Middle East - Page 80

March 26, 2026

Trump tells 'strange' Iranian negotiators to 'get serious soon' or 'it won't be pretty'

Iranian negotiators must "get serious" about a deal to end the war, President Donald Trump warned in a Truth Social post, threatening "no turning back."

March 26, 2026

Why Trump, Iran seem light-years apart on any possible deal to end the war

Trump claims Iran peace talks are going "very good," but Iranian officials flatly deny any deal is possible, calling U.S. claims a self-negotiated defeat.

March 25, 2026

Trump says US had to ‘cut out the cancer’ in Iran

President Donald Trump says the operation was necessary to eliminate Iran’s nuclear threat and that the U.S. is now positioned to “finish it off.”

March 25, 2026

Iran is 'trying to give the global economy a heart attack' by closing Strait of Hormuz, UAE minister says

United Arab Emirates official Lana Nusseibeh criticized Iran's restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz and its use of ballistic missiles and drones during an interview with Fox News.

March 25, 2026

White House warns Iran against balking at deal: Trump ready to 'unleash hell'

President Donald Trump is prepared to "unleash hell" if Iran balks at a deal with the U.S., White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Wednesday.

March 25, 2026

One American's detention in Lebanon exposed a truth that is now devastating an entire country

Hezbollah's unchecked power, backed by Iran, enabled Amer Fakhoury's detention and now fuels a devastating war in Lebanon its people never chose.

March 24, 2026

Mattis identifies 'problem' if US declares victory over Iran now

The U.S. is in a "tough spot" because Iran would claim control of the Strait of Hormuz if the war stopped now, former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said.

March 24, 2026

Defiant Iran vows to fight 'until complete victory,' despite heavy military losses

An Iranian military spokesman said Tuesday that Tehran's armed forces will battle "until complete victory," despite the U.S. reporting heavy losses for them.

March 24, 2026

American officials issue 'worldwide caution' advisory for travelers amid global conflict

The State Department issued a "worldwide caution" alert warning Americans abroad about Iran-linked threats, urging heightened caution in the Middle East.

March 24, 2026

DETAILS: US may put 'boots on ground' in Iran

Retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg suggests a high-stakes military intervention using Amphibious Ready Groups and the 82nd Airborne to seize the Strait of Hormuz and Kharg Island, aiming to strip Iran of its oil revenue for a diplomatic resolution.