Pentagon Chief Says U.S. Ready to Restart Strikes on Iran if No Deal Reached

The United States is prepared to resume military strikes against Iran if ongoing negotiations fail to produce a new agreement, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Saturday during remarks delivered at the Shangri-La Dialogue security summit in Singapore. Hegseth’s comments come as Washington and Tehran continue high-stakes negotiations aimed at preventing a renewed escalation […]

UAE Reports Drone Strike at Nuclear Power Plant as Iran War Deadlock Persists

Fire Breaks Out at Barakah Nuclear Facility Following Drone Attack The United Arab Emirates said Sunday that a drone strike caused a fire at the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant, escalating fears of a wider regional conflict as diplomatic efforts to end the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war with Iran remain stalled. According to Emirati officials, the drone […]

The Ceasefire is not Over Hegseth Says as U.S.-Iran Tensions Persist in Strait of Hormuz

Fragile Truce Holds Despite Fresh Clashes U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that the ceasefire between the United States and Iran remains in effect despite fresh exchanges of fire in the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring the fragile nature of the truce as tensions continue to simmer across one of the world’s most critical shipping […]

Trump Holds Talks on Prolonged Iran Blockade, Urges Tehran to Reach a Deal

U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified pressure on Iran, holding high-level talks on extending a naval blockade while urging Tehran to agree to a comprehensive deal addressing its nuclear programme and regional tensions. The move comes amid a deepening standoff in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil chokepoint, where ongoing conflict has disrupted […]

Netanyahu Says War Against Iran May Take “Some Time” — But Not Years

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has acknowledged that the ongoing war involving Israel and the United States against Iran may extend beyond initial expectations, but insisted it will not last for years or descend into an “endless war.” Netanyahu’s comments come as the military campaign sparked by U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iranian territory over […]