Trump tells Putin in phone call he is willing to help end war in Ukraine. The US president expressed readiness to mediate in the conflict during a direct conversation with the Russian leader.

Iran's Foreign Ministry holds US directly responsible for Israel's ceasefire violations in Lebanon after strike on Beirut's southern suburbs.

Iran's Foreign Ministry holds the US directly responsible for Israel's ceasefire violations in Lebanon following a strike on Beirut's southern suburbs.

Trump says Iran deal signing still on track within hours despite Israeli strike in Beirut, tells Axios he was 'pissed off' at Netanyahu and ordered Israel to avoid further Hezbollah strikes.

US President Donald Trump says Iran peace deal remains on track despite Beirut strike disruption. Trump tells Axios agreement with Iran is still scheduled for signing within hours, despite delays caused by the Israeli strike in Beirut. He says he was 'pissed off' at Netanyahu and confirms he ordered Israel to avoid further strikes on Hezbollah.

Israel assesses Trump will soon announce concession to Iran in exchange for no retaliation over Dahiyah strike, per Yaron Avraham. Back-channel efforts reportedly underway.

Israel assesses that Donald Trump will soon announce a concession to Iran in exchange for Tehran not retaliating over the Dahiyah strike, with back-channel efforts underway, according to Yaron Avraham.

Trump says Iran nuclear deal could be reached in 'a few hours,' blames Israel for delay, Axios reports

Trump says a deal with Iran could be reached within hours and blames Israel for delays, according to Axios.