Trump says Iran 'cannot have a nuclear weapon,' describes negotiators as 'crazy'
President Donald Trump told Fox News regarding Iran that "We really had the confines of a deal," but then "the next day it’s like we didn't have that conversation, and that's taken place about five times." He added that "they’re crazy" and "Because of that, they cannot have a nuclear weapon."
Tehran media signals deep frustration over Trump’s Beijing
Iranian media reporting on President Donald Trump's state visit to Beijing signaled frustration among the country's leaders, who are voicing concerns that further confrontation with Washington could unfold.
Part of Tehran's disappointment stems from signs that Trump does not want to seek China’s help on Iran, reported Iran International, a London-based, Persian-language satellite television channel.
Meanwhile, Beijing appears unwilling to intervene in the conflict unless its own strategic and economic interests are directly threatened, the channel reported.
Thousands expected to rally, march in Washington in protest of Iranian regime
The National Council of Resistance of Iran is expecting thousands of supporters to gather in Washington, D.C., on Saturday for a rally in opposition of the regime in Tehran.
“The National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) office in the United States and diaspora activists are preparing for a high-profile demonstration in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, May 16, 2026, directly in Upper Senate Park, next to the U.S. Capitol,” the organization wrote on its website.
“The event, organized under the banner of stopping the regime’s surge in executions and supporting the Iranian people’s resistance, is expected to draw thousands of people demanding international action against the terrorist regime ruling Iran,” it added.
Ret. Gen. Wesley Clark, a former NATO commander, Carla Sands, a former U.S. Ambassador to Denmark, and former Rep. Patrick Kennedy, D-R.I., are expected to speak at the demonstration.
IDF eliminates leader of Hamas’ military wing and architect of Oct. 7 attack
The Israel Defense Forces announced Saturday that Izz al-Din al-Haddad, the head of Hamas’ military wing and “one of the architects of the brutal October 7th massacre,” was eliminated Friday in a “precise strike” in Gaza.
“This is a significant operational achievement by the IDF, led by the Southern Command, IDF intelligence, the Israeli Air Force, and the Israeli Security Agency,” IDF Chief of the General Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said in a statement. “In every conversation I held with the hostages who returned, the name of the arch-terrorist Izz al-Din al-Haddad, one of the chief perpetrators of the October 7th massacre and the head of Hamas’ military wing, came up again and again.”
“Today, we succeeded in eliminating him. The IDF will continue to pursue our enemies, strike them, and hold accountable everyone who took part in the October 7th massacre. We will not relent until we reach them all - this is our duty to all those who returned and to all citizens of the State of Israel,” he added.
The IDF described Haddad as one of the longest-serving commanders in Hamas, having joined the Palestinian terrorist group in its early establishment.
“Haddad assumed his role following the elimination of Mohammed Sinwar, and over the recent period, worked to rebuild the capabilities of the terrorist organization's military wing and to plan numerous terror attacks against Israeli civilians and IDF troops,” the IDF said.
“Throughout the war, Haddad was involved in the holding of many Israeli hostages in Hamas captivity. Haddad managed Hamas’ hostage captivity system and surrounded himself with hostages in an attempt to prevent his elimination,” it added.
“Throughout his time in the terrorist organization, Haddad played a central role in Hamas’ terrorist rule and held a number of senior positions, such as the commander of the Gaza City Brigade and commander of additional units,” the IDF also said.
Fox News’ Yonat Friling contributed to this report.
Trump says Iran can never possess nuclear weapon following China visit
President Donald Trump reiterated his position that Iran cannot possess a nuclear weapon following his state visit to Beijing.
Trump noted that Tehran has "no deck" of cards to negotiate with during meetings between U.S. and Iranian officials in Pakistan.
"We really had the confines of a deal; no nuclear, they were going to give us the dust... and every time they'd make a deal, the next day it’s like we didn't have that conversation, and that's taken place about five times," Trump told Fox News’ Bret Baier from Beijing.
"There's something wrong with them, and actually, they’re crazy, and you know what? Because of that, they cannot have a nuclear weapon," Trump added.
Trump said Chinese President Xi Jinping agrees that Iran should not be able to possess a nuclear weapon.
"He would like to help... but we don't need help," Trump said. "You know the problem with help? When somebody helps you, they always want something on the other side. That's the way help works."
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