The ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has been extended after fresh diplomatic talks in Washington. Donald Trump announced that Israel and Lebanon will extend their current ceasefire by three weeks. Trump made the announcement on social media shortly after a second round of talks between Israeli and Lebanese representatives at the White House on Thursday….
Donald Trump says the United States is not rushing to strike a deal with Iran. Donald Trump said on Thursday that he is under no time pressure to secure an agreement with Iran. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump dismissed claims that he is racing to reach a settlement. “Don’t rush me,” he…
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have escalated after a sharp new warning from Donald Trump. Donald Trump has ordered the United States Navy to “shoot and kill” any boats caught laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz. In a social media post, Trump said there should be “no hesitation” in responding to any vessel…
Iran says it has started collecting shipping tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, a move with major global impact. Iran says the first revenues from newly imposed tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz have been deposited into the country’s central bank account. According to Iranian state-linked media, Deputy Speaker of Parliament Hamidreza…
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz cannot fully reopen while the US naval blockade and ceasefire disputes continue. Iran has said it is “not possible” to reopen the Strait of Hormuz because of what it called blatant violations of the ceasefire by the United States and Israel. Iran’s chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said the…
Donald Trump says Iran stopped the planned execution of eight women protesters after a direct request from the United States. Donald Trump claimed that Iran has cancelled the planned execution of eight female protesters who were reportedly due to be put to death. In a public statement, Trump said he had been informed that the…
Iran says it has taken control of two cargo ships after new attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has claimed it seized two cargo vessels in the Strait of Hormuz after three ships were reportedly attacked in one of the world’s most important shipping routes. According to Iranian reports, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps…
The U.S. says the ceasefire with Iran will remain in place while negotiations move forward. Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he is extending the current ceasefire with Iran indefinitely, while maintaining a U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The ceasefire, originally announced earlier this month, had been set to expire on April 22….
Donald Trump says the United States has strengthened its military position in recent weeks. Donald Trump claimed in a CNBC interview that the United States is now “much more powerful than five weeks ago” as tensions with Iran continue. Trump said the U.S. has used recent weeks to rebuild ammunition supplies and strengthen military readiness….
Tensions remain high as Iran signals readiness for both diplomacy and military response. Iran says its defense forces are on full alert and that any negotiations with the United States are being conducted “with finger on trigger,” highlighting the fragile state of current diplomacy. Government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani made the remarks in interviews with state…
