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Trump announces ceasefire between Iran and Israel

After 12 days of deadly attacks, President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between the two countries, but Israel has already accused Iran of violating this agreement, which Iran denies.
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VIDEO: Trump announces ceasefire between Iran and Israel
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Trump ‘not happy’ with Israel in wake of ceasefire announcement

President Donald Trump on Tuesday morning warned Israel not to violate the nascent ceasefire with Iran by launching new military strikes.
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President Donald Trump on Tuesday morning warned Israel not to violate the nascent ceasefire with Iran by launching new military strikes.
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Trump to attend NATO summit after US strikes on Iran and with a ceasefire in hand

On the eve of President Donald Trump’s departure, Iran carried out retaliatory strikes at a U.S. base in Qatar. Trump said Monday that 13 of those missiles were intercepted and a 14th was off target.
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On the eve of Trump’s departure, Iran carried out retaliatory strikes at a U.S. base in Qatar. Trump said Monday that 13 of those missiles were intercepted and a 14th was off target.
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New York City mayoral candidates share closing arguments about taking on Trump

In the days before Tuesday's NYC Democratic mayoral primary, candidates tried to make their closing arguments with a shared focus on standing up to the White House.
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Andrew Cuomo is seen arriving at a labor union rally in Union Square on June 17, 2025, in New York. | NYC Comptroller And Mayoral Candidate Brad Lander arrives to speak at a rally on June 17, 2025, in New York. | New York City mayoral candidate and Democratic State Representative Zohran Mamdani campaigns in New York, on April 16, 2025.
June 24, 2025 at 9:10 AM

How MAGA division on Iran may have been bridged by the historic strikes: Analysis

Trump's decision to order strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities appeared to bring most of the Republican Party back into support of the president.
June 24, 2025 at 9:10 AM
President Donald Trump speaks to the press in the Oval Office of the White House as members of Italian soccer club Juventus pay a visit in Washington, June 18, 2025.
June 24, 2025 at 6:56 AM

South Dakota eager for Trump's statue garden despite local opposition

Officials in South Dakota are pushing hard to build President Donald Trump’s proposed National Garden of American Heroes in the Black Hills near Mount Rushmore
June 24, 2025 at 6:56 AM
FILE - Then-President Donald Trump stands at Mount Rushmore National Memorial on July 3, 2020, near Keystone, S.D. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
June 24, 2025 at 12:30 AM

SCOTUS allows Trump to resume 3rd-country removals without due process requirements

The Supreme Court handed Trump a major win by allowing officials to resume deportation of migrants to third countries without additional due process requirements.
June 24, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Video: SCOTUS allows Trump to resume 3rd-country removals without due process requirements
June 23, 2025 at 10:50 PM

Trump voters say Iran strikes don't conflict with his America First agenda

Most Trump voters contacted by ABC News support strikes on Iran and say they trust Trump to protect American interests while keeping the U.S. out of a prolonged conflict.
June 23, 2025 at 10:50 PM
President Donald Trump and Secretrary of State Marco Rubio in the Situation Room, at the White House in Washington, June 21, 2025.
June 23, 2025 at 10:26 PM

Trump calls Iran's retaliation 'very weak,' doesn't say US will respond militarily

President Trump warned Iran against retaliation several times after the U.S. struck Tehran's nuclear facilities. On Monday, Tehran targeted a U.S. military base.
June 23, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio (R) sit in the Situation Room as they monitor the mission that took out three Iranian nuclear enrichment sites, at the White House on June 21, 2025 in Washington, DC.
June 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM

Trump faces bipartisan pushback to Iran strike as some question his war powers

President Donald Trump's strike against Iran will be met with pushback on Capitol Hill this week as some lawmakers argue the military action was unconstitutional.
June 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Rep. Thomas Massie leaves a House Republican caucus meeting at the U.S. Capitol on June 04, 2025 in Washington, DC. | Sen. Tim Kaine arrives for a hearing with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on the Pentagon budget and the crisis between Iran and Israel, at the Capitol in Washington, June 18, 2025.
June 23, 2025 at 7:22 PM

It's a big week for Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'

This week stands to be not only one of the most consequential of Trump's presidency on the international stage, but also perhaps in domestic policy as well.
June 23, 2025 at 7:22 PM
The U.S. Capitol building is seen as the city is on a heightened security alert on June 23, 2025, in Washington.
June 23, 2025 at 6:31 PM

What Trump has said as he warned Iran not to retaliate against the US

President Donald Trump warned Iran against retaliation several times following U.S. strikes against Tehran's nuclear facilities on Saturday night.
June 23, 2025 at 6:31 PM
President Donald Trump warned Iran against retaliation several times following U.S. strikes against Tehran's nuclear facilities on Saturday night.
June 23, 2025 at 4:13 PM

With its stock in sharp decline, Trump's media company will buy $400M of own shares

President Donald Trump’s media company plans to buy back up to $400 million of its stock, which have lost 46% of their value this year
June 23, 2025 at 4:13 PM
President Donald Trump speaks from the East Room of the White House in Washington, Saturday, June 21, 2025, after the U.S. military struck three Iranian nuclear and military sites, directly joining Israel's effort to decapitate the country's nuclear program. (Carlos Barria/Pool via AP)
June 23, 2025 at 1:33 PM

Trump calls US strikes in Iran a ‘tremendous success’

ABC News Chief Washington Correspondent Jonathan Karl spoke to President Donald Trump about what he hopes these attacks on Iran will accomplish.
June 23, 2025 at 1:33 PM
VIDEO: Trump calls US strikes in Iran a ‘tremendous success’
June 23, 2025 at 1:17 PM

Inside President Trump’s order to strike Iran

President Donald Trump floated the idea on social media of a “regime change” in Iran after the United States carried out a strike on the country’s nuclear facilities.
June 23, 2025 at 1:17 PM
VIDEO: Inside President Trump’s order to strike Iran
June 23, 2025 at 10:38 AM

Concern over US troops across the Middle East

ABC News’ Martha Raddatz reports on growing concern of the 40,000 troops spread from Iraq, Bahrain, Qatar and Syria becoming targeted after Iran strike.
June 23, 2025 at 10:38 AM
VIDEO: Concern over US troops across the Middle East
June 23, 2025 at 10:38 AM

Trump touts mission success

ABC News' chief White House correspondent Mary Bruce reports President Donald Trump calling operation “Midnight Hammer” a "spectacular success" after striking Iran’s nuclear facilities.
June 23, 2025 at 10:38 AM
VIDEO: Trump touts mission success
June 23, 2025 at 8:12 AM

Top Democrat says Trump strikes on Iran a 'massive, massive gamble'

Rep. Jim Himes said it was still too soon to know if U.S. strikes against Iranian facilities had substantially weakened the country’s nuclear program.
June 23, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Rep. Jim Himes speaks with ABC News while appearing on This Week, June 22, 2025.
June 22, 2025 at 11:16 PM

Trump hints at hope for Iranian regime change

David Albright, President of the Institute for Science and International Security, discusses the possibility of a regime change in Iran.
June 22, 2025 at 11:16 PM
VIDEO: Trump hints at hope for Iranian regime change
June 22, 2025 at 11:12 PM

Former Ambassador says tensions with Iran have been going on for about ‘40 years’

Former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Lt. Gen. Doug Lute discusses Iran reactions and security concerns after strikes.
June 22, 2025 at 11:12 PM
VIDEO: Former Ambassador says tensions with Iran have been going on for about ‘40 years’
June 22, 2025 at 11:11 PM

What is the future of the US and Iran's relationship

Suzanne Maloney of the Brookings Institution joins ABC News Live to discuss what the future of Iran and the United States' relationship looks like.
June 22, 2025 at 11:11 PM
VIDEO: What is the future of the US and Iran's relationship
June 22, 2025 at 11:09 PM

E3 leaders urge Iran not to destabilize the region

ABC News’ Ines de La Cuetara joins Live to discuss reactions to the U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites.
June 22, 2025 at 11:09 PM
VIDEO: E3 leaders urge Iran not to destabilize the region
June 22, 2025 at 4:52 PM

U.S. enters Israel-Iran conflict, striking three Iranian nuclear sites

On “This Week,” ABC News’ correspondents and contributors report on the United States strikes on Iran.
June 22, 2025 at 4:52 PM
VIDEO: U.S. enters Israel-Iran conflict, striking three Iranian nuclear sites
June 22, 2025 at 4:48 PM

Rep. Himes: Effectiveness of U.S. strikes on Iran is ‘too early to tell’

ABC News’ Jonathan Karl interviews Rep. Jim Himes, D- Conn., on “This Week.”
June 22, 2025 at 4:48 PM
VIDEO: 1-on-1 with Rep. Jim Himes
June 22, 2025 at 4:48 PM

Hegseth said US gave Iran ‘every opportunity to come to the table’

ABC News' Rachel Scott gives insight into the U.S. decision to attack Iran and lawmakers’ reactions.
June 22, 2025 at 4:48 PM
VIDEO: Hegseth said US gave Iran ‘every opportunity to come to the table’
June 22, 2025 at 4:47 PM

Lawmakers react to Trump ordering attack on Iran

Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Ariz., joins ABC News Live to discuss congressional leaders’ reactions to Saturday’s U.S. attacks on Iran.
June 22, 2025 at 4:47 PM
VIDEO: Lawmakers react to Trump ordering attack on Iran
June 22, 2025 at 4:14 PM

President Donald Trump strikes Iran with 30,000- pound bombs

ABC News’ Ian Pannell takes a look live from Tel Aviv.
June 22, 2025 at 4:14 PM
President Donald Trump strikes Iran with 30,000- pound bombs
June 22, 2025 at 4:06 PM

Inside the decision to attack as Trump speaks to the nation

On Saturday evening, President Donald Trump ordered a coordinated strike on Iran's nuclear program, the president calling it "a spectacular success."
June 22, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Inside the decision to attack as Trump speaks to the nation
June 22, 2025 at 1:49 PM

After Trump attacks Iran, what experts and officials fear for the American homeland

In the wake of President Donald Trump's "massive precision strikes" on Iran, concerns have been raised both for Americans in the region and at home.
June 22, 2025 at 1:49 PM
A man who asked not to be identified holds an Iranian and an upside down American flag while people gather for an anti-war rally on June 7, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
June 22, 2025 at 12:57 PM

US hits 3 Iranian nuclear sites, Trump says, plunging America into conflict

The United States struck three nuclear sites in Iran on Saturday, plunging the U.S. into a battle waged over the past several days between Israel and Iran.
June 22, 2025 at 12:57 PM
President Donald Trump in the Situation Room, at the White House in Washington, June 21, 2025.
June 22, 2025 at 12:19 PM

Congressional leaders react to Trump ordering attack on Iran

Lawmakers expressed surprise after the President Trump announced the U.S. had attacked three Iranian nuclear sites.
June 22, 2025 at 12:19 PM
President Donald Trump points to the new flag on the south lawn of the White House on June 21, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
June 22, 2025 at 4:03 AM

Bombing Iran's underground Fordo nuclear plant not guaranteed effective

A U.S. attack on Iran's key underground nuclear facility would not be a guaranteed success, according to a national security expert.
June 22, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Airmen look at a GBU-57, or the Massive Ordnance Penetrator bomb, at Whiteman Air Base in Missouri, May 2, 2023.
June 22, 2025 at 3:30 AM

Trump said he was giving Iran a window to come to the table. He struck 2 days later.

He said Friday it would give time for Iranians to "come to their senses."
June 22, 2025 at 3:30 AM
President Donald Trump makes his way to board Air Force One at Morristown Municipal Airport in Morristown, New Jersey, on June 21, 2025, as he returns to the White House from his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey.
June 22, 2025 at 2:44 AM

US attack on Iran ‘a spectacular military success,’ Trump says

President Donald Trump addresses the nation from the White House.
June 22, 2025 at 2:44 AM
President Donald Trump addresses the nation from the White House.
June 22, 2025 at 2:31 AM

What worries nuclear expert about US attack on Iran

James Acton, co-director of the Nuclear Policy Program, discusses the problems U.S. and Israel will have in ending Iran’s nuclear program.
June 22, 2025 at 2:31 AM
James Acton, co-director of the Nuclear Policy Program, discusses the problems U.S. and Israel will have in ending Iran’s nuclear program.
June 22, 2025 at 2:27 AM

Trump vowed to be a 'peacemaker' but Iran, other conflicts ramping up on his watch

President Trump said he wanted his legacy to be that of a "peacemaker and a unifier." Six months into his term, conflicts are raging on three fronts.
June 22, 2025 at 2:27 AM
President Donald Trump walks to board Marine One on the South Lawn at the White House, June 15, 2025 in Washington.
June 22, 2025 at 2:23 AM

Transcript: President Donald Trump addresses nation after US strikes on Iran

President Donald Trump addressed the nation after the United States struck three nuclear sites in Iran on Saturday.
June 22, 2025 at 2:23 AM
President Donald Trump addresses the nation, alongside Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth from the White House in Washington, June 21, 2025.
June 22, 2025 at 1:27 AM

Congressional leaders react to Trump ordering strike attack on Iran

Lawmakers expressed surprise after the President Trump announced the U.S. had attacked three Iranian nuclear sites.
June 22, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Lawmakers expressed surprise after the President Trump announced the U.S. had attacked three Iranian nuclear sites.
June 22, 2025 at 1:13 AM

Trump announces successful attack on Iran nuclear sites

President Donald Trump announced on social media Saturday night that the U.S. attacked three nuclear sites in Iran, "including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan."
June 22, 2025 at 1:13 AM
President Donald Trump announced on social media Saturday night that the U.S. attacked three nuclear sites in Iran, "including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan."
June 22, 2025 at 1:02 AM

What was in the Iran nuclear deal and why did Trump withdraw the US from it?

Known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, or JCPOA, the deal followed two years of negotiations during the Obama administration.
June 22, 2025 at 1:02 AM
This handout satellite image provided by Maxar Technologies and taken on Feb. 12, 2025, shows an overview of the Fordo (Fordow) uranium enrichment facility, south of the capital Tehran.
June 21, 2025 at 7:15 PM

MAGA star Steve Bannon plays outsized role in Trump's Iran decision: Sources

Sources have told ABC News that former White House adviser and podcaster Steve Bannon is playing a role in President Donald Trump’s decision to attack Iran.
June 21, 2025 at 7:15 PM
VIDEO: MAGA star Steve Bannon plays outsized role in Trump's Iran decision: Sources
June 21, 2025 at 6:30 PM

MAGA star Steve Bannon plays outsized role in Trump's Iran decision: Sources

MAGA star Steve Bannon plays outsized role in Trump's Iran decision: Sources
June 21, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Steve Bannon speaks during the Semafor World Economy Summit 2025, April 23, 2025 in Washington.
June 21, 2025 at 2:47 PM

Trump set 2 week deadline for decision on Iran

The president, along with his national security team, is weighing the decision over whether to strike Iran or not.
June 21, 2025 at 2:47 PM
VIDEO: Trump set 2 week deadline for decision on Iran
June 20, 2025 at 10:11 PM

Prospects for diplomacy dim after Trump rejects Europe's efforts on Iran: ANALYSIS

Donald Trump says his two-week window will let Iranians "come to their senses."
June 20, 2025 at 10:11 PM
President Donald Trump speaks to the press upon arrival at Morristown Municipal Airport in Morristown, New Jersey, June 20, 2025.
June 20, 2025 at 8:22 PM

Waiting 2 weeks 'is a good move,' says retired general on Trump's deadline

Retired four-star Army Gen. Robert Abrams reacts to the two-week deadline set by President Donald Trump to decide on a possible Iran strike.
June 20, 2025 at 8:22 PM
VIDEO: Waiting 2 weeks 'is a good move,' says retired general on Trump's deadline
June 20, 2025 at 8:22 PM

Trump says 2-week timeline on Iran is to see if parties 'come to their senses'

President Trump, taking reporter questions after arriving in New Jersey on Friday afternoon, was asked for the calculus behind his two-week timeline to make a decision on whether to strike Iran.
June 20, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Video: Trump says 2-week timeline on Iran decision is to see if parties 'come to their senses'
June 20, 2025 at 7:59 PM

Republican Party split over whether Trump should involve US in Israel-Iran conflict

President Donald Trump's consideration of bringing the United States into Israel's conflict with Iran has reignited tensions inside the Republican Party and Trump's base.
June 20, 2025 at 7:59 PM
President Donald Trump walks out of the Oval Office before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House, June 20, 2025 in Washington.
June 20, 2025 at 7:06 PM

Court denies Trump's bid to delay appeal of $83M judgment in E. Jean Carroll case

President Trump has asked an appeals court to delay arguments scheduled for next week in his appeal of the $83 million defamation case brought by E. Jean Carroll.
June 20, 2025 at 7:06 PM
President Donald Trump walks out to talk to reporters after signing a trade agreement with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer during the G7 Leaders' Summit, June 16, 2025 in Kananaskis, Alberta.
June 20, 2025 at 5:46 PM

Appeals court allows Trump to keep control of California National Guard

Some 4,000 National Guardsmen and 700 Marines were ordered to the Los Angeles area following protests over immigration raids.
June 20, 2025 at 5:46 PM
VIDEO: Appeals court allows Trump to keep control of California National Guard
June 20, 2025 at 5:18 PM

European leaders meet with Iranian diplomats as Trump weighs US strikes

European leaders are meeting with Iranian diplomats in Geneva on Friday, attempting to reach a diplomatic resolution that would prevent Iran from developing its nuclear weapons program.
June 20, 2025 at 5:18 PM
VIDEO: European leaders meet with Iranian diplomats as Trump weighs US strikes