Markets
Oil Jumps, Asian Stocks Fall On Iran Threat Asian markets fell and oil prices climbed sharply after US President Donald Trump said Washington would continue hitting Iran “extremely hard”, raising fears of a deeper conflict and prolonged disruption in global energy flows. The remarks unsettled investors across the region, with traders reacting to the prospect
International
US President Donald Trump is strongly considering pulling the United States out of NATO after allies refused to support American military action against Iran, according to an interview published by Britain’s Daily Telegraph. The reported remarks mark the sharpest signal yet of a possible rupture between Washington and the military alliance. Trump Raises NATO Exit […]
International
The United States may wind down its military involvement in the Iran conflict within the next two to three weeks, President Donald Trump said, signaling what could become Washington’s clearest timeline yet for stepping back from the war. His remarks came amid continuing uncertainty over how the conflict will end and whether any formal deal […]
International
Donald Trump has publicly told countries that did not support the US campaign against Iran to stop depending on Washington for energy security and instead secure their own oil. His remarks came as Iran continued to maintain pressure on the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting one of the world’s most important energy corridors and deepening concerns […]
Op-Eds Opinion
At a time when the United States is rapidly increasing its military presence around Iran, a relatively lesser-known but UN-linked representative, Mohamad Safa, has triggered global debate with a dramatic resignation and a serious allegation. Safa, associated with a UN-accredited organisation, claimed that preparations for a possible nuclear scenario involving Iran are
International
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States has privately received encouraging messages from Iran, raising hopes in Washington that there may be room for engagement with parts of the Iranian establishment. His remarks suggest the US believes divisions are emerging within Iran’s leadership at a time of continuing tension over Tehran’s nuclear […]
International
Netanyahu has said Israel’s war objectives against Iran have moved beyond the halfway mark, while refusing to put a timeline on when the conflict may end. His remarks came as the war entered another uncertain phase, with Israel and the United States continuing to present the campaign as an effort to weaken Iran’s military and […]
International
US President Donald Trump said National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard remains fit to serve despite differences with her on Iran, describing her as “a little bit softer” on the nuclear issue. His remarks highlighted a visible policy gap within his administration as tensions over Iran’s nuclear programme and the wider regional conflict continue to rise. […]