Trump appears keen to reach a deal to end the war, which is unpopular with Americans, as he deploys both pressure and diplomacy, analysts say.

Less than three hours before President Donald Trump’s 8 p.m. deadline for Iran to make a deal or face his apocalyptic warning of death and destruction, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and the White House sought to project confidence, warning Iran to keep its end of the bargain or face the consequences.

President Donald Trump said Iran agreed not to execute eight women after he demanded their release. Talks between the U.S. and Iran in Pakistan are uncertain. Israel and Lebanon are slated to hold a second round of negotiations in Washington,

The United States and Iran exchanged fire on Thursday, throwing into question the viability of a shaky ceasefire that had largely held for the previous month.

President Donald Trump posted on social media Wednesday that the war with Iran could soon end and oil and natural gas shipments could restart, if Iran accepts the latest White House proposal