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Karoline Leavitt
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Trump pulls back Iran strike threat hours before deadline as Pakistan brokers Hormuz ceasefire
Trump suspends Iran strikes for two weeks as Tehran agrees to reopen the Strait of Hormuz; Pakistan brokers Islamabad talks set for 10 April 2026.
US forces rescue both F-15E crew members from Iran in separate covert operations involving CIA deception campaign
US special forces rescued both crew members of a downed F-15E in Iran. CIA ran a deception campaign. Trump confirms operation in Truth Social post.
First US jet downed by enemy fire in 23 years: F-15E crew search enters second day inside Iran
US forces search for missing F-15E weapons systems officer in Iran as President Trump's 48-hour Strait of Hormuz ultimatum is rejected by Tehran.
Russia-origin fuel cargo diverted from Cuba is now unloading in Venezuela, ship data show
A Russia-origin fuel tanker once bound for Cuba is now unloading in Venezuela. Read what the reroute reveals about sanctions, supply, and regional energy stress.
Iran shoots down US jet, offers bounty for pilots, mocks Trump’s war claims
Iran's parliament speaker Ghalibaf mocked the US after an F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down over Iran. One crew member rescued; search for second ongoing.
Iran drone strike hits fully loaded Kuwaiti oil tanker Al Salmi at Dubai Port, threatening oil spill and escalating Gulf shipping crisis
Iran drone strikes Kuwaiti oil tanker Al Salmi at Dubai Port, damaging hull and starting fire on fully laden vessel; oil spill risk confirmed, 24 crew safe.
Trump extends Strait of Hormuz deadline for second time as US-Iran indirect talks advance through Pakistan
Trump extends Iran's Strait of Hormuz deadline to 6 April as Pakistan relays a 15-point US peace plan. Iran rejects the proposal while IRGC navy chief Tangsiri is killed.
Trump orders DHS to pay TSA workers as partial government shutdown sets new record
Trump announced an executive order directing DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin to immediately pay TSA officers as the partial shutdown passed 40 days with no deal in sight.
Joe Kent resigns as Trump’s top counterterrorism official, citing lack of imminent threat from Iran
Joe Kent, director of the National Counterterrorism Center, resigns over the United States war with Iran, saying Tehran posed no imminent threat to national security.
‘Make Iran great again’: Trump demands full surrender, vows to pick Iran’s next leader
Trump demands Iran's unconditional surrender, rejecting any deal. Oil hits $90. Iran vows to fight on as Strait of Hormuz remains closed and markets fall.