Trump Says Hormuz Operation Paused as Tensions Ease
U.S. President Donald Trump said the Hormuz operation has been paused as the U.S. and Iran continue talks, according to a live report from Al Jazeera.
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Trump Pauses Strait of Hormuz Operation in Bid for Iran Deal
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he is pausing the U.S. effort to guide vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz, in an effort to allow time for a deal to end the war with Iran. The move comes amid ongoing tensions in the region.
US Secret Service shoots gunman near White House
U.S. Secret Service officers shot an armed individual near the White House on Monday after the person pulled a gun, according to a federal source familiar with the incident.
Hormuz Tensions Push Ceasefire to Brink as Trump Threatens Iran
US President Donald Trump warned Iran would be 'blown off the face of the Earth' if it attacked US ships, as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz push the truce between the two countries to the brink, according to Al Jazeera.
Brazil’s Lula to Meet Trump in US Later This Week
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is expected to travel to the United States to meet with President Donald Trump later this week, according to media reports.
US Strikes Iranian Fast Boats Amid Gulf Tensions
President Donald Trump said the US has struck seven Iranian 'fast boats' in the Strait of Hormuz, as Washington seeks to guide stranded ships out of the Gulf through the largely closed waterway, according to BBC.
Trump Announces ‘Project Freedom’ to Escort Ships in Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a naval mission to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, warning any interference will be met 'forcefully,' according to a statement from the White House.
Iran says US has responded to its latest peace proposal
Iranian state media reported on Sunday that the U.S. has responded to its latest 14-point peace proposal, though Washington has yet to formally confirm it. President Donald Trump reportedly said the proposal was unacceptable to him.
Trump Reviews Iranian Proposal as Tensions Linger
U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday he is considering a new proposal from Iran to de-escalate tensions, as reports surface of a 14-point plan that includes the withdrawal of U.S. forces and the lifting of sanctions. According to The Guardian.
Trump tells Congress Iran hostilities ‘terminated’ as 60-day deadline nears
U.S. President Donald Trump said hostilities with Iran have 'terminated,' as the 60-day deadline under the War Powers Resolution to end the conflict without congressional approval neared.
Rise of Political Violence Under Trump: Three Years, Three Attacks
For the third time in three years, former U.S. President Donald Trump has faced a violent threat, this time during the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on April 25, 2026. Scholars and lawmakers are raising concerns about a broader pattern of politically motivated violence in the U.S.
Spirit Airlines shutting down after rescue talks collapse
Spirit Airlines is shutting down after failing to secure a $500m bailout from the Trump administration, according to BBC.
Trump Says US Forces Are ‘Like Pirates’ Taking Iranian Oil
Former US President Donald Trump has compared US forces to 'pirates' for seizing Iranian oil and ships near the Strait of Hormuz, according to a recent report.
Trump Claims Other Presidents Flouted War Powers Law
President Donald Trump has insisted he doesn't need congressional authorisation to continue the war with Iran, arguing that past US commanders-in-chief didn't seek such approval, according to BBC.
Who shot a Secret Service officer at the Trump press dinner? Court questions remain
A U.S. government court filing on April 30 raised questions about whether the suspect actually shot a Secret Service officer during a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, where President Donald Trump was present.