Iranian media: Iran executes two people accused of spying for Israel and gathering intelligence near the Natanz nuclear site
Trump, in a letter to Congress: The exchange of fire with Iran ended on April 7th, and I do not need authorization. The threat posed by Iran remains. We will do what is necessary to protect America and our allies from Iran and its proxies.
President Donald Trump tells Congress he does not need authorization for military operations in Iran, citing an ongoing ceasefire and saying hostilities have ended — NBC News
Trump confirms weapons were sent to Kurdish fighters in Iraq's Sulaymaniyah and says, "We'll see who has them," adding: "I'm not happy with what happened with the Kurds. They did not deliver the weapons
Trump: The Iranians are demanding things I cannot accept.
Trump: When the war with Iran ends, oil and gas prices and everything else will drop rapidly.
Trump: The Iranians have not reached the point of reaching an agreement.
15 hour agoTrump: I am not happy with Italy and I am not happy with Spain. They feel it’s okay for Iran to have a nuclear weapon
China's UN envoy: The Strait of Hormuz will be high on the agenda when Trump visits China this month
Trump: We destroyed Iran's nuclear capability
Trump: The embargo on Iran is successful and Iran cannot sell its oil.
Trump: I don't call what's happening against Iran a war, but a military operation.
Iranian President: The world has witnessed Iran's tolerance and conciliation. What is being done under the guise of a naval blockade is an extension of military operations against a nation paying the price for its resistance and independence. Continuation of this oppressive approach is intolerable
Amid reports that the US mulls renewed military action, Israel's defence minister says "It is possible that soon we will need to act again in Iran to ensure that the regime cannot threaten Israel for years to come" -N12
US Central Command: The US aircraft carrier "Gerald Ford" continues its routine operations in the Red Sea.
Iranian Foreign Ministry: GCC governments must take the necessary steps to build trust with Iran
Trump: Talks with Iran are taking place by phone
Trump: Iran has been militarily defeated, its ships are sunk at sea, and its air force has been utterly destroyed.
U.S. President Trump says Iran just has to say we give up
The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier will depart the Middle East and begin the sail for home in the coming days
2 day agoTrump says the U.S. will maintain its naval blockade on Iran until a nuclear deal is reached, rejecting Tehran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz first. “The blockade is somewhat more effective than the bombing… They are choking… They can't have a nuclear weapon,” Trump said. Source: Axios
2 day agoTrump posted post threatening Iran at 4 in the morning: Iran can't get their act together. They don't know how to sign a nonnuclear deal.
They better get smart soon! NO MORE MR. NICE GUY!
Grossi: We have satellite images showing the effects of the latest airstrikes on Iran and we are receiving information constantly.
3 day agoU.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has published video showing U.S. Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) boarding the M/V Blue Star 3, which was suspected of attempting to violate the U.S. naval blockade of Iran. Following the boarding, U.S. forces determined the ship's itinerary would not include an Iranian port call and released the ship
3 day agoChairman of Israel's Foreign Affairs and Security Committee says that: "The Iranian regime is about to pay a very heavy price" He calls on Israelis to "wait patiently and remain alert."
CNN, citing sources: Mediators are putting pressure on both sides, the next few days are crucial, and the possibility of the United States withdrawing from the talks and returning to the war remains.
The Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated that there is full coordination with Pakistan within the framework of ongoing mediation efforts.
NYT: Trump has told advisers he is not satisfied with Iran’s latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war, according to multiple people briefed on discussions in the White House Situation Room on Monday. WSJ: Trump and his national-security team are skeptical of Iran’s offer of a deal that would see the Strait of Hormuz open and discussions about its nuclear work tabled, U.S. officials said
4 day agoAn extraordinary consultative Gulf summit will be held today in Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah, according to an Al Arabiya correspondent
White House spokeswoman: Trump met with the national security team and the Iranian proposal is being discussed.
