US President Donald Trump has reiterated his 48-hour ultimatum to Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to obliterate its energy infrastructure. In response, Iran's Revolutionary Guards have warned they will completely close the strait and target 'legitimate targets' across the region if such attacks occur, escalating tensions in the Middle East.
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President Donald Trump has reiterated his 48-hour ultimatum to Iran to fully open the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to 'obliterate' Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure, a move that could violate the Geneva Conventions, while Tehran warns of retaliation.
Following US President Donald Trump's ultimatum regarding the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has reiterated its threat to target key infrastructure across the Middle East, including neighboring countries, if its power plants are attacked, with its Parliament Speaker warning of 'irreversible damage' to critical infrastructure. The tit-for-tat threats have escalated as the war continues, raising alarms over potential strikes around nuclear sites.
German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz held a phone conversation with US President Donald Trump, during which they discussed Russia's war against Ukraine and the escalating situation in the Middle East.
President Donald Trump has reiterated a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to 'obliterate' its energy infrastructure. In response, Iran has warned that US and Israeli water desalination facilities in the region will be targeted if its energy infrastructure is attacked, while Trump's threats and a US troop build-up raise the specter of a battle for Hormuz, with securing the strait for energy shipments potentially becoming a main war goal.
Former ICE director Tom Homan continues to insist that ICE has a 'well thought out plan' to deploy agents at airports to help manage TSA lines, defending their training amidst confusion and expert skepticism about their role in interacting with travelers.
Following an ultimatum from former President Trump, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Garibabadi stated that Tehran would respond proportionally to any attack on its power plants and other critical infrastructure. Gulf energy sites are specifically threatened after Trump's Strait of Hormuz deadline.
Israelis said securing the strait for energy shipments could become the war’s main goal now that regime change and ending Iran’s ability to obtain a nuclear weapon seem out of reach.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has reiterated that the United States possesses 'plenty' of funds to finance a potential war with Iran, despite no formal funding request yet from the Trump administration, and promises Americans will not face tax hikes, with reports questioning if the conflict will end soon.
President Donald Trump publicly mocked Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer after Schumer accidentally stated "We must fund ICE" on the Senate floor during the ongoing Department of Homeland Security funding shutdown debate.
The Guardian has published an editorial condemning Britain's steep reductions in development funding as a grave error, both morally and pragmatically, arguing that a stronger case needs to be made for such spending.
Senator Ted Cruz criticized Joe Kent and Tucker Carlson for their opposition to US President Donald Trump's 'Operation Epic Fury' against Iran, defending Trump's actions as justified during a CBS News interview.
President Donald Trump confirmed that ICE agents will be deployed to US airports starting Monday to assist TSA staff with security checks, handling 'non-significant' duties to ease 'jaw-dropping' lines and pressure Democrats amid the partial government shutdown. Tom Homan commented on the confusion surrounding ICE's role at airports, stating the officers are well-trained.
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has reiterated that the United States possesses 'plenty' of funds to finance a potential war with Iran, despite no formal funding request yet from the Trump administration, and has now equated Iran's leadership with Hitler. Reports continue to question if the conflict will end soon.
Former FBI Director Robert Mueller, who notably led the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 US election and potential links to the Trump campaign as special counsel, has passed away at the age of 81.
US President Donald Trump sparked reactions with a strong statement on Truth Social, declaring 'Iran is dead' and describing the Democratic Party as America's new greatest enemy.
Cuba is preparing for a potential US invasion following threats from President Trump, asserting its right to self-defense while not seeking conflict. Havana and Washington have entered talks as an oil blockade further deepens Cuba's economic crisis.
President Donald Trump confirmed that ICE agents will be deployed to US airports to assist TSA staff with security checks and enforce immigration law, aiming to ease long lines and pressure Democrats amid the partial government shutdown, as delays mount and border czar Homan confirms the deployment.
In a Truth Social post, former President Donald Trump claimed 'Iran is dead' and controversially stated that the 'radical left, highly incompetent, Democrat Party' is now America's greatest enemy.
Cuba is preparing for a possible US attack following threats from Donald Trump, as Havana and Washington engage in talks while an oil blockade deepens Cuba's economic crisis.
A Guardian editorial strongly criticizes the steep reductions in Britain's development funding, labeling the government's aid cuts as a grave error both morally and pragmatically.
Missiles landed near Israeli nucleaur site while Iran says its hospital was hit. Trump and Pezeshkian continued threatening each other on social media.
The Iran conflict has escalated with Iranian retaliatory missile strikes hitting Israeli towns, causing dozens wounded. President Trump has issued an ultimatum to Iran, prompting Iran's deputy foreign minister to threaten proportional retaliation for attacks on infrastructure, while Israeli PM Netanyahu's political motivations in the war are also under scrutiny.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards issued a stern warning, threatening to fully close the Strait of Hormuz if the US repeats strikes on energy facilities, in response to a 48-hour ultimatum from Donald Trump.
Former FBI Director Robert Mueller has died at 81, prompting widespread criticism of President Trump's controversial comments, with figures like Rachel Maddow assessing his legacy and Fox News' Brit Hume blasting his remarks. Scott Bessent has since defended Trump, suggesting empathy for the president's reaction, which he attributed to the 2022 Mar-a-Lago raid.
Donald Trump, a longtime critic of the American "Saturday Night Live," appears to be a fan of "Saturday Night Live UK" after its debut, sharing and enjoying a clip of the premiere episode’s cold open mocking Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
US airports are experiencing significant delays and chaos due to unpaid TSA agents during the government shutdown, with unions organizing aid for officers. The Trump administration has warned of potential airport closures, raising concerns for airline stocks like Delta.
President Donald Trump has confirmed the deployment of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to US airports, starting Monday, to assist TSA staff with security checks and alleviate long lines caused by the partial government shutdown and staffing shortages.
The Netherlands’ new prime minister, Rob Jetten, will take part in a dinner with the Dutch king and queen hosted by US President Donald Trump in Washington next month, his aides said on…
President Trump’s hopes that an Israeli plan to ignite an internal uprising against Iran’s theocratic government could bring the war to a swift end have so far been dashed.
Travelers are experiencing significant delays and chaos at airports, including 75-minute waits at JFK, as many TSA agents are working without pay during the partial government shutdown, with over 400 having quit.
Following his resignation from the administration in protest, veteran Joe Kent stated in an interview that he intends to convey the MAGA movement's opposition to the Iran war directly to President Trump's supporters.
President Trump's comment referencing Pearl Harbor to justify his Iran attack sparked outrage in Japan, with critics calling his remarks ignorant and disrespectful and questioning Japan's partnership status.
