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US officials attempted to warn Iran of fears that Israel would assassinate mediators

U.S. officials reportedly warned Iran through intermediaries that they feared Israel could target key Iranian negotiators during nuclear talks, underscoring tensions that threatened fragile diplomacy.

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Trump says Iran strike in Strait of Hormuz is a ‘foolish violation’ of agreement

President Trump condemned an Iranian drone strike on a cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz as a “foolish violation” of a fragile ceasefire agreement, warning that tensions with Tehran remain volatile despite efforts to end the war.

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Inside Trump’s mad dash to sign an agreement with Iran

A behind-the-scenes account reveals how President Donald Trump pushed for an immediate signing of a fragile Iran agreement at Versailles, capping months of tense negotiations, military escalation, and growing pressure to bring the conflict to an end.

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Read the 14-point draft agreement between the US and Iran

A leaked draft of a 14-point U.S.–Iran agreement outlines a ceasefire, sanctions relief, and nuclear restrictions, but key details remain disputed ahead of formal signing.

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US officials downplay text of the Iran agreement, saying it doesn’t account for back-channel commitments

The Trump administration is moving to release the text of its Iran agreement, but officials say the brief memorandum is intentionally vague, with the most significant commitments existing in private understandings that will shape future nuclear and sanctions negotiations.

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G7 leaders — and the rest of the world — wait for clarity on US-Iran agreement

As world leaders gather in Switzerland, questions continue to swirl around President Trump’s newly signed Iran agreement, with key details still undisclosed and allies seeking clarity on its implications for security, sanctions, and regional stability.

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US and Iran exchange renewed fire as Trump asks for changes to proposed deal to end hostilities

The U.S. and Iran exchanged strikes and missile fire over the weekend as negotiations continue over a fragile ceasefire, nuclear terms, and control of the Strait of Hormuz.

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Construction on Trump’s $200 million White House ballroom to begin in September

President Donald Trump has been envisioning a new ballroom on the White House campus for a decade and a half. His dream is about to become a reality.

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Trump announces novel plan to send weapons to Ukraine and gives Russia new deadline to make peace

President Donald Trump on Monday laid out a pair of steps intended to pressure Russia to end its war in Ukraine, including funneling new weapons to Kyiv and threatening economic punishment on Moscow if peace isn’t reached in 50 days, as he grows increasingly disenchanted with his Russian counterpart

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Trump hasn’t ruled out funneling longer-range missiles to Ukraine

As President Donald Trump hardens his position toward Moscow and seeks new ways to bring the conflict to an end, he is leaving open the prospect of allowing shipments of longer-range missiles to the country that would allow it to strike deeper into Russia, according to officials familiar with the matter.

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