Israel strikes Iran nuclear sites (Operation Rising Lion)
Opening strike
From the June 2025 Israel-Iran war to the 2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis. Statements from Trump, Macron, and Takaichi threaded over external events.
Opening strike
Ceasefire
Macron arrives in Japan for a visit focused on the economic impact of the Iran war.
Source βTrump ordered strike on Iran's nuclear facilities in Operation Midnight Hammer.
Source βTrump announces the U.S. Military successfully rescued a Colonel and another pilot from Iran, highlighting military capability.
Source βTrump says an Iran deal is possible by Tuesday, otherwise he will blow up everything.
Source βTrump says the U.S. will help with traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, anticipating a 'Golden Age' for the Middle East.
Source βMacron says more than 15 countries plan to facilitate Strait of Hormuz access.
Source βTakaichi urges Iran to ensure navigation safety through Strait of Hormuz for all vessels.
Source βTrump says the U.S. will work with Iran after a productive regime change to remove nuclear material and discuss tariff and sanctions relief.
Source βTrump states that fraudulent agreements and letters are being sent regarding U.S./Iran negotiations and a federal investigation will expose the fraudsters.
Source βTrump criticizes media for reporting a fake ten-point plan on Iran negotiations.
Source βTrump says U.S. military will remain in and around Iran until agreement compliance.
Source βMacron discusses war and calls for peace in Middle East with Pope Leo.
Source βMacron meets Pope Leo XIV, speaks out against Trump over Middle East war.
Source βTrump criticizes media personalities for allegedly supporting Iran having a nuclear weapon, calling them 'stupid people' with 'Low IQs'.
Source βTrump warns Iran against charging fees to tankers in the Hormuz Strait.
Source βTrump declares victory on Iran's nuclear weapons program and predicts oil flow.
Source βTrump criticizes Iran for not allowing oil to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, citing a broken agreement.
Source βTrump states Iran has no cards and is extorting the world using international waterways, urging them to negotiate.
Source βTrump claims Iran is losing big, stating their military assets are destroyed and leaders are gone, and announces the US is clearing the Strait of Hormuz.
Source βTrump supporters, including many Iranians, rally in Bern to back U.S. actions in Iran.
Source βTrump considers a naval blockade against Iran if the nation does not comply.
Source βTrump orders the U.S. Navy to blockade the Strait of Hormuz and interdict vessels that paid tolls to Iran.
Source βTrump states Iran failed to open the Strait of Hormuz and is unwilling to give up its nuclear ambitions.
Source βMacron says UK and France will discuss a multinational mission to safeguard Hormuz.
Source βTrump warns Iran's 'fast attack ships' will be eliminated if they approach U.S. blockade.
Source βTrump notes 34 ships transited the Strait of Hormuz, calling it the highest number since a 'foolish closure' began.
Source βTrump claims Iran has been militarily obliterated, criticizes The New York Times for fake news.
Source βTrump urges Republicans to unify and vote for a clean extension of FISA 702, citing its importance for military success in Iran and Venezuela despite past abuses.
Source βTrump states Iran has killed 42,000 protesters and says an Iranian nuclear bomb is unacceptable.
Source βTrump claims he is permanently opening the Strait of Hormuz and that China has agreed not to send weapons to Iran.
Source βTakaichi issues message for virtual leaders meeting on freedom of navigation in Strait of Hormuz.
Source βTrump states the US will not support Italy because Italy did not support the US in a matter related to Iran operations.
Source βMacron chairs meeting to discuss European mission in Strait of Hormuz.
Source βMacron holds international summit on reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Source βMultinational summit convened amid Hormuz tension
Macron discusses potential multinational force deployment to Strait of Hormuz with European allies.
Source βMacron has a disagreement with Merz regarding a plan for the Strait of Hormuz.
Source βMacron welcomes Strait of Hormuz opening, states it must be permanent.
Source βMacron calls for unconditional reopening of Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping.
Source βMacron welcomes Iran's announcement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping but calls for its unconditional reopening.
Source βMacron co-chairs international summit on Strait of Hormuz with UK Prime Minister Starmer.
Source βTrump says operations related to Iran are progressing ahead of schedule.
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