Trump Warns Iran of More Strikes, Says Nuclear Deal Still Possible Amid Rising Gulf Tensions

WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump has warned Iran of intensified military action while simultaneously suggesting that a diplomatic agreement with Tehran could still be reached, sending mixed signals as tensions between the two countries continue to rise. In an interview with political commentator Hugh Hewitt, Trump said the United States would launch further strikes…

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Trump Says US Secured Concessions From Iran, Warns Military Action Still on Table

WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States has secured concessions from Iran in ongoing diplomatic efforts, while simultaneously warning that Washington is prepared to use military force if negotiations collapse. Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump said the US had already made progress in talks with Tehran, insisting that Iran…

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US–Iran Talks in Doha in Doubt as Missile Strikes Undermine Fragile Ceasefire

DOHA / WASHINGTON / TEHRAN — Uncertainty is mounting over planned diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran, as conflicting statements from both sides cast doubt on whether negotiations will actually take place in Doha this week. Iran has firmly denied that any formal negotiations with the United States are scheduled, directly contradicting reports…

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Trump Says U.S. Doesn’t Need Iran Nuclear Deal to Access Enriched Uranium

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump has sparked fresh debate over U.S.-Iran relations after declaring that Washington does not need a formal agreement with Tehran to gain access to Iran’s enriched uranium stockpiles. Speaking from the Oval Office and during subsequent media appearances, Trump outlined his views on Iran’s nuclear program, Middle East stability, the…

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Trump Says Iran Deal Decision Near, Demands Strait of Hormuz Reopen as Ceasefire Extension Talks Advance

The future of the fragile US-Iran ceasefire could be decided within days after President Donald Trump announced that he is nearing a final decision on a proposal aimed at extending the current truce. Speaking Friday, Trump said he would review the latest framework during a high-level meeting with national security officials in the White House…

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