US President Donald Trump on Sunday sharply escalated pressure on Iran, warning Tehran that time was running out and hinting at serious consequences if Iranian leaders failed to act quickly.

Tensions across the Middle East continued to escalate as US President Donald Trump renewed pressure on Iran, warning that the “clock is ticking” for Tehran to strike a peace deal with Washington. Three Palestinians were killed after Israeli forces struck a kitchen in the Gaza Strip that was providing meals to displaced people,

Donald Trump said Chinese President Xi Jinping offered to help the US negotiate with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Trump told Fox News that China’s heavy dependence on Gulf oil makes Beijing eager to keep the crucial trade route open and stable as tensions continue to rise in the Middle East.

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to conclude a crucial summit amid tensions in West Asia and fears over global oil supplies. The meeting comes as Iran tightens control over the Strait of Hormuz and seizes a commercial vessel near UAE waters.

Hegseth said the ceasefire with Iran "certainly holds" for now after a naval clash between Iranian and U.S. forces and renewed attacks on the UAE.

U.S. President Donald Trump said the ceasefire was still in effect while Iran said the situation returned to normal.

CNN halted its coverage to bring viewers a breaking news alert as President Donald Trump sent out another brutal message. On Monday, April 13, CNN's The Situation Room co-host Pamela Brown issued an update on the ongoing tensions in Iran, as Trump released ...