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 — 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — US President Donald Trump has reported more than $1.4 billion in income from crypto-related ventures, according to newly reviewed 2025 financial disclosures submitted to the US Office of Government Ethics, marking one of the largest documented shifts in modern presidential wealth toward digital assets. The filings show that Trump’s financial portfolio is…
