US-Iran

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. #fox #media #breakingnews #us #usa

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.

Iran says US fell short in key Pakistan negotiations

Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf said the US failed to gain trust in Pakistan talks, as negotiations ended without agreement.

US moves against Iranians linked to hostage crisis propagandist

Three Iranian nationals were detained after Secretary of State Marco Rubio revoked their residency over ties to figures linked to the 1979 US Embassy hostage crisis.

Trump on Iran talks:

'We win no matter what'

As US-Iran peace talks unfold in Islamabad, President Trump tells reporters the US has already won and warns China against sending Iran air defenses.

Vance:

'Iran rejected our terms for an agreement'

US Vice President JD Vance says no agreement was reached with Iran after 21 hours of talks hosted in Pakistan, saying Tehran refused core US demands on its nuclear program.

A surprising and concerning handshake

Iranian Parliament Speaker and US Vice President shake hands during direct talks in the Pakistani capital. Contacts between the two sides continue despite significant gaps.

Trump on Iran deal:

'No nuclear weapon - that's 99% of it'

Ahead of Saturday’s talks, Trump tells reporters a good Iran deal means "no nuclear weapon", while expressing confidence the blocked Strait of Hormuz will reopen soon.

US-Iran talks

Iranian delegation arrives in Islamabad, sets preconditions

Iranian delegation led by Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf arrives in Islamabad for US talks, demanding a Lebanon ceasefire and release of frozen assets first. US VP Vance warns Iran against playing games.

Trump warns:

'Ships loaded for strikes if talks with Iran fail'

President Trump reveals US warships are being reloaded with top-tier ammunition as high-level US envoys head to Pakistan for crucial peace talks with Iran. Trump warns that strikes will resume if no deal is reached within 24 hours.

Iran: No US talks until Lebanon ceasefire holds

Iran says talks to end the war with the US depend on Washington honoring ceasefire commitments - including halting fighting in Lebanon.

Trump blasts former allies as 'losers' in fiery Truth Social post

President Donald Trump lashes out at Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens and Alex Jones, labeling them "losers" with "low IQs" for criticizing his policy on Iran.

Trump warns Iran:

'No tolls on tankers through Strait of Hormuz'

President Trump demands Iran immediately stop charging fees to tankers in the blockaded Strait of Hormuz, warning that oil will flow with or without Tehran's help.

After Pakistani request

Trump agrees to two-week ceasefire in Iran

Trump announces he has agreed to a two-week "double sided ceasefire" in Iran, after Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s call for a two-week lull in order to give time for diplomacy.

Pakistan PM urges Trump to extend Iran deadline by two weeks

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urges Trump to postpone his deadline for Iran by two weeks and implement a truce, while calling on Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz during that period.

Report:

Iran calls off US talks hours before Trump deadline

Iran calls off indirect negotiations with the United States after Trump threatens widespread attacks on Iranian bridges and power plants, according to The New York Times.

Trump to Fox News:

'8:00 p.m. deadline for Iran is happening'

Fox News host Bret Baier reveals that President Trump called him and reiterated his firm 8:00 p.m. ET deadline for Iran: reach a deal or face an unprecedented military attack.

Iranian official:

'Trump suffered strategic defeat, lost control of war'

Senior Iranian security source claims Iran has dealt Trump a strategic defeat and his harsh rhetoric reflects loss of control over the conflict.

Netanyahu to Trump: Do not rush into a ceasefire

Prime Minister expresses concern in a conversation with the US President about a potential ceasefire with the regime in Tehran. Trump makes clear he will not compromise on the full handover of all enriched uranium.

Iran fires back

'Delusional Trump can’t erase US humiliation'

Iran dismisses Trump’s fresh threats as the words of a “delusional" president, claiming the US suffered humiliation in the West Asia war.

Pakistan's ceasefire proposal

Pakistan advanced a two-stage ceasefire proposal as US President Donald Trump warned Iran of escalation amid ongoing regional conflict.

Pakistan and Egypt channel US-Iran communications amid war

Pakistan and Egypt are channeling communications between US and Iranian officials, a Pakistani source tells CNN.

Iranian Parliament speaker's stark warning

Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf rejected President Donald Trump ultimatum, warning of escalation and regional consequences.

Trump:

Iran deal possible by Tuesday

Trump says US in 'deep negotiations' with Iran ahead of deadline, warns failure to reach deal could trigger sweeping military strikes

Trump's fierce warning to Iran

US President Donald Trump warns that if Iran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the US will target power plants and bridges.

'Much more to follow!'

Watch: US strikes major bridge near Tehran

US President Donald Trump issued a stark warning following the collapse of Iran’s B1 Bridge, describing it as 'the biggest bridge in Iran' and saying it will 'never be used again.'

Secretary Hegseth reveals he visited troops in Middle East

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, hold a press briefing at the Pentagon to discuss Operation Epic Fury.

Witkoff:

'We expect talks with Iran this week'

Trump’s Middle East envoy says Washington expects Iran to respond to its 15-point proposal, expresses hope for talks this week.

'They asked for 7, I gave them 10'

Trump gives Iran 10-day reprieve on energy plant strikes

President Trump announces he is pausing planned strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure for another 10 days, says he gave Iran more time than it asked.

'Iran always lies'

Netanyahu’s adviser skeptical of Tehran’s intentions

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s foreign policy adviser Ophir Falk expresses deep skepticism about Iran’s willingness to negotiate.

Trump:

'Iran desperately seeks a deal but is afraid to admit it'

US President states that the Iranians want to make a deal with the United States but are afraid to say so, fearing they will be killed by their own people or by American forces.

Again:

GOP rejects bill requiring Congress approval for Iran strikes

US Senate votes to reject a Democratic resolution that would require President Donald Trump to obtain congressional approval for future military action against Iran, marking the third failed attempt by Democrats since the conflict began.

Report:

Iran prefers Vance over Kushner and Witkoff in US talks

Iranian representatives reportedly inform the Trump administration they do not want to negotiate with special envoy Steve Witkoff or Jared Kushner, preferring Vice President JD Vance instead.

Trump:

'Iran gave us a big gift, we're dealing with the right people'

President Donald Trump says Iran gave the US a 'very big present' tied to the Strait of Hormuz, signaling progress despite deep mistrust.

Pakistan offers Islamabad as venue for US-Iran talks

Pakistan's Foreign Office says Islamabad is "already ready" to host direct talks between the US and Iran to end the ongoing war, if both sides agree.

Report:

Trump eyes Iran's Parliament Speaker as potential deal partner

Politico reports that the Trump admin quietly views Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf as a potential partner or leader for negotiations to end the conflict.

Amid talks of a deal

US military publishes footage from Iran

Amid declarations of progress in negotiations with Iran, the US Military published footage of strikes on regime targets, stating that it continues to 'aggressively strike Iranian military targets with precision munitions.'

'Humiliating punishment'

Iranian Parliament Speaker denies talks with US

Reported negotiator denied any talks with the US, dismissing reports as 'fake news,' after President Trump claimed progress in discussions.

Report:

Direct Witkoff-Araghchi channel reactivated amid Iran war

Axios reports a direct channel between US envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was recently reactivated. Araghchi denies.

Report:

Iran may be preparing to deploy mines in Strait of Hormuz

US officials say Iran may be preparing naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting a warning from President Trump and heightened military monitoring.

Trump fires back

IRGC: We will decide when war ends

Iran’s IRGC warns it will “determine the end of the war" and threatens to halt regional oil exports if US and Israeli attacks continue. Trump: If Iran does anything, we will hit them 20 times harder.

Trump threatens Iran's next leader

Trump says Iran’s next supreme leader must gain US approval to remain in power, warns leader 'won’t last long' and says all options remain on the table.

Iran FM: We will never surrender to Trump’s demands

Iran’s foreign minister says Tehran will not accept 'unconditional surrender,' claims Iran is acting in self-defense, and discusses leadership transition.

Man attacked at Khamenei memorial service in NYC

A memorial for Ayatollah Khamenei in Washington Park in Manhattan turned into a violent confrontation after a passerby removed a poster of the Iranian leader.