Tehran says it was a retaliation for the attack on a tanker on Wednesday while the US president assures that "three US destroyers successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz, under enemy fire and came out unscathed".

Trump has threatened to “obliterate” Iran’s power plants if the country does not open the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on X that “delirious threats on the battlefield” are having the opposite impact by strengthening Iran’s unity and illustrating Trump’s desperation.

WASHINGTON — The US is continuing to “aggressively” strike Iran after President Trump imposed a five-day pause on attacks against Tehran’s energy infrastructure following “very good and productive conversations” with the crumbling regime.

A lifetime of leadership experience leads to a stark conclusion: Donald Trump’s lack of competence and empathy is not just a personal flaw—it is a national security risk, now dangerously exposed in a war with Iran. Tragically, Donald Trump is incapable ...

President Donald Trump said his representatives are having “positive discussions” with Iran as the two countries trade peace proposals. Meanwhile, the average cost of gas in the US rose to $4.45 a gallon.