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statement that President Trump took "decisive action to ensure that Iran could never harm our homeland, our troops, or our allies again." "Once Iran's nuclear threat is removed for good, America and the entire
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to members of the press aboard Air Force One on April 17, 2026 just prior to landing at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. Trump said the United States received favorable news
conflict in the Middle East: [Possible Iran talks](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/24/g-s1-118595/middle-east-war-updates#One) | [NATO rift](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/24/g-s1-118595/middle-east-war-updates#nato) | [Mines in Hormuz](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/24/g-s1-118595/middle-east-war-updates#five) | [New sanctions](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/24/g-s1-118595/middle-east-war-updates#six) | [Journalist killed](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/24/g-s1-118595/middle-east-war-updates#Two)[Pope Leo](https://www.npr.org
U.S. military action in Iran has had a mostly negative impact on their personal financial situation. This view is expressed by majorities of Democrats (65%) and independents (56%), as well as 40% of Republicans
conflict in the Middle East: Strait of Hormuz | Journalist killed | Pope Leo | Drone attacks --- ### **Trump says he's in no hurry to end war as Hormuz crisis deepens**  ### [Trump says the U.S. will 'guide' stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz](https://www.npr.org/2026/05/03/nx-s1-5809536/trump-strait-hormuz) It was unclear whether shipping companies, and their insurers, will feel comfortable taking the risk
conflict](https://www.npr.org/series/1205445976/middle-east-crisis) ### [Pope Leo brushes off Trump criticism amid growing Vatican–U.S. tensions over Iran war](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/13/nx-s1-5780996/pope-leo-begins-tour-across-africa-row-with-trump-iran-war) Vice President Vance, who is Catholic, also weighed in on the controversy on Tuesday
statement cited by Iranian state television, the IRGC command said that the restriction will be in place until the U.S. completely lifts its blockade of Iranian ports. The announcement came the morning after President Donald
statements follow the latest flashpoint between the two rivals, who have been at war since the US-Israeli attacks on Iran on February 28. On Sunday, US naval forces fired on the Iranian-flagged cargo
conflict](https://www.npr.org/series/1205445976/middle-east-crisis) ### [A rift between Spain and Trump widens over Spanish opposition to the Iran war](https://www.npr.org/2026/03/05/nx-s1-5737285/iran-war-spain-trump) This week, the Pentagon followed through, announcing [plans to withdraw 5,000 U.S. service
U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran on Feb. 28. Israeli forces responded with airstrikes and a ground invasion of southern Lebanon. In his remarks shortly after the ceasefire was announced, Netanyahu made clear Israel
conflict and face high fuel prices like this, we will see more coming out of other airlines." Other European carriers, including [KLM](https://news.klm.com/statement-situation-middle-east/) and Scandinavian Airlines, have announced cuts to their schedules
statement she wants to see a defined strategy for bringing the conflict to a close. "The president's authority as commander-in-chief is not without limits," Collins said, adding that the 60-day deadline
U.S. and Iran, has emerged as a key mediator in negotiations between the two countries. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt [stressed the point](https://x.com/statedept/status/2044478009445368073) on Wednesday, saying the Pakistanis "are the only
U.S. forces have completely halted economic trade going into and out of Iran by sea.” - **[Donald Trump](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/donaldtrump) has said that talks with Iran could resume in Pakistan over the next two days
U.S. blockade continues amid ceasefire](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/22/nx-s1-5795405/iran-middle-east-updates) [](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/02/nx-s1-5771160/iran-war-trump-speech) ### [Middle East conflict](https://www.npr.org/series/1205445976/middle-east-crisis) ### [Hegseth ousts the Army chief of staff
statement from the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See. Rubio also met with his Vatican counterpart, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, and "reviewed ongoing humanitarian efforts in the Western Hemisphere and efforts to achieve a durable peace
conflicts like this is always that it's not enough just to get in - you also have to get out," Merz told a student forum in the German town of Marsberg on Monday. He said
U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran on Feb. 28. Israeli forces responded with airstrikes and a ground invasion of southern Lebanon. In his remarks shortly after the ceasefire was announced, Netanyahu made clear Israel