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abccolumbia. com > 06/03/2026 > trump-acknowledges-calling-netanyahu-crazy-and-says-israel-is-complicating-peace-talks-with-iran

Trump acknowledges calling Netanyahu 'crazy' and says Israel is complicating peace talks with Iran

1+ hour, 29+ min ago  (842+ words) But even as the U. S. president conceded the tensions in an interview released Wednesday, he insisted that his relationship with Netanyahu was solid and that they connected, in part, because they are both "wartime" leaders. "We've worked very well together. I…...

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abccolumbia. com > 06/02/2026 > israel-kills-8-in-lebanon-a-day-after-trump-said-israel-and-hezbollah-will-de-escalate

Israel kills 8 in Lebanon, a day after Trump said Israel and Hezbollah will de-escalate

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (560+ words) The ongoing hostilities " despite Trump's announcement and a'nominal ceasefire'that began in April " are deepening displacement for Lebanon's conflict-weary population. They also are a significant sticking point in negotiations to extend a ceasefire in the U. S. -Israeli'war in Iran, as the Islamic…...

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abccolumbia. com > 05/29/2026 > trump-meeting-with-aides-to-make-final-determination-on-moving-forward-with-iran-deal

Trump meeting with aides to make 'final determination' on moving forward with Iran deal

5+ day, 34+ min ago  (710+ words) Trump in a social media posting said that "Iran must agree that they will never have a Nuclear Weapon or Bomb," the Strait of Hormuz must be reopened for international navigation and all sea mines dropped in the waterway must…...

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abccolumbia. com > 05/28/2026 > us-military-accuses-iran-of-ceasefire-violation-after-kuwait-comes-under-missile-attack

US military accuses Iran of ceasefire violation after Kuwait comes under missile attack

6+ day, 2+ hour ago  (451+ words) A container ship sits at anchor as a small motorboat passes in the foreground in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Saturday, May 2, 2026. (Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA via AP) U. S. Central Command said Kuwait intercepted missiles fired from Iran late…...

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abccolumbia. com > 05/27/2026 > trump-says-iran-negotiating-on-fumes-insists-that-midterm-elections-wont-impact-his-war-strategy

Trump says Iran 'negotiating on fumes,' insists that midterm elections won't impact his war strategy

6+ day, 21+ hour ago  (977+ words) Speaking at the start of a Cabinet meeting, Trump expressed confidence that a deal is near. Over the weekend, he even declared that his administration and Tehran had'largely negotiated" a settlement, though the talks are stillin flux. The president is…...

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abccolumbia. com > 05/26/2026 > iran-condemns-us-strikes-as-a-show-of-bad-faith-and-warns-of-consequences

Iran condemns US strikes as a show of 'bad faith' and warns of consequences

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (491+ words) The U. S. military has characterized Monday's strikes in southern Iran as defensive, saying targets included missile launch sites and boats placing mines, and said the U. S. acted with "restraint" in light of the weekslong ceasefire. Iran's foreign ministry called the strikes a…...

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abccolumbia. com > 05/25/2026 > trump-says-not-to-rush-as-details-emerge-of-a-potential-iran-deal

Trump says not to rush as details emerge of a potential Iran deal

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (884+ words) Trump said negotiations were "proceeding in an orderly and constructive manner," and the relationship with Iran was becoming "much more professional and productive." He pushed back against'criticism by some fellow Republicans'seeking a tougher approach. The agreement would not be signed…...

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abccolumbia. com > 05/22/2026 > us-says-slight-progress-in-iran-talks-amid-uncertainty-about-whether-war-will-resume

US says 'slight progress' in Iran talks amid uncertainty about whether war will resume

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (781+ words) He spoke days after U. S. President Donald Trump said he was'holding off'on a military strike against the Islamic Republic because "serious negotiations" were underway. Trump has been threatening for weeks that the ceasefire reached in mid-April could end if Iran does…...

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abccolumbia. com > 05/20/2026 > in-irans-capital-weapons-demonstrations-send-a-signal-at-home-and-abroad-as-threat-of-war-remains

In Iran's capital, weapons demonstrations send a signal at home and abroad as threat of war remains

2+ week, 2+ hour ago  (575+ words) Weapons are now regularly brandished in Tehran, an increasing show of defiance as U. S. President Donald Trump threatens he could'restart the war with Iran'should negotiations break down and the Islamic Republic refuses to release its grip on the Strait of Hormuz....

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abccolumbia. com > 05/14/2026 > iran-conflict-continues-to-drive-up-prices-at-the-pump

Iran conflict continues to drive up prices at the pump

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (98+ words) The conflict with Iran continues to drive up prices at the pump. (WOLO)" The conflict with Iran continues to drive up prices at the pump As of Thursday, May 14, 2026, AAA reports the average for regular gas is $4. 53 nationwide, and here…...

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