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  • POLITICSAug 3 · 15:58 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Trump accuses Iranian leadership of being ‘duplicitous’

    US President Donald Trump accused Iran of being 'duplicitous' for privately agreeing to talks with the US while publicly claiming discussions are only with Oman. Trump emphasized that negotiations would proceed only through a deal or 'Total Surrender' and reiterated his stance that Iran will never possess a nuclear weapon.

  • POLITICSJul 26 · 19:59 UTCTHE HILL
    GOP rep: Trump ‘would be derelict in his duty’ if Iran had nuclear weapon, despite war’s unpopularity

    GOP Rep. Byron Donalds defended President Trump's handling of the war with Iran, stating Trump would be derelict in his duty if Iran possessed a nuclear weapon, despite the unpopularity of war. Americans generally don't want another military conflict, according to Donalds.

  • SECURITYJul 25 · 03:30 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Trump says Iran ‘talking to us right now’ but can’t have nuclear weapon

    Donald Trump stated that Iran is currently in talks with the United States, expressing willingness to listen but asserting that Iran cannot possess a nuclear weapon. He claimed that repeated American strikes have significantly weakened Iran's military forces, including its navy and air force.

  • SECURITYJul 22 · 12:37 UTCCBS NEWS WORLD
    U.S. deal with Saudi Arabia could allow them to enrich uranium

    A proposed U.S.-Saudi Arabia nuclear deal may permit Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium, raising concerns about potential nuclear weapon development. CBS News, through Nancy Cordes and national security analyst Aaron MacLean, reports on the issue.

  • SECURITYJul 21 · 15:55 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Trump: Iran ‘desperate to meet’ for talks

    Trump claims Iran is desperate to meet for talks to end the war, citing US military actions degrading Iran's capabilities. He acknowledged an Iranian strike in Jordan killed two US service members and asserted that US strikes prevented Iran from developing a nuclear weapon.

  • SECURITYJul 20 · 00:55 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Trump says US hitting Iran 'very hard' to honour soldiers killed

    US President Donald Trump stated that the latest attacks on Iran were conducted in honor of recently killed US service members. He mentioned the attacks targeted 'probably three great patriots' and aimed to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.

  • SECURITYJul 19 · 14:52 UTCPOLITICO EUROPE
    Ships continue to move through Strait of Hormuz, US Energy chief says

    U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated that oil tankers continue to pass through the Strait of Hormuz despite renewed conflict with Iran, with current traffic at two-thirds of pre-conflict levels. He dismissed reports of halted shipping and emphasized President Donald Trump’s mission to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.

  • SECURITYJul 19 · 12:05 UTCTHE HILL
    Trump on US service members killed in Jordan: ‘It’s a very sad thing’

    President Trump expressed sadness over the deaths of U.S. service members in Jordan, stating it is 'a very sad thing.' He emphasized their service to the country and their commitment to preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.

  • SECURITYJul 19 · 09:33 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Trump says he ‘couldn’t care less’ about Iran leaving nuclear agreement

    US President Donald Trump expressed indifference to Iran's decision to no longer abide by a recent US-Iran memorandum of understanding (MoU). Trump emphasized the US's objective of preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. The MoU, signed in June, aimed to end a war initiated by the US and Israel in February.

  • SECURITYJul 18 · 22:05 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Trump says deaths of US service members ‘very sad’

    US President Donald Trump expressed sadness over the deaths of two US service members in Iranian attacks and stated the US would never allow Iran to obtain a nuclear weapon.

  • SECURITYJul 12 · 15:03 UTCTHE HILL
    US ambassador to NATO says Iran ‘controlled by a bunch of crazy people’

    U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker stated that Iran is controlled by a bunch of crazy people following escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran. He mentioned that President Trump aims to negotiate a deal with Iran to prevent them from acquiring a nuclear weapon.

  • SECURITYJul 4 · 18:46 UTCAL JAZEERA
    Russia’s Medvedev says Strait of Hormuz is Iran’s ‘nuclear weapon’

    Dmitry Medvedev claims Iran’s ability to disrupt traffic in the Strait of Hormuz is equivalent to possessing a nuclear weapon. The statement highlights concerns over Iran’s strategic influence in the region.

  • POLITICSJul 1 · 12:45 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Iran president says some financial restrictions eased, Trump hails 'excellent meeting' with Tehran

    Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian announced the easing of some financial and foreign-exchange restrictions in ongoing talks with the US, including continued oil exports. US President Donald Trump described the negotiations as 'very good' and noted Iran's progress, while emphasizing Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon.

  • SECURITYJun 24 · 15:52 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Netanyahu says Israel will continue operations against Iran

    Netanyahu says Israel will continue operations against Iran to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, which he describes as an existential threat. He also mentioned establishing a security buffer zone in southern Lebanon to counter Hezbollah attacks.

  • SECURITYJun 23 · 05:24 UTCTIMES OF ISRAEL
    Trump: If Iran doesn’t abide by deal, ‘I will do what I have to do’ to prevent nuke

    US president Trump states that if Iran fails to comply with a deal, he will take necessary actions to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. He also mentions the open Strait of Hormuz and extreme claims about shipping volume with aides.

  • POLITICSJun 18 · 01:47 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Trump defends peace deal with Iran to avoid "economic catastrophe"

    US President Donald Trump defended his decision to reach a peace deal with Iran, stating it was necessary to avoid an 'economic catastrophe'. He referenced former President Herbert Hoover, who was in office during the 1929 market crash, and acknowledged previous controversy over his focus on preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon rather than considering financial impacts.

  • SECURITYJun 18 · 01:28 UTCBBC WORLD
    What's in the US-Iran agreement that's now in effect

    The US and Iran have reached an agreement that includes ending hostilities, a commitment from Iran to never develop a nuclear weapon, and a $300 billion redevelopment package for Iran.

  • WORLDJun 17 · 17:43 UTCSCMP CHINA
    Trump sells still-secret Iran deal as lasting peace

    US President Donald Trump claimed an agreement with Iran would end a conflict, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. The deal, described as achieving 'everything and much more,' was announced during a press conference in France.

  • SECURITYJun 17 · 05:36 UTCAL-MONITOR
    Has Trump achieved his goals in the war with Iran?

    President Trump outlined objectives including destroying Iran's ballistic missile capabilities and preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. A preliminary peace deal is now in place, but the extent of his achievements remains unclear.

  • SECURITYJun 16 · 13:37 UTCNY POST
    Vance reveals key details of new Iran agreement

    The new Iran agreement, announced by Vice President Vance, requires the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and aims to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, with further negotiations planned over the next 60 days. Vance described the agreement as a 'win-win' for the United States.

  • SECURITYJun 16 · 10:42 UTCDAILY MAIL
    Trump says 'all hell will rain down' on Iran if they get a nuclear weapon under the terms of deal and slams claims US will have to pay large sums to Tehran

    Trump warns Iran that 'all hell will rain down' if they acquire a nuclear weapon under the terms of a deal. He also criticizes claims that the US will have to pay large sums to Iran.

  • SECURITYJun 16 · 04:21 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    US vice president launches media push to sell Iran agreement

    US Vice President JD Vance is promoting the Iran agreement through media appearances, arguing it prevents Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and emphasizes future compliance for benefits. He denied reports of immediate financial transfers to Iran and stated the US retains leverage, with international inspectors returning to Iran under the framework.

  • POLITICSJun 16 · 00:33 UTCTHE HILL
    Trump says $300B fund to rebuild Iran is ‘Fake News’

    President Trump dismissed claims that Iran would receive $300 billion in U.S. reconstruction funding as 'Fake News.' He emphasized Iran's agreement to forgo nuclear weapons and questioned the validity of the funding narrative.

  • SECURITYJun 15 · 22:34 UTCNY POST
    Do not forget the Iranian people who still suffer, President Trump

    President Trump announced a two-pillar agreement between Washington and Tehran aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz and preventing Iran from developing a nuclear weapon. The title urges not forgetting the Iranian people's ongoing suffering.

  • WORLDJun 15 · 00:01 UTCAL-MONITOR
    Global leaders react to announcement of US-Iran peace agreement

    U.S. and Iranian officials announced a peace agreement to end their war, halt the U.S. blockade of Iran, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, potentially lowering energy prices. E4 leaders (Britain, France, Germany, Italy) and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon and expressed willingness to collaborate with the U.S., Iran, and IAEA.

  • SECURITYJun 14 · 21:03 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Trump says Strait of Hormuz will reopen ‘very shortly’

    US President Donald Trump claims the Strait of Hormuz will reopen soon and Iran will never obtain a nuclear weapon. He criticized the Obama administration’s 2015 nuclear agreement with Iran, stating it was a path to nuclear weapons for Iran.

  • WORLDJun 14 · 12:12 UTCNY POST
    Iran agrees not to build a nuke, will reopen Strait of Hormuz — and US to release $25B in assets in Trump peace deal: Tehran

    Iran has agreed not to build a nuclear weapon and to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. In return, the US will release $25 billion in frozen assets as part of a peace deal brokered by President Trump.

  • SECURITYJun 14 · 11:40 UTCKYIV POST
    Germany Warns of Russian Orbital Nuclear Threat

    Germany's Major General Michael Traut, commander of the Bundeswehr Space Command, warned that Russia may be developing the ability to detonate a nuclear weapon in low-Earth orbit, which could destroy a third of LEO satellites and cause a catastrophic debris cascade known as the Kessler syndrome.

  • POLITICSJun 14 · 00:23 UTCGUARDIAN US
    Trump news at a glance: president claims Iran ‘no longer want a nuclear weapon’ amid peace deal hopes

    Washington and Tehran express increasing optimism that weeks of halting negotiations may be drawing to a close, with Donald Trump claiming a deal to end the war would be signed on Sunday and the Strait of Hormuz opened immediately. Iran offered a different timeline but signaled an agreement is likely.

  • POLITICSJun 13 · 23:02 UTCWGN9 CHICAGO
    Trump says Iran deal 'scheduled to be signed' Sunday, trashes Obama-era pact

    Trump states an Iran deal is 'scheduled to be signed' on Sunday and criticizes the Obama-era pact. The content includes a reference to a slogan or phrase related to nuclear weapons.

  • POLITICSJun 13 · 17:50 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLD
    Trump says Iran peace deal could be signed by Sunday, with strait of Hormuz to open shortly after

    US president Donald Trump claims a new agreement with Iran will prevent Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and reopen the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping, with the deal potentially signed by Sunday. Trump also stated Iran 'no longer want a Nuclear Weapon' and warned of an 'ultimate alternative' if Tehran refuses to sign.

  • POLITICSJun 12 · 01:25 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Trump: We ended the war with Iran today

    President Trump claimed that the US has ended the war with Iran, stating that Tehran agreed not to pursue nuclear weapons. He emphasized that the negotiations resulted in a successful outcome, ensuring no nuclear weapons for Iran and the return of people soon.

  • WORLDJun 11 · 10:49 UTCGUARDIAN US
    US and Iran trade fire after Trump threatens Tehran over stalled talks | First Thing

    The US and Iran have exchanged fire after Trump threatened Tehran over stalled negotiations aimed at turning a ceasefire into a lasting peace deal. Iran accuses US attacks of rendering the ceasefire 'practically meaningless,' while Trump insists any agreement must prevent Iran's nuclear development, which Iran denies pursuing.

  • WORLDJun 11 · 10:49 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLD
    US and Iran trade fire after Trump threatens Tehran over stalled talks | First Thing

    The US and Iran have exchanged strikes after Trump threatened Tehran over stalled ceasefire negotiations. Iran claims US attacks render the ceasefire 'practically meaningless,' while Trump insists any peace deal must prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons.

  • POLITICSJun 9 · 05:41 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Trump says Israel and Iran have ‘called it quits’ for now

    US President Donald Trump stated that Israel and Iran have paused hostilities for at least a week following a 'very good conversation' with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Trump expressed confidence that negotiations with Iran are nearing a deal to prevent Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and that the Strait of Hormuz could reopen soon.

  • POLITICSJun 7 · 09:02 UTCNYT US
    Trump Says Iran Has Made a ‘Big’ Nuclear Promise. It Isn’t New.

    President Trump stated that the primary reason for the Feb. 28 military action was to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. The article notes that this claim is not new.

  • SECURITYJun 3 · 16:10 UTCCBS NEWS
    Trump touts Iran progress as Tehran fires at troops in Kuwait

    President Trump claimed Iran agreed not to have a nuclear weapon. Meanwhile, Tehran fired at U.S. troops in Kuwait.

  • SECURITYMay 30 · 01:14 UTCTIMES OF ISRAEL
    After meeting, White House says Trump will only back a deal that ‘satisfies his red lines’

    The White House states President Trump will only support a deal that meets his 'red lines,' with the US reiterating Iran can never possess a nuclear weapon. The Pentagon describes talks between Israeli and Lebanese military officials as 'productive' amid Hezbollah attacks in the north.

  • SECURITYMay 29 · 15:27 UTCTHE HILL
    Trump says he’s weighing ‘final determination’ on Iran deal

    President Trump is considering a final decision on a tentative agreement to extend a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He reiterated his stance that Iran should never obtain a nuclear weapon.

  • POLITICSMay 25 · 18:09 UTCDAILY MAIL US
    Trump pays tribute to Iran war dead and vows Tehran 'will never have a nuclear weapon' in Memorial Day speech

    In a Memorial Day speech, U.S. President Donald Trump honored Iranian casualties of war and pledged that Tehran will never acquire a nuclear weapon. The statement reflects a firm stance against Iran's nuclear ambitions.