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Trump to make decision on getting US involved in Israel-Iran conflict, White House says

Citing a message from Trump, White House Press Secretary told reporters: "Based on the fact that there's a substantial chance of negotiations that may or may not take place with Iran."

 L to R: Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, US President Donald Trump against backdrop of respective flags and missile strikes.

Russia, China skip Iran's crisis to discuss economic growth - analysis

 Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a reception, held on Victory Day marking the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, May 9, 2025.

Germany's Merz urges moderation in call with Netanyahu, source says

 Benjamin Netanyahu (R) hosts then-German Leader of the Opposition, Friedrich Merz, (L) in Jerusalem, February 12, 2024.

Pakistan fears militants will thrive on restive border if Iran destabilized

 Pakistani pilgrims walk with their belongings after they returned from Iran, following the Israeli strikes in Iran, at the Pakistan-Iran border crossing in Taftan, Pakistan June 19, 2025.

Jared Leto accused of 'predatory' behavior against women, teenage girls

Nine women have come forward about alleged predatory behaviors displayed by actor Jared Leto.

Formula One F1 - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - December 8, 2024 Hollywood actor Jared Leto is seen before the race

Trump brands Macron ‘publicity‑seeking, always wrong’ amid G7 rift

The growing friction between Jerusalem and Paris was further underscored by Macron’s recent comments warning against a military campaign to topple the Iranian regime.

France's President Emmanuel Macron looks on as he attends a meeting during the G7 Leaders' Summit in Kananaskis, in Alberta, Canada, June 17, 2025.

Trump is keeping the world guessing about his Iran intentions. Could his first term offer clues?

US President Donald Trump has given mixed signals on whether or not he will authorize a strike on Iran. Foreign policy issues from his first term might provide some insight.

 U.S. President Donald Trump signs documents as he issues executive orders and pardons for January 6 defendants in the Oval Office at the White House on Inauguration Day in Washington, U.S., January 20, 2025.

Lawmakers push to block US involvement in Iran as Trump signals willingness to join fight

“No war in Iran. It’s time for every member to go on record,” said California Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna.

US President Donald Trump looks on during the installation of a new flagpole on the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, DC, US, June 18, 2025.

US President Trump told senior aides that he approved of plans to attack Iran

The New York Times reported that while Iranian officials assume that talks with Trump were on negotiating a ceasefire with Israel, the US president wants to focus on the Iranian nuclear program.

 L to R: Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, US President Donald Trump against backdrop of respective flags and missile strikes.

The farcical March to Gaza debacle shows it's time the woke wake up - comment

The videos coming out of Egypt show that applying a woke lens to the geopolitical nuances of the Middle East simply does not work.

An Italian delegation of political, academic, and human rights figures hold banners and protest during their visit to the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, in Rafah, Egypt, May 18, 2025.

Pro-Israel Christian groups urge Trump to confront Iran

The initiative urges the president to take “bold steps” to neutralize Iran’s nuclear threat and support regime change in the Islamic Republic.

Congressional Israel Allies Caucus Celebrates Independence Day on Capitol Hill Over 300 Rabbis and Pastors Gather in Washington, D.C. for Israel Advocacy Day and Independence Day Reception May 6, 2025, Washington D.C.

Trump leans toward Iran strikes after Huckabee’s divine exhortation

In the message to Trump, Huckabee described the president as “the most consequential President in a century—maybe ever."

 US President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (not pictured) speak to the media, at the G7 summit, in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada, June 16, 2025

G7 leaders say Israel has right to defend itself in statement on Iran strikes

"At one point, there was concern they wouldn't be able to produce a joint declaration," a Western diplomat told the Post.

 US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One after departing early from the the G7 summit in Canada to return to Washington, June 17, 2025

Neutral no more? Baku warns Iran against using its territory for attacks - analysis

 L-R) Russia's President Vladimir Putin, Iran's President Hassan Rouhani and Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev pose for a picture during a meeting in Tehran, Iran November 1, 2017.