US-Iran

Iran claims attacks on 85 US targets in Bahrain, Kuwait

IRGC claims combined missile and drone attack on 85 US military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait, warns they are prepared for further escalation.

More than 80 targets

US launches powerful strikes in Iran

US military strikes targets in Iran in response to attacks on three tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran fires on Bahrain and Kuwait in response.

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.

US reinstates sanctions on Iranian oil

US revokes the general license authorizing the sale of Iranian oil following attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

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."

Calls to kill Trump at Khamenei's funeral

Video from Khamenei's funeral shows a speaker urging Trump's assassination as millions attend ceremonies marked by anti-US and anti-Israel chants.

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.

Report:

US feared Israel could target Iranian negotiators during talks

The New York Times reports US officials feared Israel could target Foreign Minister Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf, potentially derailing ceasefire and peace talks with Tehran.

Trump:

'Iran agreed to just about everything we need'

President Trump states that military strikes have defeated Iran, forcing them to agree to US demands.

Report:

US suspected Israel plotted to kill Iranian negotiators

The New York Times reports that Washington discovered an Israeli plot targeting Iran's top peace negotiators, prompting covert regional warnings to protect fragile ceasefire talks.

US Envoy warns UN:

‘President Trump’s patience is not unlimited’

The UN Security Council met over renewed US-Iran tensions as Ambassador Mike Waltz warned President Trump’s patience 'is not unlimited.'

Vance:

'We have options if Iran tries to restart its nuclear program'

Vice President Vance credits American airstrikes with significantly delaying Iran's capability to build a nuclear weapon, says Trump has “options" if the Islamic Republic tries to restart its nuclear program.

Qatar, Pakistan wrap separate talks with US, Iranian negotiators

Qatari and Pakistani mediators conclude talks with US and Iranian envoys in Doha, reporting progress on the Islamabad Accord framework before a funeral pause.

Vance:

Iran’s denial of peace talks is a 'Persian negotiating tactic'

US Vice President calls out Iran's contradictory "negotiating tactics" regarding Qatar peace talks, reiterates the US demands full denuclearization of the Islamic Republic.

Report:

Trump considered resuming Iran war but will give diplomacy time

According to The Wall Street Journal, President Trump paused plans for a renewed, full-scale military campaign against Iran, choosing instead to extend nuclear negotiations past an upcoming August deadline despite ongoing regional friction.

Iran:

'No new talks until MoU conditions are fully met'

Iran's Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says no new talks with the US will occur until current pact terms are met.

Iranian paper threatens President Trump

One of Iran’s most popular newspapers ran a headline showing President Trump in a crosshairs with a caption promising revenge.

Report:

Witkoff en route to Doha for meeting with Iran

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is traveling to Doha for scheduled Tuesday meetings with Iranian officials, despite Tehran's public denials that the talks will occur.

Iranian President:

'We will abide by the deal if Washington honors commitments'

Iranian President Pezeshkian states Iran will honor its memorandum with the US if Washington complies, signaling continued diplomacy despite recent military clashes.

Trump:

Doha talks will be 'perhaps important, perhaps not'

President Trump downplays the significance of upcoming talks with Iran, stating they are "perhaps important," adding the US has nearly won militarily and remains focused on the denuclearization of Iran.

Iranian crown prince:

'Halt diplomatic talks with Tehran'

Iran's exiled prince Reza Pahlavi urges the US to stop diplomatic talks with Tehran, calling for global protests outside American embassies starting July 4.

US official confirms:

US and Iran to 'stand down' and halt strikes

US official confirms the US and Iran have agreed to temporary de-escalation near the Strait of Hormuz ahead of Tuesday meeting in Doha.

Report:

US and Iran agree to pause strikes, hold peace summit in Qatar

The US and Iran have paused military strikes ahead of an emergency Tuesday summit in Doha to resolve collapsing ceasefire over the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump warns:

We may have to 'militarily complete the job' in Iran

Following a second consecutive night of US strikes in the Strait of Hormuz, President Trump warns that repeated ceasefire violations could force the US to militarily eliminate Iran.

US strikes Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz

US Army says it attacked Iranian targets in the area of the Strait of Hormuz, in response to an attack on a merchant vessel attributed to Iran.

Vance warns Iran:

'Violence will be met with violence'

Vice President JD Vance warns Iran that "violence will be met with violence" following retaliatory US airstrikes triggered by an Iranian attack on a commercial ship.

'You'll find out'

US hits Iranian targets minutes after Trump warns of retaliation

CENTCOM confirms US airstrikes targeted Iranian missile and drone sites after Iran violated the ceasefire by attacking a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump:

'If I hadn’t cancelled Obama’s Iran deal, Israel would be gone'

Addressing the Faith and Freedom Coalition, President Trump claims Iranians welcomed Qassem Soleimani's 2020 death, and slams Obama-era Iran deal: He was a disaster.

Trump plans:

Frozen funds to be used to buy American agriculture for Iran

President Trump announces plans to use frozen Iranian funds to buy US crops for Iran, a move fiercely rejected by Tehran's Parliament Speaker.

JD Vance reveals new US-Iran communication channel after talks

Vice President JD Vance said US-Iran talks produced a new communication channel, but warned Tehran’s actions will determine the next steps.

24 hours later:

Senate flips on Iran war powers measure

The Senate reverses its rebuke of President Trump’s war powers after key Republicans alter their votes.

Trump:

'Iran will never have a nuclear weapon, we'll have MidEast peace'

Speaking at a rally in DC, President Trump praises US military operations for decimating Iran's defense capabilities and vows that Tehran will never possess nuclear weapons.

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.

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.

Poll:

Trump’s approval plummets to 34% over Iran war

A new Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals Donald Trump's approval rating has sunk to 34%, with a mere 24% of Americans believing the war with Iran was worth the costs.

Bucking Trump:

Senate votes to halt US military action in Iran

US Senate votes 50-48 to halt military operations against Iran, defying President Trump as his administration negotiates a fragile peace deal.

Mark Levin:

'Iran deal funds Tehran more in a year than Israel in a decade'

Fox News commentator Mark Levin strongly condemns the Iran deal, warning it provides Tehran with massive funding while treating Israel like a "punching bag."

Trump warns Iran:

'Act smart or the US will finish the job'

At a Pennsylvania rally, President Trump praises the new agreement with Iran but warns that the US will "finish the job" if the Islamic Republic fails to act reasonably.

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.

Trump:

'If Iran doesn’t behave, I’ll do what I have to do'

President Trump warns Iran that he will take necessary action if they violate their agreement, while expressing confidence he can resolve disputes over Lebanon with Prime Minister Netanyahu.

18 hours later:

First round of US-Iran talks ends, mediators drafting statement

Iran’s Foreign Ministry says US and Iranian negotiators in Switzerland have moved past baseline disputes. Qatar and Pakistan expected to publish joint statement.

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.

US diplomat:

'Good progress made in talks with Iran in Switzerland'

US-Iran negotiations yielding good progress on keeping the Strait of Hormuz open and establishing Lebanon ceasefire deconfliction mechanisms, a diplomat tells Axios.

Vance arrives in Switzerland for negotiations with Iran

US Vice President JD Vance arrives at a Swiss ski resort to launch 60 days of direct nuclear talks with Iran, aiming to exchange asset relief for UN site audits.

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.

Witkoff heads to Switzerland for delayed Iran talks

US envoy Steve Witkoff is reportedly headed to Switzerland for nuclear talks, which Iran delayed over Israeli military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon. Unclear if Vance will join.

'He's a warrior Prime Minister'

Trump praises Netanyahu despite recent Iran friction

President Trump praises Netanyahu, urges Iran to negotiate a long-term agreement during the 60-day window established by the new accord.

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.

'The art of surrender'

Schumer blasts Trump's Iran framework

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer fiercely condemns President Trump’s Iran memorandum as a historic surrender, vowing Democrats will vote to block it.

Vance cancels Switzerland trip for US-Iran negotiations

Vice President JD Vance cancels his flight to Switzerland, citing logistics surrounding planned diplomacy with Iran.

Senator Cotton:

'Iran deal could hand billions to terrorist regime'

In a Fox News interview, Senator Tom Cotton praises Trump's pressure campaign on Iran, but warns that the new Iran MoU risks squandering vital US leverage.

'Vague nuclear commitments'

AIPAC condemns Trump's Iran deal

AIPAC issues a sharp critique of the new US-Iran memorandum, calling its nuclear terms "vague" and urging Congress to enforce strict military dismantlement.

Witkoff tells Congress:

Iran will invite IAEA to inspect nuclear sites

According to an AP report, Trump envoy Steve Witkoff briefed US lawmakers that Iran will invite IAEA and American inspectors to audit its nuclear sites.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

Haley slams US-Iran pact:

'A huge mistake to pay to rebuild the threat'

Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley strongly condemns the US-Iran deal, calling it a huge mistake to unlock billions in sanctions relief for a regime dedicated to destroying America.

Watch:

Trump signs Iran memorandum of understanding

Footage posted to social media shows President Trump signing the Iran memorandum of understanding at Versailles Palace in France, officially putting the deal into effect.