Trump: “We may have to hit Iran even harder, but maybe not.”

Trump on Iran: “The only question is, do we go and finish it up? Are they going to be signing a document? Let's see what happens.”

Trump pledges to stop Iran from launching attacks on Israel and undermining stability across the Middle East.

Trump:

Venezuela used to be a really great country 20 years ago.

TRUMP: VENEZUELAN OIL COMING TO TEXAS, LOUISIANA AND ALASKA

Trump: There's more fighting to come unless Iran gets smart.

Trump: The Coast Guard has captured 3 Iranian vessels total.

Iranian Foreign Ministry:

We are negotiating in good faith, and it is up to the American side to prove its seriousness in the negotiations - Al Jazeera

Iranian Foreign Ministry:

We are currently focusing on ending the war on all fronts, especially in Lebanon

- Al Jazeera.

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson says diplomatic messaging between Tehran and the U.S. continues, centered on a 14-point Iranian proposal. - Iranian media

Iran's President: Forcing Iran to surrender through "coercion" is "nothing but an illusion."

Iranian President Pezeshkian:

Iran has consistently honored its commitments and explored every path to avoid war; All roads remain open from our side

Qatar tells i24NEWS it is not mediating separately between Iran and the U.S., only supporting Pakistan's lead role.

The denial follows reported Pakistani frustration over Tehran reaching out to regional channels, including Doha, outside Islamabad's track. Sources say it has created a "lack of trust" between Pakistan and Iran.

Here we go again.

The U.S. has submitted a new proposal to Iran through Pakistan, according to Tasnim. Tehran is reviewing it.

"Should we expect any escalation here [with Cuba]?"

Trump: "No. There won't be escalation. I don't think there needs to be. Look, the place is falling apart. It's a mess, and they've sort of lost control."

President Trump on the indictment of Raul Castro:

"The Cuban population of Miami, and certainly beyond Miami... appreciate what the Attorney General just did today... We have Cuba on our mind, very important."

Trump: I will wait a few days for Iran's response. It will not receive any relief until an agreement is reached

Canada's PM Carney: Ben Gvir's treatment of civilians on the flotilla is "unacceptable."

President Trump on Iran: If we don't get the right answers, it goes very quickly. We're all ready to go. We have to get the right answers.

President Trump on Iran:

We are actually dealing with some very good people, we are dealing with some people with talent and with good brain power. We are pretty impressed.

Britain released cockpit footage of Russian Su-27 and Su-35 jets intercepting an RAF RC-135 surveillance plane over the Black Sea. The UK called it a "dangerous intercept" during a routine reconnaissance mission. Crew completed the flight safely.