media manager whose posts raised alarm for promoting ‘white-nationalist rhetoric.’

DHS hires digital director linked to controversial posts

After cancellation, US confirms:

Talks with Iran will take place on Friday

The US administration has confirmed that it agreed to the request of Arab countries to hold talks with Iran on Friday in Oman, hours after initially announcing their cancellation.

Talks with Iran will take place on Friday

Trump demands $1 billion from 'antisemitic' Harvard University

Trump accuses Harvard of antisemitism and serious illegalities, rejects $500M settlement concept, says administration now seeking $1B in damages.

Trump demands $1 billion from 'antisemitic' Harvard University

Pete Hegseth

US military will be 'ready' to strike Iran

Secretary of War cites last year's strike on Iran's nuclear facilities, capture of Nicolas Maduro as evidence that the US can achieve its objective in Iran if Trump orders a strike.

US military will be 'ready' to strike Iran

Rubio

'No one knows who will rule Iran after Khamenei'

US Secretary of State updates Senate on the 'massive armada' that President Trump was headed toward Iran.

'No one knows who will rule Iran after Khamenei'

Europe's Geopolitical Harakiri:

Resisting Trump, welcoming China.

While Trump is portrayed as the bully who “threatens the liberal order," Europe yields symbolic and strategic ground to its number one systemic rival, China. Opinion.

Resisting Trump, welcoming China.

Rafah Crossing

Witkoff hints: US, Israel coordinating on future steps

US envoy says talks were constructive as Washington and Jerusalem coordinate next steps on Phase 2 of Trump’s Gaza plan and broader regional issues

Witkoff hints: US, Israel coordinating on future steps

Former NSC head

Will the US strike Iran? It seems Trump hasn't decided

Dr. Eyal Hulata, former head of the National Security Council, estimates that the US has not yet decided whether to attack Iran and that significant considerations are still being weighed.

Will the US strike Iran? It seems Trump hasn't decided

Details of the agreement between the US and Hamas

The agreement between the US and the terrorist organization concerns the disarmament of Hamas and includes several key principles.

Details of the agreement between the US and Hamas

Trump Admin

Mahmoud Khalil will be deported to Algeria

Homeland Security assistant secretary Tricia McLaughlin says deportation of anti-Israel acivist is a 'reminder' that green-card and visa holders are guests in the US and should 'act like it.'

Mahmoud Khalil will be deported to Algeria

Analysis:

Will Trump order a military strike to overthrow Khamenei?

The indicators are there, though military action takes foresight, timing and precision because success must be the result-once the definition of success is made by governments and their armed forces.

Will Trump order a military strike to overthrow Khamenei?

Jack Engelhard:

Trump - no more Mr. Nice Guy

Trump wants Greenland, and since I am a betting man, my money says he is going to get it one way or another. Opinion.

Trump - no more Mr. Nice Guy

Report:

The tense conversation between Netanyahu and Rubio

According to Channel 12, the Israeli Prime Minister phoned the US Secretary of State to air complaints about the Gaza Executive Board; however, Rubio refused to budge.

The tense conversation between Netanyahu and Rubio

Northern Syria Is burning-and Washington is losing control

Julani has shown exactly who he is. The videos, the prisoner releases, the ideological fingerprints-they are not echoes of ISIS. They are continuity. Ameriica must stop it now. Israel must help. Opiinion.

Northern Syria Is burning-and Washington is losing control

Melanie Phillips:

The high stakes in Iran

Ending the Islamic regime in Tehran would help reset the West’s moral compass. Opinion.

The high stakes in Iran

Victory for Trump Admin

Appeals court rejects release of Mahmoud Khalil

3rd US Circuit Court of Appeals rules that judges do not have jurisdiction to order the release and prevent the deportation of controversial Columbia U. activist.

Appeals court rejects release of Mahmoud Khalil

US freezes all visa applications from 75 countries

State Department announces that beginning next week, consular officers will be instructed to refuse all visa applications from 75 nations.

US freezes all visa applications from 75 countries

Report:

Israel, Arab states urge Trump to delay major strikes on Iran

Israeli and Arab officials urge Trump to delay major strikes on Iran despite intense protests and rising casualties, according to NBC News.

Israel, Arab states urge Trump to delay major strikes on Iran

Prof. Anne Bayefsky

'US-UN relations are all over the map'

Professor Anne Bayefsky tells Arutz Sheva that the US is not taking enough action against the UN's antisemitism.

'US-UN relations are all over the map'

US designates Muslim Brotherhood chapters as terrorist orgs

Secretary Rubio announces that the Lebanese, Jordanian, and Egyptian chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood are being designated under Trump's executive order.

US designates Muslim Brotherhood chapters as terrorist orgs

Report:

Iran scrambles to contact Trump envoy amid threats

An Axios report says Iran’s foreign minister contacted a senior Trump envoy amid rising tensions, as President Trump weighs military options while leaving the door open to renewed nuclear talks.

Iran scrambles to contact Trump envoy amid threats

Military action on the table

Trump administration exploring options in Iran

US officials say President Trump is reviewing military and 'non-kinetic' options as protests intensify in Iran and the regime faces growing pressure.

Trump administration exploring options in Iran

Key UN agencies

Trump cuts ties with 66 global bodies

Trump signs an order withdrawing US support from 66 international bodies, including UN agencies and the UN climate treaty.

Trump cuts ties with 66 global bodies

PMO confirms

Talks between Israel and Syria resumed under US auspices

The Prime Minister's Office addressed the recent talks with Syrian representatives in Paris and the results of the talks.

Talks between Israel and Syria resumed under US auspices

Israeli officials optimistic after talks with Syria in Paris

Progress was made during the Trump Administration-brokered talks between the Israeli and Syrian governments in Paris this week, journalkist Barak Ravid reports.

Israeli officials optimistic after talks with Syria in Paris

Mashal:

Trump should take note of growing right-wing criticism of Israel

In an interview with Drop Site News, Hamas leader Khaled Mashal says President Trump should factor growing US criticism of Israel into policy decisions.

Trump should take note of growing right-wing criticism of Israel

White House to Netanyahu:

Killing of Hamas leader violated ceasefire agreement

The White House reportedly told Prime Minister Netanyahu that the assassination of senior Hamas figure Ra'ad Sa'ad constitutes a violation of the ceasefire agreement.

Killing of Hamas leader violated ceasefire agreement

The Cognitive Trojan Horse:

Why Trump’s vetting shift is the West’s only defense

You cannot vet an idea, and you cannot fingerprint a theology. This is precisely why the Trump administration’s overhaul of the vetting apparatus is not merely a policy shift, but an existential necessity. Opinion.

Why Trump’s vetting shift is the West’s only defense

Report:

Trump officials mulling terror sanctions on UNRWA

According to Reuters, Trump officials are weighing terrorism sanctions on the UN agency for “Palestinian refugees” which has been proven to have collaborated with Hamas.

Trump officials mulling terror sanctions on UNRWA