JD Vance is set to lead the U.S. side in talks tied to Iran’s nuclear program, with Washington warning that pressure is still on the table if the deal goes sideways.
Iran is accused of pressuring tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, and Trump says that violates the deal. The White House says the lane is still open, but shipping data and market nerves tell a messier story.
Mohammed bin Salman reportedly said Iran turned a huge pile of sanctions relief into missiles, drones, and proxy forces instead of public works. The remarks add fresh heat to an old fight over Obama-era Iran policy.
Trump renewed his attack on NATO after the alliance declined to help secure the Strait of Hormuz. He said the United States does not need the bloc, but he will remember who showed up and who did not.
President Trump called on five nations to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Allies offered cautious words, not commitments. The plan now looks more talk than team effort.
A look at how U.S. policy opened access to billions in Iranian funds, the key transfers that followed, and the policy debate about whether the money was controlled or helped Tehran advance its goals.
Sen. John Kennedy tells Newsmax that President Trump did not start a war by striking Iran but tried to prevent one. He cites intelligence on Iran's rebuilding of missiles and alleged cooperation with China and Russia. Critics demand congressional approval. The argument now heads to Washington.
President Trump publicly rebuked U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer over Britain’s reluctance to commit carriers or bases for strikes on Iran. His post on X framed the move as too little, too late and served as a political prod aimed at allies and audiences back home.
Fox reporter Bill Melugin pressed House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries about Nancy Pelosi’s 2011 claim that President Obama did not need Congress to authorize strikes in Libya. Jeffries said the cases were different and that he was not in Congress then. The exchange highlighted a persistent question about political double standards on war powers.
Videos on social media show crowds in several cities praising President Trump after a military strike targeting Iran's leadership. The clips are vivid, but social media is a clever mirror. Verify before you amplify.