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President Trump said there is “no time frame” for the conflict with Iran and rejected suggestions that political considerations are influencing his approach. Earlier, his spokesperson said the president doesn’t view Iran’s assertion that it seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz as a violation of the ceasefire.
Apr 23, 2026
President Trump said he extended the ceasefire with Iran until peace talks have ended — despite his prior vow not to prolong the truce. He said the US would continue to blockade Iranian ports, which Iran’s foreign minister previously said amounted to an “act of war.”
Apr 22, 2026
US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran ends “Wednesday evening Washington time,” adding it’s “highly unlikely” he would extend it if a deal is not reached before then.
Apr 21, 2026
US President Donald Trump says he may not extend the ceasefire with Iran if negotiations fail. He also warned the US would secure Iran’s nuclear material “in a much more unfriendly form” if no deal is reached for its peaceful transfer. He earlier expressed confidence that both sides are close to a deal.
Apr 18, 2026
Pope Leo warned that the world is being ravaged by “tyrants,” in forceful comments made after US President Donald Trump attacked the pontiff for his stance on the war with Iran.
Apr 17, 2026
Iran’s military has threatened shipping in the Red Sea if the US continues its blockade of Iranian ports. The US Central Command said the blockade had “completely halted” Tehran’s economic sea trade, while Iranian media reported four vessels had traveled to and from the country.
Apr 16, 2026
Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales resigned from Congress Tuesday, moments before their House colleagues were prepared to set in motion their removal.
Apr 15, 2026
Pope Leo XIV strongly pushed back against criticism from US President Donald Trump, defending his position of seeking peace and rejecting violence amid the Iran war.
Apr 14, 2026
The Artemis II crew landed safely back on earth after traveling farther from earth than anyone in human history. Plus, a former staffer of Rep. Eric Swalwell, a leading Democratic candidate for California governor, says that the congressman raped her when she was heavily intoxicated and left her bruised and bleeding, an allegation Swalwell strongly denies.
Apr 11, 2026
President Trump warned Iran against charging tolls to oil tankers in the key shipping lane. Abu Dhabi’s oil chief said the strait is “not open” as few vessels make it through the waterway.
Apr 10, 2026
