Is Israel spying on US officials? As differences between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the Iran conflict continue to widen, the Pentagon has elevated concerns about Israeli intelligence activities, warning that senior US officials could be targets of heightened surveillance efforts. According to a report by NBC News, two current US … Read more
A fragile path to diplomacy between Iran and the United States has hit another roadblock. Tehran announced that it will stop exchanging messages with Washington through mediators, saying no talks can move forward while Israeli forces continue military operations in Lebanon and Gaza, according to reports from Iran’s Tasnim news agency. “Given the continuation of … Read more
America’s military might may look unstoppable, but behind the scenes, the Pentagon is now racing against time to refill some of its most critical weapons stockpiles after months of war with Iran. A new analysis by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), cited by the news agency Associated Press, says the United States … Read more
US President Donald Trump shared an edited image on his social media platform showing Iran covered in the colours of the American flag, with the caption: “United States of the Middle East?” The post came amid escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran and renewed discussions within the US administration over possible military action against Iran. … Read more
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasised Washington’s intent to prevent geopolitical disruptions from distorting global energy markets, as tensions linked to the Iran conflict continue to affect oil supply routes and pricing dynamics.During discussions on energy security, Rubio’s office, quoted by Reuters, stressed that the US sees energy exports as a key instrument in … Read more
Donald Trump and Trump Jr (Images/Agencies) Amid escalating tensions surrounding the Iran conflict, US President Donald Trump on Thursday said he may skip his eldest son Donald Trump Jr’s wedding, joking that he would ‘get killed’ whether he attended the event or not.Speaking to reporters during an Oval Office interaction, Trump said he would try … Read more
Oil prices edged higher on Thursday as continuous supply disruptions due to the Iran conflict raised concerns over tightening fuel reserves across the globe. Benchmark oil prices traded marginally higher, with WTI Crude rising 0.58% to $98.83 a barrel and Brent Crude gaining 0.44% to $105.5 a barrel.The recovery comes after a sharp decline on … Read more
A drone strike sparked a fire at the United Arab Emirates’ only nuclear power plant on Sunday, officials said, as efforts to end the US-Israeli conflict with Iran remained stalled and tensions continued to threaten Gulf security. The UAE did not directly blame any country for the strike and no group claimed responsibility. The UAE’s … Read more
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their ceasefire for another 45 days following two days of talks facilitated by the United States in Washington. The negotiations ended with both sides committing to hold further meetings in the coming weeks as efforts continue to prevent renewed escalation along the Israel-Lebanon border. Lebanon joined the discussions … Read more
US President Donald Trump said Chinese President Xi Jinping wants the Strait of Hormuz reopened, as the two leaders discussed the ongoing Iran conflict and global energy disruptions during high-level talks in Beijing.Speaking to Fox News after his meeting with Xi, Trump said both leaders agreed that the strategically crucial shipping route, effectively shut since … Read more