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Vice President Says Iran's Military Capabilities Have Been Significantly Weakened
10
Aug

Vice President Says Iran’s Military Capabilities Have Been Significantly Weakened

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U.S. Vice President JD Vance says the United States has destroyed Iran’s nuclear programme and significantly weakened the country’s military capabilities. In a recent interview, Vance said U.S. military operations had also destroyed what he described as Iran’s conventional military capabilities and substantially reduced its asymmetric military capabilities. The Vice President said Washington is now […]

24
Jul

White House Ties Saudi Nuclear Deal to Israel Normalization

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The White House has confirmed that a proposed civilian nuclear cooperation agreement between the United States and Saudi Arabia will only move forward if the Kingdom agrees to normalize diplomatic relations with Israel, linking the landmark energy deal to one of Washington’s biggest foreign policy objectives in the Middle East. Nuclear Agreement Now Conditional White […]

22
Jul

War in Iran Has Cost the United States $37.5 Billion So Far, Pentagon Says

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The United States has spent approximately $37.5 billion on its military campaign against Iran, according to U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who warned lawmakers that additional funding will be needed to sustain operations as fighting continues across the region. Speaking before Congress, Hegseth said the figure includes both current expenditures and projected costs through the […]

21
Jul

Regional Leaders Launch Week of Talks on Security, Trade, and Indo-Pacific Cooperation

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Leaders from across the Indo-Pacific have begun a week-long series of high-level meetings aimed at strengthening regional security, expanding economic cooperation, and addressing growing geopolitical challenges, as governments seek to reinforce stability in one of the world’s most strategically important regions. The discussions bring together heads of government, foreign ministers, defence officials, and senior diplomats […]

15
Jul

Iran Launches Strikes on Gulf Targets After Fourth Night of Heavy U.S. Attacks

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The conflict between Iran and the United States has escalated sharply after Iran launched a new wave of missile and drone strikes against U.S.-linked military targets across the Gulf region following a fourth consecutive night of intensive American airstrikes on Iranian military infrastructure. The latest exchange marks one of the most dangerous phases of the […]

13
Jul

Trump Says U.S. Will Act as ‘Guardian’ of the Strait of Hormuz

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U.S. President Donald Trump has declared that the United States will become the “guardian” of the Strait of Hormuz, saying Washington should take control of the strategic waterway and be compensated by allied nations for ensuring its security as tensions with Iran continue to escalate. Speaking during a television interview on Monday, Trump argued that […]

09
Jul

Trump Turns Up Pressure on NATO at 36th Summit, Demands Allies Shoulder Greater Security Burden

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U.S. President Donald Trump delivered one of his strongest critiques of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) during the 36th NATO Summit, urging member states to significantly increase defence spending while insisting that the United States should no longer bear what he described as a disproportionate share of the alliance’s security costs. Speaking alongside world […]

09
Jul

US Launches Fresh Strikes on Iran as Regional Tensions Escalate Following Attacks in Strait of Hormuz

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The United States has carried out a fresh wave of military strikes against Iran, marking a significant escalation in the conflict after Washington accused Tehran of attacking commercial shipping in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. According to the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), the latest strikes targeted Iranian military assets believed to be involved in […]

08
Jul

U.S. Reinstates Sanctions on Iranian Oil Sales After Tanker Attacks, Raising Stakes in Middle East Crisis

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The United States has reinstated sanctions on Iranian oil exports after a series of attacks on oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers in and around the Strait of Hormuz, marking a significant escalation in its economic pressure campaign against Tehran and further straining already fragile diplomatic relations. The move comes as tensions between Washington […]

08
Jul

U.S. and Iran Exchange Fresh Strikes as Trump Seeks NATO Unity Amid Escalating Middle East Crisis

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The fragile truce between the United States and Iran has come under renewed strain after both countries launched fresh military strikes, while U.S. President Donald Trump met NATO leaders in Ankara seeking greater allied support as tensions across the Middle East intensified. The latest escalation follows Iranian attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of […]