US-Iran

Trump's problem with Iran's demands

Iran demands control of the Strait of Hormuz, the lifting of sanctions and a ceasefire in Lebanon in exchange for an agreement with the U.S. The demands have provoked anger at the White House.

Trump threatens:

'Iran will be laughing no longer!'

Trump accuses Iran of decades of deception, blasts Obama-era policies in Truth Social post, says Tehran 'will be laughing no longer.'

Trump:

Iran conflict may not be over

President Trump says Iran has been militarily defeated, warns more strikes remain possible, and vows Tehran will never obtain nuclear weapons.

IRGC warns:

'Heavy attack on US bases if Iranian tankers are targeted'

The IRGC warns of strikes on US bases and ships if Iran’s maritime trade faces further "aggression."

Rubio and Qatari PM meet in Miami to discuss Iran deal

Secretary of State Rubio meets Qatar’s PM in Miami, as the Qataris mediate between the US and Iran to negotiate a memo ending the war.

Iran rejects ultimatums

'No response to US proposal until review is complete'

Spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry says Iran is still reviewing the US peace proposal and will not be moved by deadlines.

Rubio:

US expects to receive Iranian answer to offer today

Secretary of State Rubio warns Iran against controlling international waterways as Washington awaits Tehran’s response on negotiations.

Following strikes:

Iranian FM warns US pressure will not break Tehran

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi accuses the US of undermining diplomacy after strikes near the Strait of Hormuz, claims missile arsenal at 120% since the beginning of the campaign.

Trump after Hormuz incident:

'Zero chance Iran will have a nuclear weapon'

Trump tells reporters the US is still negotiating with Iran, explains Pakistan asked that “Project Freedom" be put on hold while talks are ongoing: They agreed not to have a nuclear weapon.

Trump: Ceasefire still on

US hits Iranian ports after naval attack on destroyers

US destroyers repel Iranian attack in the Strait of Hormuz. US forces retaliate on port bases. Iran claims US violated the ceasefire, but Trump says it is still in effect.

CIA report: Iran can withstand US blockade for months

A CIA assessment says Iran could withstand the US naval blockade for months while retaining much of its missile arsenal despite ongoing strikes.

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.

Report:

Washington's demands for Iranian nuclear program

U.S. officials told the The Wall Street Journal that Washington has presented Iran with a series of strict conditions as part of ongoing negotiations over a potential nuclear agreement.

Report:

Saudi fallout forced Trump to suspend Hormuz maritime mission

NBC News reports that Trump halted “Project Freedom" in the Strait of Hormuz mission after Saudi Arabia pulled base access.

Trump predicts Iran war will be 'over quickly'

Trump speaks at tele-rally for Republican candidate in Georgia and predicts a swift end to the Iran war. Reports indicate Iran will reply to US proposal on Thursday.

Amid reports of deal

Iran’s Parliament speaker mocks Trump

Iranian Parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf mocks Trump’s shifting strategy as reports hint at a looming one-page peace deal.

Trump:

'Iran wants a deal and has agreed not to have nuclear weapons'

Speaking to reporters at the White House after issuing an ultimatum to Iran, Trump claims victory over Iran's military and declares: Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon, and they won't.

Trump announces:

'Project Freedom' paused to pursue agreement with Iran

Trump pauses "Project Freedom" in the Strait of Hormuz to seek an Iran deal, while keeping the naval blockade in effect.

Rubio declares:

'Operation Epic Fury is over'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Operation Epic Fury ended after Iran's nuclear shield has been dismantled, explains the focus now shifts to Project Freedom.

CNN:

Israel and US planning another round of strikes in Iran

Report says Israel and the US are coordinating amid Hormuz tensions, with plans in place for possible strikes on Iran if diplomacy fails.

'Not heavy firing'

Trump stops short of saying Iran violated ceasefire

Trump downplays Iranian attacks, warns Tehran to keep the ceasefire: They better hope it remains in effect.

Iranian Foreign Minister:

'There is no military solution to the conflict'

Iran’s Araghchi warns the US and UAE of a "quagmire" and rejects military solutions to the current tensions.

Trump on Iran:

'They have nothing left, we can't let them have nukes'

Speaking after Iran attacked the UAE, Trump says Iran’s military is decimated and warns against them acquiring nuclear weapons.

US Treasury Secretary:

'America is suffocating Iran with naval blockade'

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent tells Fox News that America is suffocating Iran’s regime through financial pressure, frozen assets and a naval blockade.

Witkoff:

'US in active talks with Iran to end war'

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff confirms that America is in active conversation with Iran as efforts continue to negotiate an end to the conflict.

In Strait of Hormuz

US military to begin effort to 'restore freedom of navigation'

CENTCOM announces its forces will begin supporting President Donald Trump’s humanitarian operation to free ships trapped in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran warns US:

'Interference in Hormuz violates the ceasefire'

Senior Iranian lawmaker warns that any US interference in the Strait of Hormuz would violate the ceasefire, responding to Trump’s announcement of operation to free trapped foreign vessels.

Trump announces operation to free ships trapped in Hormuz

President Trump announces “Project Freedom" to safely escort neutral ships out of the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a humanitarian gesture amid positive discussions with Iran.

Will Trump accept it?

Report: Iran's new proposal to the US

Report details Iran's 14-point proposal to the US outlining terms for a permanent deal, including sanctions relief, security guarantees, and regional de-escalation.

Trump to review Iran’s latest proposal, hints at possible strikes

President Trump says he will review Iran’s latest 14-point proposal to end the war but expresses strong doubt it would be acceptable. Iran’s proposal reportedly includes demands for lifting of sanctions and ending the naval blockade.

US warns:

'Paying Iranian tolls could trigger harsh sanctions'

US Treasury warns shippers they face severe sanctions for paying Iranian tolls in the Strait of Hormuz.

US announces new sanctions against Iran oil network

US imposes new sanctions on entities tied to Iran’s oil trade, targeting a China-based operator and shipping network.

Trump tells Congress Iran conflict has ended, avoiding deadline

White House claims Iran hostilities have ended, sidestepping a key deadline as lawmakers debate presidential authority and ongoing risks.

Report:

Iran signaled flexibility in latest proposal to US

Wall Street Journal reports that Iran signaled a degree of flexbility in its most recent proposal to revive talks with the US.

Trump:

'I’m not satisfied with Iran’s latest deal proposal'

President Donald Trump expresses dissatisfaction with Iran’s latest proposal to end the war, stating he is not satisfied with it and noting his options are either a major military escalation or negotiating a deal.

Iran: Quick nuclear deal with US 'not realistic'

Iranian officials pour cold water on hopes for a swift agreement with the United States, stating that expecting quick results from talks is unrealistic.

Trump:

'Iran’s military destroyed, nuclear threat must be eliminated'

President Donald Trump tells Newsmax in an interview that the United States has already destroyed much of Iran’s military and leadership, warns the conflict cannot truly end until Iran is permanently prevented from developing nuclear weapons.

Trump: Iran is dying to make a deal

President Donald Trump tells reporters that Iran is “dying to make a deal" and that negotiations could be concluded soon, emphasizes that Iran will never be allowed to have a nuclear weapon.

Trump to receive briefing on potential new strikes against Iran

President Donald Trump is scheduled to receive a briefing on new military options against Iran, including potential strikes and a possible takeover of part of the Strait of Hormuz.

CENTCOM:

42 vessels redirected, 69 million barrels of oil unsellable

US Central Command announces that American forces have successfully redirected 42 commercial vessels attempting to breach the maritime blockade on Iran.

Senior Iranian official threatens US forces if war resumes

Senior adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader warns that the United States faces a “complete deadlock", threatens that US ships could be sunk and soldiers captured if the war resumes.

Trump:

'No deal unless Iran agrees to no nuclear weapons'

President Trump says negotiations to end the war with Iran are now being conducted by telephone, after rejecting the latest Iranian proposal.

Amid Iran blockade

US forces seize and release ship in Arabian Sea

US Central Command announces that American forces temporarily seized a vessel suspected of heading to Iran in the Arabian Sea, later releasing it after confirming it would not dock in an Iranian port.

Trump:

'King Charles agrees that Iran will never get a nuclear weapon'

President Trump hosts King Charles III at a White House state dinner, declares that Iran has been militarily defeated and will never be allowed to develop nuclear weapons.

US sanctions 35 Iranian entities in 'shadow banking' crackdown

US Treasury Department imposes sanctions on 35 individuals and entities tied to Iran’s shadow banking network, while warning banks against dealings with Chinese refineries paying Iran for passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump skeptical of Iranian deal offer, officials say

US officials say Trump is dissatisfied with Iran’s proposal, which delays nuclear talks while focusing on maritime issues first.

Rubio:

'Iran cannot decide who uses Strait of Hormuz'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US rejects Iran’s offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz under conditions, calling it an unlawful bid for control.

Sources:

US-Iran gap may be narrower than it appears

Sources tell CNN quiet diplomacy between the US and Iran continues, with mediators pressing for a phased agreement in coming days.

Report:

Iran submits new Hormuz-focused proposal to US

Iran reportedly sends the US a new proposal via Pakistan prioritizing Hormuz deal first, delaying nuclear talks.

Pezeshkian says Iran won’t negotiate with US under threats

Iran’s president says Tehran will not enter talks with the US under pressure, demanding hostile actions and blockades end first.

Iran denies planned US talks in Pakistan

Iran denies plans for US talks in Pakistan, rejecting White House claims and saying no negotiations are currently on the agenda.

Trump says Iran preparing offer to meet US demands

Trump tells Reuters Iran is preparing an offer to satisfy US demands as American envoys head to Pakistan for talks.

US-Iran talks

Trump sends Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan

White House Press Secretary confirms Trump is sending Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan for direct talks with Iran: “We’re hopeful that it will be a productive conversation."

Reza Pahlavi:

'No negotiation with Iran regime'

Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi rejects talks with Iran, calls negotiations “appeasement" and urges renewed protests to topple regime.

Trump: I’m in no rush on Iran

Trump says Iran’s leadership is in turmoil and vows to keep the Strait of Hormuz shut pending a deal. "A deal with Iran must be everlasting, not temporary."

Trump says 'no time frame' for Iran conflict

Trump tells Fox News there’s no set timeline for the Iran conflict or ceasefire talks, stressing the US is focused on securing a “good deal."

White House:

'Trump awaits unified Iran response, no firm deadline set'

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says Trump has set no firm deadline for Iran to submit proposal to end the war, and is keeping economic pressure on Tehran.

US sanctions networks helping Iran rebuild missiles arsenal

US imposes new sanctions targeting 14 people and companies that help Iran obtain weapons as Tehran seeks to rebuild its ballistic missile inventories after US-Israeli strikes.

Trump:

'Blockade lift means no deal - unless we blow Iran up'

President Trump states that lifting the US naval blockade of Iran could only lead to a deal if America “blows up the rest of their country".

Iran claims:

'Trump’s ceasefire extension is a ploy for surprise strike'

Tasnim news agency reports Tehran did not request the ceasefire extension announced by Trump and suspects it may be a deception to enable future US or Israeli strikes.