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U.S. has violated ceasefire agreement, Iran parliamentary speaker says

U.S. has violated ceasefire agreement, Iran parliamentary speaker says

Iran’s parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, accused the U.S. on Wednesday of violating the two-week ceasefire agreement. “The deep historical distrust we hold toward the United States stems from its repeated violations of all forms of commitments — a pattern that has regrettably been repeated once again,” Ghalibaf said in a statement posted on social media. Three parts of Iran’s 10-point ceasefire proposal have been violated, Ghalibaf said. The violations are Israel’s continued attacks on Lebanon, the entry of a drone into Iranian airspace, and the denial of the Islamic Republic’s right to enrich uranium, he said. “In such situation, a bilateral ceasefire or negotiations is unreasonable,” the parliamentary speaker said. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Iran’s proposal was a workable basis for negotiations. Vice President JD Vance addressed Ghalibaf’s allegations while traveling in Hungary on Wednesday. “Ceasefires are always messy,” Vance said in response to the alleged drone incursion into Iran’s airspace. The vice president said the U.S. position is that Iran cannot enrich uranium. The ceasefire extending to Lebanon was never part …

U.S., Iran weigh peace plan as Trump’s ‘hell’ warning nears deadline

U.S., Iran weigh peace plan as Trump’s ‘hell’ warning nears deadline

Smoke rises after explosions struck the northeastern, western, and central areas amid Israeli attacks in Tehran, Iran on April 1, 2026. Tolga Akbaba | Anadolu | Getty Images With ⁠a U.S. deadline approaching, the United States and Iran received the framework of a plan to end their five-week-old conflict, though Tehran rejected any immediate move to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump has threatened to rain “hell” ​on Tehran if it did not make a deal ​by the end of Tuesday that would allow traffic ​to start moving again through the vital route for global energy supplies. The Pakistani-brokered plan emerged from intense overnight contacts and proposes an immediate ceasefire, followed by negotiations on a broader settlement to be concluded within 15 to 20 days, a source aware of the proposals said on Monday. Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, was in contact “all night long” with U.S. Vice President ⁠JD Vance, special ‌envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, the source said. Iran won’t reopen the Strait ⁠as part …

Trump says Iran war nearly done: Speech recap

Trump says Iran war nearly done: Speech recap

Sen. Lindsey Graham says Trump gave a ‘compelling explanation’ about U.S. action against Iran Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) speaks alongside Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol Building on September 27, 2023 in Washington, DC. Anna Moneymaker | Getty Images Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham said that President Trump gave a “compelling explanation” on why the U.S. had to act against Iran’s “evil regime.” Graham said in a post on X that it was “the best speech I could’ve hoped for,” adding that it informed Americans and the world that the U.S. is “2-3 weeks from reaching our military objectives, which is the destruction of Iran’s missile and nuclear weapon programs.” He said that “the most compelling and biggest takeaway of all” was that Trump’s declaration to use military force to destroy the Iranian regime’s economy, guaranteeing “they will never go back to their old ways.” Sen. Ted Cruz in his post on X said the U.S. was “on the cusp of ending Iran’s nuclear blackmail,” which makes America “much, much …

Iran’s war propaganda homes in on Trump with Lego memes

Iran’s war propaganda homes in on Trump with Lego memes

Young Iranian women walk past a state building covered with a giant anti-U.S. billboard depicting a symbolic image of the destroyed USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, in downtown Tehran, Iran, on Feb. 26, 2026, the final day of Iran-U.S. talks that take place in Geneva. Morteza Nikoubazl | Nurphoto | Getty Images Wartime propaganda has evolved for the social media age, and Iran is now vying with the U.S. to be the world’s biggest keyboard warrior. As the real-world bombardment in the Middle East continues and casualties mount, both sides in the month-old war are also firing off ironic, pop-culture-steeped memes on the online battlefield. Iran’s new leaders have quickly assumed an online fighting posture, amping up their memes and pointed attacks on the U.S. and Israel. “What we’re seeing is not just a war of weapons, but it’s also a war of aesthetics,” said Nancy Snow, a professor and author who studies propaganda. “Whoever controls the meme controls the mood.” Iran’s prime target is President Donald Trump, with state media and top officials alike …

Trump to address nation on Iran war Wednesday night, White House says

Trump to address nation on Iran war Wednesday night, White House says

US President Donald Trump speaks after he signed an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on March 31, 2026. Brendan Smialowski | AFP | Getty Images President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he expected that U.S. military forces will leave Iran in “two or three weeks.” “We leave because there’s no reason for us to do this,” Trump told reporters at the White House. “We’ll be ‌leaving very soon.” Hours later, the White House said that Trump will deliver an address “to the nation to provide an important update on Iran” at 9 p.m. ET Wednesday. The U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28. Trump, in his comments Tuesday, brushed aside the idea of having to reach a negotiated settlement to end the war, raising the prospect that the United States could just declare victory and end hostilities. “Iran doesn’t have to make a deal,” Trump said. “It’s a new regime. They are much more accessible.” “No, they don’t have to make a deal with me when …

Iranian negotiators ‘better get serious soon, before it is too late’

Iranian negotiators ‘better get serious soon, before it is too late’

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a ceremony for newly sworn in U.S. Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin in the Oval Office at the White House on March 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. Chip Somodevilla | Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump has told Iran to “get serious soon” about a peace deal with Washington, or face the consequences. “They better get serious soon, before it is too late, because once that happens, there is NO TURNING BACK, and it won’t be pretty!” he posted on Truth Social early Thursday. The president described Iranian negotiators as “very different” and “strange” and said they were “begging” the U.S. to make a deal to end the war that has raged for almost four weeks. Trump’s comments come after contradictory statements from Washington and Tehran regarding the status of peace talks. The U.S. has said talks over a proposed peace plan have been taking place, while Iran denies any direct interaction with Washington. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reportedly told state media on Wednesday that officials …

Trump-Iran war talks: Pakistan offers to facilitate

Trump-Iran war talks: Pakistan offers to facilitate

U.S. President Donald Trump (R) and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (L) attend the Peace Council meeting held during the 56th World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on January 22, 2026. Harun Ozalp | Anadolu | Getty Images Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said his country is willing to host talks between the U.S. and Iran in pursuit of a “comprehensive settlement” of the ongoing war. “Pakistan welcomes and fully supports ongoing efforts to pursue dialogue to end the WAR in Middle East, in the interest of peace and stability in region and beyond,” Sharif said on X. “Subject to concurrence by the US and Iran, Pakistan stands ready and honoured to be the host to facilitate meaningful and conclusive talks for a comprehensive settlement of the ongoing conflict,” he said. The post tagged the social media profiles of President Donald Trump, U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Trump, on his Truth Social platform, shared a screenshot of Sharif’s post later Tuesday morning. The messaging followed reporting that …

U.S. could end Iran military operations ‘right now’ but staying longer

U.S. could end Iran military operations ‘right now’ but staying longer

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a Women’s History Month event in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 12, 2026. Evan Vucci | Reuters President Donald Trump on Friday said the U.S. could end Iran military operations “right now” and leave Tehran unable to rebuild its military capabilities for a decade. But that’s not “an acceptable situation,” Trump told MS Now’s Stephanie Ruhle in a phone interview. “If we left right now, it would take them at least 10 years to rebuild, but rebuild they will,” Trump said in the roughly 15-minute call. “If we stay longer, they’ll never rebuild,” he said. Trump’s comments came after multiple news outlets reported that the Pentagon is sending up to 2,500 more Marines to the Middle East from San Diego. It’s the second reported deployment of thousands of U.S. troops to the region in the past week. Trump said in the Oval Office on Thursday that he would not put boots on the ground in Iran. Later that same day, Israeli Prime …

Trump invokes Pearl Harbor in front of Japanese prime minister to defend Iran attack secrecy

Trump invokes Pearl Harbor in front of Japanese prime minister to defend Iran attack secrecy

Prime Minister of Japan Sanae Takaichi (L) meets with U.S. President Donald Trump during a bilateral meeting in the Oval Office of the White House on March 19, 2026 in Washington, DC. Alex Wong | Getty Images In an apparent awkward moment at the Oval Office on Thursday stateside, U.S. President Donald Trump referenced Pearl Harbor in his first meeting with Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi after her landslide electoral victory. When asked by a Japanese reporter on why the U.S. did not inform allies such as Japan before carrying out the attacks against Iran on Feb. 28, the U.S. president said it was to maintain the element of surprise. “Who knows better about that. Why didn’t you tell me about Pearl Harbor? You believe in surprise much more so than I.” Trump was referencing the surprise Japanese attack on the U.S. Pacific Fleet in 1941, which saw the deaths of over 2,400 personnel and drew the U.S. into World War II. Takaichi appeared to draw a deep breath and lean back in her seat with an …

Japan rejects U.S. intel assessment that Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks represent ‘significant shift’

Japan rejects U.S. intel assessment that Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks represent ‘significant shift’

Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s prime minister, during a party leaders’ debate at the upper house of parliament in Tokyo, Japan, on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025. Takaichi said she hadn’t intended to get into any details of a Taiwan contingency in recent remarks that have been fiercely criticized by China. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Japan on Thursday rejected a U.S. intelligence assessment that said Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on Taiwan represented a “significant shift” for a sitting Japanese prime minister. Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara told reporters during a press briefing that Tokyo’s approach remains “quite consistent.” “A significant policy shift is not something that is happening right now,” Kihara said, according to a translation provided by the Prime Minister’s Office. The response came as Takaichi arrived in the U.S. for a summit with U.S. President Donald Trump, with the Iranian conflict expected to dominate the meeting. Takaichi had sparked a furious response from Beijing in November when she told parliament that a Chinese attempt to seize Taiwan by force could prompt the intervention …