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Trump Warns Iran of Strikes Over FlyDubai Hijacking Attempt
UAE prosecutors called the FlyDubai cockpit attack a terrorist act as Trump threatened to hit Iran "very hard" if investigators confirm a link to the co-pilot's actions.
Trump Rejects Iran's Hormuz Plan as Rubio Expels Delegation
Trump rejected a seven-day Iranian plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz hours after Rubio ordered Iran's UN delegation out of the United States, ending the latest talks.
Trump Defends North Korea's Nuclear Arsenal, Rules It Out for Iran
President Trump said North Korea can keep its nuclear weapons because Kim Jong Un is "a friend," while maintaining that Iran will not be permitted to acquire a bomb.
Trump: US-South Korea Deal Includes $8.4 Billion for Oil Recovery
President Trump says South Korea's $200 billion US energy investment pledge includes a new $8.4 billion oil recovery project, part of a broader bilateral economic package.
Trump Leans on Dennis Rodman as North Korea Stays Silent on Kim Summit
President Trump is pushing for a new meeting with Kim Jong Un, but Pyongyang has not responded. He is now featuring Dennis Rodman, who has met Kim and his family, at public events.
US Sends Third Aircraft Carrier Group to Middle East Amid Iran Strike Deliberations
The US military is dispatching a third carrier strike group and moving thousands of troops to the Mideast as Trump keeps new strike options against Iran under active review.
Trump Says Xi Won't Invade Taiwan as US Sees Delayed Timeline
President Trump said he does not believe Xi Jinping will invade Taiwan, as US assessments reportedly put a Chinese invasion timeline later than Beijing's own 2027 benchmark.
Iran's IRGC Tells US Voters to 'Wake Up' in Open Letter
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps published a 25-page open letter urging Americans to vote out Trump-era politicians, disputing US nuclear-strike claims and Hormuz leverage.
Trump Weighs Russia Sanctions Relief for Prisoner Releases
Trump is reportedly considering lifting select Russia sanctions if Moscow releases political prisoners, a move that could reshape US-Russia ties but draws pushback from Kyiv and European allies.
Trump Denies Offering Iran Sanctions Relief for Nuclear Concessions
President Trump denied offering Iran sanctions relief and frozen-funds release for nuclear concessions, contradicting an anonymous official's account reported a day earlier.
Trump Open to Easing Iran Sanctions If Nuclear Talks Progress, Official Says
A U.S. official told The Jerusalem Post that Trump could bend on Iran sanctions if nuclear issues advance, and that indirect talks remain constructive. No deal without nuclear terms.
Taiwan Deepens Drone Push as China Pressure Drives Defense Overhaul
Taiwan is expanding its drone programs as pressure from China drives a broader defense overhaul, Modern Diplomacy reports, as Beijing courts Trump.
Oil Rebounds After Trump Rejects Iran Hormuz Deal, Expects New Talks
Oil prices rebounded after President Trump rejected Iran's Hormuz offer, though he says he still expects new talks. Tehran says it will not back down from its demands.
Strait of Hormuz Tensions Persist as Iran, US Drift Further From Deal
Iran and the US remain apart on reopening the Strait of Hormuz after Trump rejected Tehran's latest ceasefire terms, with officials citing sanctions leverage and stalled talks.
Taiwan Says US 'Very Much' Understands Its Defense Needs
A senior Taipei official said Washington 'very much' understands Taiwan's defense requirements, days after the Xi-Trump summit, per Reuters and Modern Diplomacy.
Trump Finalizes Ukraine's Patriot Missile Production Deal, Zelensky Says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Donald Trump has made a final decision allowing Ukraine to manufacture Patriot interceptors domestically as Russian strikes continue.
Trump Rejects Combining US-China AI Efforts, Calls Fears Hoaxes
Departing the White House after his summit with Xi Jinping, Trump said the US would not integrate AI development with China and dismissed warnings about AI risk as comparable to past hoaxes.
Trump Confirms Rejection of Iran's $12 Billion Hormuz Roadmap
President Trump told reporters Saturday he rejects Iran's Hormuz roadmap, which sought a naval blockade lift, sanctions waiver and $12 billion in frozen assets.
US, China Agree to $30B Tariff Cut, New AI Safety Channel
Xi Jinping and Donald Trump agreed to cut tariffs by $30 billion and open a new AI safety dialogue after their New York summit, with trade and military talks set to continue.
Trump Rejects Iran Hormuz Truce, Plans Post-Midterm Strikes
President Trump has turned down Tehran's seven-day Strait of Hormuz truce offer and told aides he expects fresh military action after November's midterms, the Wall Street Journal reports.
Trump Said to Reject Iran Ceasefire Bid, Eyes Post-Midterm Strikes
Iran proposed a seven-day ceasefire to halt all hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Trump is reported to have rejected the offer, planning to resume bombing after the midterms.
GOP Senators Rebuke Trump Over Xi Welcome After China-Iran Allegations
Republican senators voiced dismay at Trump's warm reception of Xi Jinping, citing allegations Beijing aided Iran during the ongoing conflict with the United States.
Zelenskyy Asks Trump to Enlist China in Ending Russia's War
Ukraine's president pressed Trump to bring Beijing into peace negotiations with Moscow, a significant ask timed to the conclusion of a Trump-Xi summit.
Iran's Seven-Day Hormuz Offer Forces Trump Into a Midterm Bind
Tehran says it will reopen the strait within a week if Washington restarts nuclear talks and restrains Israel in Lebanon — terms that could split Trump's coalition.
Zelenskyy Says He Urged Trump to Enlist China in Ukraine Peace Push
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy disclosed he pressed Donald Trump to bring Beijing's influence to bear on Moscow as diplomatic activity around the war intensifies.
Trump-Xi White House Summit: Trade, AI, Iran, and Taiwan Top the Agenda
Xi Jinping's first White House visit in more than a decade puts US-China disputes over trade, artificial intelligence, Taiwan, and the war in Iran front and center.
Trump Presses 'Energy Ceasefire' in Ukraine War as Oil Prices Climb
Trump pushed for an energy ceasefire in Ukraine Tuesday amid spiking oil prices, as Rubio said both Kyiv and Moscow have an interest in a limited halt to hostilities.
Russia Kills Six in Ukraine Strikes After Zelenskyy-Trump Talks
Russian drone and missile strikes killed six people across Ukraine within hours of President Zelenskyy meeting Trump to discuss a potential energy-infrastructure ceasefire.
China's 80% Grip on Iranian Oil Looms Over Trump-Xi White House Summit
Beijing controls roughly 80 percent of Iran's crude exports and appears to be signaling that leverage ahead of a high-stakes White House summit with President Trump on September 24.
Zelenskyy: Ukraine Ready for Energy Ceasefire, Trilateral Summit
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said Kyiv is ready for an 'energy ceasefire' and called for a three-way meeting with Putin and Trump, while pressing India to halt Russian oil purchases.
Trump Signals Ukraine Deal Close After Meeting Zelenskyy at UN Summit
President Trump met Zelenskyy at the UN General Assembly Tuesday, suggesting a peace deal is near and saying Putin has agreed to direct negotiations to end the Ukraine war.
Russia Strikes Four Ukrainian Regions as Zelenskyy Prepares to Meet Trump
Russia bombarded at least four Ukrainian regions overnight with missiles and drones, killing five people, hours before Zelenskyy is set to meet Trump on a possible energy truce.
Trump: Putin Has 'Lost Control' of Oil as Zelenskyy Arrives for UN Talks
President Trump said Russia has 'lost control' of oil revenues because of the Ukraine war as Zelenskyy flew to New York, where Trump plans to push an energy truce proposal.
Russian Strikes Kill Four as Zelensky Arrives in New York for UN
Russia launched overnight missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian industrial sites, killing at least four, as Zelensky arrived in New York for the UN General Assembly.
Trump to Address UN as Iran War, Ukraine Conflict, and Allied Strains Converge
President Trump takes the General Assembly podium Monday with the U.S. at war with Iran, Ukraine still fighting Russia, and allies uneasy over Greenland, NATO, and Taiwan.
Trump to Press Zelenskyy at UN for Energy Ceasefire With Russia
President Trump is expected to push Ukrainian President Zelenskyy at the UN General Assembly to accept a mutual halt on energy infrastructure attacks, The Guardian reports.
Trump Halts Imminent U.S. Strikes on Houthis After Saudi Plea
President Trump called off planned airstrikes on Yemen's Houthis at the last minute Sunday after Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged restraint, the New York Times reported.
Trump: Russia Lost Control of Diesel Industry, War Must End
President Trump said Russia has 'lost control' of its diesel industry following Ukrainian drone strikes on energy infrastructure, and called the war 'ridiculous.'
Trump's Taiwan Retreat Tests His Chief China Hawk
A reported shift in Trump's Taiwan stance tests his administration's top China hawk as a new poll finds nearly half of Taiwanese doubt U.S. military backing.
North Korea's Missile Launches: A Signal Ahead of the Trump-Xi Summit?
Pyongyang fired ballistic missiles as President Trump prepares to meet Xi Jinping, raising questions about whether North Korea is angling for a spot on the summit agenda.
Trump Signs Dual Sanctions Law Targeting Russia and Iran
President Trump signed legislation expanding economic pressure on Moscow and extending restrictions on Tehran, tightening the financial grip on two key U.S. adversaries simultaneously.
Oil High but Contained as Trump Credits Xi Ahead of Washington Summit
AP reports oil prices are elevated but not surging despite Gulf tensions, with Trump crediting Xi Jinping as China's leader arrives for a high-stakes U.S. state visit.
Trump Signs Russia Sanctions Bill to Cut Moscow's Ukraine War Funds
Trump signed sweeping Russia sanctions legislation Thursday, granting the administration new tariff powers aimed at cutting off Moscow's Ukraine war funding.
Trump Courts Kim Jong Un, but May Need China to Restart Talks
The White House is renewing outreach to North Korea's Kim Jong Un, but analysts say Beijing's cooperation may be essential to any breakthrough, the New York Times reports.
Trump Administration Eyes Russia Business Deals Before War Ends
The New York Times reports the Trump administration is weighing business deals with Russia while the Ukraine war continues, raising questions about economic ties and negotiating leverage.
Russia Warns Trump Sanctions Would Derail Ukraine Peace Talks
Moscow says proposed US sanctions legislation targeting Russian oil exports, if signed by Trump, would make a negotiated end to the war harder to reach.
Araghchi Heads to Beijing to Shore Up Chinese Support Before Xi-Trump Summit
Iran's foreign minister meets Wang Yi in Beijing as China and the U.S. prepare for a Sept. 24 summit where secondary sanctions and an Iran ceasefire framework are expected to dominate.
House Passes Third Iran War Powers Resolution, 220-204
Seven Republicans joined Democrats in a 220-204 House vote directing Trump to end U.S. hostilities in Iran — the most bipartisan of three such votes since February.
Zelenskyy Rejects Energy Ceasefire Until Russia Stops Attacking Ukraine
President Zelenskyy confirmed Ukraine will not halt strikes on Russian energy infrastructure until Moscow first stops targeting Ukrainian power grids and cities.
Zelenskiy Wants Specifics on Energy Ceasefire as NATO Pledges More Aid
Kyiv will not commit to halting strikes on Russian energy infrastructure without concrete terms, Zelenskiy says, even as NATO announces increased military support.
Trump Has Killed 'Strategic Ambiguity' Over Taiwan
President Trump's summit with Xi Jinping has effectively ended fifty years of deliberate U.S. policy ambiguity on Taiwan, leaving Taipei's defense future in serious doubt.
Kremlin Backs Trump's Call to Halt Ukraine Strikes on Fuel Facilities
Moscow endorsed President Trump's reported request that Ukraine stop targeting Russian diesel infrastructure, a rare public alignment between the Kremlin and a U.S. diplomatic initiative.
Trump Says U.S. Could Stay in Iran and Keep the Oil
President Trump raised the prospect of an indefinite U.S. presence in Iran, saying Washington could retain Iranian oil revenues the way it has with Venezuela.
Trump Tells Zelenskiy to Stop Striking Russian Diesel Infrastructure
President Trump called on Zelenskiy to halt Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian diesel, citing fuel shortages, as Russia hit near Poland's border and dueling airstrikes alarmed NATO allies.
Trump Downplays AI Oversight, Warns Against Ceding Edge to China
President Trump dismissed calls for stricter AI development checks, saying regulatory constraints would allow China to surpass the United States in a defining technology race.
Houthis Take Bab el-Mandeb Strait; Trump Rejects Saudi Strike Request
Houthi forces reportedly completed their takeover of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and seized a Red Sea island as Trump declined a Saudi request for US airstrikes against the group.
Trump Says Putin Wants a Deal on Ukraine—Experts Urge Caution
President Trump claims Vladimir Putin is ready to negotiate a peace deal on Ukraine, but foreign policy analysts say battlefield evidence points in the opposite direction.
Trump Blames Putin-Zelenskyy Feud for Stalling Peace Talks
President Trump blamed stalled Ukraine-Russia peace talks on mutual hatred between Putin and Zelenskyy, as Kyiv launched its deepest-ever strike into Russia's Arctic.
Trump Says Putin Wants Ukraine War Deal as Strikes Continue
President Trump said Tuesday that Putin is ready to negotiate an end to the Ukraine war, even as Russian and Ukrainian forces exchanged fresh strikes near the Moldova border.
Russia Signals to Trump: Cut Ukraine Aid to End War
Moscow tells the Trump administration that withdrawing US military support for Kyiv could accelerate peace, as Ukraine drones hit Russia's key Black Sea oil port at Novorossiysk.
Trump Tells Putin U.S.-Russia Ties Could Be 'Fully Restored'
The Kremlin says Trump offered Putin full bilateral normalization if Moscow moves quickly to end the war in Ukraine, as fighting continues and the West braces for conflict into 2027.
Trump and Putin Hold 'Frank' Call as US Restarts Ukraine Peace Push
President Trump told Putin he wants a swift end to the Ukraine war in a phone call the Kremlin called frank, as U.S. envoys circulate a ceasefire proposal in Kyiv and Moscow.
Trump Presses Putin to End Ukraine War and Restore US-Russia Ties
The Kremlin confirmed Trump pressed Putin for a rapid conclusion to the Ukraine war and normalized US-Russia relations, as Zelenskyy signals cautious optimism about US peace ideas.
UK's Burnham and Trump Discuss Path to Ukraine-Russia Ceasefire
Downing Street confirmed Andy Burnham met with President Trump to discuss steps toward ending the Russia-Ukraine war as U.S. envoys weigh winter de-escalation options with Kyiv.
Pentagon Oil Deal Goes to Venezuelan Probed for Money Laundering
A Venezuelan billionaire previously investigated by U.S. authorities for money laundering has secured a Pentagon oil contract, raising procurement vetting questions.
Witkoff and Kushner Head to Russia and Ukraine With Trump Peace Plan
President Trump announced Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Moscow and Kyiv to present a U.S. peace proposal to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
Trump's Venezuela Oil Deal: Three Claims That Don't Hold Up
The White House says the agreement unlocks 65 billion barrels, lowers gas prices, and refills the SPR. Analysts dispute all three on structural grounds.
Iran Presses U.S. to Honor Interim Deal as Trump Threatens More Strikes
Tehran calls on Washington to honor a tentative ceasefire framework as Trump signals renewed strikes, with oil above $100 and the Strait of Hormuz still at risk.
North Korea Hits Out at Trump, Vows to Strengthen Nuclear Force
Pyongyang publicly rebuked former President Trump and pledged to expand its nuclear arsenal as U.S. military operations in the Middle East continue unabated.
Rodríguez Defends Venezuela Oil Deal, Says Sovereignty Intact
Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez defended a deal giving the US access to 65 billion barrels of oil, citing 'endless benefits' while denying loss of sovereignty.
US-Venezuela Oil Deal: What We Know and What Critics Are Saying
Trump's deal grants the United States access to Venezuela's vast oil reserves, but few details have emerged and critics are calling it a resource takeover.
Iran's Pezeshkian Urges Trump to Avoid Turmoil, Backs Dialogue
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called on Trump to refrain from creating turmoil Saturday, saying dialogue and a memorandum of understanding can resolve outstanding disputes.
Trump Claims 'Biggest Oil Deal in World History' with Venezuela
President Trump announced what he called the biggest oil deal in world history with Venezuela as Chevron finalizes plans to migrate and expand production projects.
Seoul Backs Trump's North Korea Talks but Demands a Seat at the Table
South Korea endorses renewed U.S.-North Korea diplomacy but warns Washington not to cut Seoul out of negotiations that directly affect its security.
Iran and Oman Agree to Temporary Strait of Hormuz Deal
Iran and Oman have agreed to a temporary Strait of Hormuz framework, but Tehran has vowed to keep the waterway closed unless Washington accepts its terms.
Trump Declares All Mines Cleared From Strait of Hormuz
President Trump announced Tuesday that U.S. forces have removed or detonated all mines from Hormuz international waters, warning Iran that re-mining will trigger immediate military strikes.
China Buys Most of Iran's Oil. Can US Sanctions Change That?
The US expanded its Iran sanctions this week, putting global buyers on notice. Experts say Washington is wary of pushing China too hard—leaving the biggest loophole open.
Ship Struck in Strait of Hormuz Hours After Trump's Iran Economic Push
A vessel was struck in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, hours after Trump unveiled an 'Economic D-Day' pressure campaign against Iran, per The War Zone.
Trump's '57 Nukes' and the End of North Korean Denuclearization
The Lowy Institute argues Trump's '57 nukes' disclosure effectively acknowledges North Korea as a nuclear state, hollowing out the decades-long push for CVID.
Trump to Meet Kim Jong Un as North Korea Claims Economic Revival
President Trump says he will meet Kim Jong Un as North Korea reports a period of economic growth, raising questions about what either side can credibly offer at the table.
Taiwan's $35 Billion Bet: Building Deterrence Without Washington's Guarantee
Taiwan's record defense budget and biggest-ever war games signal a strategic pivot: the island is preparing to defend itself in an era of uncertain American commitments.
Iran Threatens Hormuz Blockade as US Sanctions Pressure Mounts
Tehran warns it will target neighboring states' interests if they join Washington's economic campaign, while granting Iraq a limited Hormuz exemption after Baghdad pledges neutrality.
China Has Little to Lose as a Weakened Trump Courts North Korea
Beijing stands to gain strategically whether Trump's revived North Korea diplomacy succeeds or collapses, leaving China in a structurally comfortable position.
China Won't Help Washington Squeeze Iran's Oil Revenues
Trump's maximum-pressure campaign against Iran depends on Beijing cutting off Tehran's primary crude market—but China, the top buyer, appears unwilling to cooperate.
Trump Says Iran 'Can Do Very Bad Things,' Calls IRGC 'Still Strong'
President Trump warned Friday that Iran retains serious destructive capacity and acknowledged the IRGC remains powerful, as he declared Tehran not ready for a nuclear deal.
North Korea Fires Missiles After Trump Calls Kim 'Well Behaved'
North Korea fired ballistic missiles Friday as President Trump called Kim Jong Un 'well behaved,' continuing a two-day streak of launches on the Korean Peninsula.
North Korea Fires 10 Missiles After Rejecting Trump's Overture
North Korea launched about 10 short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea Thursday, hours after dismissing a U.S. decision to scale back joint military drills with South Korea.
South Korea Estimates North Korea Has Up to 120 Nuclear Warheads, Far Above Trump's Figure
Seoul's latest intelligence assessment puts Pyongyang's arsenal at up to 120 warheads, a figure significantly higher than what President Trump has cited as he pursues diplomatic talks with Kim Jong Un.
North Korea Fires Ballistic Missiles as Trump Pursues Kim Nuclear Talks
North Korea launched ballistic missiles Thursday, Japanese authorities confirmed, in a direct challenge as President Trump publicly seeks to restart nuclear diplomacy with Pyongyang.
Trump Says He Expects to Meet Kim Jong Un Later This Year
Trump cited a 'good relationship' with Kim Jong Un while announcing a planned meeting, but Kim Yo-jong swiftly denied any secret US-North Korea diplomatic contacts.
China's Wang Yi in Seoul as Trump Presses for New North Korea Talks
China's top diplomat met South Korean officials Wednesday as the Trump administration signals a renewed push to restart stalled engagement with Kim Jong Un.
Trump Cuts South Korea Drills, Cites 'Great Respect' From Kim Jong Un
President Trump reduced joint military training with South Korea, saying Kim Jong Un has shown him 'great respect' — prompting Senate Democrats to call the move delusional.
Trump Turns to Kim Jong Un as Iran Talks Stall
With Iran talks deadlocked and the IRGC rejecting Washington's backchannel claims, Trump has pivoted toward Kim Jong Un — scaling back Seoul drills to open a diplomatic lane.
Kim Jong Un Responds to Trump's Call for Talks, Bloomberg Reports
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has replied to Trump's overture for diplomatic engagement, Bloomberg reports, as Washington simultaneously cuts joint military exercises with South Korea.
Trump Calls US-South Korea Drills 'Hostile,' Echoing Pyongyang
Trump called US-South Korea military exercises 'hostile,' the same word North Korea uses for the drills, amplifying alliance jitters across Asia.
Trump Used Kurdish Leader as Secret Backchannel to Iran's IRGC
The White House asked Kurdistan Regional Government President Nechirvan Barzani to probe whether Iran's IRGC had additional demands during May peace talks, Axios reports.
Iran and Oman Agree on Hormuz Shipping Route Map, Final Deal Still Pending
Iran says it has reached an agreement with Oman on a shipping route map for the Strait of Hormuz after weeks of technical talks, but the accord is not yet finalized.
Trump Vows to Declare Hormuz a U.S. Territory as Iran Talks Stall
President Trump announced plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz U.S. territory while threatening new economic pressure on Iran as ceasefire negotiations remain deadlocked.
Patriot Makers Hedge on Ukraine License as Officials Question Holdup
Lockheed Martin and Raytheon have stalled on a Patriot missile production license Trump promised Ukraine last month, with officials actively questioning the cause of the holdup.
Trump Said Ukraine Had No Cards. Kyiv Struck Russia Anyway.
Despite White House signals that Ukraine lacked diplomatic leverage, Kyiv launched operations on Russian territory, challenging the administration's framing of the war.
Oil Near One-Week Highs as Iran Talks Stall on Compensation Dispute
Trump demands fifty years of financial reparations from Iran as Strait of Hormuz negotiations stall, pushing crude to near one-week highs while Asian stocks drift.
Israeli Strikes Kill Four in Gaza as Trump Claims Breakthrough
Israeli airstrikes killed at least four Palestinians in Gaza on Sunday, including a child, as President Trump announced what he called a diplomatic breakthrough in the region.
Trump Orders New Wave of Iran Strikes Aimed at Forcing Regime's Surrender
The U.S. military is weighing renewed strikes against Iran as early as this weekend, as officials warn Tehran could attempt to rebuild its nuclear capabilities.
Zelenskyy Asks Trump to Unlock Musk's Starlink for Ukraine Strikes
Ukraine's president is asking the Trump administration to intercede with Elon Musk over Starlink access, seeking to extend the satellite network to offensive strike operations inside Russia.
Trump 'Not Sure' About Ukraine Building Its Own Patriot Missiles
Ukraine's Washington envoy says Kyiv is in Pentagon talks over a PAC-3 production license, but Trump expressed uncertainty and the process could take up to five years.
Trump and Zelenskyy Reach Common Ground, Patriot License Announced
Trump offered Zelenskyy a license to manufacture Patriot air defense interceptors, as the two leaders found common ground at the White House on Ukraine's war with Russia.
PMF Says 20 Killed, 32 Wounded in US-Saudi Iraq Strikes
Iraq's Popular Mobilisation Forces say 20 fighters were killed and 32 wounded in overnight US-Saudi strikes; Trump tells Fox News the operation was 'coordinated' with Baghdad.
Ukraine Strikes Major Russian Oil Refinery Hours After Zelenskyy-Trump Meeting
Ukraine struck a major Russian oil refinery hours after Zelenskyy's White House meeting with Trump, as Kyiv escalates its campaign against Russian energy infrastructure.
Zelenskyy Asks Trump, Senate for Anti-Ballistic Systems and Missiles
Zelenskyy told Trump and senators Ukraine needs anti-ballistic systems and long-range missiles. The Senate responded by advancing Russia sanctions legislation for the first time this session.
Ukraine FM Warns Tehran as Zelensky Hails White House Summit
Ukrainian foreign minister delivered a direct warning to his Iranian counterpart against escalation and Russia support as Zelensky called the Trump session productive.
Zelenskyy Meets Trump at White House, Pushes Joint Patriot Production
Zelenskyy called his White House meeting with Trump 'good,' with talks focused on joint Patriot missile production inside Ukraine to strengthen air defenses.
Trump Administration Pursues North Korea Talks Amid Nuclear Expansion
Washington is pursuing diplomatic engagement with Pyongyang as North Korea accelerates its nuclear weapons programs, deepening a dilemma decades in the making.
Trump to Host Netanyahu and Zelenskyy as Two Wars Converge
President Trump will meet separately with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy as both the Iran and Ukraine conflicts reach what officials describe as critical stages.
Zelenskyy Says Russia Seeks 30,000 More North Korean Troops
Ukraine's president warns of a fresh North Korean troop infusion as he heads to talks with Trump, pressing for anti-ballistic missile defenses and strategic cooperation.
Trump's Saudi Nuclear Deal Draws Fire Over Nonproliferation Risks
Foreign Policy warns Trump's emerging civil nuclear pact with Saudi Arabia would dismantle decades of U.S. counterproliferation policy at a dangerous moment in the Middle East.
Russian Strikes Spark Kyiv Fires Ahead of Trump-Zelensky Meeting
Russia struck Kyiv overnight, sparking fires across the capital, as ceasefire talks edged forward and Zelensky alleged Moscow is seeking 30,000 more North Korean troops.
Biden Team Warned Trump: Israel Won't Miss Chance to Strike Iran
A New Yorker report reveals Biden officials told Trump's team that Israel would escalate the Gaza war to Iran, while blaming both Netanyahu and Trump for the resulting conflict spread.
Trump Conditions Nuclear Deal on Saudi Arabia Joining Abraham Accords
President Trump said he will not move forward with a nuclear agreement until Saudi Arabia normalizes relations with Israel under the Abraham Accords framework.
Zelenskyy Says Trump Now Understands Who Is Blocking Ukraine Peace
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said Friday that Donald Trump has come to understand which parties are preventing an end to the war in Ukraine, a notable diplomatic signal from Kyiv.
Laura Loomer Meets Zelenskyy in Ukraine After Reversing on Russia War
MAGA media figure Laura Loomer traveled to Kyiv for a face-to-face meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, reversing her earlier skepticism toward U.S. support for Ukraine.
Trump Approves Saudi Nuclear Deal Without Enrichment Curbs
The Trump administration approved a civilian nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia that omits uranium enrichment restrictions, raising proliferation concerns in an already volatile region.
US Launches Fresh Strikes on Iran at Trump's Direction, CENTCOM Says
US Central Command said American forces began a new round of strikes on Iranian military targets at 21:30 GMT Wednesday at President Trump's direction.
Trump Threatens Strikes on Iranian Infrastructure Over Hormuz Attacks
President Trump warned Wednesday he will authorize U.S. strikes on Iranian civilian infrastructure if Tehran continues targeting commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump to Submit Saudi Nuclear Pact to Congress Within Days Amid Safeguards Concerns
The Trump administration plans to send a Saudi civilian nuclear cooperation agreement to Congress within days, Reuters reports, despite unresolved non-proliferation safeguards questions.
Trump Threatens Iran Power Grid as U.S. Strikes Enter Seventh Night
The U.S. military completed seven straight nights of Iran strikes as Trump warned of imminent attacks on power plants and bridges if Tehran refuses to return to the negotiating table.
Iran's Hormuz Gamble: Muscle Over Diplomacy as Trump Deal Unravels
Tehran chose to shut down the Strait of Hormuz and strike U.S. allies rather than hold to its MOU with Washington — analysts say the nuclear clock may now be running faster.
Trump Orders Hormuz Blockade; U.S. Strikes Iran a Third Night
President Trump ordered the U.S. Navy to reinstate a Strait of Hormuz naval blockade and charge ships for passage, hours before U.S. forces launched a third consecutive night of strikes on Iran.
US Strikes Target Iran Missile Systems Near Hormuz; Trump Reveals Near-Deal
American forces struck Iranian missile systems around the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday as Trump disclosed the two nations had nearly reached a diplomatic agreement before hostilities escalated.
Trump Says Iran Talks Continue as He Warns of Missile Strike on Tehran
Trump confirmed U.S.-Iran talks will continue while threatening missile strikes if Tehran targets the U.S. president, even as he declared the ceasefire finished.
Kremlin Rejects Trump Claim That Refinery Strikes Speed Ukraine Peace
Moscow pushed back Thursday against President Trump's assertion that Ukraine's drone campaign on Russian oil refineries could accelerate an end to the war, as the Saratov refinery remained offline.
Trump Permits Kyiv to Make Patriot Missiles as Moscow Fumes at NATO
Trump authorized Ukraine to produce Patriot air defense missiles domestically, drawing sharp condemnation from Moscow as NATO allies met in Ankara.
U.S. Launches Fresh Wave of Strikes on Iran; Eight Reported Killed
Iranian state media report new U.S. strikes across southern Iran; IRNA says eight armed forces members killed hours after Trump warned at NATO summit.
Trump Says Putin and Zelensky Will Meet to Discuss Ending Ukraine War
President Trump announced that Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky would meet for direct talks, as Kyiv pushes for advanced missile defenses to close Russia's battlefield edge.
Trump Says NATO Allies Will Send Minesweepers to Hormuz
Trump said NATO allies agreed to deploy minesweepers to the Strait of Hormuz following summit talks in Ankara, though allied governments have not independently confirmed the commitment.
Trump and Zelenskyy Hold Ukraine War Talks at NATO Summit
Trump met with Zelenskyy at the NATO summit and declared a peace deal 'within reach,' as Russia launched a second consecutive overnight missile barrage against Kyiv.
Trump Warns U.S. Will 'Probably' Strike Iran Again Wednesday Night
Speaking at NATO's Ankara summit, Trump said the U.S. will likely hit Iran again Wednesday night, days after strikes on Bandar Abbas and Iranian attacks on Gulf bases and tankers.
Trump Authorizes Patriot Missile License for Ukraine at NATO Summit
President Trump announced at the NATO summit that the US will grant Ukraine a Patriot missile license as Russian strikes on Kyiv entered a second straight night.
Trump Declares Iran Ceasefire Over After Hormuz Tanker Attacks
Trump declared the US-Iran ceasefire 'over' at NATO's Ankara summit after Iranian forces struck a Qatari LNG tanker and a Saudi crude ship in the Strait of Hormuz on July 7.
Allied Rift Over Iran War Shadows NATO Summit in Ankara
Trump arrived at the Ankara NATO summit facing allied resistance over Iran, while new tanker attacks and retaliatory strikes put the Islamabad Memorandum's talks in jeopardy.
Trump Says Putin 'Feels Pressure' Over Ukraine After Direct Call
President Trump says Russian President Vladimir Putin is feeling the weight of the war in Ukraine, following a direct phone call between the two leaders reported Monday.
Trump Says Ukraine War End 'Getting Close' as Russia Strikes Kyiv
President Trump said the war is 'getting close' to ending even as Russia launched large-scale attacks on Kyiv and Ukrainian drones struck Russia's largest oil refinery.
Zelensky Warned Russia Would Strike Before NATO Summit — Then It Did
Ukraine's president publicly predicted a Russian attack ahead of his Trump meeting at the NATO summit. A large-scale strike killed at least 11 in Kyiv hours later.
Russia Hits Kyiv With Ballistic Missiles on Eve of NATO Summit
Putin struck the Ukrainian capital with ballistic missiles and drones hours after Zelensky warned an attack was imminent, killing at least nine on the eve of the Turkey NATO summit.
Trump's 'Complete the Job' Warning Signals a Third Strike Is on the Table
After two CENTCOM strike packages in 24 hours and IRGC claims on US forces in Kuwait, President Trump has signaled further military action against Iran is on the table.
After Trump Names Iran, Versailles Has No Breach Protocol
President Trump publicly named Iran for four drone strikes Friday, creating the Versailles framework's first named ceasefire violation — but no stated breach-response protocol.
Trump: Iran Fired Four Drones at Ships in Strait of Hormuz
President Trump said Friday that Iran fired at least four one-way attack drones at ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, calling the launches a ceasefire violation.
Trump Asks Congress for $87 Billion to Cover Iran War Costs
The president's emergency supplemental request arrives a day after lawmakers rebuked his military action, setting up a difficult fight on Capitol Hill.
Trump Says Strait of Hormuz Will Fully Reopen by Friday, Toll-Free
President Trump on Tuesday told reporters the Strait of Hormuz will be fully reopened by Friday and remain toll-free on a permanent basis, per remarks reported by Anadolu.
Trump Warns 'All Hell Will Rain Down' if Iran Pursues Nuclear Weapon
President Trump warned 'all hell will rain down' if Iran tries to build a nuclear weapon and offered unusually critical comments about Israel's offensive in Lebanon.
Trump Rejects Leaked Iran Terms as Tehran Asserts Hormuz Dominance
President Trump called the leaked draft memorandum "dishonorable" and "totally false" as Iran's army chief claimed Hormuz dominance and Vance ruled out cash. Oil fell anyway.
Trump Cancels Iran Strikes, Claims Deal Could Be Signed in Europe
Trump said he has cancelled planned US strikes on Iran and claimed a settlement could be signed in Europe this weekend, though Tehran has not publicly confirmed any agreement.
Trump Vows US Will Seize Iran's Kharg Island Oil Terminal
President Trump told reporters the United States will take Kharg Island, the offshore terminal that handles roughly 90% of Iran's crude exports, sharply escalating the standoff.
Trump warns of second strike, eyes Iran oil sector
Trump says U.S. forces will strike Iran again Thursday night and signaled interest in seizing control of Iran's oil sector, escalating a crisis already pulling tankers into Hormuz crossfire.
US Strikes on Iran Restart as Hegseth Vows Hits on Key Facilities
The Pentagon said US forces are carrying out strikes against Iran as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth promised a 'strong' and 'clear' response, not 'a one-off.'
Trump Blames Iran for Apache Downing, Says US 'Must Respond'
President Trump publicly accused Iran of shooting down a US Army Apache near the Strait of Hormuz and said the United States "must, of necessity, respond" to the attack.
Apache Goes Down Near Strait of Hormuz; Trump Says Crew Safe
A US Army Apache attack helicopter went down near the Strait of Hormuz; the crew was rescued and President Trump confirmed the pilots are safe, per Middle East Eye reporting.
Trump Claims 'Complete Victory' Over Iran Within Two Weeks
Trump told reporters Monday evening the US will declare a 'complete victory' over Iran within two weeks and said Iranian officials want a 'very nice' agreement.
Trump Tells Iran and Israel to 'Stop Shooting Immediately'
Trump posted on Truth Social demanding Israel and Iran "stop shooting" after overnight strikes; a Sunday call to Netanyahu failed to head off Israel's retaliation, and Iran's foreign ministry put responsibility back on Washington.
Trump Says Iran Deal 'Very Close' on Day 100 of War
Trump told NBC a deal with Iran is 'very close' and that Tehran has 'conceded' on nuclear weapons, hours after Iran formally raised its complaint to the IAEA on day 100 of the war.
House Passes War Powers Resolution on Iran, 215-208
The House voted 215-208 to invoke the 1973 War Powers Act, directing Trump to withdraw US forces from Iran operations within 30 days unless Congress authorizes the conflict.
House Votes to Halt Iran War in Rebuke of Trump
The House invoked war powers to order a withdrawal from Iran, delivering a politically significant rebuke as Republican defections handed the president his sharpest congressional defeat on the conflict.
Iran Submits Counter-Amendments, Rejects Trump's Ceasefire Changes
Tehran formally countered U.S. revisions to a draft ceasefire memorandum, with an Iranian source warning Trump's proposed amendments should not be read as accepted.
Trump Toughens Iran Deal Terms; Tehran Says Key Issues Unresolved
Trump sent Tehran a revised US-Iran proposal with toughened terms after a Friday Situation Room meeting; Iran says key issues remain unresolved and the draft is not endorsed.
Tasnim leak: Hormuz transit stays under Iran's authority in proposed US deal
IRGC-linked Tasnim says the framework being negotiated leaves the Strait of Hormuz under Iranian authority — a major concession surfacing hours before Trump's expected final determination.
Trump's 'Final Determination' Meets Tehran's Denial as Oil Sinks
Trump and Vance signaled an Iran deal is close. Within hours Tehran said no agreement exists. The gap between the two capitals is now the macro story driving oil.
Trump Says US 'Not Satisfied' With Iran Deal Yet
President Trump told reporters the United States is not yet satisfied with the terms of any prospective Iran arrangement, undercutting Tehran's draft-MOU claim and market optimism on the same day.
Centcom Says US Forces Struck Inside Southern Iran in Self-Defense
Centcom spokesperson Tim Hawkins says US forces hit Iranian missile sites and mine-laying boats inside southern Iran, even as explosions are reported near Bandar Abbas.
Trump Conditions Iran Deal On Abraham Accords Expansion
President links US-Iran agreement to normalization demands on Muslim-majority capitals, widening the deal beyond bilateral terms and inviting pushback from Tehran.
Iran objects to revised draft terms, citing asset-unfreeze mechanism
Less than a day after Trump called a deal 'largely negotiated,' Tehran is pushing back on revised draft terms, with the mechanism for unfreezing Iranian assets at the center of the dispute.
Trump Tells US Negotiators 'Not to Rush' Iran Deal as Timeline Slips
Hours after announcing a 60-day ceasefire framework, Trump instructed US negotiators not to rush a final agreement, reopening the timeline question after Senate and Israeli pushback.
Israel Pushes Back as US-Iran Deal Nears Finalization
Israel is publicly opposing the framework expected Sunday, with Haaretz reporting Netanyahu's leverage over the Trump White House has materially declined.
Trump Calls Iran Deal 'Largely Negotiated' as Tehran Rejects Framing
Trump says a US-Iran deal is largely negotiated with the Strait of Hormuz reopening; Iran's foreign ministry calls his framing inconsistent with reality and the IRGC dismisses his comments outright.
Trump Vows to Seize or Destroy Iran's Uranium Stockpile
Trump says the US will take or destroy Iran's ~440 kg of highly enriched uranium and rejects a Hormuz toll, hardening Washington's position before the next Rome round.
Tehran Reviews U.S. Positions as Trump Says Talks in 'Final Stages'
Washington and Tehran offered contradictory overnight signals as Trump said negotiations were nearing an end while Iran insisted the U.S. had failed at Hormuz and that diplomacy was not surrender.
GOP fissures widen on Iran war as Massie ouster steels Trump
House and Senate war-powers votes this week could deliver Trump a public rebuke from his own party as the Iran war hits day 82 — even as the Massie defeat shows the cost of dissent.
Trump Says He Was an Hour From Iran Strike; Vance Floats Reset
Trump said he was an hour from resuming Iran strikes before pausing the offensive, as VP Vance signaled a US "reset" with Tehran and oil prices fell on the pause.
Trump Says He Called Off Iran Attack at Gulf States' Request
President Trump announced Tuesday he held off a planned attack on Iran after Gulf state allies asked him to stand down, citing "serious negotiations" now under way.
Trump: 'Won't Be Anything Left' as US Sets Five-Point Nuclear Ultimatum
Trump sharpened his threat to Iran Saturday evening, warning nothing will remain if talks fail, as the US formally outlined five conditions including transfer of 400kg of enriched uranium.
Iran To Reveal Hormuz Tolls Plan As Trump Warns of 'Very Bad Time'
Tehran says it will soon publish a transit-fee plan for the Strait of Hormuz; Trump warns of consequences as Seoul opposes and Beijing stays silent.
Trump Vows Hormuz Stays Open as Iran Warns of Economic Pain
Trump pledged the Strait of Hormuz will not become an Iranian weapon while Tehran's foreign minister warned Americans of rising debt costs and senators broke with the president.
Iran Eases Hormuz Blockade as Talks Signals Emerge
Iran's Revolutionary Guards are allowing more ships through the Strait of Hormuz, state TV reported, the first partial easing since the blockade began after US-Israeli strikes.
Trump Warns Iran to Make a Deal or Face 'Annihilation'
President Trump issued his starkest warning yet to Tehran on war day 77, as oil markets surged and a Xi summit failed to break the nuclear standoff.
Trump Warns Iran His Patience Is Running Out, Xi Summit Yields No Deal
Trump said he will not be "much more patient" with Iran as his Beijing summit with Xi Jinping ended without binding commitments on the Hormuz blockade, raising pressure for a negotiated deal.
Xi Pledges No Arms to Iran, Backs Hormuz Opening in Trump Summit
Trump says Xi Jinping promised not to arm Iran and offered to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with the White House confirming a first joint US-China position on the blockade.
Trump Lands in Beijing as Xi Summit Pivots on Iran Ceasefire
Trump arrives for two-day summit with Xi Jinping. The central question: whether China will use its leverage as Iran's dominant oil buyer to press Tehran toward nuclear concessions.
Iran Parliament Warns of 90% Uranium Enrichment If U.S. Resumes Strikes
Iran's parliament speaker threatened to push enrichment to weapons-grade 90% if the U.S. resumes strikes, as the ceasefire frays and Trump heads to Beijing.
Trump Weighs Resuming Combat as Iran Ceasefire Hangs by Thread
Trump is more seriously considering resuming combat operations after Iran's ceasefire counterproposal — demanding reparations and Hormuz sovereignty — was rejected as garbage.
Trump threatens 'Project Freedom Plus' as Iran weighs MOU
Washington has put a one-page MOU in front of Tehran covering nuclear stockpile transfer, sanctions relief and Hormuz. Trump says rejection means an expanded strike campaign.
Iran to Deliver MOU Response, Disputes Nuclear Framing
Tehran's formal reply to the US 14-point memorandum is expected today through Pakistani mediators, with Iran rejecting the characterization that nuclear talks are underway.
Trump Threatens Escalated Bombing if Iran Rejects Deal
President Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Tehran, warning of a 'much higher level' of bombing if Iran refuses the emerging nuclear framework being negotiated.
Trump Pauses Hormuz Escort Operation, Cites Deal Progress
President Trump halted 'Project Freedom' military escorts through the Strait of Hormuz, saying Iran nuclear talks are making 'great progress' toward a final agreement.
Iran Submits 14-Point Counter to U.S. Ceasefire Offer; Trump Cool
Tehran's counter-proposal demands a 30-day war-end, U.S. withdrawal from Iran's periphery, lifting of the naval blockade and sanctions, frozen-asset release, and a new Hormuz governance regime.
Trump Claims Iran Hostilities 'Terminated' to Dodge War Powers Deadline
Trump sent Congress a letter declaring Iran hostilities 'terminated' as the 60-day War Powers deadline hit, even as the U.S. Navy blockade of Iranian ports remains in force.
Trump Rejects Iran Peace Proposal, Threatens to 'Blast Them Away'
Trump said Friday he cannot accept Iran's latest peace terms delivered via Pakistan, warning of military escalation while Hormuz stays closed and oil holds near $108.
CENTCOM Briefs Trump on Iran Strike Options, Including Hormuz Seizure
CENTCOM Commander Brad Cooper briefed Trump for 45 minutes on May 1 on strike packages including a Hormuz seizure plan and a special forces uranium operation.
Trump Rejects Iran Peace Proposal, Cites Unacceptable Terms
President Trump says Iran's latest offer through Pakistan includes demands he cannot accept, as CENTCOM has briefed him on three military options and oil holds near $108.
War Powers Clock Expires With No Congressional Authorization
The 60-day War Powers Resolution deadline passed May 1 as the Senate blocked a withdrawal measure 50-47, leaving U.S. forces in the region without explicit congressional sanction.
CENTCOM to brief Trump on Iran strike options as War Powers clock runs
Adm. Brad Cooper and Gen. Dan Caine are presenting Trump with new Iran options, including infrastructure strikes and a possible Hormuz ground operation, on the eve of a 60-day War Powers Act deadline.
Brent crosses $126 intraday as Trump rejects Iran's Hormuz proposal
Brent briefly traded above $126 Thursday before settling near $120 after the president rejected Tehran's offer to lift the Hormuz blockade in exchange for delayed nuclear talks.
Iran war hits 60-day mark as Trump faces May 1 War Powers cutoff
Day 60 of U.S. operations against Iran lands April 29 with a fourth war-powers resolution defeated, Murkowski drafting an AUMF, and a May 1 deadline looming.