Strait of Hormuz must be fully reopened without tolls: UK Foreign Secretary
Yvette Cooper has called for the complete reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, insisting that global shipping must resume without restrictions or tolls as tensions continue to impact international trade and energy markets. In a statement following her Mansion House speech, Cooper emphasized
Iran demands Lebanon ceasefire, asset release before peace talks
Iran has set fresh conditions ahead of planned peace talks with the United States, insisting that a ceasefire in Lebanon and the release of frozen assets must be fulfilled before negotiations can begin. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said both conditions were
Melania Trump denies Epstein link, calls for end to ‘lies’
Melania Trump has firmly denied any connection to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, calling recent claims “lies” and urging an end to speculation linking her to the case. In an unusual public address from the White House, Melania Trump said she had no relationship
Trump warned NATO exit would be illegal, says Indian-American lawmaker
An Indian-American Congressman has warned Donald Trump that any attempt to withdraw the United States from NATO without congressional approval would be illegal and could severely undermine national security. In a strongly worded letter, Raja Krishnamoorthi expressed “deep concern” following Trump’s recent remarks
Hindu American Foundation challenges caste-Hinduism link in US appeals court
The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) has moved a US appeals court, challenging what it describes as the wrongful linking of caste discrimination to Hinduism by California’s civil rights regulator in a case with far-reaching implications for workplaces across the United States. In a
Israel says it killed nephew of Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem in Beirut strike
Israel has claimed it killed a close aide and nephew of Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem in a targeted strike in Beirut, as cross-border tensions continue despite a broader ceasefire involving Iran and the United States. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said Ali Yusuf
Over 13,000 strikes carried out in Iran war; 13 US troops killed, Pentagon says
The United States carried out more than 13,000 strikes during its military campaign against Iran under Operation Epic Fury, the Pentagon said, confirming that 13 American service members were killed during the conflict. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force General
India urges citizens to leave Iran despite US-Iran ceasefire announcement
India has issued a fresh advisory urging its nationals in Iran to leave the country “expeditiously,” even as a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran offers a temporary pause in hostilities. In a statement released on Wednesday, the Indian Embassy in
Iran ‘begged for ceasefire,’ US says after strikes left military ‘combat ineffective’
The United States has claimed that Iran was forced into accepting a ceasefire after suffering massive military losses in a sustained campaign of strikes, with officials describing Tehran’s forces as “combat ineffective” for years to come. U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said
No nuclear arms for Iran ‘non-negotiable,’ US says amid ceasefire talks
The United States has declared that preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons remains a “non-negotiable” condition as ceasefire talks advance following weeks of intense military confrontation. U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth reiterated Washington’s firm stance, stating that Iran would never be allowed
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