Trump Weighs Possible Iran Strikes Before Midterm Elections as Pentagon Prepares Options
President Donald Trump is weighing whether the United States could resume major military operations against…
Trump Weighs Possible Iran Strikes Before Midterm Elections as Pentagon Prepares Options
President Donald Trump is weighing whether the United States could resume major military operations against Iran before the November 3 midterm elections, with the Pentagon preparing potential options for the president, according to recent reports. The White House has asked the Pentagon to develop possible strike plans against Iranian targets, while US officials continue to…
Trump Says Iran Faces Severe Economic Crisis as Questions Grow Over Who Controls the Country
President Donald Trump has described Iran’s situation as increasingly unstable, pointing to what he called a severe economic crisis and uncertainty over the country’s political leadership. Speaking about the latest developments, Trump said there was growing confusion over who was in charge in Tehran. He also claimed that Iran’s oil minister had resigned as pressure…
Trump Says Iran War Is “Almost Over” as He Signals Openness to Direct Talks
President Donald Trump says the United States remains open to direct negotiations with Iran and suggested that the conflict could be approaching its final stage, while predicting a significant decline in oil and gasoline prices once the fighting ends. Speaking to reporters at the White House and later during an appearance in Nebraska, Trump said…
US Approves $1 Billion Weapons Sale to UAE Amid Rising Gulf Security Threats
The United States has approved a $1 billion defense sale to the United Arab Emirates, providing the Gulf nation with thousands of precision-guidance systems designed to improve the accuracy of rocket-based weapons. The US State Department announced Monday that the proposed deal includes up to 10,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) guidance sections. The…
Trump Says Iran War Will End Soon as Oil Prices Drop Amid G7 Fuel Action
US President Donald Trump has again said the conflict with Iran will end soon, arguing that the outcome will come either through an agreement or continued military action. Trump also predicted a significant decline in oil prices once the conflict is over, as global energy markets continue to deal with disruptions caused by the war…
US Navy Awards Raytheon $24.4 Billion SM-6 Missile Contract Amid Stockpile Concerns
The US Navy has awarded RTX’s Raytheon a multiyear contract worth up to $24.4 billion to accelerate production of Standard Missile-6 interceptors, as Washington works to rebuild inventories of critical munitions. The agreement covers an initial five-year period and includes two additional option years. The Navy says the long-term arrangement is intended to give Raytheon…
Trump Says Israeli Plumber Helped Save Flydubai Jet After Cockpit Attack
US President Donald Trump has described an extraordinary account of how passengers helped prevent a Flydubai passenger plane from crashing after the co-pilot allegedly attacked and stabbed the captain during a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Trump said he discussed the incident at length with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who reportedly told him…
US Sanctions Iranian Airline and Two Russian Companies Over Arms Transfers to Iran
The United States has imposed new sanctions on an Iranian airline and two Russian companies accused of supporting military procurement and the transfer of weapons and related equipment involving Iran. The measures were announced on September 29 as Washington expanded its efforts to disrupt Iran’s military supply networks. The U.S. Department of State designated Russia-based…
US and Iran Hold Separate Mediated Talks as Efforts to End War Resume
The United States and Iran have resumed indirect diplomatic contacts through mediators as both sides explore another possible route toward ending the seven-month conflict and reopening the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. US and Iranian officials held separate discussions with mediators on Monday, according to officials from both countries. The latest diplomatic effort comes days…
Trump Says Iran War Could End Soon, Leaves Door Open to More Strikes
President Donald Trump says he expects the conflict between the United States and Iran to end soon, while declining to rule out additional American military strikes before the US midterm elections. Trump made the comments during an interview with Fox News and later while attending the PGA Tour Presidents Cup. He said the United States…
