Donald Trump threatened to ‘bomb the s***’ out of Oman if it continues negotiations with Iran without American approval as the ceasefire with Tehran nears its expiration Reported by: Cherry Meigh TimbolNews Content Editor Published August 17, 2026 [...]
Active fighting resumed this week, with Trump ordering strikes on an array of Iranian targets.
President Trump posted on Truth Social Thursday that he's cancelling strikes against Iran as 'discussions and final points have been, in both concept and great detail, approved by all parties involved.' He had previously threatened to continue U.S. strikes against the country for the third day in a row. #trump #iranwar #whitehouse
Trump previously backed off a threat to destroy Iranian civil infrastructure due to the advent of a ceasefire brokered by Pakistan.
President Trump has backed down from his threat to wipe out Iran's civilization and bomb its power plants by Tuesday night. Online, he said he agreed to suspend the bombing of Iran for two weeks.
The White House claims the meeting was scheduled before the U.S. began bombing Iran.
"Hopefully we'll make a deal and if we don't, we'll find out whether or not he was right," Trump said.
AI:President Trump has refused to rule out decisive military action against the Iranian regime following Tehran's escalating threats of regional war. As U.S. strike groups move into position, Trump expressed a preference for a diplomatic settlement but warned that failure to reach a deal would force the administration to prove its strength through direct response. This latest escalation follows months of heightened tensions and shifting rhetoric from both sides, with the Iranian regime attempting to intimidate the United States while simultaneously playing games regarding potential nuclear negotiations.Open
President Donald Trump says he'll "find out" if a war with Iran is imminent as he looks to make a deal with the country. Iran's supreme leader has promised a regional war if the United States moves to strike. NewsNation's Robert Sherman has the latest. Get a fast-paced look at the latest from the border to Main Street to the White House on "NewsNation Live" with Nichole Berlie. Weekdays starting at 12p/11C. NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
AI:President Trump is currently evaluating the necessity of military action against Iran while simultaneously attempting to broker a potential deal with the regime. As strike groups move into position, the administration is working to determine if war is imminent, a prospect that has triggered threats from Iran's supreme leader regarding the escalation of a broader regional conflict. This development follows months of increasing tension and strategic maneuvering aimed at neutralizing the Iranian threat.Open