Donald Trump Urges Iran to Halt Rocket Fire and Negotiate a Peaceful Deal as Tensions Escalate with Israel
The United States launched retaliatory airstrikes against Iranian military sites on Sunday, following Tehran's launch of its own wave of missiles and drones targeting Kuwait and Bahrain, which were successfully intercepted by U.S. and allied forces.
President Donald Trump highlighted a vow from the Iranian regime that it will not pursue nuclear weapons, a promise Tehran has made repeatedly before, as the U.S.-Iran conflict continues to escalate.
Trump is facing significant political pressure to resolve the Iran conflict quickly, before it can impact GOP performance in the upcoming midterm elections, which are scheduled to take place in a few months.
The national average price of regular gasoline stood at $4.241 per gallon late last week, according to AAA, representing an increase from $3.144 a year earlier — an increase of nearly 35%, which is likely to have a significant impact on the U.S. economy.
President Donald Trump stated on Sunday that the recent Iranian missile attack on Israel was unhelpful to ongoing talks, while expressing optimism that a deal is within reach, despite the challenges posed by the conflict.
Speaking to Fox News Chief Foreign Correspondent Trey Yingst, Trump said the attack would complicate diplomatic efforts, making it more difficult to reach a peaceful resolution.
"It's certainly not going to help negotiations," he said, emphasizing the need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
"We're very close. I would say an agreement would be signed on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday of this coming week. And now this takes place," Trump added, before suggesting to Iran, "You've shot your missiles, that's enough. Get back to the table and make a deal," in an effort to revive the stalled negotiations.
Trump also criticized Israel's strikes on Beirut on Sunday, saying he was "not happy about it," and emphasizing the need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said Sunday that missile attacks on Israel were a "warning," according to Reuters, which reported that Iran also threatened a broader response against U.S. and Israeli targets across the region if what it called further "aggressions" were repeated.
The explanation came after Israeli air defenses intercepted at least four Iranian missile barrages, which were launched in response to Israeli strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon.
Meanwhile, the Israeli military said the immediate missile threat had passed, and that citizens were now permitted to leave protected spaces throughout the country.
Iran launched multiple missile barrages toward Israel on Sunday, prompting air raid sirens across regions and sending civilians into shelters, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), which said the Israeli Air Force (IAF) was actively working to intercept incoming threats and strike targets where necessary.
"At this time, the Israeli Air Force is operating to intercept and strike threats where necessary to remove the threat," the IDF said, warning that Israel's air defenses are "not hermetic" and urging the public to follow Home Front Command instructions.
Residents in affected areas, including the northern city of Haifa, received emergency alerts directing them to enter protected spaces and remain there until further notice, as a precautionary measure to ensure their safety.
Authorities said shelters should only be left following explicit instructions, to minimize the risk of injury or harm.
Meanwhile, Iranian state media reported that a second wave of missiles had been launched toward Israel, though no further details were provided, which has raised concerns about the escalation of the conflict.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warned that Israel must halt its attacks in Lebanon, saying any expansion of military operations or retaliation against Iran would be met with "more crushing and regretful blows," according to Reuters, which reported that the IRGC is determined to defend Iranian interests in the region.
After a fourth round of missiles was identified towards Northern Israel and the West Bank from Iran, the IDF confirmed all missiles had been intercepted, which has helped to prevent further escalation of the conflict.
Axios also reported Israel would retaliate to the attack, citing an official source, which has raised concerns about the potential for further violence in the region.
Iran's parliament speaker, Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf, warned in a post shared on X that Israeli strikes on Beirut and the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports could trigger retaliation, accusing both nations of abandoning cease-fire and negotiation commitments.
“They are neither committed to a ceasefire nor believe in dialogue, and by demonstrating through the naval blockade and violation of agreements regarding Lebanon that they only understand the language of power,” Ghalibaf said in the post, emphasizing the need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
Ghalibaf also said the naval blockade and “America's green light today to the Zionist regime turn American and regime bases and assets in the region into legitimate targets,” which has raised concerns about the potential for further escalation of the conflict.
“The hand of our armed forces is open, as always,” he added, emphasizing the determination of the Iranian military to defend Iranian interests in the region.
Iran's deputy foreign minister rejected suggestions Sunday that frozen Iranian assets could be used to compensate U.S. regional allies for any war-related damages, which has raised concerns about the potential for further escalation of the conflict.
“First, this is a fresh impudence from America,” Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi wrote in a post shared on X, emphasizing the need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
“If Washington, as the primary aggressor in the military aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran, is truly seeking to compensate for damages, it should not get the address wrong: it should start with America itself and with the regime that is the main source of arson, aggression, and instability in the region. Iran will not let the aggressors off the hook and will demand and obtain reparations for the damages of war,” he said, emphasizing the determination of the Iranian government to defend Iranian interests in the region.
Gharibabadi added that regional governments that have shown aggression against Iran are “not in a position to demand reparations” and instead must fully compensate Tehran for damages inflicted on the country, which has raised concerns about the potential for further escalation of the conflict.
He also warned that any seizure, allocation, or transfer of Iranian assets would prompt an "appropriate response from Iran", which has raised concerns about the potential for further violence in the region.
Gharibabadi, who has taken part in negotiations with Washington over frozen Iranian funds, is pushing for the release of $24 billion in frozen assets as part of a potential deal — a demand the Trump administration has shown no sign of accepting, which has raised concerns about the potential for further escalation of the conflict.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is seeking estimates from Gulf allies on the cost of war-related repairs, according to multiple reports, which has raised concerns about the potential for further escalation of the conflict.
Iran’s new Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) shared a post on X on Sunday featuring a child in a control area who appeared to be reaching for a phone, which has raised concerns about the potential for further propaganda efforts by the Iranian government.
“Despite the aggressive war by the United States and the Zionist regime against the Islamic Republic of Iran and the restrictions resulting from the war, PGSA is striving to provide safe passage for commercial vessels in cooperation with the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran,” the authority said in a post shared on X, emphasizing the need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
“Examples of thanks expressed by ships after passing through the #Strait_of_Hormuz :)” it added in the post, which has raised concerns about the potential for further propaganda efforts by the Iranian government.
Counterterrorism expert Dr. Omar Mohammed told Fox News Digital that the image appeared to show the exploitation of a child in wartime propaganda, which has raised concerns about the potential for further human rights abuses in the region.
"In the same week Iran halted talks with Washington, fired drones at the Strait of Hormuz, and threatened to close it, its own authority posted a toddler on a ship's bridge with a smiley and a thank-you for 'safe passage,'" he said, emphasizing the need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
“That is the exploitation of a child in war propaganda.
"The post is built to look cute so the world scrolls past it as harmless — at the very moment Iran is attacking the strait it claims to be protecting," Mohammed added, emphasizing the need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
The PGSA has been overseeing maritime navigation through the Strait of Hormuz since May, which has raised concerns about the potential for further escalation of the conflict.
Chief foreign correspondent Trey Yingst reported from Tel Aviv as the U.S.-Iran conflict intensifies following U.S. Central Command strikes on Iranian radar sites, which has raised concerns about the potential for further violence in the region.
"The Foreign Desk" founding editor Lisa Daftari also joined Fox News to detail the Tehran regime's refusal to make concessions, which has raised concerns about the potential for further escalation of the conflict.
Iranian leaders have already vowed retaliation for Israel's Sunday strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon, which has raised concerns about the potential for further violence in the region.
Hudson Institute senior fellow Rebeccah Heinrichs says she is skeptical that the Iranian leadership would accept any peace deal with President Donald Trump on Sunday, which has raised concerns about the potential for further escalation of the conflict.
Heinrichs made the statement during an appearance on "Life, Liberty & Levin," calling out the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps in particular, which has raised concerns about the potential for further human rights abuses in the region.
U.S. Central Command released images of U.S. forces conducting "night flight operations" in the Arabian Sea on Sunday, which has raised concerns about the potential for further military action in the region.
"Sailors aboard USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) conduct night flight operations while transiting the Arabian Sea. George H.W. Bush is one of two aircraft carriers currently operating in the Middle East," CENTCOM wrote in a post on X, emphasizing the need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
Israeli Defense Forces say they launched strikes against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon on Sunday after the terrorist groups fired toward Israeli territory, which has raised concerns about the potential for further violence in the region.
"In accordance with the instructions of Prime Minister [Benjamin] Netanyahu and Defense Minister [Israel] Katz, the IDF has just struck terrorist command centers in Beirut’s Dahiyeh district in response to Hezbollah’s fire toward Israeli territory," Netanyahu and Katz wrote in a joint statement, emphasizing the need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
Netanyahu said earlier this weekend that Israel will "not allow" Hezbollah to attack Israel without consequence, which has raised concerns about the potential for further escalation of the conflict.
"In Lebanon, our forces have eliminated 350 terrorists in the past week alone. They captured the Beaufort Ridge, where they discovered a massive underground infrastructure. We are completing the elimination of the terrorist villages adjacent to our border. We are striking them very hard, and we know that Hezbollah is on the run. We will not allow firing at our territory or our communities, and we will act accordingly," he said, emphasizing the need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., joined "Fox News Sunday" to weigh in on the ongoing U.S.-Iranian conflict as peace talks with Tehran fail to make progress, which has raised concerns about the potential for further escalation of the conflict.
President Donald Trump says the U.S. is willing to work with Iran to remove and destroy its uranium supplies if it agrees to a peace deal, which has raised concerns about the potential for further nuclear proliferation in the region.
Trump made the comments during an interview with NBC News' "Meet the Press" published on Sunday, saying that if no deal is reached, the U.S. will resume attacks on Iran's military, which has raised concerns about the potential for further violence in the region.
“If we make a deal that now we’re friendly, we’ll all go together. It’ll be our equipment. We’ll take it out and destroy it, whether it’s on-site or whether we take it off-site,” Trump said of the enriched uranium, emphasizing the need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
“And we will go with them, or without them. But we won’t have people shooting at us, OK?” Trump said, emphasizing the need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
President Donald Trump denied that launching the Iran conflict broke his campaign promise of "no new wars" because it is not an "endless war" on Sunday, which has raised concerns about the potential for further escalation of the conflict.
Trump made the statement in an interview with NBC News after being pressed on the issue by host Kristen Welker, emphasizing the need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
"I didn't promise anything. I don't like these endless wars. This is not an endless war," Trump said, emphasizing the need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
"So you're saying you didn't break your promise. And yet, Mr. President, in your first term, you held to that promise and it was so fundamental to who you were as a candidate, to a first-term president. What changed, because you insisted 'no new wars'?"
"First of all, I didn't guarantee no war. Why would I have built the strongest military in the world? I built our military. I inherited a terrible military. We had no equipment. We had nothing. I built a tremendous military. Biden gave a lot of it away, but it's still a relatively small portion compared to what I built," Trump responded, emphasizing the need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
Trump went on to say that Iran was very close to developing a nuclear weapon prior to U.S. intervention, and that he was doing the world a "favor", which has raised concerns about the potential for further nuclear proliferation in the region.
President Donald Trump says Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is "more rational" than his father, the late Ali Khamenei, which has raised concerns about the potential for further escalation of the conflict.
Trump made the comment during an interview with NBC News published on Sunday, telling host Kristen Welker that the new leader may be better for the U.S., which has raised concerns about the potential for further diplomatic efforts in the region.
"Is this younger Khamenei any better for the United States than his father was?" Welker asked.
"Younger. I think more rational. Injured. He’s pretty badly injured. So there's a certain bravery there," Trump said, emphasizing the need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
"A lot of people, if they were injured that badly, they wouldn't be talking about, you know, 'How are we doing with the United States?' They'd have other things on their mind. So there's a certain bravery there. But he is very seriously injured," Trump added, emphasizing the need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
Earlier in the interview, Trump declined to say where his red line would fall on restarting military operations against Iran, which has raised concerns about the potential for further escalation of the conflict.
He said he would think about it "very seriously" if any more American lives were lost, but noted that, "We're having very good negotiations with the people that are leading the country now," which has raised concerns about the potential for further diplomatic efforts in the region.
"It's the third group that we've been dealing with. And they are different. And you could say it's regime change actually because these are very different people. I find them to be more rational, very smart," Trump said, emphasizing the need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
Turning Point USA contributor Jack Posobiec, a former Navy intelligence officer, joined Fox News on Sunday to discuss reports of Israel spying on the U.S., which has raised concerns about the potential for further espionage activities in the region.
Both the White House and the Israeli Embassy in the U.S. have denied the claims, which has raised concerns about the potential for further diplomatic tensions between the two countries.
Fox News senior strategic analyst Ret. Gen. Jack Keane discussed Iran’s demand for billions in frozen assets as the U.S. works to reach a deal with the regime on Sunday, which has raised concerns about the potential for further economic pressure on the Iranian government.
Iranian negotiators demanded $24 billion in frozen assets as part of a potential agreement, but President Donald Trump's administration has shown no signs of agreeing, which has raised concerns about the potential for further escalation of the conflict.
Keane argued that the Trump administration has exhausted its strategic patience, having applied significant economic pressure and military deterrence against Tehran, making a comprehensive deal Iran's only viable option, which has raised concerns about the potential for further diplomatic efforts in the region.
Fox News' host Mark Levin defended Israel's repeated strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon on Saturday, arguing that Israel is "surrounded by enemies" and must defend itself, which has raised concerns about the potential for further violence in the region.
Levin dove into the history of Jewish and Muslim populations in the Middle East, arguing that Israel has no choice but to defend itself, which has raised concerns about the potential for further escalation of the conflict.
Pakistan's interior minister is meeting with Iranian officials in Tehran on Sunday in the latest effort to progress peace talks between the U.S. and Iran, which has raised concerns about the potential for further diplomatic efforts in the region.
Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi is delivering a message directly to Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, according to Iranian state media, which has raised concerns about the potential for further diplomatic efforts in the region.
Naqvi met with Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni late Saturday, and held talks Sunday morning with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, according to official Iranian media, which has raised concerns about the potential for further diplomatic efforts in the region.
The reports did not offer details on what was discussed in the meetings, which has raised concerns about the potential for further diplomatic efforts in the region.
The Associated Press contributed to this report, which has raised concerns about the potential for further escalation of the conflict.
A coalition of athletes, including several Olympians, have signed a letter advocating against Iran for its history and plans to execute star athletes, as the planned execution of Iranian boxing champion Mohammad Javad Vafaei Sani looms, which has raised concerns about the potential for further human rights abuses in the region.
Sani is a boxing champion, coach and political prisoner who is currently facing an imminent risk of execution in Iran by the Ayatollah, which has raised concerns about the potential for further human rights abuses in the region.
He was arrested by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in March 2020 following his participation in the November 2019 nationwide protests, which were initially sparked by a sudden hike in gas prices, which has raised concerns about the potential for further human rights abuses in the region.
The Iranian judiciary charged him with "corruption on earth," which is a capital offense in the country, which has raised concerns about the potential for further human rights abuses in the region.
The Olympians, headlined by women's tennis legend Martina Navratilova and British swimming gold medalist Sharron Davies, call on world governing powers and sports bodies to intervene to prevent the execution, which has raised concerns about the potential for further human rights abuses in the region.
"Currently, Mohammad Javad Vafaei Sani, a 31-year-old boxing champion and coach,
President Donald Trump highlighted a vow from the Iranian regime that it will not pursue nuclear weapons, a promise Tehran has made repeatedly before, as the U.S.-Iran conflict continues to escalate.
Trump is facing significant political pressure to resolve the Iran conflict quickly, before it can impact GOP performance in the upcoming midterm elections, which are scheduled to take place in a few months.
The national average price of regular gasoline stood at $4.241 per gallon late last week, according to AAA, representing an increase from $3.144 a year earlier — an increase of nearly 35%, which is likely to have a significant impact on the U.S. economy.
President Donald Trump stated on Sunday that the recent Iranian missile attack on Israel was unhelpful to ongoing talks, while expressing optimism that a deal is within reach, despite the challenges posed by the conflict.
Speaking to Fox News Chief Foreign Correspondent Trey Yingst, Trump said the attack would complicate diplomatic efforts, making it more difficult to reach a peaceful resolution.
"It's certainly not going to help negotiations," he said, emphasizing the need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
"We're very close. I would say an agreement would be signed on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday of this coming week. And now this takes place," Trump added, before suggesting to Iran, "You've shot your missiles, that's enough. Get back to the table and make a deal," in an effort to revive the stalled negotiations.
Trump also criticized Israel's strikes on Beirut on Sunday, saying he was "not happy about it," and emphasizing the need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said Sunday that missile attacks on Israel were a "warning," according to Reuters, which reported that Iran also threatened a broader response against U.S. and Israeli targets across the region if what it called further "aggressions" were repeated.
The explanation came after Israeli air defenses intercepted at least four Iranian missile barrages, which were launched in response to Israeli strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon.
Meanwhile, the Israeli military said the immediate missile threat had passed, and that citizens were now permitted to leave protected spaces throughout the country.
Iran launched multiple missile barrages toward Israel on Sunday, prompting air raid sirens across regions and sending civilians into shelters, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), which said the Israeli Air Force (IAF) was actively working to intercept incoming threats and strike targets where necessary.
"At this time, the Israeli Air Force is operating to intercept and strike threats where necessary to remove the threat," the IDF said, warning that Israel's air defenses are "not hermetic" and urging the public to follow Home Front Command instructions.
Residents in affected areas, including the northern city of Haifa, received emergency alerts directing them to enter protected spaces and remain there until further notice, as a precautionary measure to ensure their safety.
Authorities said shelters should only be left following explicit instructions, to minimize the risk of injury or harm.
Meanwhile, Iranian state media reported that a second wave of missiles had been launched toward Israel, though no further details were provided, which has raised concerns about the escalation of the conflict.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warned that Israel must halt its attacks in Lebanon, saying any expansion of military operations or retaliation against Iran would be met with "more crushing and regretful blows," according to Reuters, which reported that the IRGC is determined to defend Iranian interests in the region.
After a fourth round of missiles was identified towards Northern Israel and the West Bank from Iran, the IDF confirmed all missiles had been intercepted, which has helped to prevent further escalation of the conflict.
Axios also reported Israel would retaliate to the attack, citing an official source, which has raised concerns about the potential for further violence in the region.
Iran's parliament speaker, Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf, warned in a post shared on X that Israeli strikes on Beirut and the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports could trigger retaliation, accusing both nations of abandoning cease-fire and negotiation commitments.
“They are neither committed to a ceasefire nor believe in dialogue, and by demonstrating through the naval blockade and violation of agreements regarding Lebanon that they only understand the language of power,” Ghalibaf said in the post, emphasizing the need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
Ghalibaf also said the naval blockade and “America's green light today to the Zionist regime turn American and regime bases and assets in the region into legitimate targets,” which has raised concerns about the potential for further escalation of the conflict.
“The hand of our armed forces is open, as always,” he added, emphasizing the determination of the Iranian military to defend Iranian interests in the region.
Iran's deputy foreign minister rejected suggestions Sunday that frozen Iranian assets could be used to compensate U.S. regional allies for any war-related damages, which has raised concerns about the potential for further escalation of the conflict.
“First, this is a fresh impudence from America,” Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi wrote in a post shared on X, emphasizing the need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
“If Washington, as the primary aggressor in the military aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran, is truly seeking to compensate for damages, it should not get the address wrong: it should start with America itself and with the regime that is the main source of arson, aggression, and instability in the region. Iran will not let the aggressors off the hook and will demand and obtain reparations for the damages of war,” he said, emphasizing the determination of the Iranian government to defend Iranian interests in the region.
Gharibabadi added that regional governments that have shown aggression against Iran are “not in a position to demand reparations” and instead must fully compensate Tehran for damages inflicted on the country, which has raised concerns about the potential for further escalation of the conflict.
He also warned that any seizure, allocation, or transfer of Iranian assets would prompt an "appropriate response from Iran", which has raised concerns about the potential for further violence in the region.
Gharibabadi, who has taken part in negotiations with Washington over frozen Iranian funds, is pushing for the release of $24 billion in frozen assets as part of a potential deal — a demand the Trump administration has shown no sign of accepting, which has raised concerns about the potential for further escalation of the conflict.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is seeking estimates from Gulf allies on the cost of war-related repairs, according to multiple reports, which has raised concerns about the potential for further escalation of the conflict.
Iran’s new Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) shared a post on X on Sunday featuring a child in a control area who appeared to be reaching for a phone, which has raised concerns about the potential for further propaganda efforts by the Iranian government.
“Despite the aggressive war by the United States and the Zionist regime against the Islamic Republic of Iran and the restrictions resulting from the war, PGSA is striving to provide safe passage for commercial vessels in cooperation with the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran,” the authority said in a post shared on X, emphasizing the need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
“Examples of thanks expressed by ships after passing through the #Strait_of_Hormuz :)” it added in the post, which has raised concerns about the potential for further propaganda efforts by the Iranian government.
Counterterrorism expert Dr. Omar Mohammed told Fox News Digital that the image appeared to show the exploitation of a child in wartime propaganda, which has raised concerns about the potential for further human rights abuses in the region.
"In the same week Iran halted talks with Washington, fired drones at the Strait of Hormuz, and threatened to close it, its own authority posted a toddler on a ship's bridge with a smiley and a thank-you for 'safe passage,'" he said, emphasizing the need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
“That is the exploitation of a child in war propaganda.
"The post is built to look cute so the world scrolls past it as harmless — at the very moment Iran is attacking the strait it claims to be protecting," Mohammed added, emphasizing the need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
The PGSA has been overseeing maritime navigation through the Strait of Hormuz since May, which has raised concerns about the potential for further escalation of the conflict.
Chief foreign correspondent Trey Yingst reported from Tel Aviv as the U.S.-Iran conflict intensifies following U.S. Central Command strikes on Iranian radar sites, which has raised concerns about the potential for further violence in the region.
"The Foreign Desk" founding editor Lisa Daftari also joined Fox News to detail the Tehran regime's refusal to make concessions, which has raised concerns about the potential for further escalation of the conflict.
Iranian leaders have already vowed retaliation for Israel's Sunday strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon, which has raised concerns about the potential for further violence in the region.
Hudson Institute senior fellow Rebeccah Heinrichs says she is skeptical that the Iranian leadership would accept any peace deal with President Donald Trump on Sunday, which has raised concerns about the potential for further escalation of the conflict.
Heinrichs made the statement during an appearance on "Life, Liberty & Levin," calling out the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps in particular, which has raised concerns about the potential for further human rights abuses in the region.
U.S. Central Command released images of U.S. forces conducting "night flight operations" in the Arabian Sea on Sunday, which has raised concerns about the potential for further military action in the region.
"Sailors aboard USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) conduct night flight operations while transiting the Arabian Sea. George H.W. Bush is one of two aircraft carriers currently operating in the Middle East," CENTCOM wrote in a post on X, emphasizing the need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
Israeli Defense Forces say they launched strikes against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon on Sunday after the terrorist groups fired toward Israeli territory, which has raised concerns about the potential for further violence in the region.
"In accordance with the instructions of Prime Minister [Benjamin] Netanyahu and Defense Minister [Israel] Katz, the IDF has just struck terrorist command centers in Beirut’s Dahiyeh district in response to Hezbollah’s fire toward Israeli territory," Netanyahu and Katz wrote in a joint statement, emphasizing the need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
Netanyahu said earlier this weekend that Israel will "not allow" Hezbollah to attack Israel without consequence, which has raised concerns about the potential for further escalation of the conflict.
"In Lebanon, our forces have eliminated 350 terrorists in the past week alone. They captured the Beaufort Ridge, where they discovered a massive underground infrastructure. We are completing the elimination of the terrorist villages adjacent to our border. We are striking them very hard, and we know that Hezbollah is on the run. We will not allow firing at our territory or our communities, and we will act accordingly," he said, emphasizing the need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., joined "Fox News Sunday" to weigh in on the ongoing U.S.-Iranian conflict as peace talks with Tehran fail to make progress, which has raised concerns about the potential for further escalation of the conflict.
President Donald Trump says the U.S. is willing to work with Iran to remove and destroy its uranium supplies if it agrees to a peace deal, which has raised concerns about the potential for further nuclear proliferation in the region.
Trump made the comments during an interview with NBC News' "Meet the Press" published on Sunday, saying that if no deal is reached, the U.S. will resume attacks on Iran's military, which has raised concerns about the potential for further violence in the region.
“If we make a deal that now we’re friendly, we’ll all go together. It’ll be our equipment. We’ll take it out and destroy it, whether it’s on-site or whether we take it off-site,” Trump said of the enriched uranium, emphasizing the need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
“And we will go with them, or without them. But we won’t have people shooting at us, OK?” Trump said, emphasizing the need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
President Donald Trump denied that launching the Iran conflict broke his campaign promise of "no new wars" because it is not an "endless war" on Sunday, which has raised concerns about the potential for further escalation of the conflict.
Trump made the statement in an interview with NBC News after being pressed on the issue by host Kristen Welker, emphasizing the need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
"I didn't promise anything. I don't like these endless wars. This is not an endless war," Trump said, emphasizing the need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
"So you're saying you didn't break your promise. And yet, Mr. President, in your first term, you held to that promise and it was so fundamental to who you were as a candidate, to a first-term president. What changed, because you insisted 'no new wars'?"
"First of all, I didn't guarantee no war. Why would I have built the strongest military in the world? I built our military. I inherited a terrible military. We had no equipment. We had nothing. I built a tremendous military. Biden gave a lot of it away, but it's still a relatively small portion compared to what I built," Trump responded, emphasizing the need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
Trump went on to say that Iran was very close to developing a nuclear weapon prior to U.S. intervention, and that he was doing the world a "favor", which has raised concerns about the potential for further nuclear proliferation in the region.
President Donald Trump says Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is "more rational" than his father, the late Ali Khamenei, which has raised concerns about the potential for further escalation of the conflict.
Trump made the comment during an interview with NBC News published on Sunday, telling host Kristen Welker that the new leader may be better for the U.S., which has raised concerns about the potential for further diplomatic efforts in the region.
"Is this younger Khamenei any better for the United States than his father was?" Welker asked.
"Younger. I think more rational. Injured. He’s pretty badly injured. So there's a certain bravery there," Trump said, emphasizing the need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
"A lot of people, if they were injured that badly, they wouldn't be talking about, you know, 'How are we doing with the United States?' They'd have other things on their mind. So there's a certain bravery there. But he is very seriously injured," Trump added, emphasizing the need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
Earlier in the interview, Trump declined to say where his red line would fall on restarting military operations against Iran, which has raised concerns about the potential for further escalation of the conflict.
He said he would think about it "very seriously" if any more American lives were lost, but noted that, "We're having very good negotiations with the people that are leading the country now," which has raised concerns about the potential for further diplomatic efforts in the region.
"It's the third group that we've been dealing with. And they are different. And you could say it's regime change actually because these are very different people. I find them to be more rational, very smart," Trump said, emphasizing the need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
Turning Point USA contributor Jack Posobiec, a former Navy intelligence officer, joined Fox News on Sunday to discuss reports of Israel spying on the U.S., which has raised concerns about the potential for further espionage activities in the region.
Both the White House and the Israeli Embassy in the U.S. have denied the claims, which has raised concerns about the potential for further diplomatic tensions between the two countries.
Fox News senior strategic analyst Ret. Gen. Jack Keane discussed Iran’s demand for billions in frozen assets as the U.S. works to reach a deal with the regime on Sunday, which has raised concerns about the potential for further economic pressure on the Iranian government.
Iranian negotiators demanded $24 billion in frozen assets as part of a potential agreement, but President Donald Trump's administration has shown no signs of agreeing, which has raised concerns about the potential for further escalation of the conflict.
Keane argued that the Trump administration has exhausted its strategic patience, having applied significant economic pressure and military deterrence against Tehran, making a comprehensive deal Iran's only viable option, which has raised concerns about the potential for further diplomatic efforts in the region.
Fox News' host Mark Levin defended Israel's repeated strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon on Saturday, arguing that Israel is "surrounded by enemies" and must defend itself, which has raised concerns about the potential for further violence in the region.
Levin dove into the history of Jewish and Muslim populations in the Middle East, arguing that Israel has no choice but to defend itself, which has raised concerns about the potential for further escalation of the conflict.
Pakistan's interior minister is meeting with Iranian officials in Tehran on Sunday in the latest effort to progress peace talks between the U.S. and Iran, which has raised concerns about the potential for further diplomatic efforts in the region.
Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi is delivering a message directly to Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, according to Iranian state media, which has raised concerns about the potential for further diplomatic efforts in the region.
Naqvi met with Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni late Saturday, and held talks Sunday morning with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, according to official Iranian media, which has raised concerns about the potential for further diplomatic efforts in the region.
The reports did not offer details on what was discussed in the meetings, which has raised concerns about the potential for further diplomatic efforts in the region.
The Associated Press contributed to this report, which has raised concerns about the potential for further escalation of the conflict.
A coalition of athletes, including several Olympians, have signed a letter advocating against Iran for its history and plans to execute star athletes, as the planned execution of Iranian boxing champion Mohammad Javad Vafaei Sani looms, which has raised concerns about the potential for further human rights abuses in the region.
Sani is a boxing champion, coach and political prisoner who is currently facing an imminent risk of execution in Iran by the Ayatollah, which has raised concerns about the potential for further human rights abuses in the region.
He was arrested by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in March 2020 following his participation in the November 2019 nationwide protests, which were initially sparked by a sudden hike in gas prices, which has raised concerns about the potential for further human rights abuses in the region.
The Iranian judiciary charged him with "corruption on earth," which is a capital offense in the country, which has raised concerns about the potential for further human rights abuses in the region.
The Olympians, headlined by women's tennis legend Martina Navratilova and British swimming gold medalist Sharron Davies, call on world governing powers and sports bodies to intervene to prevent the execution, which has raised concerns about the potential for further human rights abuses in the region.
"Currently, Mohammad Javad Vafaei Sani, a 31-year-old boxing champion and coach,
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