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.
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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.
Trump announces:
Ceasefire extended until Iran submits a proposal
Trump announces the extension of the ceasefire with Iran until its fractured leadership submits a unified deal proposal. The US naval blockade remains firmly in place.
Report:
Vance to head to Islamabad on Tuesday for Iran talks
US Vice President JD Vance is expected to depart for Islamabad by Tuesday morning for talks with Iran over a potential deal to end the war, according to Axios.
Trump:
'Iran will negotiate or face unprecedented problems'
US President Donald Trump expresses strong confidence that Iran is “going to negotiate" ahead of anticipated talks.
Iran responds to Trump: No talks under threats
Iran’s Parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf rejects US pressure, declaring Tehran will not negotiate under threats or blockade.
'Worst deal ever'
Trump: New Iran deal will be 'far better' than Obama’s
President Trump says a new Iran deal would surpass the JCPOA, block nuclear weapons, and guarantee security as Pakistan talks remain on track.
Trump shoots down theories:
'Israel never talked me into the war with Iran'
President Trump rejects claims Israel pushed the US into war with Iran, saying Oct. 7 and Tehran’s nuclear threat drove his decision to strike.
Failure 'wouldn’t be pretty'
Trump signals Iran talks still on
President Trump says Iran talks in Pakistan remain on track, warns against gamesmanship, and insists Tehran must abandon any nuclear weapons bid.
Iran accuses US of violating ceasefire after ship seizure in Gulf
Iran’s military accuses Washington of “armed piracy" and vows a swift retaliation for the US seizing of Iranian-flagged cargo ship attempting to breach the naval blockade.
Tehran snubs Trump
'No talks while US blockades Iranian ports'
Iran denies it would join new US-led peace talks in Pakistan, citing Washington’s excessive demands and ongoing naval blockade.
Ceasefire nears end:
Trump eyes deal, Iran raises doubts
Reported deal terms include halting uranium enrichment and lifting sanctions, as Trump signals optimism but Iran questions US intentions before ceasefire deadline.
'No more Mr. Nice Guy!'
Trump's warning to Iran
President Trump says Iran fired on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, violated a ceasefire, and faces potential US strikes as talks head to Pakistan.
Iranian speaker:
'Talks with US advancing, but gaps remain'
Iranian Parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf acknowledged “progress" in negotiations with the US, but warns a “big distance" remains between the two sides.
Iran defies Trump:
'Our uranium is sacred and not going anywhere'
Iran firmly rejects Trump’s claim that it agreed to hand over its enriched uranium stockpile, declaring it “as sacred as the soil of Iran" and will not be transferred “anywhere."
Trump:
'Iran agreed to everything, will hand over enriched uranium'
President Trump tells CBS News that Iran has agreed to surrender its enriched uranium to the United States and cease support for terror groups like Hezbollah and Hamas.
Trump optimistic:
'Iran deal expected within days'
Speaking to Axios, President Trump expresses optimism that US and Iranian negotiators will meet this weekend and reach a final deal to end the war.
Trump:
'War in Iran should end pretty soon'
President Trump says the war in Iran should be coming to an end “pretty soon," describing the operation as going “swimmingly".
House narrowly rejects bid to force Iran withdrawal on Trump
US House of Representatives rejects, by a single vote, a resolution requiring President Donald Trump to withdraw US forces from the war with Iran unless Congress authorizes continued military action.
Trump:
Iran agreed to hand over the nuclear dust
President Donald Trump says Iran is nearing agreement on key demands, warning fighting could resume if talks fail despite reported progress.
'Choose wisely'
Hegseth's message to the Iranian regime
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine hold a critical Pentagon briefing as the U.S. blockade on the Strait of Hormuz reaches its fourth day.
US Navy turns back Iranian ship as Hormuz blockade holds firm
CENTCOM reports that an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel attempting to evade the new US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz was successfully redirected. Ten vessels have now been turned back.
US slaps sanctions on Iranian oil trader network
US imposes sanctions on a network tied to Iranian oil trader Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani, targeting firms that help Iran evade sanctions and generate billions for Tehran.
Iranian Parliament speaker:
'Iran and Hezbollah are one soul'
Iranian Parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf declares that no ceasefire with the US is possible without including Lebanon, demanding America abandon its "Israel First" policy.
Trump to Fox News:
'War with Iran very close to being over'
US President Donald Trump tells Fox News’ Maria Bartiromo that the war with Iran is "very close to being over".
Vance to lead potential second round of US-Iran talks
Vice President JD Vance is expected to lead a potential second round of talks with Iranian officials if negotiations resume before the ceasefire expires next week, sources tell CNN.
Democratic initiative
US Senate to vote on another bid to limit Trump’s war powers
US Senate will vote as soon as Wednesday on a Democratic effort to restrict President Donald Trump’s war powers in the Iran conflict.
'They want a deal'
Vance optimistic after Iran talks
US Vice President JD Vance expresses optimism about US-Iran talks, revealing President Trump’s “grand bargain" to make Iran economically prosperous in exchange for abandoning nuclear weapons.
IRGC threatens: We haven't used our real power yet
IRGC spokesman warns the enemy has "no idea" about undisclosed capabilities as the US begins a blockade of Iranian ports and the Strait of Hormuz.
Report:
Trump officials prepare for possible second meeting with Iran
Trump administration officials are holding preliminary discussions for a possible second in-person meeting with Iranian officials before the current ceasefire expires, sources tell CNN.
Report:
Trump rejected Iran's 5-year enrichment halt offer
The New York Times reports that, during peace negotiations in Islamabad, the US demanded a 20-year suspension of Iranian uranium enrichment. Iran countered with a maximum of five years, which Trump has rejected.
Vance:
'Progress was made with Iran, but the ball is now in their court'
Vice President JD Vance tells Fox News US-Iran talks in Islamabad made real progress despite no deal being reached. He stresses that Iran must remove its enriched uranium stockpile and accept strict verification to prevent a nuclear weapon.
Trump:
'I don’t care if Iran comes back to the negotiating table'
President Trump vows Iran will never obtain a nuclear weapon. “I don't care if they come back to the negotiations. If they don't come back, I'm fine."
'If you fight, we fight'
Iran responds to Trump’s Hormuz blockade
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf dismisses Trump’s threat of a naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, declaring Iran will respond with force if attacked - or logic if negotiated with.
After talks collapse
Report: Trump weighs Iran strikes, Hormuz blockade
Trump weighs renewed strikes and Hormuz blockade after Iran talks collapse, while keeping diplomatic options open, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Iranian FM:
'Our good faith was met with a blockade'
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claims Tehran negotiated in good faith during talks with the US in Pakistan, but US "maximalism, shifting goalposts, and blockade" derailed an agreement.
CENTCOM announces:
Total blockade of Iranian ports starting Monday morning
US Central Command will enforce a complete naval blockade on all maritime traffic entering or exiting Iranian ports starting Monday at 10:00 a.m. ET, following President Trump’s order after failed US-Iran talks in Pakistan.