Trump insists Iran talks are on, saying deal is 'not a simple thing'
President Donald Trump insists diplomacy with Iran remains on track after Iranian state media said Tehran suspended talks with Washington following Israeli operations in Lebanon on Tuesday. Trump is foreshadowing a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and extend a ceasefire “over the next week."
Trump unleashes tirade at Netanyahu over Lebanon operations: report
President Donald Trump reportedly "steamrolled" Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a heated call Monday over Israel's military operations in Lebanon.
According to Axios, citing officials, Trump expressed frustration over Israel's actions against Hezbollah, saying the increased pressure could complicate negotiations with Iran.
Summarizing Trump's remarks to Netanyahu, a U.S. official reportedly said the president said: "You're f---ing crazy. You'd be in prison if it weren't for me. I'm saving your a--. Everybody hates you now. Everybody hates Israel because of this."
A second source said Trump was "pissed" and at one point yelled at Netanyahu: "What the f--- are you doing?" Another source told the outlet Trump had "steamrolled" Netanyahu during the call.
The call between the two leaders came after Iran threatened to end negotiations with the U.S. over Israel's actions in Lebanon.
Fox News Digital has reached out to the White House for comment.
Bahrain bans citizens from traveling to Iraq and Iran amid 'security situation'
Bahrain's government announced a ban on its citizens from traveling to Iraq and Iran on Tuesday.
The nation's Interior Ministry warned that legal action would be pursued against any citizens who violate the directive.
Ministry officials cited the “ongoing tension in the current security situation" as backing for the order.
NATO Ambassador Matthew Whitaker says Trump holds all cards in Iran talks
US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker joined Fox News on Tuesday to discuss the ongoing peace talks with Iran, stating that time and leverage favor the United States.
Whitaker emphasized that President Donald Trump's goal is to arrive at a sustainable deal that will prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
While talks have been slow to show progress, Whitaker argued Iran has no choice but to make a deal given the severe damage the country has suffered in recent weeks.
Gen Jack Keane: The Iranians are playing games, want to stretch conflict to midterms
Fox News senior strategic analyst Ret. Gen. Jack Keane joined Fox News' "Hannity" to discuss Iran’s strategy to delay nuclear deal negotiations.
Keane argued that the regime in Tehran is dragging their feet to reach the U.S. midterm elections, which may force President Donald Trump's administration to accept a less favorable deal.
Rubio to face questions from Congress for first time since Iran war began
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will appear before Congress on Tuesday for the first time since the Iran war began.
The former Republican senator will sit before House and Senate committees on both Tuesday and Wednesday to make the State Department’s annual budget request. Democrats are expected to grill Rubio on the war, particularly President Donald Trump's lack of congressional approval for the conflict.
Rubio will appear before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and House Appropriations subcommittee on Tuesday. He will be back at the Capitol on Wednesday to appear before the House Foreign Affairs Committee and equivalent Senate Appropriations subcommittee.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Trump says he persuaded Netanyahu to call off Beirut strike, Israeli troops 'turned around'
President Donald Trump said Monday that he persuaded Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to call off striking Beirut, saying the Israeli leader "turned his troops around" after their conversation.
“I had a conversation with Bibi Netanyahu today, asking him not to conduct a major raid on Beirut, Lebanon,” Trump said in a post on Truth Social.
“He turned his troops around. Thank you, Bibi!” he added.
“I also had a conversation with representatives of the leaders of Hezbollah, and they agreed to stop shooting at Israel and its soldiers,” Trump added before stating that “Israel agreed to stop shooting at them. Let’s see how long that lasts. Hopefully, it will be for eternity!” he said.
Trump’s remarks came after Netanyahu said Israel would hit “terror targets” in Beirut if Hezbollah did not stop attacking Israel.
He also shared a post on X stating that the Israeli military would continue operations in southern Lebanon.
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