Iran US Conflict

Republican politicians warn Iran ceasefire deal could strengthen Tehran, would be 'disaster'

Republican lawmakers take to X, warning that a reported 60-day Iran ceasefire deal could strengthen Tehran and undermine US gains from the conflict.

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) (C) holds a news conference with fellow Republican senators (L-R) Sen. Ted Budd (R-NC), Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS), at the U.S. Capitol on May 09, 2024 in Washington, DC.
Iranian, American flags against backdrop of Iranian nuclear site. (illustration)

US, Iran close to agreeing on 60-day extension of ceasefire, response expected by Sunday - report

US President Donald Trump speaks to the press aboard Air Force One enroute to the U.S. following his official visit with President Xi Jinping in China, May 15, 2026.

Trump cancels trip to son's wedding, returns to Washington amid key moment on Iran negotiations

 A drone view shows the Malta-flagged tanker Agios Fanourios I, an oil tanker that sailed through the Strait of Hormuz, arriving in Iraq's territorial waters off Basra, Iraq, April 17, 2026.

Iran is consolidating control of Hormuz with checkpoints, diplomatic deals, and fees


Eyeing Iran, U.S. sending more Patriot missiles to Middle East

Iran has dismissed the new US deployments, including of an aircraft carrier, as old news announced now to intimidate it through "psychological warfare."

A picture released by Israeli Defence Forces press office shows a launch of a Patriot missile in southern Israel

Iran's Foreign Ministry condemns U.S. arrest of TV anchor

Qassemi said the treatment of Hashemi, a Muslim African-American woman, was "a blatant violation of human rights."

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif

U.S. reimposes sanctions on Iran

The move was welcomed in Israel and by Republicans on Capitol Hill.

US President Donald Trump holds up a proclamation declaring his intention to withdraw from the JCPOA Iran nuclear agreement after signing it in the Diplomatic Room at the White House in Washington, May 8, 2018

U.S. officials: sanctions to significantly impact Iran economy

The so-called snapback sanctions would target Iran's purchases of US dollars, metals trading and other dealings, coal, industrial-related software and its auto sector.

US President Donald Trump holds up a proclamation declaring his intention to withdraw from the JCPOA Iran nuclear agreement after signing it in the Diplomatic Room at the White House in Washington, May 8, 2018

Trump threatens withdrawal from Iran deal without action from Congress US

President’s speech signals new phase in relations with Tehran.

U.S. President Donald Trump makes a statement on the mass shooting in Las Vegas from the Diplomatic Room at the White House in Washington

Iran promises 'crushing' response if US designates Guards as terrorists

"We are hopeful that the United States does not make this strategic mistake," foreign ministry spokesman Bahram Qasemi was quoted as saying.

Members of the Iranian revolutionary guard march during a parade to commemorate the anniversary of the Iran-Iraq war (1980-88), in Tehran September 22, 2011.

Trump administration certifies Iran compliant with nuclear deal

This was the latest signal that Trump, who campaigned against the deal and at times suggested he would scrap it, has as president adopted a more toned-down posture related to the Iranian regime.

A man holds up a sign as he and several thousand other protestors demonstrate during a rally opposing the nuclear deal with Iran in Times Square

Iran says missile test 'not a message' to Trump

A spokesman from the Iranian Foreign Ministry said that the country's most recent missile launch was not meant as a message to the Trump administration.

Iran's national flags are seen on a square in Tehran, Iran.

Iran tests missile systems, defying US sanctions

The aim of the military exercise in Semnan province was to "showcase the power of Iran's revolution and to dismiss the sanctions."

A ballistic missile is launched and tested in an undisclosed location, Iran, March 9, 2016.

White House puts Iran 'on notice' in stark warning over missile tests

"The Trump Administration condemns such actions by Iran that undermine security, prosperity, and stability throughout and beyond the Middle East and place American lives at risk."

Iran launches missile from undisclosed location