Tensions between the United States and Iran have sharply escalated again after President Donald Trump warned that the fragile ceasefire in the Middle East is now on “life support,” following Iran’s rejection of the latest US-backed proposal. Iran, meanwhile, has responded with a firm message that its military forces are prepared for any escalation, raising […]
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Tensions and diplomacy are moving side by side as Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Saint Petersburg on Monday for high-level talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The visit comes at a critical moment, with fragile peace efforts between Iran and the United States facing new setbacks. Araghchi’s trip to Russia follows a wave […]
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North Korea has issued a stark warning over the annual South Korea-US military exercises, with Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of leader Kim Jong Un, cautioning of “terrible consequences.” This statement comes just weeks after Pyongyang appeared to end hopes for a diplomatic thaw with Seoul. Seoul and Washington launched their springtime military drills, […]
Continue ReadingIn a tense moment on the waters of the Middle East, a United States fighter jet intercepted and destroyed an Iranian drone that came close to an American aircraft carrier yesterday, U.S. officials confirmed. The incident took place amid rising tensions around key shipping routes, even as both Washington and Tehran keep diplomatic channels open […]
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US President Donald Trump announced a bold new move yesterday, imposing a 25 per cent tariff on any country that trades with Iran. The decision comes as Tehran faces growing international scrutiny over its violent crackdown on nationwide protests. “Effective immediately, any country doing business with the Islamic Republic of Iran will pay a tariff […]
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