The conflict between Iran and Israel has entered its sixth day, with no sign of de-escalation and US President Donald Trump calling for Iran's "unconditional surrender".

The president took to Truth Social to say he knew where Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was "hiding" but would not kill him "for now".

Mr Trump has convened a National Security Council meeting in the White House situation room to discuss the conflict.

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According to a Reuters report,U.S. President Donald Trump vetoed an Israeli plan to assassinate Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during the height of Israel’s recent military strikes on Iran. The proposal was reportedly made in the midst of “Operation Rising Lion,” a major Israeli offensive that targeted Iran’s nuclear facilities and top military figures. U.S. officials cited by Reuters said Trump rejected the idea, stating that the U.S. would not support such a drastic move unless American lives were directly threatened.

While Israeli officials have neither confirmed nor denied the report, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed it as false. However, he acknowledged that the U.S. had its own national security calculations and that “America knows what is best for itself.” This moment highlights a sharp contrast in strategy between Israel and the United States during this tense period—while Israel aimed for maximum pressure, the U.S. appeared to draw a clear red line at political assassinations, potentially preventing further escalation into a wider regional conflict.
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US President Donald Trump has announced he will be accepting a $400 million gift from the Qatari royal family in the form of a luxury aeroplane, which would serve as Air Force One.

News of the offer drew immediate criticism from Democrats and advocates of good government, who warned it was a conflict of interest that could influence presidential decisions.

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said Tuesday that President Trump’s plan to accept Qatar’s donation of a 747 “is not just naked corruption, it is also a grave national security threat.”

Schumer wants the US Department of Justice to investigate whether Qatari foreign agents in the US could benefit Trump or his business. He also wants to know how security measures will be built into the plane and how it will be paid for.

The holds means the Senate can’t quickly confirm any Justice nominations, such as US attorneys, which are often approved by voice vote.

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Story 3: US President Donald Trump has met face-to-face with Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa.

It's the first meeting between US and Syrian leaders in 25 years.

The meeting followed a surprise announcement by Mr Trump that the US would lift sanctions on Syria.

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