Melania Trump chairs UN Security Council meeting on children in conflict two days after Iranian envoy says U.S. strikes killed more than 100 schoolgirls.
Iran strikes U.S. embassies in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait as Trump says war could last five weeks and State Department evacuates personnel in six Middle Eastern nations.
Trump says the Iran war will take four weeks or less, the first public timeline for a military operation launched without congressional authorization.
Security forces kill at least 10 protesters who breached U.S. consulate perimeter in Karachi as anti-American unrest over Iran strikes spreads across Pakistan.
Iran war expands across eight countries as Hezbollah launches first attack on Israel in over a year and three American troops are killed in Kuwait.
U.S. backs Pakistan’s “right to defend itself” as open warfare with Taliban-ruled Afghanistan kills hundreds along 1,600-mile border.
OPEC+ debates larger than expected oil output increase after Iran war shuts down Strait of Hormuz shipping and prices hit eight-month high.
House Minority Leader Jeffries and bipartisan sponsors pledge to force war powers vote on Iran strikes, bypassing GOP leadership.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei and entire defense council killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes as Tehran retaliates across Gulf states.
U.S. and Israel launch joint strikes across Iran in operation planned for months, triggering Iranian retaliation against Israel and U.S. bases across four Gulf states.
State Department orders nonessential diplomats out of Lebanon as Trump builds largest U.S. military presence in the Middle East in decades and threatens strikes on Iran.
Trump pledges $10 billion without specifying its purpose at first Board of Peace meeting where nine countries commit $7 billion toward Gaza’s estimated $70 billion reconstruction.
Zelenskyy accuses U.S. of pressing Ukraine for concessions while ignoring Russia’s, as Trump tells him to “get moving” before trilateral talks resume Tuesday.
U.S. military kills three more people in Caribbean boat attack, bringing the death toll from at least 38 operations since September to 133.
U.S. military killed two people and left one survivor in its latest strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat in the eastern Pacific, bringing the total killed to at least 130 in 38 strikes since September.
Zelensky says U.S. wants Ukraine and Russia to end war by June, with both sides invited to talks in Miami next week.
New U.S. chargé d’affaires arrives in Caracas to reopen diplomatic mission one month after American military operation captured Maduro, as interim government announces amnesty bill for political prisoners.
Trump administration approves $16 billion in arms sales to Israel and Saudi Arabia as tensions rise over potential U.S. military strikes on Iran.
US, Ukraine, and Russia hold first trilateral talks; Zelenskyy calls discussions “constructive” as Russian drones kill and wound dozens during negotiations.
Trump launches “Board of Peace” at Davos with 19 countries after France, Norway, and Sweden declined; says charter allows him to chair “for life” if he chooses.
Netanyahu accepts invitation to Trump’s Gaza “Board of Peace,” joining UAE, Belarus, Hungary, Morocco and Canada, as Trump threatens France with 200% wine tariffs for refusing.
France rejects Trump’s Gaza “Board of Peace” over concerns it would undermine the United Nations, as the Kremlin confirms Putin has been invited to join.
Trump officials communicated with Venezuela’s Diosdado Cabello for months before and after the Maduro raid, despite his $25 million bounty and narcotics indictment.
Trump’s Board of Peace draft charter grants permanent membership to countries contributing at least $1 billion, with Trump controlling the funds and serving as chairman.
Netanyahu’s office says Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace announcement was not coordinated with Israel and contradicts government policy over Turkey’s inclusion.
U.S. airstrike kills al-Qaeda leader in Syria tied to December ambush that killed two Iowa National Guardsmen and their interpreter.
Trump announces Gaza “Board of Peace” with members from the U.S., U.K., and Canada but no Middle Eastern representatives on the body that will govern Palestinian territory.
Trump announces “Board of Peace” for Gaza, calling it the “Greatest and Most Prestigious Board ever assembled,” as Israel continues strikes that killed nine on Thursday.
U.S. forces seize sixth oil tanker enforcing Trump’s naval blockade of Venezuela, one day after completing first $500 million sale of seized Venezuelan crude.
Senate defeats Venezuela war powers resolution 51-50 after two Republicans who supported it last week flipped under Trump pressure, with Vance casting tiebreaker.
US evacuating some personnel from Qatar’s Al Udeid Air Base as precaution while Trump weighs military action against Iran.
Military used aircraft painted to look civilian in first Caribbean drug boat attack, a tactic retired Air Force general says could be war crime of “perfidy,” disguising military as civilians.
Trump declares national emergency to shield $2.5 billion in Venezuelan oil revenue from private creditors, with officials saying US will manage sales “indefinitely.”
Trump posts doctored Wikipedia screenshot on Truth Social showing himself as “Acting President of Venezuela” eight days after ordering military capture of Maduro.
Trump threatens Cuba on Truth Social, warning “make a deal before it is too late” after cutting off Venezuelan oil, then shares post suggesting Rubio should be “president of Cuba.”
Trump threatens to block Exxon from Venezuela after CEO told him at White House meeting the country is “uninvestable” without legal reforms.
US forces seize fifth tanker in a month off Venezuela, bringing total captured oil to 6.15 million barrels worth over $300 million.
Trump tells oil executives they have “total safety” to invest $100 billion in Venezuela; ExxonMobil CEO responds country is currently “un-investable” after company’s assets seized twice.
Director of National Intelligence Gabbard was excluded from Venezuela operation planning, posting Hawaii beach photos while cabinet finalized Maduro capture, officials say.
House Oversight votes to subpoena journalist Seth Harp over reporting on Delta Force commander in Venezuela operation, with bipartisan support despite First Amendment concerns.
Trump says he will meet Venezuelan opposition leader Machado next week and would accept Nobel Prize she dedicated to him, claiming he ended “eight and a quarter” wars.
Senate advances Venezuela war powers resolution 52-47 after five Republicans break with Trump, who responded they “should never be elected again” as Vance called the law unconstitutional.
US military seizes two oil tankers in North Atlantic and Caribbean, with UK providing support, as Russia condemns action as violation of maritime law.
White House declares US will “dictate” Venezuela’s government decisions as Rubio outlines American plan for the country’s stabilization, oil industry, and political future.
Trump invites Colombian President Petro to White House days after calling him a “sick man who likes making cocaine” and warning he wouldn’t be in power “for very long.”
Russia sends submarine to escort sanctioned oil tanker evading US seizure off Ireland after vessel repelled Coast Guard boarding attempt near Venezuela.
US military raid to capture Maduro killed approximately 75 people including civilians, with 7 American troops injured and 2 still recovering.
Former Trump Russia adviser Fiona Hill says Moscow offered US free rein in Venezuela in 2019 in exchange for free rein in Ukraine.
Trump says Venezuela will hand over up to 50 million barrels of oil, with proceeds “controlled by me,” and invites Chevron, Exxon, ConocoPhillips to White House Friday.
Noem says 600,000 Venezuelans whose temporary protection from deportation she ended can now apply for refugee status after US invaded their country and captured their president.
