Members phkrause Posted July 21 Author Members Posted July 21 U.S. hits Iran again after troop deaths Satellite image shows Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan in February. Image: Planet Labs via Reuters The U.S. military launched fresh strikes against Iran last night after announcing the death of a soldier and the recovery of another's remains, Axios' Barak Ravid and Rebecca Falconer write. CENTCOM said an American service member was killed Saturday in northern Iraq during a controlled detonation of unexploded ordnance from a downed Iranian attack drone. It also revealed that "unidentified remains" were found at the location of an Iranian missile attack on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan that killed two American troops on Friday. One soldier had been missing. President Trump told reporters that the U.S. hit Iran "very hard again." "We feel very badly, but you know those great people, those great patriots, were out there fighting that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon," he said. If the remains are confirmed to be a U.S. soldier, it would bring the American death toll in the war to 18. Keep reading. Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted July 21 Author Members Posted July 21 US bombing of Iran expands as American troops killed and Tehran retaliates against the Gulf states The United States conducted a new round of airstrikes early Monday, now into their ninth straight night, targeting Iran after announcing the death of another American service member. Iran responded by launching an attack targeting Bahrain, the home of the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet, and Kuwait. Read more. Why this matters: The latest attacks again showed how, step by step, the U.S. and Iran have inched closer to all-out war as last month’s interim deal meant to permanently end the fighting has crumbled and shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has largely stalled. Both sides have targeted civilian infrastructure relied on by millions of people. Meanwhile, benchmark Brent crude rose Monday above $90 a barrel, further fueling a global energy crisis sparked by the conflict. An average gallon of regular gasoline in the U.S. also rose to $4, a key metric for Americans that puts more pressure on their wallets ahead of midterm elections this fall. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ WATCH: Video appears to show moment Iran missiles hit Jordan base, killing 2 US service members US gas prices hit an average of $4 a gallon US military identifies 2 soldiers killed in Iranian attack on Jordan as from Texas and Hawaii In the Israeli-occupied West Bank, too much cash is breaking the economy Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted July 22 Author Members Posted July 22 Israel is building a miles-long earthen barrier inside Gaza, entrenching its division The Israeli military is quietly but quickly building a giant earthen barrier separating the over 50% of the Gaza Strip it controls from the rest of the territory, according to satellite imagery, further entrenching the division of the tiny Palestinian enclave. Read more. Why this matters: When presented with the satellite images, Israel’s military confirmed to The Associated Press it has built a physical barrier in the area of the so-called yellow line, the boundary to which Israeli troops withdrew under the October ceasefire deal with Hamas. The line was envisioned in the U.S.-backed agreement as a temporary division of the territory pending a fuller Israeli withdrawal. But as the truce stagnates, it appears Israel is digging in, heightening Palestinian fears that the line is morphing into a border. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ US and Iran dig in over the Strait of Hormuz, showing the limits of intensifying airstrikes Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthis say they will block Saudi shipping at Red Sea gateway Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted July 23 Author Members Posted July 23 US military carries out strikes on Iran as both sides threaten civilian infrastructure DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. military announced Wednesday that it was conducting a 12th night of strikes against Iran as both sides increasingly targeted civilian infrastructure. https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-hormuz-strait-war-july-22-2026-42ff3de8d135ad72ff3ba4d94cc0921d? U.S. escalates with B-1 bombers A B-1 Lancer lands at RAF Fairford in England earlier this year. Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images Intel from Axios' Barak Ravid: The U.S. military used a B-1 long-range bomber Tuesday to strike targets connected to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, U.S. officials said. Why it matters: It was the first U.S. B-1 mission since fighting with Iran resumed 12 days ago. Using B-1 bombers, which can carry two dozen 2,000-lb. bombs or dozens of cruise missiles, signaled a significant escalation and expansion of the U.S. military campaign. 👀 What we're watching: President Trump is still considering returning to major combat operations against Iran. U.S. and Israeli officials say this could happen within days. Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted July 24 Author Members Posted July 24 US military launches new strikes on Iran as clashes escalate over shipping routes CAIRO (AP) — The U.S. military launched the 13th night of strikes Thursday against Iran, targeting key military and commercial sites as clashes continued to escalate over shipping routes. The attacks came after Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels said they targeted two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, potentially widening the Iran war as international oil topped $100 a barrel. https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-hormuz-strait-war-60d46bf8c83c43a8f2268b7b87627c55? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted July 25 Author Members Posted July 25 Trump "close" to decision on "massive attack" Photo illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios. Photos: Julia Demaree Nikhinson/Pool and Shady Alassar/Anadolu via Getty Images President Trump is seriously considering restarting major combat operations in Iran, he told Axios' Barak Ravid today. He's mulling strikes that would be bigger than those carried out during Operation Epic Fury, the first stage of the Iran war. In an exclusive interview, Trump acknowledged that such a decision would have consequences — and stressed that he hasn't yet decided. Trump didn't give a deadline for his decision. Two other U.S. officials confirmed that no call has been made and no new military orders have been given. 🚀 Trump told Axios: "I am considering a massive attack. Bigger than ever before. I am close to making a decision. We are all set for it." Trump said that Israel "would join in two minutes if I ask them to" but added, "We don't need anybody" to launch a new operation. Trump said that the Iranians "want to negotiate," but aren't ready to make a deal. "They haven't received enough pain yet," he said. 🇮🇷 Two regional sources with knowledge of the mediation efforts said that Iranian leadership hasn't accepted the latest proposal. "We are trying, but the Iranians are not being helpful," one source said. 🪖 A return to all-out war is highly unpopular in the U.S. The current escalation has caused oil prices to eclipse $100 per barrel. Go deeper. Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted July 27 Author Members Posted July 27 US military says it fired on another merchant vessel trying to breach its blockade of Iranian ports IRBIL, Iraq (AP) — The U.S. military said Friday that it fired on another merchant vessel that was trying to breach its blockade of Iran’s ports, while the Islamic Republic targeted American strongholds around the Persian Gulf. https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-hormuz-strait-war-24-july-2026-78c2dbf538f6e61ab816479a4d9bdd85? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted July 27 Author Members Posted July 27 Reclaiming stolen childhoods: swimming classes resume in Gaza after three years of war Swimming classes have started again in Gaza after three years of war, with hundreds of children learning to float, doggy paddle and take their first strokes in five makeshift sea pools built from sandbags and rubble. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/25/swimming-classes-resume-gaza-after-three-years-war? Iran-backed Houthis claim missile attack on Saudi Arabia as regional tensions escalate Saudi air defences intercept ballistic missiles as Iran reports first night without US strikes in two weeks https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/25/houthis-vow-retaliate-saudi-strikes-yemen-iran-war? Photos show the aftermath of settler violence in the West Bank and strikes in Gaza Israel's military pressed on with operations in Gaza and the occupied West Bank as civilians grappled with the consequences of the conflict. In the West Bank, a deadly confrontation in the village of Tell left four Palestinians and one Israeli dead. In Gaza, Israeli strikes continued and residents mourned those killed as the humanitarian crisis persisted despite the fragile ceasefire. ___ This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. Read More. Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted July 27 Author Members Posted July 27 🇮🇷 Trump pauses strikes President Trump directed the U.S. military not to conduct new strikes in Iran on Friday, breaking a nearly two-week streak of daily attacks, Axios' Barak Ravid reports. Why it matters: It's unclear if Trump's order on Friday was a one-off or the start of a lull after 13 days of U.S. attacks. 💡 Between the lines: Trump's decision reflects that, short of a return to major combat operations, the current level of U.S. strikes has reached the limit of its effectiveness. If Trump orders a return to strikes, the U.S. military can mobilize on relatively short notice. The U.S. military is still preparing plans for a possible return to major combat operations, but Trump hasn't ordered it to move in that direction, the sources said. How it happened: Every afternoon for the past two weeks, Trump has approved strike plans submitted by the military. They were conducted within hours. On Friday, Trump received a similar plan but didn't give a green light. Instead, he directed the military not to conduct strikes, the sources said. Shortly after the Friday directive, Trump told reporters at the White House that he could continue or even escalate strikes, including "knocking out everything they have." But he made clear that he thinks the "smarter strategy" is to "make a deal" with Iran. "We're talking to [the Iranians] right now," Trump said. "I think they're getting more and more serious as the days go by. We're locked and loaded and ready to go, but we're talking to them." That night, Trump said at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner that he doesn't think Iran is ready to make a deal at the moment, "but I'm willing to listen." 🇮🇱 Behind the scenes: The Israeli security cabinet and Israel Defense Forces expected another round of U.S. strikes Friday, and even prepared for a massive U.S. attack that could trigger retaliation against Israel, Israeli officials say. The cabinet and military didn't feel they had a full picture of what the U.S. would do, so they prepared for a major bombing offensive and remained on high alert. On Friday night, the Israelis were notified that Trump did not approve more strikes. Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted July 27 Author Members Posted July 27 Airstrikes have paused and talks are pressing forward. But can the US and Iran take the off-ramp? WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military has paused its airstrikes on Iran after nearly two weeks of intensifying bombing, while diplomatic efforts have pushed forward to try to avert a return to all-out war. https://apnews.com/article/iran-war-trump-diplomacy-netanyahu-d491158a4c9a1d3429a87a6ed58f2f72? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted July 28 Author Members Posted July 28 Days disrupted Across seven countries, seven people woke up to days that no longer looked the way they once did. https://apnews.com/projects/days-disrupted-after-iran-war/? The US military says it’s thwarted an Iranian missile attack on American troops WASHINGTON (AP) — Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles at American forces in the Middle East on Tuesday, shattering a brief pause in fighting as mediators tried to get both sides back to negotiations and toward a ceasefire, the U.S. military said. https://apnews.com/article/iran-war-us-trump-saudi-houthis-iraq-8d2ae29300a8dc5495a4ce56c5312bf1? The US says it thwarted an Iranian missile attack that ended a brief pause in fighting WASHINGTON (AP) — American and Saudi forces struck sites used by Iran-backed militias in Iraq to carry out attacks in recent days, the U.S. military said Tuesday. https://apnews.com/article/iran-war-us-trump-saudi-houthis-iraq-8d2ae29300a8dc5495a4ce56c5312bf1? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted July 30 Author Members Posted July 30 💥 Iran's surprise attack Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles toward a U.S. military base in Jordan yesterday in what U.S. Central Command called an "attempted surprise attack," Axios' Barak Ravid writes. All of the missiles were intercepted, CENTCOM said. Why it matters: This marks Iran's first ballistic missile attack against a U.S. base in the region since President Trump paused strikes Friday to give diplomacy another chance. Keep reading. US launches strikes on Iranian targets a day after it foiled missile attack on American forces BAGHDAD (AP) — The U.S. military launched retaliatory strikes Wednesday on Iranian targets in response to Tehran’s attack on American forces in Jordan. The barrage came after the U.S. partnered with Saudi Arabia to strike Iran-backed militias in neighboring Iraq, killing at least 20 fighters and six Iranian advisers. https://apnews.com/article/iran-war-us-hormuz-strait-july-29-2026-e31d249ba6443decdd3e63cd00f0fb84? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted July 30 Author Members Posted July 30 US-Iran conflict enters new phase as Saudi Arabia helps hit proxies The stop-start fighting between the United States and Iran appears to have entered a new phase as Saudi Arabia has publicly joined military escalations against Tehran-backed proxies, complicating a conflict that now includes nearly every country in the region. Read more. Why this matters: At the same time, an already untenable diplomatic effort to end the war has faltered once again as mistrust deepens between the United States and Iran. Despite several days of relative calm, both sides carried out military strikes in the last 24 hours that once again risk a return to all-out war — and further expansion in the region — while little is clear about what strategy, if any, American or Iranian officials have for a path forward. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ The US and Iran trade missile barrages as hopes dim for a quick resolution Iraq’s balancing act is only getting harder as the war between the US and Iran widens Lebanese banker faces possible arrest at home after dining with Netanyahu Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted August 2 Author Members Posted August 2 Iran strikes tankers under US escort in Hormuz strait as Trump gathers cabinet to discuss war Energy prices have soared again since fighting between US and Iran resumed two weeks ago as conflict spreads across Middle East https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/31/iran-strikes-tankers-us-escort-hormuz-strait-trump-gathers-cabinet? Trump considering new Iran bombing campaign President Trump is seriously considering launching attacks against energy targets in Iran in the next few days, but hasn't given final orders, a U.S. official told Axios' Barak Ravid yesterday. Why it matters: A new U.S. bombing campaign in Iran against energy and infrastructure targets would aim to pressure the Iranians into accepting U.S. terms in ongoing ceasefire negotiations. 🔎 Zoom in: The strikes could also involve the Israeli military for the first time in many weeks, and such an escalation would likely lead to Iranian missile attacks on Israel. CBS News and The Wall Street Journal first reported about the potential strikes. Between the lines: A U.S. official said the Iranians have been "very aggressive" in recent days. Some U.S. officials were stunned by how much the Iranians were willing to escalate. After their surprise missile attack against a U.S. base in Jordan on Wednesday, the Iranians launched additional attacks against U.S. forces in the region, a U.S. official said, declining to give more details. Read on. Trump says Mideast allies have reached outlines of deal to end Iran war, says US to stop new strikes WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump in a Saturday evening social media post claimed that Mideast allies have reached the parameters of a deal to end the Iran war and said that he would hold off on ordering new strikes in the five-month old conflict for now. https://apnews.com/article/iran-war-trump-saudi-crown-prince-call-814164417aa284dc8a6d34ac22ea1a8e? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted August 3 Author Members Posted August 3 Ukrainian drones kill 5 in Russia and set fire to Wildberries warehouse Ukrainian drone strikes killed at least five people across Russia, also hitting industrial sites and a further warehouse belonging to Russia’s e-commerce giant Wildberries, local officials said. Read More. 🇮🇷 Negotiation day Iranian-made Zolfaghar missiles on display at Azadi Square in Tehran yesterday. Photo: Atta Kenare/AFP via Getty Images President Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One yesterday that negotiations with Iran will begin this afternoon after he canceled attack plans Saturday night. "I was asked to by Saudi Arabia, by UAE, by Qatar, and by Iran," he said, confirming reporting by Axios' Barak Ravid. "[T]he reason they asked is they think there's a deal. There's a deal on Hormuz, and then there will be a deal on the ... denuclearization of Iran." 👀 Oil fell on signs of a diplomatic breakthrough. (Bloomberg) Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted August 4 Author Members Posted August 4 Trump once again threatens massive escalation against Tehran only to walk back On Friday, President Donald Trump warned of a strong military response against Iran. But by late Saturday night, he declared on social media that there were signs of progress on negotiations and that he was calling off massive strikes for the time being. Read more. Why this matters: Trump may still come to the conclusion that a massive escalation in the conflict with Iran is necessary. But critics say his hesitation also might reflect an unspoken understanding inside the administration that U.S. military might alone may not be enough to compel Iran to back down and bring an end to a now monthslong war that Trump had earlier downplayed as a weekslong excursion. While Trump has reveled in the U.S. military decimating layers of Tehran’s leadership and devastating its air force and navy, Iran is betting it can outlast Trump as he faces diminished stockpiles of munitions and the difficulty of executing a war that is unpopular with the American electorate ahead of November’s midterm election. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Trump says talks on Iran war will begin on Monday A timeline of Trump’s threats and olive branches in the Iran war Trump says Gulf leaders’ input weighed heavily in decision to hold off on ordering new Iran strikes Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted August 4 Author Members Posted August 4 Middle East President Trump on Monday warned it is Iran's "last chance" to reach a deal with the US to end the war after again calling off strikes and agreeing to continue talks. This comes after he claimed US-Iran talks would begin Monday and that a Strait of Hormuz agreement was in place, but Tehran denied any negotiations are underway. Trump also recently unveiled a peace deal between Israel and Hamas, though it appears far from finalized as Israeli strikes on Gaza have intensified and the death toll there continues to rise. Iran and Oman are working on a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and other Mideast developments CAIRO (AP) — Iran and Oman are inching toward a deal to reopen the disputed Strait of Hormuz and potentially help bring an end to the war. https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-hormuz-mideast-gaza-israel-palestinians-ff5f13230ab92b5ae3022f45b2585444? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted August 6 Author Members Posted August 6 ⚡ Trump aims to announce Iran deal today Intel from Axios' Barak Ravid: The U.S., Iran and Oman are closing in on an interim agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with the U.S. aiming to announce it today, according to two regional sources and a U.S. official. Why it matters: The deal, which has been under negotiation for several weeks, is meant to resume the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran and restart negotiations over a nuclear deal. The emerging deal would meet some of Iran's demands for greater control over traffic in the Strait of Hormuz — control it didn't have before the war. It would create a 60-day temporary arrangement between Oman and Iran in the strait that could be extended, according to two regional sources. 🚢 How it works: All inbound traffic of ships through the strait and into the Gulf would go in a northern lane through Iranian waters. All outbound traffic through the strait and into the Arabian Sea would go in a southern lane through Omani waters, in coordination with Iran. No tolls or fees would be charged during the 60-day period. The parties would work on clearing naval mines from the median lane of the strait within 30 days. After the median lane is cleared, it would be used for inbound and outbound traffic under a permanent arrangement to be negotiated between Oman and Iran. 🥊 Reality check: The White House, Oman and regional mediators thought they had a deal with Iran three weeks ago, only to see Iran resume attacks on ships. That led to two weeks of fighting and almost an all-out war. Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted August 6 Author Members Posted August 6 Iran and the US say a Strait of Hormuz deal is close, but one or both would have to back down CAIRO (AP) — Iran said Wednesday it is in the “final stage” of drafting an agreement with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz, and U.S. President Donald Trump has said a deal could be announced this week. That could potentially reopen the critical waterway, ease pressure on the world economy and help bring an end to the war. https://apnews.com/article/iran-war-us-hormuz-trump-august-5-2026-ecdbd96f2b46c70beb5926d8508f9c55? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted August 7 Author Members Posted August 7 Peace talks Iran is pushing back on President Trump's claim that negotiations to end the war are underway. While Tehran denies holding talks with Washington, it is negotiating with Oman, and those talks have led to some progress over the Strait of Hormuz. A senior Gulf official familiar with the talks told CNN there is about a 50-50 chance of a deal by Friday. Still, tensions remain high, with Trump insisting earlier today that the US has "massive amounts" of munitions, despite sources telling CNN that some key stockpiles are running low. Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted Friday at 11:09 PM Author Members Posted Friday at 11:09 PM Hormuz talks Iran is finalizing a deal with Oman on vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, but Tehran says that alone will not reopen the critical waterway. Iran is demanding several guarantees from the US before ships can transit freely. The ongoing talks between Iran and Oman are important because they could lead to the full reopening of the world's most critical energy chokepoint. Meanwhile, Iran's top negotiator on Thursday accused President Trump of "theater diplomacy" as Washington and Tehran gave sharply conflicting accounts of whether talks to reopen the Strait were taking place. Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted Sunday at 10:28 PM Author Members Posted Sunday at 10:28 PM Iran makes new strait demands, the UAE says a ship was targeted and other Middle East news Iran issued dramatic new demands around the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and the United Arab Emirates said one of its ships was targeted by an Iranian missile. Yemen’s military attacked the country's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels. And Turkey’s Kurdish peace bill won approval in parliament. Read More. Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted Monday at 10:48 PM Author Members Posted Monday at 10:48 PM Iran war renews concerns about the lasting toll of traumatic brain injuries to US troops Military officials say the majority of American troops wounded in the Iran war have suffered traumatic brain injuries. That's raising fresh concerns about the lasting effects of such injuries, which were also a signature wound during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Many people recover within weeks, but problems like memory loss and brain fog can persist for years. Colorado resident Joe Shearer says he's still plagued with dizziness, migraines and forgetfulness after experiencing two blasts in Iraq in 2005. Read more. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Houthis claim attacks on Saudi Arabian oil facility and Yemeni port, and other Mideast news Iran’s leaders think they have Trump cornered, but their strategy carries great risks Turkey says defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan is not aimed at Iran or any other country Pentagon pushes defense companies to boost weapons production after concerns of depleted stocks US Army opens test ranges to small companies to try to get weapons quicker to the battlefield Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted Tuesday at 03:50 PM Author Members Posted Tuesday at 03:50 PM Peace talks Iran has laid out a list of demands it says the US must fulfill before it will reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the critical waterway that has been a major flashpoint in the nearly six-month conflict. The conditions include lifting the US naval blockade, withdrawing military forces and permanently ending the war, but there is little indication Washington is prepared to agree to those terms. President Trump signaled over the weekend that Washington is increasing economic pressure on Tehran, saying the US is "low-keying" negotiations. Iran, however, says no talks are taking place. PLUS: Israel rejects Trump's Gaza plan, demands Hamas disarm first Israel rejects Trump’s Gaza plan, more details emerge on the Strait of Hormuz Israel on Sunday rejected a deal announced by President Donald Trump for Gaza. Details emerged on the potential deal between Iran and Oman on managing the Strait of Hormuz as Tehran suggested that vessels linked to “hostile countries” would be barred. Read more. Why this matters: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed the deal on Gaza announced by Trump last month, saying Israel’s military “will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed.” Netanyahu told a Cabinet meeting that “Israel rejects the 15-point document” but is still discussing plans for Gaza with Washington, after making similar comments last week. Trump had said Israeli forces would withdraw as the Hamas militant group’s disarmament is completed. There was no immediate White House comment on Netanyahu’s statement. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Leaking oil tanker grounded off Oman sinks further, satellite images show Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted 2 hours ago Author Members Posted 2 hours ago What is Iran’s pressure point? Any hopes of a breakthrough between the US and Iran appear increasingly distant, with both sides now demanding compensation before the Strait of Hormuz can reopen. President Trump added a new condition to the talks on Monday, saying Iran should pay for past misdeeds, after Tehran said US compensation was required to reopen the vital waterway. The standoff comes as Trump has made it clear that inflicting economic pain on Iran is part of Washington’s strategy. The president said Sunday that the US is “only semi-negotiating” with Iran and is watching as the country struggles with soaring inflation and dwindling funds that could eventually force Tehran’s hand. + Explainer: Trump’s Iran strategy depends on economic pain + Live updates: Hopes for imminent Strait of Hormuz deal fade Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
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