President Donald Trump has escalated his rhetoric over the Strait of Hormuz by sharing a graphic on Truth Social that labels the strategically important waterway as “new US territory.” The image features a map of the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow maritime passage between Iran and Oman, with the waterway highlighted beneath a prominent banner…
US President Donald Trump has said negotiations with Iran are making significant progress, raising hopes that the Strait of Hormuz could soon reopen after months of heightened tensions in the Middle East. Trump said his administration was encouraged by the latest discussions with Tehran and suggested that a deal could be reached within days. However,…
US President Donald Trump has warned Iran that it must choose between reaching an agreement with Washington or facing what he described as “total surrender,” as tensions between the two countries continue to escalate. Trump made the statement on Monday in a post on Truth Social after Tehran rejected claims that it was directly negotiating…
US President Donald Trump has said Washington wants to avoid targeting Iran’s power plants and major infrastructure, while stressing that the United States remains in a strong position during ongoing tensions with Tehran. Speaking on Tuesday, Trump said the US prefers reaching a diplomatic agreement with Iran rather than launching attacks that could cause widespread…
US President Donald Trump has dismissed a report suggesting that concerns over declining ammunition supplies played a role in decisions about potential military action against Iran, insisting that the United States has more weapons stockpiles than it needs. Trump rejected claims made in a report by The Wall Street Journal that shortages of certain missiles…
US President Donald Trump has confirmed that Washington and Tehran are engaged in discussions aimed at reducing tensions, but he acknowledged that Iran is not yet ready to reach a final agreement. Speaking at the White House on Friday, Trump said negotiations with Iran were continuing and suggested that Tehran was taking the talks more…
The United Kingdom has said its armed forces are prepared to protect the country against any potential attack after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps issued a warning over the use of British military bases by US forces. The UK government said on Thursday that its defence systems remain ready to respond to threats from both…
US President Donald Trump has issued a warning that Washington will target Iranian infrastructure, including bridges and power plants, whenever Tehran attacks ships passing through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. The statement comes as tensions between the two countries intensify, with the conflict entering its fifth month and raising concerns about global energy security….
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump has warned Iran of intensified military action while simultaneously suggesting that a diplomatic agreement with Tehran could still be reached, sending mixed signals as tensions between the two countries continue to rise. In an interview with political commentator Hugh Hewitt, Trump said the United States would launch further strikes…
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…
