Trump says Saudi Arabia, Qatar want peaceful resolution to Iran war, US ready to strike if needed
Trump told Reuters that Qatar and Saudi Arabia favor a peaceful resolution to the Iran conflict, but warned that US military strikes remain an option.
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Erdogan says Turkey concerned about potential attacks on Iran, reaches out to Trump
Iran defends two-day peace proposal as 'most reasonable,' slamming Rubio's remarks as unjustified
'Iranian demands are outrageous,' Rubio says as talks fail to make progress
Trump held off on Iran strike as Israel, US prepared for military operation, sources tell 'Post'
Israel and the US prepared for a possible strike on Iran over the weekend, but Trump held off as mediators continued efforts to reach an agreement.
Four explosions heard on Qeshm Island, Iranian state media says - report
IRNA reported that a correspondent on the island said that some areas of Qeshm appear to have been struck by projectiles.
Trump says return to war with Iran ‘highly unlikely’ if negotiations produce progress
“It depends on whether or not they sign a very strong agreement,” Trump told CNN. “The answer is highly unlikely [that] it’s going to be necessary… I would if necessary, but we hit them really hard.”
Iran says oil tanker hit naval mine, caught fire east of Strait of Hormuz
Iran's navy claimed that the tanker caught fire after striking the mine on Sunday.
Why Iran’s Caspian Sea trade route matters - analysis
How the US will implement its new policy in the Caspian remains unclear. In addition, countries on the Caspian may be wary of seeing the war spread to the sea.
The US wants to cut off Iran’s access to weapons via its land borders, will this work? - analysis
The move comes as the US Rewards for Justice program is also offering millions for information on Iran’s nuclear program.
Iran-backed Iraqi militias may lash out amid increased pressure from US - analysis
Iran-backed militias in Iraq have played a central role in expanding Tehran’s influence in the country, particularly through their involvement in the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF).
Iran-linked ships suspected of mapping, placing mines around undersea telecommunications cables
The findings come after Iran repeatedly threatened over the past month to attack submarine cables and data centers in the Strait of Hormuz if Washington and Israel launch another military offensive.
'They sent missiles, we sent a bill': Bat Yam mayor serves Iranian diplomat with NIS 250m. lawsuit
The Iranian representative reportedly ignored Brot and his associates and tried to walk away, prompting the team to chase him through the streets of Manhattan until Brot had read the lawsuit.
‘No good options’: Iran war caught between Trump's midterm troubles, Israel's election shake-up
A broader offensive, continued pressure, negotiated compromise, or a limited strike are potential options, according to Raz Zimmt, director of the Iran and the Shiite Axis research program at INSS.
