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Iran has warned that it could accelerate its nuclear programme if the United States launches fresh military strikes, as the fragile US-Iran ceasefire faces renewed pressure and global oil markets react to rising uncertainty. Iran Warns US Over Fresh Military Action Tehran issued the warning amid growing concern that the ceasefire between Iran and the […]
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Iran has warned the United States against any military move on its territory, saying American forces would face serious consequences if they attempted a ground operation amid rising tensions in the Gulf. Iran Warns US Against Military Action Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said Tehran was prepared for any escalation, including a possible ground […]
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The United States has raised concern over Taiwan’s delay in approving full defence spending, calling further postponement a concession to China. The warning came after Taiwan’s opposition-controlled parliament approved only part of a special defence budget proposed by President Lai Ching-te. Taiwan Defence Budget Faces Delay President Lai had sought nearly $40 billion in
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The United States has imposed sanctions on 10 individuals and companies accused of helping Iran obtain weapons and raw materials for its drone and missile programmes. The action comes as Washington increases pressure on Tehran amid the continuing Iran war and tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. US Targets Iran Weapons Procurement Network The U.S. […]
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The United States has evacuated 22 crew members from a seized Iranian container vessel to Pakistan, with Islamabad saying the crew will be handed over to Iranian authorities as part of a confidence-building measure. US Evacuates Seized Iranian Ship Crew The crew members were held aboard the Iranian container ship MV Touska after the vessel […]
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Iran has warned the United States against entering the Strait of Hormuz after President Donald Trump said Washington would help guide stranded ships out of the key Gulf waterway. Iran Warning On Strait Of Hormuz Tehran said any US or foreign military entry into the Strait of Hormuz without coordination would be treated as a […]
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has claimed that American economic pressure and maritime restrictions are severely weakening Iran’s government, saying Tehran is struggling to pay its soldiers amid the ongoing blockade. US Treasury Chief On Iran Blockade Bessent said the United States was “suffocating” Iran through economic pressure and a blockade affecting ships moving
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Cuba has condemned the latest United States sanctions as “illegal” and “abusive,” accusing Washington of intensifying economic pressure against the island nation. Cuba Condemns US Sanctions The Cuban government rejected the new sanctions and said they were part of a long-running US policy aimed at weakening the country’s economy. Havana argued that the measures violate
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US President Donald Trump has said the United States could take over Cuba “almost immediately,” making another sharp statement as Washington increases pressure on Havana through fresh sanctions and economic restrictions. Trump Statement On Cuba Trump’s remarks come amid a tougher US policy toward Cuba, with his administration targeting sectors linked to the Cuban
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Iran’s armed forces have warned that conflict with the United States and Israel may resume, claiming that Washington is not showing commitment to agreements or diplomatic understandings. Iran Warns Of Renewed US War Mohammad Jafar Asadi, deputy of Iran’s military headquarters, said evidence suggested that the United States was not committed to agreements or treaties. […]