Trump Says US Will Be Paid for Guarding Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Iran Tensions
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States should receive financial…
Trump Says US Will Be Paid for Guarding Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Iran Tensions
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States should receive financial compensation for protecting the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, claiming Washington has defended the key maritime route for years without payment. Speaking during an interview with Fox News, Trump said the United States would become the “guardian” of the waterway…
Trump Warns Iran of Massive Military Response if Assassination Attempt Occurs
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump has issued a strong warning to Iran, saying the United States military is prepared to launch a major response if Tehran attempts to assassinate him. In a post on Truth Social on Friday, Trump claimed that the US has prepared extensive military options against Iran and warned that any…
Iran Seeks Continued Talks With US as Pakistan and Qatar Push to Revive Diplomacy
WASHINGTON / TEHRAN — Iran has requested the continuation of talks with the United States, President Donald Trump said Friday, signaling a possible diplomatic opening after days of escalating military tensions between Washington and Tehran. Trump confirmed that US officials are prepared to continue discussions with Iran but stressed that Washington considers the previous ceasefire…
US and Iran Exchange Fresh Strikes as Gulf Crisis Deepens, Hormuz Tensions Push Oil Prices Higher
WASHINGTON / TEHRAN — The United States and Iran exchanged a second consecutive day of military strikes on Thursday, sharply escalating tensions across the Gulf region and raising concerns over the future of a fragile ceasefire agreement. The latest confrontation began after Washington launched attacks on around 90 Iranian military targets, while Tehran responded with…
Trump Orders Trade Cutoff With Spain, Escalating NATO Dispute Over Defense Spending
WASHINGTON / ANKARA — US President Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of Spain, announcing that he has instructed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to end trade relations with Madrid while accusing the European country of failing to contribute enough to NATO. The dramatic remarks came during the NATO summit in Ankara, where Trump also criticized…
Trump Praises Erdoğan in Ankara, Criticizes NATO and Revives Greenland Control Proposal
ANKARA — US President Donald Trump highlighted the importance of relations with Türkiye during talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Ankara, while also criticizing NATO allies, discussing regional conflicts, and repeating his controversial position that Greenland should come under US control. Speaking alongside Erdoğan after their meeting, Trump described Türkiye as a key…
Trump Says US Secured Concessions From Iran, Warns Military Action Still on Table
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States has secured concessions from Iran in ongoing diplomatic efforts, while simultaneously warning that Washington is prepared to use military force if negotiations collapse. Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump said the US had already made progress in talks with Tehran, insisting that Iran…
US Marks 250 Years Amid Heatwave, Division, and Trump’s Warning of “Attack” on Identity
WASHINGTON — The United States marked its 250th Independence Day anniversary on Saturday, a historic milestone unfolding against a backdrop of extreme heat, political polarization, and renewed national debate over identity and unity. The celebration comes as President Donald Trump delivered a series of high-profile remarks warning that American identity is under “attack,” framing the…
Trump Calls NATO “Ridiculous,” Questions US Role Ahead of Ankara Summit
WASHINGTON / ANKARA — US President Donald Trump has sharply criticized NATO, calling it “ridiculous” for the United States to continue what he described as a “one-sided” security relationship with the alliance, escalating long-running tensions over burden-sharing with European allies. In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote: “They were not there for us!!!” arguing…
Pakistan and Qatar Report Breakthrough Progress in Indirect US–Iran Talks in Doha
DOHA — Indirect diplomatic negotiations between the United States and Iran have reportedly made “positive progress” in Doha, with Pakistan and Qatar playing a central mediating role in efforts to stabilize long-running regional tensions, according to statements from Qatari officials and media reports. The discussions, held through separate meetings with American and Iranian delegations, are…
