US-Iran

Trump predicts Iran deal 'over the next week'

Speaking to ABC News, Trump predicts an Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within a week, describes its threats to halt talks as a "little glitch" related to Israeli strikes in Lebanon.

Trump insists:

'Talks are continuing with Iran'

Trump insists Iran talks continue rapidly, despite Iran's claim it suspended negotiations.

Trump:

Iran did not inform US before suspending talks

Trump says suspension would not automatically lead to further military action, while Reuters reports Iran is seeking a limited interim deal with Washington.

Macron demands:

Quick US-Iran deal, unconditional reopening of Strait of Hormuz

French President Macron urges a swift US-Iran pact and a joint European naval mission in the Gulf.

Trump blasts CNN over report on Iran deal nuclear terms

President Trump slams CNN’s reporting about the deal being negotiated with Iran.

Report:

Iran readying fresh revisions to US deal

Iran is reportedly preparing new revisions to the draft text of the deal with the US, while warning it is ready for war if US talks fail.

Report: Trump orders revisions to Iran accord

Axios reports that President Trump ordered stricter nuclear and maritime terms before finalizing a deal with Iran.

Trump on Iran:

'Slowly but surely, we’re getting what we want'

President Trump tells Fox News he is in no hurry to reach a deal with Iran, warns of alternative action if talks fail.

Demands lifting of blockade

Iran denies US deal reached

Iran denies reaching a final deal with the US, labeling the American naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz “illegal".

After two hours of talks:

Trump exits Situation Room with no decision on Iran deal

Trump holds a two-hour Situation Room meeting on an Iran deal, but has yet to reach a decision, according to The New York Times.

Trump enters Situation Room for final decision on Iran deal

Trump outlines the terms of a deal with Iran, but Tehran disputes his listed terms.

US Treasury Secretary:

'Iran deal depends on what Trump wants to do'

Treasury Secretary Bessent says any Iran deal depends on Trump, stresses the President will not make a bad deal.

'We're going back and forth'

Vance says progress made with Iran, but hurdles remain

VP JD Vance reports progress in Iran talks but says some issues remain, and a deal has not yet been reached.

IRGC says it fired missiles at US ships in Strait of Hormuz

Iran's IRGC claims it fired missiles at four US merchant ships who tried crossing the Strait of Hormuz without permission.

Report:

US, Iran reach tentative agreement on ceasefire extension

Axios reported the US and Iran reached a tentative 60-day deal extending the ceasefire and launching nuclear negotiations, pending President Trump's final approval.

Second time this week

US military strikes targets in Strait of Hormuz

The US launches its second strike this week in Iran, hitting military sites near Bandar Abbas. Iranian media report explosions.

Trump:

'We’re not satisfied with current state of Iran talks'

US President says he remains dissatisfied with the current state of talks with Iran: They cannot have a nuclear weapon.

After US strikes

Iran accuses US of truce violations

Iran claims the US violated the ceasefire after CENTCOM launched self-defense strikes in the Gulf.

Diplomacy vs. destruction

Trump uses meme to contrast his and Obama’s Iran policies

Trump shares a potent graphic contrast to Truth Social, asserting hard power and destruction of Iran’s “nuclear dust" over Obama-era “pallets of cash" diplomacy.

‘Preemptive self-defense’: US strikes targets inside Iran

CENTCOM confirms US forces launched self-defense strikes in southern Iran.

Trump clarifies:

'Nuclear dust' must be disposed of as part of any agreement

President Trump declares that any final treaty requires verified destruction of Iran's nuclear dust.

Trump:

'Iran will never have a nuclear weapon'

Trump marks Memorial Day by honoring 13 troops killed in Iran: “They gave their lives to ensure that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon."

Republican Leader in Israel:

Trump is leading the war and leaving Iran confused

Republicans Overseas Israel chairman Marc Zell says President Trump’s strategy is pressuring Iran while keeping Tehran uncertain and off balance.

US official: Iran deal could take days to finalize

The finalization of a US-Iran pact is delayed due to an arduous approval process in Tehran, a US official tells CNN.

Trump posts ominous bomb meme in fresh warning to Iran

Trump posts a meme of a bomb under a fighter jet on Truth Social as a stark warning to Iran amid talks on a deal.

Netanyahu: Trump and I agree Iran must never go nuclear

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said President Trump agreed that any deal with Iran must dismantle its nuclear program and remove enriched material.

'Adios'

Trump's puzzling post

Amid reports of the US and Iran reaching a peaceful solution to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, President Trump posts an image portraying a more violent one.

Pompeo

'Current Iran deal not remotely America first'

Former US Secretary of State warns that the reported deal between the US and Iran is 'straight out' of the Obama 'playbook,' will pay the IRGC to continue its WMD development.

'Disastrous mistake'

Ted Cruz warns Trump against emerging US-Iran deal

Senator Ted Cruz warns that the emerging US deal with Iran would be a "disastrous mistake", allowing Iran to continue developing nuclear weapons while being run by radicals.

Report:

Iran agreed to give up enriched uranium in US deal

Iran reportedly agrees to US demand that it surrender its 970-pound highly enriched uranium stockpile to secure peace.

Lindsey Graham's warning to Israel

Senator Lindsey Graham warned that a deal that does not curb Iran's military capabilities would make Iran a dominant regional power and create a nightmare for Israel.

US and Iran 'exchanging messages' as talks continue

Iranian news agency reports that indirect discussions between Tehran and Washington are ongoing.

Report:

US fired twice as many interceptors as Israel during war

The Washington Post reports that the US military has depleted half its THAAD inventory protecting Israel from Iranian ballistic strikes.

Senior Iranian official:

'Gaps narrowed but still no deal with US'

Iranian official says that while gaps have narrowed with the US, no deal has been reached.

Rubio:

'Optimistic on Iran, but we have other options'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio notes progress with Iran but warns "other options" remain ready.

Trump vows

'US will seize and destroy Iran's enriched uranium'

Speaking to reporters, Trump says “the Iran conflict will end soon", stresses the Islamic Republic will not be permitted to keep its highly enriched uranium.

Ambassador Leiter:

'A deal allowing Iran nuclear weapons is a bad deal'

Israel’s Ambassador to the US Michael Leiter affirms Israel's readiness to join US military action if Iran talks fail.

Erdogan to Trump:

'Reasonable solution to Iran issue is possible'

Turkish President Erdogan welcomes the US-Iran ceasefire extension during call with Trump, says a reasonable solution can be found.

Trump willing to wait 'a few days' for Iran’s answer

President Trump tells reporters he is willing to wait a few days for a response from Iran, warns the US is "ready to go" if talks fail.

Vance reports:

Progress on Iran deal but military plan is ready

Speaking at a press briefing, Vice President JD Vance cites progress in Iran talks but warns the US remains ready to resume military strikes.

US intelligence finds 10 new mines in Strait of Hormuz

US intel has detected at least 10 Iranian mines in Hormuz, according to CBS News.

Trump:

'We’ll finish with Iran very quickly'

At a White House picnic, President Trump states that the US will wrap up the situation with Iran "very quickly," claiming they want to make a deal badly.

US Senate votes to advance restricting Trump's actions in Iran

Four Republicans vote with Democrats to advance a Senate resolution to withdraw US troops from Iran.

Iran deal:

Graham skeptical Iran will accept Trump's terms

Senator Graham insists Congress must approve any Iran deal, while doubting Iran will accept the terms.

'Delusional hope'

Senior Iranian official mocks Trump for postponing strike

Former IRGC commander Mohsen Rezaei mocks Trump for delaying a planned US strike on Iran: “He cancelled the deadline he himself set."

Trump on Iran:

'We delayed the strike for two or three days'

President Trump tells reporters he was ready “to go big" with an Iran strike, but paused it because there is “a very good chance something can be worked out".

Trump reveals:

I planned to strike Iran tomorrow, but I postponed it

US President says regional leaders asked him to hold off on striking Iran because they believe a deal will be reached, but warned 'large scale assault of Iran, on a moment’s notice' if a deal is not made.

Report:

US dismisses revised Iranian proposal as insufficient

The White House reportedly views Iran’s revised proposal as inadequate as President Trump weighs diplomatic and military options.

Iran’s Pezeshkian accuses US and Israel of dividing Muslim world

Iranian President Pezeshkian blames the US and Israel for regional rifts amid speculation of a possible resumption of the war.

Another warning?

Trump posts map covered by US flag and arrows pointing at Iran

Trump posts a map showing the Middle East covered by a US flag with arrows targeting Iran, in what appears to be another warning to the Islamic Republic.

Report:

Trump convened security chiefs before his warning to Iran

CNN reports that President Trump met with top advisors in Virginia to weigh military options before warning Iran that “the clock is ticking".

President Trump:

'The clock is ticking'

The U.S. president posted a message after his conversation with the prime minister in which he made a blunt threat to Iran.

Report: Iran preparing as Trump loses patience

Regional officials tell Fox News Iran fears renewed US strikes, as economic pressure mounts and Trump warns his patience is running out.

'Calm before the storm'

Trump shares cryptic post on Iran

Trump posts a cryptic warning as the US and Israel reportedly prepare for renewed strikes on Iran.

Trump:

'Open to 20-year Iran nuclear ban but real guarantee needed'

Trump tells reporters he is open to a 20-year Iran nuclear ban but demands "real guarantees" to end the war.

FBI offers $200,000 for Iranian spy

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has announced a $200,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of former U.S. counterintelligence specialist Monica Witt.

Trump:

'I'm not going to be much more patient with Iran'

Speaking to Fox News, Trump warns Iran his patience is ending: They should make a deal.

House rejects third attempt to limit Trump's Iran authority

US House of Representatives rejects measure to curb President Trump’s Iran war powers, voting to a 212-212 tie.

'To be continued!'

Trump hints at further military action against Iran

In a post on Truth Social following his visit to China, Trump signals continued military action against Iran.

US Energy Secretary:

'Iran is frighteningly close to a nuclear bomb'

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright warns Iran is weeks from weapons-grade uranium and must end its program.