Donald Trump

Trump announces five-day pause after “very good and productive” discussions as Tehran denies any negotiations

U.S. president signals he will attend Independence Day ceremony in Jerusalem after invitation initiated by Kisch and Netanyahu

President Donald Trump gave Iran 48 hours to open the Strait of Hormuz to shipping or face strikes inside Iran. The Revolutionary Guards responded: "The terrorist president’s behavior undermines global security."

Riyadh orders Iran’s military attaché and staff out within 24 hours after a wave of Iranian strikes across the Gulf; regional states report interceptions and warn of a longer showdown.

Ultimatum follows rapid shifts from rejecting a ceasefire to exploring talks, as Iran warns of retaliation against U.S. infrastructure

Statements Thursday from U.S. and Iranian officials offered conflicting signals about how long the war could last

After Israel hit Iran’s largest gas field and Iran retaliated against Qatar’s LNG hub, Trump warned further escalation could trigger U.S. intervention.

Former Counterterrorism director says Iran posed no imminent threat to the US, First Departure of Administration Over War

European leaders warn against escalation and U.S. signals support without endorsing a wider war

On day 17 of the war, Trump says Tehran “needs more pounding,” while Israeli officials estimate the campaign could continue for weeks

Report says Mohammed bin Salman encouraged continued U.S. strikes on Iran even as Gulf states avoid a direct public role in the conflict

As Iran threatens to keep the strait closed, Trump is publicly pushing major energy importers to help secure the world’s most important shipping lane

U.S. president says Iran is “absolutely decimated” and claims there is “practically nothing left to target,” even as Israeli officials warn the war could last months

“We are waging a historic war for liberty,” Netanyahu tells Iranians as the White House says overthrowing Tehran is not the goal of the war

Iran’s foreign minister says negotiations with Washington are not on the agenda even as President Trump claims the war is nearly complete

President says Iran’s military has “nothing left” as Washington and Moscow discuss proposals to end the conflict

NBC reports Trump privately discussing limited U.S. troop deployment while intelligence claims British, French and American operatives are already inside Iran

President says he “may have forced Israel’s hand,” after Rubio suggested Israeli action drove U.S. strikes

Pentagon refuses to set end date as Netanyahu says war aims to create conditions for regime change in Iran

President urges Iranians to “take back your country” after Khamenei’s killing, while intelligence assessments and internal debate question prospects for near-term regime collapse