In a striking Oval Office moment on March 24, President Donald Trump revealed that Iran had delivered a major “present” — an oil-and-gas-related concession tied to the Strait of Hormuz — calling it proof that the U.S. is now “dealing with the right people” in Tehran. The announcement was made during a swearing-in ceremony for new Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin.

In a dramatic escalation of tensions, the United States and Israel initiated joint military operations against Iran early Saturday, dubbed "Operation Epic Fury" by President Donald Trump. The strikes targeted key military, nuclear, and leadership sites across the Islamic Republic, following the collapse of nuclear negotiations in Geneva. Iran swiftly retaliated with missile and drone attacks on Israeli territory and U.S. military bases in the Gulf, raising fears of a broader