US-Israel airstrikes hit Tehran as conflict escalates sharply

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

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Can Trump be removed? Iran threats trigger 25th Amendment discussion

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

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Iran warns Strait of Hormuz ‘will never return’ after Trump’s ultimatum escalates tensions

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

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Iran rejects ceasefire proposal as Trump calls it a ‘significant step’

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

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Iran drone strikes damage Kuwait power and water plants amid escalating Gulf attacks

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

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Explosion rocks Bahrain oil refinery after Iran missile strike

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

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Iran calls US jet downing a ‘bitter defeat’ after second F-15 crew member rescued

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,

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Pakistan to repay $3.5 billion to UAE amid rising financial pressure

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

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Trump gives Iran 48-hour ultimatum to strike deal or reopen Hormuz

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

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“Your sons more in danger with Trump”: Iran responds to US mother of missing pilot

“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

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Trump says US can ‘open Hormuz, take oil and make a fortune’

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

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White House seeks $1.5 trillion defence budget amid escalating Iran conflict

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

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Iran warns of retaliatory strikes after a reported US attack on a key Tehran-Karaj bridge

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

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One crew member rescued after U.S. fighter jet shot down over Iran

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

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Trump imposes 50 per cent tariffs on steel, aluminium and copper imports

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

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Trump links Hormuz crisis to oil opportunity as shipping cautiously resumes

Trump links Hormuz crisis to oil opportunity as shipping cautiously resumes

With tensions still simmering in the Gulf region, U.S. President Donald Trump has stirred fresh debate by framing the ongoing Strait of Hormuz crisis as a potential economic opportunity, even as maritime traffic begins a cautious recovery. In a social media post, Trump

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India secures energy supply amid West Asia conflict, says former diplomat

India secures energy supply amid West Asia conflict, says former diplomat

India has moved swiftly to safeguard its energy security amid the escalating conflict in West Asia, with proactive measures ensuring stable supplies and secure shipping routes, according to former diplomat Veena Sikri. Speaking in an interview, Sikri said the Indian government acted early

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Trump’s Iran war dilemma: Hormuz crisis, oil shock and a strategic retreat

Trump’s Iran war dilemma: Hormuz crisis, oil shock and a strategic retreat

U.S. President Donald Trump’s aggressive stance in the Iran conflict is facing mounting challenges, with the Strait of Hormuz emerging as the central pressure point shaping Washington’s evolving strategy. At the outset of the conflict, Trump issued a series of firm ultimatums demanding

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Trump attacks birthright citizenship ahead of Supreme Court hearing

Trump attacks birthright citizenship ahead of Supreme Court hearing

U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited debate over birthright citizenship with a controversial statement ahead of a crucial Supreme Court hearing examining his administration’s efforts to restrict the policy. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump argued that birthright citizenship —

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Trump claims Iran wants ceasefire, warns of ‘stone age’ response if Hormuz not opened

Trump claims Iran wants ceasefire, warns of ‘stone age’ response if Hormuz not opened

U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran’s leadership is seeking a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict, even as tensions between the two sides continue to escalate sharply. In a post on his Truth Social platform ahead of a national address, Trump said

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