Donald Trump
US says Aoun-Netanyahu meeting could help restore Lebanese control in southern Lebanon
The US Embassy in Beirut said that Lebanon stood “at a crossroads,” adding that direct engagement with Israel “can mark the beginning of a national revival.”
Spirit Airlines begins 'orderly' shutdown, cancels all flights
US blockade costs Iran $4.8 billion, US Navy acting 'sort of like pirates,' Trump says - report
IDF shifts focus to Iran's nuclear threat as Trump 'not satisfied' with latest Iranian proposal
Iran may run out of oil storage within weeks under US blockade pressure
As a result of the blockade on Iranian ports, Tehran has been forced to store all the oil it extracts through various means, including onshore facilities and floating storage aboard vessels.
Ukraine to seek clarity from US on Russian ceasefire proposal
Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday and told reporters they had discussed the idea of "a little bit of a ceasefire".
Trump more likely to continue game of chicken with Iran than to attack - analysis
All of the reports leaked about US officials briefing Trump on his military options against Iran present the plans as 'new' options. They have, in fact, been on the table since early March.
Netanyahu presses Trump on Lebanon while Washington builds Hormuz coalition
The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise.
The Deep Dive: Middle East ceasefires are fragile peace on the brink
From Tehran to Gaza and Lebanon, The Deep Dive explores how unstable ceasefires could spark the next Middle East crisis.
Trump administration probes Stanford University over 'discriminatory' diversity practices
US President Donald Trump has cracked down on diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in the government and in the private sector since taking office early last year.
Netanyahu urges Trump to cap Lebanon talks at two-three weeks amid IDF restraint - report
Israeli officials have argued that continued Hezbollah attacks against IDF troops and northern communities are eroding the chances of reaching an agreement and undermining Israel’s deterrence.
US seeks new int'l coalition to get ships moving again in Hormuz, internal cable says
US embassies should deliver the demarche orally to partner nations by May 1, but not to Russia, China, Belarus, Cuba, and "other US adversaries," said the cable.
CENTCOM prepares for renewed strikes in Iran, IDF strikes Hezbollah in southern Lebanon
UAE places travel ban Iran • UK raises terror threat level to severe • Netanyahu pushes for new deadline on Lebanon talks.
CENTCOM prepares 'short and powerful' wave of strikes on Iran, Trump to be briefed on plan - Axios
Another plan expected to be shared with Trump focuses on taking over part of Hormuz to reopen it to commercial shipping, the report added, noting that such an operation may involve ground forces.
