National Security

The president has said that the key aim of the U.S. military operation against Iran is to prevent Tehran from ever obtaining nuclear weapons.

The message comes amid a tense standoff between Iran and the United States, as negotiations continue for a possible diplomatic settlement of the war.

The strikes were designed ‘to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces,’ CENTCOM said in a statement.

The speech came after Trump announced over the past weekend that the United States and Iran are nearing a deal to end the conflict.

The president said negotiations with Iran are ‘proceeding nicely’ while warning attacks could resume if Tehran rejects the terms of a negotiated settlement.

The president didn’t name names, but some Republican senators have opined that it would be a mistake to leave Iran’s current regime in power.

Iranian officials have said that progress in talks has been made but that a deal is not ‘imminent.’

Taiwan’s coast guard also reported separate incidents involving a Chinese coast guard ship near Pratas and 41 research vessels near Taiwan.

The agreement is ’subject to finalization' between the United States, Iran, and several other countries, the U.S. president said.

The United States started blocking commercial ships from entering and exiting Iranian ports on April 13.

The illicit drugs have an estimated street value of roughly $76 million.

Rubio said U.S.–Iran negotiations showed ‘a little bit of movement’ as Trump signaled talks were nearing a critical point.

The special envoy said policies to draw Greenland closer to the United States could be enacted in a six- to eight-month time frame.

The secretary of state said on X that he terminated Adys Morera’s permanent resident status. She will remain in ICE custody pending removal proceedings.

The United States moved an aircraft carrier into the Caribbean this week after announcing an indictment against the former communist leader Raúl Castro.

The Treasury Department said the designated individuals and entities helped launder proceeds from fentanyl and other narcotics.

Agents discovered 18 packages containing about 45 pounds of suspected cocaine in a Mexican citizen’s vehicle.

All property in the United States belonging to individuals sanctioned as part of this effort is now frozen.

The structure will feature a hospital, research facilities, meeting rooms, and dedicated spaces for military personnel.

Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin said the letter of intent created no binding access deal, as Jakarta balances ties with Washington and Beijing.