Donald Trump
US clearing out Strait of Hormuz, Trump claims as Iran threatens to attack unauthorized ships
“We’re now starting the process of clearing out the Strait of Hormuz as a favor to Countries all over the World, including China, Japan, South Korea, France, Germany, and many others,” Trump stated.
Iraq’s militia state: Shelly Kittleson’s kidnapping exposes who runs Baghdad
UK suspends Chagos Islands sovereignty deal following Trump’s objections
China plans to deliver air defense systems to Iran in coming weeks, US intelligence reveals - CNN
US strikes Kharg Island military targets, American official confirms to 'Post'
The strikes included attacks on Kharg Island's air defenses, a US official confirmed to Walla on Tuesday.
Trump says Iran’s ‘whole civilization’ will die tonight as Iran stops direct talks with US
Later on Tuesday, Iran officially cut off all direct communications with the US over Trump's threat. It is currently unclear if the nations will resume direct talks before the 8 p.m. EST deadline.
The Orphan Pearl: How a blockade of Kharg Island could bring Iran to its knees - opinion
Kharg Island controls virtually the entire flow of Iran’s crude oil exports. In many ways, it is the piece that keeps the regime alive.
Trump's deadline approaches, Russia caught with Iran
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Pezeshkian says ready to die for Iran as official urges youth to form human chains near targets
Pezeshkian's declaration comes as Trump's deadline to reach a deal and open the Strait of Hormuz approaches its end.
Gaps in US-Iran negotiation too wide to close by Trump's Tuesday deadline, officials say - report
Trump has threatened to escalate strikes against Iran's power plants and bridges if a deal, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz, is not reached by 8 p.m. on Tuesday.
US shouldn't negotiate with Iran until it realizes how badly it's losing - editorial
Tehran’s refusal to accept an interim arrangement shouldn’t be seen as feigning confidence, but as evidence that the regime still believes time can rescue it from a deteriorating position.
Iran's peace proposal calls for end to Israeli strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon - NYT
Instead of a temporary ceasefire, the proposal calls for a complete end to the attacks, an end to Israeli strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon, and the lifting of all sanctions, the NYT wrote.
Trump, Netanyahu greater threats to world peace than Mojtaba Khamenei, Spaniards believe - poll
Asked to name the leader who most endangers world peace, 81% of respondents indicated that Trump is a significant danger, followed by 79.2% for Putin and 71.2% for Netanyahu.
Trump says Iran can be taken out in one night, reveals details on fighter pilots' rescue mission
Trump has threatened to rain "hell" on Tehran if it did not make a deal by the end of Tuesday that would allow traffic to start moving again through the vital route for global energy supplies.
