Meanwhile, Trump wrote: "We will have PEACE, soon, between Israel and Iran...MAKE THE MIDDLE EAST GREAT AGAIN!" on Truth Social.

Trump has often been a disruptor at global gatherings, badgering U.S. allies and competitors alike. But the dynamic could be different in 2025.

A sixth round of nuclear talks between the United States and Iran, previously scheduled for Sunday, was canceled amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran.

The U.S. did not play a military role in Israel's attack on Iran as Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed, but it provided "exquisite" intel and will help defend Israel if needed -- especially against ballistic missiles that are expected to be launched from Iran, according to a U.S source familiar with the intel on the strike.

Trump, who turned 79, said: "President Putin called this morning to very nicely wish me a Happy Birthday, but to more importantly, talk about Iran."

A "two week" deadline imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump to see if Russia is serious about peace in Ukraine has been and gone, with Moscow's escalation of attacks on civilians during this period failing to draw the slightest condemnation from the White House.

A clip of Donald Trump speaking about World War II has gone viral, with many questioning whether he claimed Vladimir Putin fought in the war. The president recalled a conversation with Putin, saying “he did fight,

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in an interview with Newsmax, said that a warm dialogue between the US and Russia will not stop President Vladimir Putin. Strong sanctions are needed for that.

The president told me he was optimistic about ending foreign wars—then he ended our conversation to take a call from Putin.