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“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…”
“The Trump administration’s ambassador to the United Nations said the US rejected Iran’s proposal to end the ongoing war there because Iranian negotiators “were asking for everything up front”.”
“Iran does not accept coercion, threats or intimidation, and Iran will not surrender its sovereign rights under pressure,” he added.”
“…ed, the move would make it easier for the Houthis to target ships transiting the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a crucial waterway for Saudi Arabian oil exports. - President Trump said Wednesday that Iran is desperate to affect the midterm elections and mused the…”
“The strikes came after Iran launched ballistic missiles toward U.S.”
““We will only commit to the Strait of Hormuz being open when they [the Americans] stop the sabotage, threats and attacks on Iran.””
“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.”
“Trump says he'll launch 'most crushing economic operation ever' on Iran Few details as Trump vows 'Economic Warfare and Isolation on an unprecedented scale' U.S.”
“See earlier developments below.What to know about the Iran war: - President Trump on Wednesday announced a "crushing economic operation" on Iran, one he said would amount to "economic warfare."”
“President Donald Trump said Friday during a rally in Florida that 'we may do another little [Operation] Epic Fury' The strikes on Iran that started the war in February were titled Operation Epic Fury (Photo of Tehran after an explosion on February 28, 2026)…”
“The intelligence report on Iranian efforts to target U.S. diplomats and officials in the Middle East also comes as President Donald Trump continues to weigh another round of military strikes against Iran if Tehran does not reach an agreement with Washington.”
“Is Trump looking for a 'scapegoat?' All the experts interviewed by DW see a connection between Trump's threats toward Ukraine and the US midterm elections on November 3.”
“'I doubt that Putin has the diesel to ship to the US but if he tries to go via the English Channel I hope it is intercepted by the Royal Navy.' Boris Johnson has blasted Donald Trump's 'sickening' energy deal with Vladimir Putin Mr Trump has agreed a deal to…”
“The Supreme Court in February ruled against Trump’s declaration of an emergency to roll out his “Liberation Day” tariffs last year, leaving foreign trade unsettled as the administration continues to adjust with new levies and threats.”
“The Supreme Court in February ruled against Trump's declaration of an emergency to roll out his “Liberation Day” tariffs last year, leaving foreign trade unsettled as the administration continues to adjust with new levies and threats.”
“The claim is that President Trump stood up at his rally in Nebraska on Monday and invited Iran to bomb LA and San Diego.”
“Often, his claims undermined each other, as Trump claimed both that Iran has been rendered toothless (“we’re kicking Iran’s ass”) and that it remains a lethal threat, capable of destroying our second- and eighth-largest cities.”
“Morton, an independent who voted for President Donald Trump in 2024, is leaning toward backing third-party candidates in races for the House and the Senate this year.”
“Morton, an independent who voted for Donald Trump in 2024, is leaning toward backing third-party candidates in races for the House and the Senate this year.”
“Discussions over Greenland had previously been sidelined as Trump launched a military operation to remove former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from power and joined Israel to start a war against Iran.”
“For Trump, the Greenland issue had largely been put on the back burner as he launched a military operation to oust former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from power and joined with Israel to start a war against Iran.”
“Becker, president of the Irving Professional Fire Fighters Association, said he wanted to show his support for what the Trump administration has done for firefighters.”
“You drop a hose in the ocean, press a button, and get six gallons of clean, fresh water every hour." - "Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen fired drones and missiles at a number of Saudi Arabia's southern energy facilities Tuesday morning, escalating the…”
“President Trump said on Friday during a campaign rally in South Florida that "we'll take care of Cuba on our way back from Iran."”
“US President Donald Trump on Friday warned Iran of another potential military strike if Tehran fails to reach a diplomatic agreement with Washington, saying the US could launch “another little Epic Fury”.”
“Those numbers, Frum notes, don’t include the cost of Trump’s war on Iran.”
“If Iran's role is not curbed, the region could be heading toward 50 years of Iranian hegemony."”
“The cost of energy has jumped 16% in the past year alone, with gasoline prices spiking about 40% since the start of Trump’s war on Iran in February.”
“Trump-Zelenskiy rift threatens vital support for Kyiv WASHINGTON/KYIV, Oct 17 - From US threats to cut off intelligence support for Ukraine to a diesel deal that could help Russia fund its war, it has been a bad week for ties between Kyiv and its most…”
“IT’S BECOMING INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT to keep track of the wars, threats, diplomatic disputes, military operations, and disconnected decisions affecting America’s security.”
“The candidate launched into a lengthy diatribe against Israel and the conflict against Iran, not bothering to even hint at any negative sentiments toward the regime in Tehran.”
“Update: Over at Matt Yglesias’ blog, Jed Kolko shows that heavily Hispanic areas swung harder toward Trump than any other parts of the country: Ronald Reagan’s prophecy that Latinos would become Republicans is coming to pass.”
“Trump blamed 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…”
“Trump’s departure from Ankara during the NATO summit involved an elaborate security maneuver intended to conceal his movements due to an Iranian assassination threat.”
“On Thursday, oil prices jumped more than five per cent, then pared gains after President Donald Trump said the US will not launch an attack on Iran before midterm congressional elections in November.”
“Iran’s president attacked Trump while portraying his own country as a victim of terrorism.”
“The Maduro capture, which convinced Trump that he could easily topple the Iranian regime the following month, was in no sense an effort to improve the lives of the Venezuelan people.”
“Rubio's boss, President Donald Trump, has sought to carry out an "America first" agenda during both his terms in office, and taken a more confrontational stance toward traditional allies and in longstanding trade relationships.”
“The Gaza war is one of multiple conflicts vexing the Trump administration, which has also struggled to wind down the Iran war and Russia’s assault on Ukraine.”
“Trump has repeatedly sought to pressure the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates as a way to spur growth, despite inflation, which has remained elevated amid high oil prices stemming in part from the war with Iran.”
“Trump also said that if the link to Iranian authorities was determined, they would face “very hard” retaliation.”
“Every regime-controlled platform, from official state outlets to the pulpits of Friday prayers, is now consumed with threats against President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while Islamic murderers and criminals, amplified by the…”
“The two events are not known to be connected, and authorities have not said Trump was a target.”
“Hussein said, adding that Iraqi forces were preparing to confront any movement toward the border.”
“This afternoon, as he set off for Denton, Texas, before a rally in Durant, Oklahoma, Trump told reporters about Iran: “Now I have to make a decision.”
“Ex-CIA Officer Warns: Trump is Gutting the Expertise America Needs Right Now Former CIA officer Marc Polymeropoulos and national security reporter Michael Weiss take on the attempted hijacking of a flight bound for Tel Aviv, a suspected plot targeting an air…”
“Even after rejecting Tehran’s latest proposal, President Donald Trump says he expects further talks with Iran this week, so the possibility of another agreement remains very much alive.”
“Then, in April 2022, Randall said he was standing outside alone when Simmons came rushing toward him.”
“Plus, senior reporter Alexander Smith digs into a big issue in European politics with some echoes in recent U.S. politics — links between domestic right-wing parties and Russia. — Scott Bland As Republicans break with Trump, one gets a brushback Analysis by…”
“US president Donald Trump claimed the alleged plot was “looking to do big damage” to the US bombers that are held on the base, with numerous reports that British authorities are looking into whether Iran could be linked to the plot.”
“NEW YORK — Trump officials say Iran is miscalculating if it believes rising prices and the midterm elections will weaken President Donald Trump's hand in negotiations to end the nearly seven-month conflict.”
“China pushes back against U.S. on Iran, Cuba in UN speech Remarks contrasted the friendliness displayed earlier this week by Trump and Xi China pushed back against the United States in its speech at the UN General Assembly on Saturday, saying sovereignty of…”
“Martin Plaut, a British journalist specializing in the Horn of Africa, noted that the US needs Eritrea in the struggle to secure the Red Sea against the Houthis, an Iran-backed Shiite Muslim militia.”
“Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told world leaders Thursday (September 24, 2026) in a defiant speech that asserted his nation’s right to wage war against Iran — and was not heard by scores of delegates who trooped out before he started speaking.”
“Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul el Sayed is facing fresh scrutiny over his views on Iran after he stopped short of unequivocally condemning the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps at a University of Michigan town hall Wednesday.”
“Asked whether Europe should take a more active role in countering Iran's military activities and respond to Trump's call for support, Rinkēvičs confirmed that Latvia has already taken steps toward joining an international effort in the Strait of Hormuz.”
“President Donald Trump, Zelenskyy said he was ready for an energy truce with Russia as a first step toward ending the war — provided Moscow stopped its own attacks on Ukraine’s infrastructure.”
“Trump also enters the summit under pressure, with soaring energy prices from the Iran war adding to voter discontent ahead of the midterms.”
“WASHINGTON — U.S. military leaders are divided on whether President Donald Trump should get involved with the conflict between Saudi Arabia and Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, according to two U.S. officials.”
“Trump’s handling of the Iran war, its subsequent shocks to the global economy, his push to fast-track the development of artificial intelligence and the Greenland agreement are likely to come up in meetings with world leaders.”
“…litical life of European countries, its blatant attempts to sabotage energy infrastructure in Germany and elsewhere — all of this makes Donald Trump’s threats of military withdrawal, his support for far-right parties including German neo-Nazis, and his…”
“…t, cultivated a close texting relationship, downplayed 51st state threats, hosted him with G7 leaders in Alberta, met him at other international summits, travelled twice to Washington — last fall believing he was close to a deal — even flew to Egypt at the…”
“It’s unclear how much the two leaders will discuss Iran during the visit, which comes as Trump’s Republican Party faces pressure from voters over high gasoline prices, and as China’s buffer is being further tested as the conflict in the Middle East spreads.”
“Administration officials made clear that Trump’s direction was to keep American forces focused on Iran and Hormuz rather than open another front against the Houthis.”
“The eight articles charge Hegseth—among other things—with waging unlawful wars in Iran and Yemen despite the disapproval of Congress, carrying out extrajudicial killings against suspected drug traffickers, and ignoring laws that minimize civilian casualties.”
“Though the U.S.-Iran war has dramatically limited the distribution of oil since February, Trump said that it is not responsible for current shortages.”
“President Donald Trump’s decision to wage war on Iran, despite their opposition, exposed the fragility of that bet.”
“Trump has built on Cheney’s accomplishments and pushed America toward autocracy at an unprecedented rate.”
“She’s one of the more than 600 people who had their lives upended in the wake of Kirk’s assassination, when a free-speech crackdown led by the Trump administration sought revenge on anyone critical of the deceased far-right podcaster.”
“President Donald Trump should therefore recognize the political significance of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran and Maryam Rajavi, whose movement presents itself as an organized democratic alternative to the clerical regime.”
“Despite pressure from the Trump Administration and Israeli plans to draw them into the conflict, Iranian Kurdish groups stayed out of the war.”
“A social media post from organizers involved in the planned protests raised issue with some of the Trump Administration’s actions, including the President’s repeated threats to annex Greenland.”
“The US Secret Service has confirmed it is conducting a probe into a video aired by Iranian state media that appears to threaten the life of Barron Trump, President Donald Trump's youngest son.”
“Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s threat of yesterday that the U.S. intends to strangle Iran’s economy isn’t faring much better than Trump’s attempt to rename Lake Ontario.”
“US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he had instructed the Pentagon to limit the scale of US involvement in military exercises with South Korean units planned for this week, causing alarm among South Koreans and experts concerned at the…”
“But he's caught between far-right ministers angered by concessions in Gaza and his key military backer, Trump, who wants progress toward ending the conflict there with a new 15-point peace plan.”