Iran Tells Trump Its Leaders Are “Professional Chess Players” as Hormuz Dispute Deepens

Iran has responded sharply to US President Donald Trump’s latest comments about negotiations with Tehran, with Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei saying Iranians have demonstrated that they are “professional chess players” amid the continuing standoff over the Strait of Hormuz. Baqaei made the remarks on Monday as tensions between Washington and Tehran remained high…

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Trump Links Saudi Nuclear Deal to Abraham Accords, Rules Out Uranium Enrichment

US President Donald Trump has made Saudi Arabia’s participation in the Abraham Accords a key condition for approving a proposed civilian nuclear cooperation agreement between Washington and Riyadh. Trump said the United States is prepared to support Saudi Arabia’s nuclear energy plans but stressed that the programme must remain strictly peaceful and cannot include uranium…

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Trump Approval Rating Stays Below 40% as Americans Raise Concerns Over Economy and Iran Policy

WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump continues to face challenges with public approval, as a new poll shows his rating remains below 40% amid concerns over the economy, inflation, and his administration’s approach toward Iran. The latest Washington Post-Ipsos survey found that many Americans remain dissatisfied with Trump’s handling of major national issues, particularly rising…

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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 Will Be Paid for Guarding Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Iran Tensions

WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States should receive financial compensation for protecting the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, claiming Washington has defended the key maritime route for years without payment. Speaking during an interview with Fox News, Trump said the United States would become the “guardian” of the waterway…

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Trump Orders Trade Cutoff With Spain, Escalating NATO Dispute Over Defense Spending

WASHINGTON / ANKARA — US President Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of Spain, announcing that he has instructed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to end trade relations with Madrid while accusing the European country of failing to contribute enough to NATO. The dramatic remarks came during the NATO summit in Ankara, where Trump also criticized…

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Trump Says Iran “Really Wants” Deal as Ceasefire Talks Continue Amid Fresh US–Iran Strikes

Trump Signals Optimism Over Iran Deal Despite Ongoing Tensions US President Donald Trump has said that Iran “really wants” to reach an agreement with the United States, suggesting that diplomatic progress is still possible even as military tensions continue between the two countries. In a late-night post on Truth Social, Trump said any potential agreement…

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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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