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  1. July 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    We are reinstating THE IRANIAN BLOCKADE," Trump had said earlier on Monday on Truth Social.

    Iran says it struck US air base in Jordan, US military ends five hours of attacks
  3. Citizen Digital

    Trump on Sunday published a doctored image on his Truth Social platform showing Meloni looking at him as if adoringly in a post accompanied by the words: "Restraining Order Needed".

    Italy reacts to Trump jibe: 'People come and go'
  4. Citizen Digital

    Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform: "They were not there for us!!!" and Washington's relationship with NATO "is not reciprocal." Trump has repeatedly lashed out at European allies over their response to the war in Iran, as several countries restricted the use of bases for U

    Trump says 'ridiculous' for US to maintain current support for NATO
  5. June 2026
  6. The Standard

    "Keir Starmer will resign as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom," Trump wrote on Truth Social in a post that gave no evidence he had inside information.

    Trump wishes UK PM Starmer well amid reports of resignation plans
  7. Citizen Digital

    "The Deal is scheduled to get signed tomorrow, and immediately after it is signed, the Hormuz Strait is OPEN TO ALL," a post on Trump's official Truth Social platform read on Saturday.

    Trump says US-Iran deal to be signed Sunday, Hormuz to open after
  8. Citizen Digital

    "The terms that Iran leaked out to the Fake News have NOTHING to do with the terms that were agreed to, in writing," Trump said in a post on his Truth Social network.

    Donald Trump blasts Iran version of deal
  9. Citizen Digital

    "Based on the fact that discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran have been brought to the highest level of Iranian leadership and approved, I have... cancelled the scheduled strikes and bombings against Iran this evening," Trump said on his Truth Social network.

    Trump says canceling Iran strikes, flags possible deal
  10. Citizen Digital

    VERY HARD TONIGHT," Trump wrote on his Truth Social network. "At some point in the not too distant future, we will be taking Kharg Island, and other oil infrastructure points, and assume total control of their Oil and Gas Markets, much like we have with Venezuela," he added.

    Trump vows 'very hard' strikes on Iran tonight, seizure of oil facilities
  11. Capital News

    he downed helicopter had been patrolling the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping channel that was effectively closed days after the US launched its first strikes on Iran in late February. “There were two pilots involved, both are safe and uninjured,” Trump wrote on Truth Social

    US and Iran exchange fire after American patrol helicopter downed in Hormuz
  12. The Standard

    They’ve taken too long to negotiate a deal that would have been great for them, now they will have to pay the price!!!" Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.

    Trump says Iran 'taken too long to negotiate,' will have to 'pay the price'

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Iran targets US air base in Jordan; US completes five-hour strike wave

    Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it struck a U.S. air base in Jordan on Tuesday, while Jordan's armed forces reported intercepting four Iranian missiles. U.S. Central Command completed a five-hour wave of strikes on Iran, the third consecutive night of attacks.

    14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Italy rebuffs Trump's attack on Meloni before NATO summit

    Italy on Monday criticised US President Donald Trump's social media attack on Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni ahead of a NATO summit. Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto responded that "people come and go but relations must endure," while Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said transatlantic relations go beyond individual comments.

    7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 3 July

  1. Trump calls US NATO support 'ridiculous' ahead of summit

    President Donald Trump said Thursday it is "ridiculous" for the United States to continue its "one sided" relationship with NATO, claiming the relationship "is not reciprocal" and European allies "were not there for us." Trump has repeatedly criticized European allies over their response to the war in Iran, as several countries restricted the use of bases for US forces.

    3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 21 June

  1. Trump predicts UK PM Starmer's resignation amid reports

    US President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social that UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer "will resign," offering no evidence for the claim, as British media reported the embattled Labour leader may resign within days. Trump also criticized Starmer's record on immigration and energy policy.

    21 June 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 14 June

  1. Trump says US-Iran deal signing planned for Sunday

    US President Donald Trump announced that a deal with Iran to end the war in the Middle East could be signed Sunday, with the Strait of Hormuz to be "open to all" immediately after. Pakistan's mediating role has brought both parties closer to agreement, with the Pakistani Prime Minister saying the signing is expected within 24 hours and will be electronic.

    14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 13 June

  1. Trump says Iran's public version differs from written deal

    US President Donald Trump said Friday that Tehran's stated version of a deal on stopping the war is not what was agreed to, with the White House insisting Tehran would dismantle its nuclear program. The two sides released starkly different accounts of the proposed agreement, with Tehran insisting on its right to enrich uranium and maintain control over the Strait of Hormuz.

    13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 12 June

  1. Trump cancels Iran strikes, signals possible deal

    U.S. President Donald Trump announced he was calling off planned strikes on Iran and flagged the signing of a possible deal with Tehran after top-level talks, saying discussions and final points had been approved by all parties involved including the United States and Israel.

    12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 11 June

  1. Trump vows imminent strikes on Iran, seizure of oil infrastructure

    U.S. President Donald Trump announced Thursday that the United States would strike Iran "very hard" and promised to seize Kharg Island and other Iranian oil infrastructure, including taking control of the country's oil and gas markets.

    11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 10 June

  1. US and Iran exchange strikes after helicopter downed

    The US conducted strikes on Iranian air defence systems, ground control stations and radar sites near the Strait of Hormuz after an American Apache helicopter was downed on Monday. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps retaliated by launching drones and missiles at 21 targets at US bases in Bahrain and Jordan, with Kuwait also intercepting an attack.

    10 June 2026 · Capital News

  2. Trump warns Iran will pay price for slow negotiations

    US President Donald Trump said Iran has taken too long to negotiate a deal over Middle East conflict and will "have to pay the price," following a US-Iran military exchange that strained a ceasefire in effect since April. Trump told Fox News he may target Iran's power plants and bridges if peace talks continue to fail.

    10 June 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Iran and Israel pause strikes, warn of retaliation if breached

    Iran and Israel say they have halted attacks on each other after exchanging fire for the first time since April's truce. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country was holding fire "at the moment," while Iran warned of "more severe and crushing measures" if Israel carried out more strikes.

    9 June 2026 · Capital News

Monday 8 June

  1. Trump uses AI memes to dominate attention before midterms

    US President Donald Trump is posting AI-generated imagery on Truth Social to attack political rivals and promote himself ahead of November midterm elections, as his approval ratings decline amid unpopular foreign policy and inflation.

    8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Israel, Hezbollah clash despite agreed US-brokered talks

    Israel and Hezbollah clashed overnight despite a US-announced agreement to halt fighting ahead of US-hosted talks between Israel and Lebanon. Israel's deepening offensive in Lebanon, including heavy bombardment and ground invasion, has threatened to undermine a wider Middle East ceasefire involving the United States and Iran.

    2 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 1 June

  1. US, Iran trade strikes as ceasefire talks stall

    The United States and Iran exchanged military strikes on Monday as negotiations to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz remained deadlocked over disagreements on Iranian nuclear efforts and fighting in Lebanon. The US military carried out "self-defense strikes" on Iranian radar and drone control sites in response to a downed US drone, and Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they targeted a US military air base in retaliation.

    1 June 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 30 May

  1. Trump delays decision on Iran nuclear deal after White House meeting

    U.S. President Trump deferred his "final determination" on a draft deal with Iran following a two-hour meeting with his national security team. Trump outlined U.S. conditions including elimination of Iran's enriched nuclear materials, reopening the Hormuz Strait without tolls, and removal of water mines.

    30 May 2026 · Capital News

Monday 25 May

  1. Trump instructs negotiators to slow pace on Iran deal

    US President Donald Trump has instructed negotiators "not to rush into a deal" with Iran, saying both sides must take time to "get it right," after earlier suggesting an agreement was close. The reported deal involves a 60-day ceasefire extension, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and further negotiations over Iran's nuclear programme, though some Republicans argue it is too lenient on Iran.

    25 May 2026 · Capital News

Friday 22 May

  1. US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard resigns to care for husband

    Tulsi Gabbard announced her resignation as Director of National Intelligence, effective June 30, citing her husband Abraham's recent diagnosis with a rare form of bone cancer. Trump praised her work and said deputy Aaron Lukas would serve as acting Director.

    22 May 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Trump posts dozens of conspiracy theories on Truth Social

    US President Donald Trump posted over 50 times in three hours around midnight Monday, sharing conspiracy theories, crude memes, and attacks on opponents including former President Barack Obama on Truth Social, amid scrutiny of his health and as he travels to a summit in China.

    13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 11 May

  1. Trump rejects Iran's peace proposal, Tehran warns of retaliation

    US President Trump branded Iran's terms for ending the Middle East war "totally unacceptable," prompting Tehran to warn it would retaliate against new US strikes and restrict foreign warships in the Strait of Hormuz. The standoff sent oil prices sharply higher, with Brent crude rising 4.65 percent and WTI surging over 4 percent as investors feared further supply disruptions.

    11 May 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Trump threatens renewed Iran strikes to pressure peace talks

    US President Donald Trump threatened Iran on Wednesday with resumed bombing at increased intensity if it does not agree to a peace deal, after halting his "Project Freedom" campaign in the Strait of Hormuz with hopes for a breakthrough in negotiations.

    6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Melania Trump criticizes Jimmy Kimmel joke over "widow" remark

    US First Lady Melania Trump has criticized late-night host Jimmy Kimmel for a joke in which he called her an "expectant widow" ahead of a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, calling his remarks "hateful and violent" and urging ABC to take action. President Trump also weighed in, claiming the joke was a "call to violence" and calling for Kimmel's firing.

    28 April 2026 · Capital News

Sunday 26 April

  1. White House Correspondents' Dinner rescheduled after shooting incident

    US President Trump called for the White House Correspondents' Dinner to be rescheduled within 30 days after a security incident during Saturday's event. A suspected gunman tried to breach security at the Washington Hilton and was shot by Secret Service; all guests were evacuated and declared safe.

    26 April 2026 · Capital News

  2. Gunman breaches White House Correspondents' Dinner security

    A sole gunman rushed through a security checkpoint at the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner at the Washington Hilton Hotel on Saturday night, prompting the evacuation of President Trump, Vice President JD Vance, cabinet members, and hundreds of guests. Authorities said no dignitaries or gala guests were hurt.

    26 April 2026 · The Standard

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