A dramatic shift unfolded in the US-Iran conflict as President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire, halting planned strikes on Iranian infrastructure just hours before a critical deadline.
Washington and Tel Aviv escalated pressure on Tehran as Trump claimed Iranian leaders were killed in the strikes, while Iran insisted its leadership remains intact and the Pentagon reported minimal damage from retaliation.
The United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran, triggering missile retaliation across the region and raising fears of a wider Middle East conflict involving US forces.
President Donald Trump delivered a record-length State of the Union address, touting economic gains and foreign policy moves while drawing sharp Democratic criticism and intense real-time fact-checking.
President Trump responded to questions about extraterrestrial life after Barack Obama’s past remarks resurfaced, suggesting classified information may have been discussed. Trump said he does not know whether aliens are real.