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“Over the course of the interview, Trump discussed a wide range of issues, including the war with Iran, the artificial intelligence boom, the Federal Reserve, the Supreme Court, and his outlook for the midterms.”

“Trump denies offering Iran sanctions relief, Tehran says ready for talks Sept 29 - US President Donald Trump said he has offered Iran nothing to end the war, rejecting media reports that cited US officials saying he was willing to ease sanctions and release…”

“Rubio warns Iran with nuclear weapon would ‘blackmail the world’ US secretary of state Marco Rubio said the Strait of Hormuz remains largely open, with oil flows close to pre-war levels apart from Iranian oil, but warned that a nuclear-armed Iran would pose…”

“The war with Iran "is going to end immediately after the [US midterm] election because they can't hold out any longer,"”

“See earlier developments below.What to know about the Iran war: - Several U.S. fighter jets at a Jordanian military base on Wednesday, sources tell CBS News.”

“Iran warned on Monday that it could target U.S. oil and gas interests in the Gulf if the U.S. launches any new attacks on its assets.”

“He was talking about how a temporary rise in gas prices was “a small price to pay” for stopping Iran from developing nuclear missiles that could annihilate the cities of our allies in Europe and the Middle East, and might one day even strike American cities.”

““He was clearly stating U.S. cities would have been threatened if a nuclear Iran hadn’t been stopped.”

“On Monday night in Grand Island, Nebraska, defending the price Americans are paying for his war with Iran, President Donald Trump bragged to a cheering crowd: “Let them take out Los Angeles.”

“Since the start of its war with Iran on Feb. 28, the Trump Administration has applied both military and economic pressure to achieve its goal of dismantling the nation’s nuclear program.”

“Over the course of the conflict so far, previous threats have included Trump saying in April that "a whole civilisation will die tonight" unless Iran agreed a deal to end the war and unblock the Strait of Hormuz.”

“Iran mocks US threat of ‘economic D-day’, says it’s an admission of defeat AI generated TEHRAN – Iran dismissed on Aug 24 Washington’s declaration of a massive economic pressure campaign, saying it disproves US claims to have dismantled Tehran’s military and…”

“He called the drills "inappropriate and hostile," while praising North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and criticising Seoul for not supporting his war against Iran.”

“…p's statement seemed to disregard North Korea's recent spate of missile tests, and Pyongyang threatening last Friday a "new level" of nuclear deterrence in response to the planned drills, which North Korean state media called "a rehearsal for an invasion…”

“Foremost among those threats is North Korea, which in recent years has advanced its missile and nuclear capabilities and developed a close security relationship with Russia.”

“The Toxic Inheritance of America’s Wars Esmaeil Baqaei, the spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry, recently warned of the increasing environmental damage caused by the U.S. war, drawing attention to oil contamination in the Persian Gulf that has begun…”

“The goals of the operation, Trump said, were to destroy Iran’s nuclear ambitions, its naval capabilities and missile industry and to ensure that Iranian proxies — including Hezbollah and Hamas — were thwarted.”

“…id that unlike the multilateral campaign preceding the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and major powers, which curbed Iran’s nuclear programme in exchange for lifting sanctions, the latest measures rely on public threats rather than sustained diplomacy with…”

“Among the top U.S. goals is preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, but experts say that will be difficult without removing the enriched uranium believed to be buried at sites struck by the U.S. military previously.”

“While praising the leader of nuclear-armed North Korea, he rebuked key ally Seoul for failing to help Washington fight Iran, a war Mr.”

“Last week, US Vice President JD Vance said the Trump administration’s top priority in the war was to control increasing petrol prices, while stopping Iran’s supposed race to a nuclear weapon now comes second.”

“SECRETARY CHRIS WRIGHT: Look, the president has – has taken a strong stand that Iran, the world's greatest terrorist regime – regime, cannot and will not have nuclear weapons.”

“WRIGHT: Look, the president has- has taken a strong stand that Iran, the world's greatest terrorist regime- regime, cannot and will not have nuclear weapons.”

“With mines cleared and confirmed Iranian attacks on shipping down to zero, oil through Strait this month hit its highest level (7.3 million barrels a day) since the war began.”

“The third string rulers — the most talented of the Iranian leadership, were eliminated in the opening strike of the war — could have accepted the loss of one part of the regime’s strength and abandoned its nuclear ambitions, but instead the retirees from the…”

“There are signs of diplomacy, but the cost could be high Regional mediators have sprung into action, but a diplomatic agreement appears unlikely without some kind of breakthrough in the wider Iran war.”

“The Houthis perceive Saudi Arabia as "more vulnerable" due to the Iran war, she said.”

“As the ongoing wars show, sequestering digital tech (like states did with nuclear weapons) and denying it to the adversaries is becoming increasingly difficult.”

“US Vice President JD Vance said last week that Iran must make a “meaningful” reduction in its nuclear enrichment capacity to end the war, signalling a potential easing of the oft-repeated US demand that zero enrichment must take place on Iranian soil.”

“The question increasingly is not “if” but “when” limited or full-scale nuclear warfare will erupt.”

“…lamed Zelensky for the high cost of diesel because Ukrainian forces have targeted Russian oil refineries, although since Russian oil was sanctioned, the actual chokepoint for diesel prices is the Strait of Hormuz, largely closed because of Trump’s war on…”

“The U.S. will want to avoid state collapse in Iran to avoid a civil war, refugee crisis, security threats, and humanitarian catastrophe.”

“USS Abraham Lincoln docks in San Diego after 10-month deployment in support of Iran war The USS Abraham Lincoln, an aircraft carrier that had been deployed for a record 265 days at sea and supported US operations in Iran, has docked in San Diego, California.”

“Dismissing renewed US threats against Iran’s nuclear facilities as “nothing new”, he said enrichment was “an inseparable part” of the nuclear process.”

“… a rally crowd in Grand Island, Nebraska, Monday, the president had been discussing the Iran war driving up gas prices due to the blockading of the Strait of Hormuz, which he said was “a small price to pay for keeping the world safe, keeping our country…”

“Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reiterated that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon, while President Donald Trump has warned the war will end through either “the nice way or the not-so-nice way”.”

“…t in a series of broader steps by the Pentagon to accelerate naval shipbuilding and weapons production, spurred by the war on Iran and other regional conflicts that continue to threaten global oil traffic while highlighting the critical role of maritime…”

“Partners are getting nervous about whether they’re going to have coverage and protection from nuclear threats.””

“It comes after fresh warnings were issued on Monday when Russian drones menaced Moldova, a nation which was once a part of the Soviet Union (Vladimir Putin is pictured) A US B-1 bomber leaves RAF Fairford on Sunday as the US withdraws its aircraft from the…”

“Days later, the United States speedily sent B-1 bombers stationed there, which were used to strike Iran in its ongoing war, back home.”

“And yet, behind every headline about war, sanctions, missiles, nuclear negotiations, and geopolitics, there is another Iran — the Iran of ordinary people who simply want to live.”

“Iran vowed on Sunday to keep the Strait of Hormuz shut unless the US meets its demands, with Tehran warning there is 'no military solution' to the situation.”

“Given the war against Iran — which he claimed would only take a couple of weeks — is now in its eighth month, with no end in sight (and possibly even a resurgence), there seemed to be some characteristic chutzpah in Trump's remarks.”

“Gas prices in the U.S. and abroad have soared during the eight-month-long war, a cost Trump has repeatedly said is worth it for making sure Iran does not obtain nuclear weapons.”

“- Published The volume of oil flowing from the Middle East region has almost returned to pre-war levels, data shows, despite the continued restrictions Iran is placing on vessels attempting to travel through the Strait of Hormuz.”

“It also wants Congress to pass a nearly $90 billion supplemental package, the majority of which would go to the Pentagon to pay for the costs of the Iran war.”

“Earlier this week, Putin warned NATO that he might use nuclear weapons against NATO countries.”

“China makes it easy to trade, Cortizo told me, while the US (through Trump's tariffs and the effects of the war in Iran) has made it far harder.”

“…y spending is a life and death matter, given the debacle in Iran—which Trump recently threatened to annihilate—and the president’s periodic threats to wage war on Cuba, Greenland, and Colombia, despite campaign promises that he would be the president who…”

“It warned that there were few greater threats to America than a terrorist attack with weapons of mass destruction (WMDs), meaning nuclear, chemical, or biological weapons.”

“Trump urged Iran on Friday to reach a deal with the U.S. on its nuclear program, warning on his Truth Social platform that Israel’s attacks “will only get worse.””

“She was let go by MTC and served with a search warrant for her phone and car.”

“Trump has exaggerated his accomplishments in world peace while starting a war with Iran, saying the Middle Eastern country posed an “imminent” threat to Americans because of its “nuclear ambitions.””

“Iran ‘fully prepared’ for war to resume but diplomacy not over yet, foreign minister says Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said his country is prepared to resume fighting with the United States but has not yet abandoned diplomacy after Trump publicly…”

“…ors entirely outside the bank's control that are pulling in different directions: - A new front has opened in the Iran war with dire American threats of escalation; - AI autonomy, and therefore productivity, might now be curtailed; - Migration will be…”

“The Russian president has frequently made threats of escalation in his war with Ukraine - including using a nuclear weapon there as well as threatening NATO members - following drone attacks on Moscow and key Russian oil infrastructure.”

“Over the past two weeks, multiple Republicans have publicly broken with Trump over the Iran war, immigration, and his honoring of Chinese President Xi Jinping.”

““It is unacceptable the fact that force was used to kill the supreme leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and members of his family,” said Lavrov, who did not address high-level Russian threats against the life of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.”

“…obvious explanation for the increase in drone spying of our nuclear facilities is to gain intelligence useful to an enemy planning an attack on the UK, which would be the harbinger of a general war in Europe against Nato.’ While he believes Russia is the main…”

“At the more extreme end of worst-case-scenarios, numerous studies, including one by King’s College London in February and another by Stanford University in 2024, found that during wargaming AI is are far more likely than humans to escalate to nuclear threats.”

“And I have more of them after reading the latest book from Annie Jacobsen, whom I last interviewed about her best-selling book Nuclear War: A Scenario.”

“…François-Philippe Champagne released a statement condemning Iran’s destabilizing actions in the Middle East: “its continued threats to vessels seeking to transit the Strait of Hormuz, its pursuit of illicit nuclear activities and its support for regional…”

“He proclaimed that "devastating Iran's nuclear facilities was hard, it was very hard to do, but for me, it was one of the easiest decisions I've ever had to make as prime minister.”

“UNITED NATIONS — Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs warned Wednesday that military cooperation between Russia and Iran poses a growing security concern, telling Fox News Digital in an on-camera interview that Iranian drone technology has helped Moscow wage…”

“In fact, some analysts are calling for "nuclear-style" safeguards, likening the AI race to the competition between the two countries during the Cold War.”

“… through today: a lot of common ground on the cost of living, we agreed around the conflict in the Middle East and the importance of bringing an end to it, getting the Strait [of Hormuz] open, and obviously making sure that Iran doesn't end up a nuclear…”

“What if AI got into the nuclear command and control chain and started a nuclear war? 2.”

“Trump also enters the summit under pressure, with soaring energy prices from the Iran war adding to voter discontent ahead of the midterms.”

“Saudi Arabia has been left alone to deal with the Houthi threat, with President Trump and the kingdom’s allies suggesting it’s an internal problem and not an extension of the Iran War — even as the group’s renewed attacks threaten the global oil supply.”

“Such is the concern about where Trump could go next after his threats to Greenland, that some European diplomats privately express relief that the US was unable to repeat the success of Venezuela in Iran.”

“The ship sailed east after it had loaded, escorted along the coast by a Russian nuclear-powered icebreaker.”

“…l will allow Pakistan to prepare for a week of intensive diplomatic activity, as world leaders gather in New York amid the continuing war involving the United States, Israel and Iran, an escalating conflict in Yemen and growing tensions across the Middle…”

“Chinese officials, who have expressed strong opposition to the U.S. war, also have bristled at more recent administration threats to ratchet up economic pressure on nations and entities still doing business with Iran.”

“That’s not to say the war was unjustified — I’m on record repeatedly arguing that it was, and that keeping nuclear weapons out of Iranian hands would have been worth the economic pain and then some.”

“… added: “The only party in this conflict that has committed war crimes is the Iranian regime, which has murdered thousands of its own people, killed Americans overseas, executed acts of terrorism in the Strait of Hormuz, and launched indiscriminate attacks…”

“With Iran and its Houthi allies controlling potentially a third of energy trade globally, “it’s more dangerous than a nuclear bomb,” says Al-Muslimi bluntly, “especially at a time when the world still depends massively on this type of energy”.”

“In July 2025, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told the Financial Times that there could be no return to nuclear talks until Iran had been compensated for the damage caused by the June war.”

“The report by the Centre for State Threats said Iran wanted to ‘exploit division, deepen mistrust and distract democratic societies from responding effectively to hostile state activity’.”

“The United States on Tuesday confirmed for the first time that Washington has deployed weapons in space, prompting a warning from China against turning outer space into a “battlefield”, and Russia saying space must be “free from any weapon”.”

“President Donald Trump’s decision to wage war on Iran, despite their opposition, exposed the fragility of that bet.”

“Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s war department uses Claude to bomb Iran.”

“…s emoluments clause; engaging in due process violations, immigration lawlessness, and unconstitutional executive power-grabs; and launching a disastrous war with Iran and a murder-spree on the high seas amid a host of other foreign and domestic policy…”

“Trump’s repeated warnings about an Iranian nuclear risk and his threats to strike Iran’s nuclear sites come despite his claim last summer that US strikes had “totally obliterated””

“…resulted in a lasting peace or a change in status regarding Iran’s pursuit of nuclear weapons, some Americans are now accusing Israel of pressuring the U.S. to serve Israel’s interests, blaming the Jewish state for dragging the U.S. into an extended overseas…”

“Washington’s threats against Iran’s trading partners have sent alarm bells ringing.”

“Trump cited his “very good relationship” with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and linked the decision to Seoul’s refusal to join the US and Israel’s war on Iran at the time.”

“…t 22, U.S.-Canada negotiations—prompted by new Trump tariff threats—collapsed hours before an already-extended deadline, causing not only the U.S. tariffs to enter into force but also Canadian retaliation, U.S. retaliation for that, and the clear risk of a…”

“… is particularly disturbing at a time when our nation is at war with the Republic of Iran, which has reportedly engaged in sophisticated cybersecurity attacks, including on water infrastructure in the United States and nuclear energy facilities in the United…”

“To achieve these goals, dictators employ a combination of preemptive and retaliatory purges that aim to alleviate threats from inside and outside the regime.”

“Leaders of two commands, one overseeing the nuclear arsenal and the other focused on cyber threats, declined all three options, asking to maintain the full program.”

“See earlier developments below.What to know about the Iran war: - A news outlet run by Iran's military said Thursday that Iranian and Omani officials have reached an agreement to open a temporary new shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, but that the…”

“The Canadian government has also warned Canadians about a growing number of “state threats” from Iran and their activities in North America, including attacks targeting Iranian dissidents, journalists and Jewish and Israeli communities.”

“But the exercises were thrown into confusion today after President Donald Trump called for them to be scaled back hours before they were set to begin, adding to a sense of vulnerability in Asia as the U.S. is occupied by the war with Iran.”

“Trump, who campaigned on promises to keep inflation in check and avoid long-lasting wars, initially pledged the conflict with Iran would take a few weeks.”

“Since the war in the Persian Gulf began when the U.S. and Israel launched a massive co-ordinated military campaign against Iran on Feb. 28, Trump has alternated between threats of escalation and claims that a peace deal is imminent.”

“After repeated threats and pullbacks, Iran's leadership believes Trump doesn't want to expand war President Trump said over the weekend that appeals from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and even Iran persuaded him to give diplomacy another…”