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Trump says he's 'not worried' about an Iranian attack on US soil

US President Donald Trump said that he was not worried about the possibility of Iranian-backed attacks on US soil during a briefing with reporters at the White House.

US President Donald Trump gestures at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, US, March 11, 2026.
A still image released by US Central Command (CENTCOM), which accompanied a press release describing the operation dubbed "Epic Fury", an attack by the United States and Israel on Iran, shows a rocket launch from a ship, in this picture obtained from social media released on February 28, 2026.

No US combat casualties despite Iranian retaliation, US military says

Iranian, American flags against backdrop of Iranian nuclear site. (illustration)

Iran stalls for interim deal as US-Tehran play ‘game of chicken’ with war, expert tells ‘Post'

US President Donald Trump delivers remarks to U.S. troops, next to a banner reading, "Peace Through Strength", during a visit to Al Udeid Air Base in Doha, Qatar, May 15, 2025.

Pentagon moves troops at Qatar Al Udeid, Middle East bases amid tensions with Iran - NYT


US likely to attack Iran, but Trump has not yet decided to do so, sources tell 'Post'

Although the decision is not final, Trump expressed disappointment in Iran's negotiating positions throughout the week, according to sources.

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) sails alongside the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.

US-Iran negotiations could leave Israel vulnerable to attack, experts say - analysis

Israeli defense officials estimate that the entire US-Iran negotiation process is bad for Israel, as it will likely not take Israel's security concerns into account. 

Iranian missiles are displayed in a park in Tehran, Iran, January 31, 2026

Iranian regime faces existential danger after US-Israeli airstrikes - analysis

Conceding to Trump demand for nuclear shutdown would rupture Islamic Republic leadership

The flags of Israel and Iran

Khamenei endorses ‘Death to America’ chants ahead of nuclear talks

Khamenei praised the crowd's anti-American stance as talks in Vienna approach amid Tehran's defiance.

 Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei looks on during a meeting with Iranian students in Tehran, Iran, March 12, 2025.

US, Iran conclude 'positive' first round of nuclear talks, to resume next week

US-Iran talks were focused on sanctions against the Islamic Republic and wars in the Middle East, according to an Omani source.

 US President Donald Trump seen over an illustrative image of American-Iranian ties (illustrative)

US aircraft carriers may change Middle East balance of power - analysis

There is no shortage of American firepower in the region, and more may be arriving.

 United States Navy aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) transits the Suez Canal, in this picture taken April 2, 2021 and released by U.S. Navy on April 3, 2021.

Iran spied on senior members of Biden and Trump's teams by hacking into their private WhatsApp

Meta attributed the activity to APT42, a hacking group widely believed to be associated with an intelligence division inside Iran's military.

Iranian flag and cyber code [Illustrative]

Targeting Trump: The role of Iran's disinformation war in US election

An Iranian spokesperson argues these are false claims, stating, “Iran does not engage in any activities intended to influence the US elections."

 PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE Donald Trump applauds at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, earlier this week. The writer believes Trump’s brush with death has been life-changing.

US sanctions Houthi-supporting individuals, companies

The US is separately sanctioning two additional companies that own and operate a vessel involved in shipping over $100 million in Iranian commodities

 A child holds a pistol as demonstrators, predominantly Houthi supporters, rally to show support to the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, February 16, 2024

US resident in Iran jail to begin hunger strike

Shahab Dalili, 60, a shipping captain who had emigrated to the United States after retiring, was detained in Tehran in April 2016 during a visit for his father's funeral.

 The bars of a prison cell.