US and Iran agree to two-week ceasefire tied to Strait of Hormuz reopening
The United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire in a dramatic last-minute breakthrough, just hours before a deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump linked to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The agreement, announced late Tuesday, followed intense
Netanyahu backs Iran-US ceasefire but says Lebanon not included, raising doubts over truce
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed support for the newly announced two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, but warned that the agreement does not extend to Lebanon, casting uncertainty over how long the fragile truce will hold. The ceasefire, brokered
Trump suspends Iran bombing for two weeks as Tehran pushes 10-point proposal
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a two-week suspension of bombing operations against Iran, opening a narrow window for diplomacy as Tehran advances a 10-point proposal outlining its conditions for de-escalation. Trump said the decision followed discussions with Pakistani leaders, who have been
US, Iran agree to two-week ceasefire as talks set to begin in Pakistan
The United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, marking a significant pause in hostilities as both sides prepare to enter direct negotiations aimed at de-escalating the conflict. U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Washington has “suspended the bombing of Iran”
Trump invokes faith in Iran war rhetoric, says ‘God supports’ US actions
U.S. President Donald Trump has invoked religious language while discussing the ongoing conflict with Iran, saying he believes that “God supports” the American position, adding a spiritual dimension to the administration’s war messaging. Speaking at a White House press conference, Trump was asked
US-Israel airstrikes hit Tehran as conflict escalates sharply
U.S. and Israeli forces carried out a fresh wave of coordinated airstrikes on Tehran early Monday, targeting key military and infrastructure sites in a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict with Iran. According to initial reports, the strikes hit multiple locations across the
Can Trump be removed? Iran threats trigger 25th Amendment discussion
U.S. President Donald Trump’s escalating rhetoric toward Iran has ignited a political storm in Washington, with growing calls to consider invoking the 25th Amendment to remove him from office amid concerns over his conduct and decision-making. The controversy follows a series of aggressive
Iran warns Strait of Hormuz ‘will never return’ after Trump’s ultimatum escalates tensions
Tensions between Iran and the United States intensified sharply after Tehran issued a direct and defiant response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s ultimatum over the Strait of Hormuz, warning that the strategic waterway “will never return to its former state.” Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary
Iran rejects ceasefire proposal as Trump calls it a ‘significant step’
Iran has rejected a proposed temporary ceasefire in the ongoing conflict, insisting instead on a permanent end to hostilities, even as U.S. President Donald Trump described the proposal as a “very significant step.” According to Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency, Tehran conveyed its
Iran drone strikes damage Kuwait power and water plants amid escalating Gulf attacks
Kuwait has reported significant damage to critical infrastructure after a series of Iranian drone attacks targeted power generation and water desalination facilities, intensifying concerns over the widening Gulf conflict. According to officials, two major plants operated under Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity, Water and
Explosion rocks Bahrain oil refinery after Iran missile strike
A powerful explosion struck a key oil refinery site in Bahrain after an Iranian missile hit a storage facility, triggering a large fireball and raising fresh concerns over the vulnerability of energy infrastructure in the Gulf. According to reports, the strike targeted a
Iran calls US jet downing a ‘bitter defeat’ after second F-15 crew member rescued
Iran on Saturday described the downing of a U.S. F-15 fighter jet as a “bitter defeat” for Washington, even as American forces successfully rescued the second crew member following a high-risk operation. The development marks a significant moment in the ongoing U.S.–Iran conflict,
Pakistan to repay $3.5 billion to UAE amid rising financial pressure
Pakistan has agreed to repay approximately $3.5 billion in deposits and loans to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by the end of April, following a request from Abu Dhabi for the immediate return of funds, according to officials and media reports. The decision
Trump gives Iran 48-hour ultimatum to strike deal or reopen Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stark 48-hour ultimatum to Iran, demanding that Tehran either make progress toward a deal or reopen the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz, warning of severe consequences if the deadline is not met. In a post on
“Your sons more in danger with Trump”: Iran responds to US mother of missing pilot
Iran has issued a sharp and controversial response to a U.S. woman who publicly expressed concern over her missing son, believed to be among pilots involved in recent military operations, saying her children are “more in danger” under President Donald Trump than in
Trump says US can ‘open Hormuz, take oil and make a fortune’
U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked fresh controversy with remarks suggesting that the United States could “easily open” the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, take control of oil flows, and “make a fortune,” as tensions continue to simmer in the Gulf region. In
White House seeks $1.5 trillion defence budget amid escalating Iran conflict
The White House has proposed a massive $1.5 trillion defence budget for the upcoming fiscal year, marking what could be the largest year-on-year increase in Pentagon spending since World War II, as the United States confronts rising military costs linked to the ongoing
Iran warns of retaliatory strikes after a reported US attack on a key Tehran-Karaj bridge
Tensions between the United States and Iran escalated further after reports that American forces destroyed a major highway bridge in Iran, prompting Tehran to issue warnings of potential retaliatory strikes across the region. According to Iranian and regional media reports, the targeted structure
One crew member rescued after U.S. fighter jet shot down over Iran
One crew member from a U.S. fighter jet shot down over Iran has been rescued, according to multiple U.S. media reports, while efforts continue to locate a second crew member. U.S. special forces successfully recovered one of the two personnel aboard the aircraft
Trump imposes 50 per cent tariffs on steel, aluminium and copper imports
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping proclamation imposing steep tariffs on imports of steel, aluminium, and copper, marking a significant escalation in trade controls under the banner of national security. The new order mandates that tariffs be calculated on the “full