Trump and al-Zaidi Seek to Deepen US-Iraq Economic Partnership President Donald Trump said the United States plans to pursue major commercial deals with Iraq following his meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi at the White House. Speaking to reporters, Trump described Iraq as a country with “tremendous potential” because of its vast oil reserves. … Read more
UAE Condemns Iran Tanker Attack as US Strikes Continue The United Arab Emirates has condemned Iran’s reported missile attack on two of its national oil tankers after the United States carried out a third consecutive night of strikes on Iranian military targets. According to the UAE Ministry of Defence, two Iranian cruise missiles struck the … Read more
US Launches Second Night of Strikes on Iran as Hormuz Tensions Deepen The United States launched a second consecutive night of military strikes on Iran as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz intensified. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said the operation followed an Iranian attack on a commercial vessel in the strategic waterway. According to the … Read more
UAE to Buy India’s BrahMos and Air Defense Systems India and the United Arab Emirates are moving ahead with a possible defense deal that will include the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile and the Akashteer air defense system. BrahMos, which India and Russia jointly developed, is among the world’s fastest cruise missiles and can launch from … Read more
Netanyahu Rejects Withdrawal From Lebanon Buffer Zone Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has signaled that Israel will keep its security buffer zone in Lebanon. He said the area is vital for protecting Israel’s northern border. His comments came at a tense moment, after the US and Iran announced a memorandum of understanding. Israel and Hezbollah have … Read more
Israel and Iran Exchange Strikes for First Time Since Ceasefire A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran broke down on Monday after both sides launched direct strikes for the first time since the truce in April. Iran fired missiles toward Israel late Sunday, and the attack quickly raised tension across the region. Israel then responded … Read more
Trump Says U.S. Does Not Need an Iran Deal to Secure Enriched Uranium President Donald Trump has said the United States does not need a deal with Iran to gain access to enriched uranium. Speaking in the Oval Office, he argued that Washington already has the capability to secure the material if necessary. However, he … Read more
Trump Threatens Oman Over Strait of Hormuz Talks President Donald Trump intensified tensions in the Gulf during a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday after reports emerged that Iran and Oman had discussed possible transit fees for ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz. Trump reacted sharply to the reports and said the strategic waterway must remain … Read more
Iranian foreign minister heads to Russia: Trump Says Iran Can Call for Talks Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has travelled to Russia for high-level talks, as diplomatic efforts between Tehran and Washington remain stalled.His visit comes at a time of rising tension with the United States, where President Donald Trump has signalled that Iran can … Read more
US Says No Time Frame on Iran War, as Tehran Rejects Hormuz Reopening The United States and Iran remain locked in a tense standoff, with Washington refusing to set a clear timeline for ending the conflict and Tehran rejecting any immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump said there is “no time … Read more