US-Iran ceasefire collapses as Gulf strikes escalate, Trump threatens fresh military action
The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran appeared to collapse on Wednesday as both sides exchanged fresh military strikes across the Gulf, reigniting regional tensions, disrupting maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, and prompting widespread condemnation from
Trump threatens to ‘finish the job’ as Iran calls ceasefire implementation difficult but achievable
US President Donald Trump stated on Monday that Washington will either reach an agreement with Iran or “finish the job,” while Iranian chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf described the implementation of their bilateral ceasefire agreement as “difficult, but achievable.” “Iran
Trump hints at reviving F-35 and engine deals with Türkiye ahead of Ankara NATO summit
US President Donald Trump indicated he may announce significant defence agreements—potentially reviving a stalled F-35 fighter jet sale and supplying F-110 aircraft engines—during his upcoming visit to Ankara for the NATO summit, signalling a renewed rapprochement in US-Turkish relations. Trump
US marks 250 years amid stark contrast: Trump attacks progressive ‘threat’ while Pope Leo defends migrants
As the United States marked its 250th anniversary, President Donald Trump used a Mount Rushmore address to warn of a “communist threat” from progressive Democrats and vow the deportation of immigrants, drawing a sharp contrast with Pope Leo, who concurrently
Opinion | Rubio’s Gulf Tour Fails to Ease Strategic Anxiety over Iran Deal
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has concluded his Gulf tour, which was primarily aimed at reassuring regional allies concerned about the consequences of Washington’s latest understanding with Iran. Although Gulf states broadly welcomed the end of the recent conflict,
US-Iran talks thrown into doubt after Trump’s warning, with Lebanon at forefront
High-stakes talks between the United States and Iran in Switzerland were thrown into uncertainty on Sunday after US President Donald Trump threatened renewed military action against Tehran, prompting the Iranian delegation to suspend its participation and leave the negotiating venue,
Trump urges restraint after Israeli strike on Beirut as Iran deal hangs in balance
US President Donald Trump called for restraint on Sunday after Israeli strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs threatened to derail what he described as a near-final peace agreement with Iran, warning that a rare opportunity to bring greater stability to the
Trump threatens further strikes as US-Iran tensions spread across Gulf
US President Donald Trump warned on Wednesday that Iran would “pay the price” for delaying a nuclear agreement, raising the prospect of further American military action even as the White House insisted that diplomatic efforts remained on track. In a
Trump vows response after Iranian downing of US helicopter amid ongoing talks
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Washington would respond after Iran allegedly shot down an American Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz, even as he maintained that negotiations with Tehran were entering their final phase and could
Trump says US ‘very close’ to Iran deal, rejects early sanctions relief
US President Donald Trump said the United States and Iran were “very close” to reaching an agreement to end the conflict, but ruled out any advance easing of sanctions or the unfreezing of Iranian assets as part of a potential