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An Israeli political source responded to reports of progress between the U.S. and Iran, stressing: "It was made clear to us from the conversations that President Trump is standing by his red lines, first and foremost the removal of the nuclear material." He said Netanyahu is in near-daily contact with Trump.

At the start of a security cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he speaks with President Donald Trump "almost daily" and that Israel and the United States are fully aligned on Iran, including removing all enriched material from Iran and dismantling its enrichment capabilities. He added that Israel is prepared for any scenario.

Thirty House Democrats are urging President Donald Trump to disclose whether Israel possesses nuclear weapons, citing transparency laws. The administration is expected to reject the request.

Two days after launching "Project Freedom" to help ships transit the Gulf safely, the president says the pause comes at Pakistan's request amid "major progress" toward a deal. Iran responds: "The U.S. failed," and Tasnim hails the move as a retreat.

The United Arab Emirates says Iran launched cruise missiles and drones in a third attack within a day. At the White House, Trump said Tehran "knows what not to do" and touted U.S. strength. America’s top general called the current mission defensive "for now," while Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warned ships in the Strait of Hormuz to stick to Iran’s designated corridor.

US officials are treating the strikes as limited escalation, not a collapse of the ceasefire or return to full war

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met at his Jerusalem office with the head of the "Peace Council" for the Gaza Strip, Nikolay Mladenov. Also attending were U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee and businessman Michael Eisenberg.

Proclamation urges Americans to embrace rest, reflection, and gratitude through a national Shabbat on May 15–16

Following President Donald Trump’s launch of Operation "Project Freedom" to free ships stuck in the strait, the U.S. military says two U.S.-flagged merchant vessels safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz. Iran warns any entry violates a cease-fire and insists movement now requires its direct approval.

Plan to guide trapped ships out of the Gulf tests whether Iran will back down or risk breaking the ceasefire

President Donald Trump announced 'Project Freedom' to free ships stuck in Hormuz. In a post he wrote: 'This is a humanitarian gesture by the United States and Middle Eastern countries, but in particular by Iran.' Tehran responded: 'Only a fool would ignore our warnings.'

Tehran lays out a three-stage plan: mutual U.S.–Iran non-aggression that also covers Iran’s allies and Israel, an international mechanism to prevent renewed fighting, a 15-year pause on enrichment followed by a 3.6% cap under zero stockpiling, and region-wide security talks—while refusing to dismantle nuclear infrastructure or destroy facilities.

Following Friedrich Merz’s criticism of U.S. handling of Iran, the Pentagon says roughly 5,000 troops will leave Germany over six months; an air-defense battalion planned for later this year won’t deploy.

President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s proposal to end the war, saying, "Iran is asking for things I cannot agree to." Tehran responded: "We do not rule out a preemptive strike."

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended the Pentagon’s budget, saying Iran and Lebanon are holding their positions as the U.S. keeps pressure on Tehran.

With talks stalled, Iran has hardened its stance, preparing civilian shelters and warning of a forceful response as tensions rise over the Strait of Hormuz and seized vessels.

President Donald Trump claimed Iran told the U.S. it is in “total collapse” and asked to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as soon as possible. Iranian media rejected the claim.

Tehran’s proposal, relayed through mediators, conditions renewed talks on full U.S. acceptance of its framework. It prioritizes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and a ceasefire, while deferring nuclear negotiations to a later stage.

Washington is casting doubt on Tehran’s bid to reopen the Strait of Hormuz before any nuclear talks. President Donald Trump hasn’t ruled it out, but he’s split on what to do next.

At Sunday’s cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned a murder in Petah Tikva, denounced the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, and addressed the northern front, saying the IDF is operating in Lebanon "with force" and that Hezbollah’s violations are eroding the cease-fire.