Trump signals Iran war still possible: The US president said he has not ruled out restarting the war, claiming Iranian leaders “want to make a deal badly”, while touting damage to Iran’s drone and missile capabilities and predicting falling petrol prices once the conflict ends.

Trump made the threat after Merz earlier this week said that the U.S. was being “humiliated” by the Iranian leadership and criticized Washington’s lack of strategy in the war.

Iran has rejected further negotiations unless the U.S. blockade is lifted, but President Trump has said he won't do so until Tehran agrees to a nuclear deal.

Oil prices hit a 4-year high as Axios reports Trump will hear new options to try to break the Strait of Hormuz standoff with Iran with a new wave of attacks.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warns military action against Iran may resume soon, saying Tehran has suffered severe blows throughout the past year.

Israel never talked me into the war with Iran, the results of Oct. 7th, added to my lifelong opinion that IRAN CAN NEVER HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON, did.

The US increased pressure on Iran with its naval blockade, as it seeks to get Tehran to agree to talks, while Israel and Lebanon are set to extend a ceasefire for three weeks.

Iran’s place in the finals had been in doubt following air strikes launched by the US and Israel against the country

U.S. President Donald Trump has said he is open to Iran playing at the 2026 World Cup, following in the footsteps of FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

Top U.S. military leaders including Admiral Brad Cooper, the head of Central Command, ​will brief President Donald Trump later on Thursday on potential ‌military action against Iran, a U.S. official told Reuters.