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30
May

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

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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 […]

19
May

Trump Says US May Strike Iran Again as Tehran Pushes for Deal

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U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that the United States could launch fresh military strikes against Iran within days if negotiations fail, even as he acknowledged that Tehran is seeking a diplomatic agreement to avoid further escalation. Speaking amid rising tensions in the Middle East, Trump said he had come close to approving another military […]

29
Apr

Trump Urges Iran to Sign a Deal after Report Suggests US May Extend Blockade

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Donald Trump has intensified pressure on Iran to agree to a nuclear deal, even as reports indicate the United States is preparing to extend its naval blockade of Iranian ports raising fears of a prolonged geopolitical and economic standoff. In a series of public remarks and social media posts this week, Trump urged Tehran to […]

23
Apr

Iran Tightens Control of Hormuz After U.S. Halts Renewed Attacks

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Iran has tightened its control over the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz following the United States’ decision to call off renewed military attacks, escalating tensions in one of the world’s most critical oil shipping corridors and deepening a growing global economic crisis. Escalation Despite Ceasefire Signals The latest developments come after U.S. President Donald Trump […]

27
Mar

Trump Extends Deadline for Striking Iran’s Energy Plants into April

  • LN24 / 2 months
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U.S. President Donald Trump has extended a key deadline for potential military strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure into early April, signaling a temporary pause in escalation as diplomatic efforts continue in the ongoing Middle East conflict. The decision delays planned attacks on Iranian power plants and oil facilities until April 6 2026, giving negotiators additional […]

26
Mar

President Trump: Iran ‘Afraid’ to Admit It Wants a Deal Amid Ongoing Tensions

  • LN24 / 2 months
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U.S. President Donald Trump has said that Iran is reluctant to publicly acknowledge its willingness to negotiate a deal with the United States, despite what he described as ongoing behind-the-scenes talks. Speaking at a dinner with Republican lawmakers, Trump asserted that Iranian leaders are actively seeking an agreement but are hesitant to admit it publicly […]

23
Mar

Trump’s Strait of Hormuz Deadline Looms as Iran Vows to Retaliate by Hitting Gulf Power

  • LN24 / 3 months
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Tensions in the Middle East have escalated sharply as U.S. President Donald Trump’s 48-hour ultimatum to reopen the Strait of Hormuz reaches its final hours, with Iran warning it will retaliate by striking power plants and critical infrastructure across the Gulf. The ultimatum, issued over the weekend, demanded that Iran fully reopen the strategically vital […]

17
Mar

Trump–Xi Summit May Be Delayed Over Iran Conflict, Not China Disputes

  • LN24 / 3 months
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The much-anticipated summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping is facing possible delays but, not for the reasons many had expected. Rather than trade tensions or strategic rivalry, it is the escalating conflict in Iran that is now threatening to derail or postpone the high-stakes diplomatic meeting. Originally scheduled for late […]

11
Mar

Israel Boosts Defense Budget Against Iran

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Israel has approved a significant increase in its defense budget as the country continues its military confrontation with Iran, signaling a deepening commitment to the ongoing conflict and heightened security threats across the Middle East. The government of Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly approved plans to expand the national defense budget by billions of dollars to […]