ABD-İran Ateşkesi Bozuldu, NATO İttifakı Sarsıldı

How America lost its swagger after 100 days of war against Iran

Who would have imagined that just over 100 days could so change the world? The US-Israeli “war of choice” on Iran has fundamentally – perhaps, permanently – shifted the global balances of economic, military and political power, and not in America’s favour. Mix the direct impact of this gratuitous military conflict with the broader effects on global security, efforts to mitigate climate change, contain soaring public debt and “de-risk” after America’s unilateral efforts to unravel globally agreed...

Iran Rained Drones On Major US Base. It Made America Rethink Its War Strategy

The base, known as Naval Support Activity Bahrain, is home to the US Navy's Fifth Fleet and acts as the command centre for American naval operations in the region.

EDITORIAL: US-Iran war: For global peace, let this rapprochement be

"It is our wish that the present search for peace ends this war now, and brings an abiding conclusion to the negotiations." The post EDITORIAL: US-Iran war: For global peace, let this rapprochement be appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

West Asia war LIVE: Iran says no technical meeting expected with U.S. in coming days

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said that $6 billion in frozen Iranian assets would be released by Qatar as negotiations with the United States were challenged by attacks across the Persian Gulf

Trump claims Iran has requested meeting, but officials say nothing scheduled

Earlier on Monday, Iran's president said that US$6 billion in frozen Iranian assets would be released by Qatar, as negotiations with the United States were challenged.

Iran’s President says $6 billion in frozen assets in Qatar to be released as U.S. talks challenged

Masoud Pezeshkian’s mention of the funds appear aimed at selling the Iranian public on the interim deal

Iran war and AI boom drive wild ride on global markets

How war on Iran changed the global energy sector forever

Conflict will accelerate shift to renewables and search for alternatives to Strait of Hormuz, energy analysts say.

Trump’s $100 Billion Iran War Mistake

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Pezeshkian praises Russia’s support during US-Israeli attacks

TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has thanked Russia for its support and expressions of solidarity following the recent aggression by the United States and the Israeli regime against Iran.

Aggression against Iran violated UN Charter, Intl. law

TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said recent US and Israeli attacks on Iran constituted a clear violation of the United Nations Charter and international law.

Iranian president slams world silence on Israeli actions

Masoud Pezeshkian says international institutions have failed to prevent Israeli aggression while providing political support to Tel Aviv, speaking at a Tehran conference commemorating former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei who was killed in US-Israeli strikes earlier this year.

Trump’s $2bn bonanza heralds the rise of political grifters across the west

With voters embracing leaders who brazenly monetise public office, experts say an ethical code is breaking down Donald Trump came to office in 2017 after decades of bankruptcies and business failures. Yes, he was rich, but his latest financial disclosure, published this week, suggests he will depart billions richer. In the first year of his second term, he made more than $2bn from Trump hotels, Trump golf courses, Trump cryptocurrency, Trump watches, Trump cologne, Trump Bibles and more. Continue reading...

Trump: İran'la anlaşma imzalayacağız ya da işi bitireceğiz

ABD Başkanı Donald Trump, İran ile devam eden görüşmelerin "iyi gittiğini" belirterek, "Öyle ya da böyle kazanacağız. Ya bir anlaşma yapacağız ya da işi bitireceğiz" dedi. ABD Başkanı Donald Trump, Beyaz Saray'da basın mensuplarının, Rusya-Ukrayna savaşı ile İran müzakereleri hakkındaki sorularını yanıtladı. Rusya ile Ukrayna arasındaki savaşın gidişatıyla ilgili soruya Trump, "NATO'ya gideceğiz, konuyu görüşeceğiz ve sanırım bunu başaracağız." yanıtını verdi. Trump, "Ukrayna'daki savaşı sona erdirmeye çok yaklaştığımızı düşünüyorum. Hem Rus hem de Ukraynalı liderler, anlaşma yapmak istiyor." diyerek, iki ülke arasındaki savaşı durdurmayı başaracağı umudunu dile getirdi. ABD Başkanı, hem Rusya Devlet Başkanı Vladimir Putin'in hem de Ukrayna Devlet Başkanı Volodimir Zelenskiy'in bu savaşın artık sona ermesini istediğini vurguladı. Rusya-Ukrayna savaşında öne çıkan silahlı insansız hava aracı (SİHA) teknolojisine değinen Trump, "Kim dronların bu kadar büyük bir faktör haline geleceğini düşünürdü ki? Onlar, öldürme makineleri. Bu inanılmaz. Bir ağacın ardına saklanıyorsun ve o gelip seni buluyor. Ve ben görmek istemediğim sahneler gördüm ve sizin de bunları görmenizi istemiyorum." ifadelerini kullandı. "İRAN, YA BİR ANLAŞMA İMZALAYACAK YA DA GÖREVİ TAMAMLAYACAĞIZ" ABD Başkanı Trump, İran ile devam eden barış görüşmelerine dikkati çekerek, İran'la görüşmelerin "iyi gittiğini" ancak medyanın bu konuya "hak ettiği" ilgiyi göstermediğini söyledi. Amerikan ordusunun gücünden bahseden Trump, bu gücü İran'a karşı "çok haklı gerekçelerle" kullandıklarını ileri sürerken, "Çünkü İran, asla nükleer silaha sahip olamaz. Buna asla izin verilemez." dedi. Trump, İran'ın nükleer zenginleştirme çalışmaları konusunda Tahran'dan "tavizler elde ettiklerini" ve ellerindeki zenginleştirilmiş malzemeyi teslim alacaklarını aktardı. "Öyle ya da böyle kazanacağız. Ya bir anlaşma yapacağız ya da işi bitireceğiz." değerlendirmesinde bulunan Trump, İran'la anlaşmayı tercih ettiğini, 91 milyon İran halkının savaştan etkilenmesini istemediğini belirtti. Trump, Hürmüz Boğazı'nın kullanım hakkı konusunda İran'la yaşadıkları sorunları sıralarken, "Hürmüz Boğazı, büyük bir para makinesi. Ününü daha önce kimse duymamıştı." ifadelerini kullandı.

After Iran war upheaval, global shipping eyes return to status quo

Industry known for its resilience is likely to emerge from war relatively unchanged, analysts say.

Trump says he was testing NATO with Iran campaign

United States President Donald Trump claimed on Tuesday that he "tested" the rest of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) with his country's military campaign in Iran, AzerNEWS reports.

Trump criticises NATO allies over Iran conflict support

US President Donald Trump criticised NATO allies for refusing to back the United States during its conflict with Iran.

New US attacks on Iran were absolutely necessary, says NATO chief

"When you have a ceasefire and Iran is basically violating the ceasefire, I think it is totally crucial that the US forcefully react," said NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.

New attacks on Iran were absolutely necessary, NATO chief says

US and Iran exchange fire again after attacks in Hormuz strait

Trump declares ceasefire with Iran has ended

The president at a NATO summit in Turkey declared the end of a truce after U.S. forces carried out strikes in response to Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump says deal with Iran is over, to cut trade with Spain

By Lili Bayer and Andrew Gray ANKARA, July 8 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the memorandum of understanding signed with Iran to end the conflict was "over", adding he did not want to engage with Tehran, calling the Iranian leadership "sick people". Speaking at a summit of NATO leaders in Ankara, Trump also said he had ordered his Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to cut off trade ties with Spain, calling Madrid a "terrible partner" in NATO.

Donald Trump declares ceasefire with Iran is ‘over’

US President Donald Trump declared Wednesday that the ceasefire with Iran was “over”, delivering a blistering attack on Tehran just hours after the US launched fresh military strikes on the Islamic Republic. “I think it’s over,” Trump told reporters on the sidelines of the Nato summit in Ankara when asked whether the ceasefire was “done”. “I don’t want to deal with them any more.” More to follow …

REPLAY: Trump says deal with Iran is over, to cut trade with Spain

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the memorandum of understanding ​signed ‌with Iran to end the conflict ⁠was "over", adding he did not want to engage with Tehran, ‌calling the Iranian leadership "sick people". Speaking at a summit ⁠of NATO leaders in Ankara, Trump also said he had ordered his Treasury Secretary ​Scott Bessent to cut off trade ‌ties with Spain, calling Madrid a "terrible partner" in NATO.

NATO chief says Trump's overnight Iran strikes were 'absolutely necessary'

Rutte says US strikes dealt a major blow to Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile capabilities, while Trump says he believes the ceasefire is 'over'

Rutte: Trump’s Iran strikes were ‘absolutely necessary’

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has defended President Trump’s overnight strikes on Iran as “absolutely necessary,” saying they degraded Iran’s nuclear and missile capabilities. Trump declared the ceasefire “over” and said the US is “going to denuke” Iran.

Trump Renews Threat to End Trade With ‘Terrible Partner’ Spain

US President Donald Trump once again called for an end to trade with Spain, citing its lack of support for the war in Iran and what he described as its failure to meet NATO commitments.

Trump says deal with Iran is over, to cut trade with NATO ally Spain

By Lili Bayer, Andrew Gray and Humeyra Pamuk ANKARA, July 8 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the memorandum of understanding signed with Iran to end the conflict was "over", adding he did not want to engage with Tehran, calling the Iranian leadership "sick people". Speaking at a summit of NATO leaders in Ankara, Trump also said he had ordered his Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to cut off trade ties with Spain, calling Madrid a "terrible partner" in NATO.

Trump lashes out at allies as key NATO summit begins

With tensions peaking after an overnight flareup between U.S. and Iranian forces, Mr. Trump declared the Iran ceasefire was “over”, then took aim at NATO allies who failed to back his campaign against Tehran

New U.S. attacks on Iran were absolutely necessary, NATO chief says

The ​U.S. military unleashed a ⁠new wave of strikes against Iran after three tankers were hit by projectiles in the ‌Strait of Hormuz, putting pressure on ‌an ⁠already fragile ceasefire

Trump cuts off all trade with Spain, calls it ‘terrible partner’

President Donald Trump has announced he is cutting off all trade with Spain, calling it a “terrible partner” in NATO. He also reiterated his dissatisfaction with the alliance over insufficient support during the war with Iran.

Live Updates: Trump Lashes Out at Europe at NATO Summit

President Trump assailed allies for not joining the war in Iran, called Spain “hopeless” and repeated his desire to control Greenland. His criticism cast a pall over a meeting critical for NATO’s future.

Trump says ceasefire ‘over’ after US, Iran trade attacks

Trump made the announcement at a NATO summit after Iran attacked bases hosting US forces in Kuwait and Bahrain.

Trump orders cutoff of US trade with Spain over NATO spending, Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday directed an immediate suspension of all trade with NATO ally Spain, escalating strains tied to defense spending and the Iran war despite Eu...

Trump warns US will 'probably strike Iran' on Wednesday night, following recent attacks

"I'll give a little warning: We're going to hit them hard tonight," Trump told reporters at the NATO summit in Turkey before his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

Trump Says US Could Resume Hormuz Blockade

President Donald Trump said the US could potentially take over Iran's Kharg Island and resume a blockade on the country's ports, ratcheting up pressure on Tehran and raising the prospect of a return to all-out war. He made the comments during a news conference at the NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey. (Source: Bloomberg)

NATO's 'Tremendous Unity' And Other Takeaways From The Summit In Turkey

The NATO summit in Turkey got off to a rocky start, with US President Donald Trump slamming Spain for failing to spend on defense and other alliance members for refusing to pitch in during the Iran war. But by the end of the day, unity was the key word from leaders, including the US president.

Trump Says US May Strike Iran Again, Threatens New Blockade

President Donald Trump said the US would probably launch further strikes on Iran and could resume a blockade on the country’s ports, ratcheting up pressure on Tehran and raising the prospect of a return to all-out war. Trump spoke hours after the US launched strikes on Iran, with almost 40 fighter jets — F-35s, F-15s, F-16s and F/A-18s as well as drones — hitting targets with precision-guided weapons, according to a US official. The US earlier on Tuesday revoked a waiver that allowed Tehran to sell its oil globally, in response to attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz that it blamed on the Islamic Republic. The moves posed the greatest threat yet to a ceasefire deal between the US and Iran and talks toward a broader agreement to end the war. Bloomberg's Oliver Crook and Jeff Mason join Joe Mathieu on Balance of Power to discuss. (Source: Bloomberg)

Trump threatens more strikes on Iran as Tehran warns of 'fearless' response

Speaking at a Nato summit, the president says the US will "probably" strike Iran again but added that "anything that happens will be over quickly".

As Trump declares ceasefire over, Iran's leadership is divided over how it wants the war to end

On Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was effectively over, and called the country's leadership "scum." His comments come in the midst of Iran’s weeklong funeral for former supreme leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed by U.S.-Israeli airstrikes in February.

Watch: Why is there a 'black cloud' over unity at the Nato summit?

US President Donald Trump has used the Nato summit to criticise the lack of support for his war on Iran, and revive his interest in taking over Greenland.

US launches strikes on Iran for a second day after Trump says agreement to end the war is ‘over’

Attacks on three locations across Iran came after three tankers in the strait of Hormuz were targeted on Tuesday Middle East crisis – live updates The US military carried out strikes on Iran for a second day, hours after president Donald Trump said that an interim agreement to end the war was “over”. Late on Wednesday Iranian state media reported explosions in the port city of Bandar Abbas in the strait of Hormuz; in Sirik, another southern coastal city; and the south-western Bushehr province, home to Iran’s nuclear-power-plant complex. Continue reading...

US Strikes Iran for Second Straight Day

The US struck Iran for the second straight day in an escalation of violence that threatens efforts to reach a permanent peace deal. The attacks came just hours after President Donald Trump at the NATO summit said the US would probably target Iran again. Bloomberg's Abeer Abu Omar reports. (Source: Bloomberg)

US, Iran Trade Attacks for Second Day, Testing Fragile Ceasefire

The US military struck Iran for a second day and Tehran retaliated against American allies in the Persian Gulf, raising fears that the tit-for-tat attacks may derail talks on a permanent peace deal.

US and Iran exchange fire, threaten interim deal to end war

The United States and Iran traded new strikes on July 9 that killed several people in the Islamic Republic as Iranian authorities prepared for the burial of longtime supreme leader Ali Khamenei.

US, Iran Trade Airstrikes as Fears Grow of a Return to War

The US military attacked Iran for a second day and Tehran retaliated against American allies in the Persian Gulf, raising fears of a return to war after little progress in efforts to secure a diplomatic outcome. Dan Williams, Middle East Reporter based in Jerusalem, discusses the latest on the conflict. (Source: Bloomberg)

Former U.S. envoy reacts to Iran strikes and NATO summit

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Nicholas Burns regarding this week's developments in the U.S.-Iran conflict -- and the NATO summit this week.

Lindsey Graham, US Senator Who Encouraged Trump For Iran War, Dies At 71

Lindsey Graham was first elected to the United States Senate in 2002.

Iran says strikes on US facilities constitute legitimate self-defense

According to Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei, "it is far from responsible to blame Iran for defending its sovereignty while failing to hold the aggressors accountable for their egregious violation of international law"

US and Iran exchange fire and disagree on whether strait of Hormuz is open | First Thing

Tehran says latest US attacks have ‘rendered futile’ diplomatic efforts of last few months. Plus, hit song in Australia prompts speculation about use of AI Good morning. The US military has launched a fresh wave of attacks against Iran amid the escalating standoff over the strait of Hormuz. What has Iran said about the latest hostilities? Iran condemned the latest wave of attacks, its foreign ministry saying they had “rendered futile all efforts of the past few months to reduce tension and establish peace in the west Asian region”. The ministry added: “The US regime has also caused the return of insecurity in the strait of Hormuz and disruption of international commercial shipping.” Is the strait open? Iran said on Sunday that passage through the waterway was not possible because of what it called recent illegal US military movements in the region. The US said its forces were positioned to safeguard freedom of navigation, and reiterated guidance that, despite a severe security threat, an “expanded” southern route near Oman coastline was available for two-way traffic. How will Graham be replaced in the senate? South Carolina’s governor, Henry McMaster, will appoint a new senator to serve out the remainder of Graham’s term, which ends on 3 January. Whoever is appointed will likely have a leg up in a special primary election on August 11 to get on the November ballot. The candidate would still run against the Democratic nominee Annie Andrews, a pediatrician who gained significant support in the red state, but who still faces an uphill challenge. Continue reading...

'Get ready for sudden death': Iran media's Lindsey Graham reference in warning to Trump, Netanyahu

Iranian newspapers featured Senator Lindsey Graham's death on their front pages. Some publications issued veiled warnings directed at the US and its leaders. One newspaper described Graham as the "Merchant of Death" following his sudden illness. State media celebrated his passing, calling him "sent to hell." These remarks fueled speculation among some supporters of President Trump's movement.

Lindsey Graham’s legacy: Israel advocate, Trump ally, Iran war supporter

Late US senator backed invasion of Iraq, war on Iran and approach of 'more for Israel' as he became a Trump confidant.

U.S. and Iran exchange strikes as Strait of Hormuz standoff escalates

Iran responded to a fresh wave of strikes by U.S. forces by launching an attack on American military bases in several Gulf states.

United States and Iran return to open war after a week of confrontations in Hormuz

Attacks on tankers kill one sailor and leave eight wounded as conflict threatens to spread again to the Red Sea and Iraq

US and Iran exchange strikes for the third day

A serious escalation is occurring in the fighting between the US and Iran. Overnight and into this morning, the American military targeted sites across the Islamic Republic – while Iran fired ballistic missiles at US airbases in Jordan and Bahrain. There has been an escalation in the war of words too: President Donald Trump vowed to reinstate an American blockade of Iranian ports and charge ships for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Details and analysis by Scott Lucas, professor of US and international politics at the Clinton Institute of University College Dublin.

Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Exchange Strikes for Fifth Straight Day

The United States launched new attacks against Iranian targets on Wednesday, hours after Iran targeted American military sites in the region. Neither side has shown signs of backing down as they enter a new stage of the war.

US says it issued sanctions to disrupt Iran’s weapon procurement

The sanctioned targets include Iranian and Russian nationals, as well as entities based in Iran, Russia and Nigeria.

U.S. strikes Iran again as Tehran warns of 'existential war' with America

The U.S. struck Iran's coastal defences and missile sites on Wednesday after reimposing a naval blockade of its ports, while Iran threatened to shut off more regional energy exports, saying it was engaged in an "existential war" with America.

ABD, İran’ı yeniden vurdu. Trump'a göre İran anlaşma yapmak istiyor

ABD ile İran arasındaki çatışmalar yeniden şiddetlenirken, ABD ordusu çarşamba günü İran’a yönelik yeni bir saldırı dalgası başlattığını açıkladı. Trump, İran'ın anlaşma yapmak istediğini söyledi. ABD Merkez Kuvvetler Komutanlığı (CENTCOM), saldırılarda Hürmüz Boğazı’ndan geçen gemileri tehdit etmek amacıyla İran’ın kullandığı iddia edilen askeri kapasitenin hedef alındığını bildirdi. Açıklamada, “Saldırılar, Hürmüz Boğazı’ndan serbestçe geçen gemileri tehdit etmek amacıyla kullanılan İran askeri kabiliyetlerini hedef alıyor.” ifadelerine yer verildi. Yeni saldırılar, ABD ordusunun İran’a yönelik üst üste dördüncü gece düzenlediği operasyonların ardından geldi. ABD’nin son bombardımanlarda İran’ın hava savunma sistemleri, kıyı radarları, füze ve insansız hava aracı tesislerinin yanı sıra küçük askeri tekneler ile diğer deniz unsurlarını hedef aldığı belirtildi. İran medyası ise ülkenin güneydoğusundaki Çabahar kentinde üç patlama sesi duyulduğunu bildirdi. Yarı resmi Mehr Haber Ajansı, Ahvaz kentinde de patlamalar meydana geldiğini ancak patlamaların kaynağının henüz belirlenemediğini aktardı. DÜN ABULKA YENİDEN BAŞLAMOŞTI ABD’nin saldırıları, Başkan Donald Trump’ın İran limanlarına yönelik deniz ablukasını yeniden yürürlüğe koymasının ardından yoğunlaştı. Tahran yönetimi ise ablukanın sürmesi halinde Hürmüz Boğazı dışındaki bölgesel enerji güzergahlarının da kapatılabileceği tehdidinde bulundu. İran’ın ABD askeri varlıklarına yönelik misilleme saldırıları da devam etti. İran’ın saldırılarında çarşamba günü Ürdün, Bahreyn ve Kuveyt yeniden hedef alındı. Karşılıklı saldırılar, savaşı sona erdirmeye yönelik görüşmeler için sağlanan geçici ateşkesi fiilen işlemez hale getirdi. ''KAPSAMLI HAREKAT ÖNCESİ SAVUNMA KAPASİTESİ ZAYIFLATILIYOR'' ABD’li yetkililere göre İran’a yönelik son saldırılar yalnızca Hürmüz Boğazı’nı ticari gemi geçişlerine açmayı amaçlamıyor. İsminin açıklanmaması koşuluyla konuşan üç ABD’li yetkili, operasyonlarda olası daha kapsamlı askeri harekatlar öncesinde İran’ın savunma kapasitesinin de zayıflatıldığını belirtti. Yetkililerden biri saldırıları, gelecekte daha yoğun operasyonlar düzenlenmesi halinde İran’ın hava savunma ve füze kapasitesini azaltmayı amaçlayan “harekat ortamını şekillendirme operasyonları” olarak nitelendirdi. Yetkili, “Bu operasyonlar, ihtiyaç duyulması halinde sonraki aşamalar için zeminin hazırlanmasına yardımcı oluyor.” değerlendirmesinde bulundu. İran, 28 Şubat’ta başlayan savaşın ardından askeri kapasitesinde ağır kayıplar yaşamasına rağmen önemli ölçüde füze ve insansız hava aracı gücünü koruyor. Tahran yönetimi son dönemde Hürmüz Boğazı’ndan geçen tankerleri ve Körfez ülkelerindeki ABD askeri varlıklarını hedef aldı. TRUMP: USLU DURSALAR İYİ OLUR ABD Başkanı Donald Trump ise İran’ın müzakerelere dönmemesi halinde saldırıların kapsamının genişletilebileceğini söyledi. Pensilvanya’da düzenlenecek savunma zirvesi öncesinde gazetecilerin sorularını yanıtlayan Trump’a, İran’a köprülerin hedef alınmasından önce süre verilip verilmeyeceği soruldu. Trump, “Süre vermeyi sevmiyorum. Ancak onlar durumu büyük ölçüde biliyor. Ne olacağını biliyorlar. Uslu dursalar iyi olur.” dedi. ABD Başkanı ayrıca İran'ın anlaşma yapmak istediğini ileri sürdü. Trump salı günü yaptığı açıklamada, İran’ın savaşı sona erdirmeye yönelik müzakerelere yeniden başlamaması halinde gelecek haftadan itibaren ülkenin enerji santralleri ve köprülerinin hedef alınabileceğini söylemişti. İRAN: SONUNA KADAR DİRENMEYE HAZIR OLMALIYIZ İran’ın başmüzakerecisi Muhammed Bakır Kalibaf ise ABD ile varılan mutabakatın İran’a yarar sağlamaması halinde Tahran’ın anlaşmaya bağlı kalması için bir gerekçe bulunmadığını belirtti. İran’ın savaşı istemediğini ancak ulusal güvenlik ve çıkarlarını korumak için mücadeleye hazır olması gerektiğini söyleyen Kalibaf, “Savaşı hiçbir zaman istemedik ve istemiyoruz. Ancak ulusal güvenliğimizi ve çıkarlarımızı korumak için mücadele etmeye ve sonuna kadar direnmeye hazır olmalıyız” ifadelerini kullandı. Kalibaf, İran’ın diplomasi ve müzakere araçlarını da kullanması gerektiğini belirterek yalnızca savaşı ya da yalnızca müzakereyi tercih etmenin “stratejik hata” olacağını söyledi. İran’ın ulusal güvenliğinin Hürmüz Boğazı’nda “İran’ın belirlediği düzenlemelerin” korunmasına bağlı olduğunu savunan Kalibaf, ABD ile yürütülecek müzakerelerde ulusal çıkarların, güvenliğin ve uzun vadeli stratejik hedeflerin esas alınması gerektiğini kaydetti.

US launches fifth straight day of strikes on Iran, targets military sites near Hormuz

United States forces conducted new airstrikes against Iran on Wednesday. These strikes targeted coastal defense systems and missile infrastructure near the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian media reported explosions across southern Iran following the US attacks. Iran's parliament speaker described the conflict as an existential war with America. The renewed strikes further weakened hopes of reviving a recent ceasefire agreement.

US Air Force aircraft twice attack Iranian port of Sirik in Strait of Hormuz — TV

No information on casualties has been reported

US, Iran exchange blows in rekindled Mideast war

The United States intensified its strikes targeting Iran early on July 16, hitting targets further north as American forces also fired into a ship it accused of trying to break its naval blockade on the Islamic Republic. Iran retaliated with missile and drone fire targeting Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait before dawn.

Tehran warns of ‘existential war’ with US, threatens regional infrastructure

Tehran on July 16 threatened to destroy “all the infrastructure in the region,” saying it was engaged in an “existential war” with the United States, as the foes battled over the vital Strait of Hormuz in the renewed Middle East war.

Middle East war rekindles as US and Iran resume strike exchange

The United States and Iran continued to trade blows for a sixth day on July 16, as the foes battled over the vital Strait of Hormuz, despite a call from mediator Pakistan to resume talks. The renewed fighting and US blockade of Iranian ports came a month after a preliminary deal was signed that aimed to end the conflict. Since last week, the renewed US attacks have killed at least 30 people in Iran, according to its government.

US Secretary Rubio warns far-left terrorism poses transnational threat

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said far-left political terrorism represents a growing transnational threat that Western governments have overlooked for decades, urging international allies to rebuild counterterrorism strategies and announcing new visa restrictions targeting foreign nationals who enable such networks.

US and Iran exchange blows in rekindled Middle East war

The United States struck Iran and Tehran attacked US allies in the Gulf on Thursday as the foes battled over the vital Strait of Hormuz in the renewed Middle East war. The rekindled fighting came a month after the signing of a preliminary deal that aimed to end the conflict, which broke out in late February with massive US-Israeli strikes on Iran. US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced it was conducting a new wave of strikes on Thursday evening to “further degrade Iranian military capabilities”...

SON DAKİKA… ABD-İran Savaşı yeniden alevleniyor! Tahran’dan saldırı bombardımanı: ABD noktaları hedef alındı

SON DAKİKA… Dünyanın kilitlendiği ABD-İran Savaşı’nda ateşkes sona erdi… Tarafların karşılıklı saldırıları ile bölge yeniden ateş çemberine dönerken hem Trump hem de Tahran yönetiminden peş peşe tehdit...Devamı için tıklayınız

Tahran'dan ABD’ye "saldırı" mesajı: "Düşman üslerini yok edeceğiz"

ABD’nin İran’a saldırılarını sürdürmesi halinde ülkesinin, kapsamlı saldırı ve imha aşamasına geçeceğini belirten İran lideri Mücteba Hamaney'in danışmanı ve eski Devrim Muhafızları Ordusu komutanı Muhsin...Devamı için tıklayınız

Why is Trump risking midterm disaster by resuming an already unpopular war with Iran?

Less than a month after hailing a ceasefire, Trump resumed strikes on Iran, a move experts warn could prolong the war and hurt Republicans ahead of midterms For half a century, Donald Trump has performed a public high-wire act based on high-stakes risks and shattering time-honored norms to get what he wants. The approach has paid off handsomely, helping him survive multiple bankruptcies to reach billionaire status and numerous legal and political scandals to be elected US president twice. Continue reading...

ABD-İran çatışması 7. gününde: Karşılıklı saldırılarda son durum ne?

ABD ile İran arasındaki çatışmalar yedinci gecesinde şiddetlenirken karşılıklı saldırılar bölgeye yayıldı. ABD saldırılarına karşılık Körfez ülkelerini hedef alan İran, son 10 günde 50 kişinin öldüğünü açıkladı. ABD-İran hattında üst üste yedinci gece de saldırı haberleri geldi. Amerikan Merkez Kuvvetler Komutanlığı (CENTCOM), İran'ın gözetleme alanları, askeri lojistik altyapısı ve yeraltı silah depolarını hedef aldığını duyurdu. HÜRMÜZGAN EYALETİNDE ÜÇ KİŞİ ÖLDÜ İran'ın Sirik, Hürremabad ve Cask Adası dahil birçok bölgede patlamalar yaşandı. Hürmüzgan eyaletine saldırılarda üç kişi yaşamını yitirdi, 8 kişi de yaralandı. Hürmüzgan Valiliği'nin verdiği bilgiye göre,, ABD son 10 günde eyaletteki 12 şehirde 95 noktayı vurdu. İRAN MİSİLLEMEDE BULUNDU İran'dan ise Amerikan saldırılarına misilleme gecikmedi. Devrim Muhafızları Kuveyt, Bahreyn ve Ürdün'deki hedeflere saldırılar düzenledi. Kuveyt'te bir elektrik santrali ile arıtma tesisinin ağır hasar gördü. Ürdün ordusuysa ülke hava sahasına giren 4 insansız hava aracının hava savunma sistemleri tarafından düşürüldüğünü duyurdu. İRAN ÜÇ AY SONRA SUUDİ ARABİSTAN'A SALDIRDI Bu arada Reuters haber ajansı, İran'ın yaklaşık üç ay sonra ilk kez Suudi Arabistan'a da saldırı düzenlediğini aktardı. Hedefte Amerikan güçlerinin bulunduğu bir üs olduğu belirtildi. Ancak Tahran yönetiminin misillemeye dair açıklamasında Suudi Arabistan'dan bahsedilmedi. HÜRMÜZ'DE DETANSİYON YÜKSEK Diğer yandan Hürmüz Boğazı'nda da tansiyon yüksek seyretti. İran, boğazı izinsiz geçmeye çalışan dört geminin vurularak durdurulduğunu açıkladı. İki gemininse mayınlara çarptığı ve patladığı iddia edildi. Ancak Amerikan ordusu, iddiayı yalanladı. İran Sağlık Bakanlığı'nın verdiği bilgiye göre, ABD’nin 27 Haziran’dan bu yana düzenlediği saldırılarda 50 kişi hayatını kaybetti, 500’den fazla kişi yaralandı.

SON DAKİKA| İran’dan Ürdün’e peş peşe füzeler: Kuveyt’te elektrik ve su arıtma tesisi alevlere teslim oldu!

Son Dakika: ABD ile İran arasındaki gerilim yeni günde de hız kesmedi. ABD ordusu gece boyunca İran’daki askeri hedeflere yeni hava saldırıları düzenlerken, Tahran da Kuveyt, Bahreyn ve Ürdün’deki ABD...Devamı için tıklayınız

Ortadoğu’da savaşın ateşi büyüyor

ABD'nin İran'a yönelik yeni hava saldırılarının ardından Tahran'ın Körfez'deki ABD üslerini hedef almasının ardından bölge yeniden ateş çemberine döndü. ABD, İran'ın askeri altyapısını hedef alırken, İran...Devamı için tıklayınız

ABD'den İran'a 11. saldırı dalgası. Tahran'da hava sistemleri aktif

ABD Merkez Kuvvetler Komutanlığı CENTCOM 11. kez İran'a saldırı başlattığını duyurdu. ABD Başkanı Donald Trump, İran’a yönelik saldırıların süreceği mesajını vererek ülkenin nükleer programıyla bağlantılı olduğu değerlendirilen Kazma Dağı’nı hedef gösterdi. CENTCOM'dan yapılan açıklamada, "Saldırılar, İran'ın Hürmüz Boğazı'ndaki ticari gemi trafiğini tehdit etme yeteneğini daha da zayıflatmayı amaçlıyor." ifadelerine yer verildi. İran'ın başkenti Tahran'da savunma sistemleri aktif hale geldi. İran'ın yarı resmi haber ajansı Fars, Sirik ve Tebriz kentlerinde çok sayıda patlama olduğunu duyurdu. TRUMP YİNE TEHDİT ETTİ Trump, Beyaz Saray’da Lübnan Cumhurbaşkanı Joseph Avn ile gerçekleştirdiği görüşme sırasında gazetecilerin sorularını yanıtladı. Natanz yakınlarındaki yer altı kompleksi hakkında konuşan Trump, “O bölgeyi çok yakında ve çok ağır biçimde vuracağız.” dedi. Normal şartlarda askeri hedefleri önceden açıklamayacağını belirten Trump, “Ancak bununla ilgili yapabilecekleri hiçbir şey yok” ifadesini kullandı. “İRAN’LA İŞİMİZ BİTMEDİ” İran’ın mevcut saldırılarda büyük ölçüde zarar gördüğünü savunan Trump, ülkenin yeniden toparlanmasının 20 yıldan fazla sürebileceğini öne sürdü. Trump, “Şu anda çekilsek bile İran’ın yeniden inşa edilmesi 20-25 yıl sürer. Ancak işimiz kesinlikle bitmedi. Şu anda ayrılmıyoruz.” diye konuştu. DAĞIN DERİNLİKLERİNDEKİ KOMPLEKS Kazma Dağı, İran’ın ağır hasar gören Natanz uranyum zenginleştirme tesisinin yakınında bulunuyor. Batılı istihbarat kuruluşları, dağın derinliklerine inşa edilen ve son derece korunaklı olduğu belirtilen komplekste İran’ın resmen bildirmediği bir uranyum zenginleştirme tesisi kurduğundan şüpheleniyor. Uzmanlar, kompleksin derinliği ve güçlendirilmiş yapısı nedeniyle ABD’nin en güçlü sığınak delici bombalarının bile erişim kapasitesinin dışında olabileceğini değerlendiriyor. Öte yandan ABD ile İran arasındaki savaşın yeniden başlamasının üzerinden iki hafta geçerken Tahran yönetimi, salı günü Ortadoğu’daki saldırılarını artırdı. Ürdün, Kuveyt ve Bahreyn İran saldırılarının hedefi oldu. İRAN'DAN CEVAP İran Silahlı Kuvvetleri'nin savaşı yürüten birimi Hatemu'l Enbiya Merkez Karargahı, ABD’nin İran’ın nükleer santrallerine saldırı gerçekleştirmesi halinde bu girişimi bölgedeki savaşın genişletilmesi olarak değerlendireceklerini açıkladı. Bildiride, ABD’nin, İran’ın nükleer santrallerine saldırı gerçekleştirmesi halinde bu girişimin bölgedeki savaşın genişletilmesi olarak değerlendirileceği ve ABD’nin müttefikleri ile yine ABD’nin bölgedeki tüm çıkarlarının hedef haline geleceği belirtildi. SALDIRILAR SÜRÜYOR Kuveyt ordusu, İran'ın insansız hava aracı (İHA) saldırılarına karşı hava savunma sistemlerinin devreye girdiğini duyurdu. Ayrıca Irak'ta Erbil Havalimanı da İHA'lar nedeniyle kısa süre uçuşa kapatıldı.

ABD'den İran'a 11. saldırı dalgası. Tahran'da hava savunma sistemleri aktif

ABD Merkez Kuvvetler Komutanlığı CENTCOM 11. kez İran'a saldırı başlattığını duyurdu. ABD Başkanı Donald Trump, İran’a yönelik saldırıların süreceği mesajını vererek ülkenin nükleer programıyla bağlantılı olduğu değerlendirilen Kazma Dağı’nı hedef gösterdi. CENTCOM'dan yapılan açıklamada, "Saldırılar, İran'ın Hürmüz Boğazı'ndaki ticari gemi trafiğini tehdit etme yeteneğini daha da zayıflatmayı amaçlıyor." ifadelerine yer verildi. İran'ın başkenti Tahran'da savunma sistemleri aktif hale geldi. İran'ın yarı resmi haber ajansı Fars, Sirik ve Tebriz kentlerinde çok sayıda patlama olduğunu duyurdu. TRUMP YİNE TEHDİT ETTİ Trump, Beyaz Saray’da Lübnan Cumhurbaşkanı Joseph Avn ile gerçekleştirdiği görüşme sırasında gazetecilerin sorularını yanıtladı. Natanz yakınlarındaki yer altı kompleksi hakkında konuşan Trump, “O bölgeyi çok yakında ve çok ağır biçimde vuracağız.” dedi. Normal şartlarda askeri hedefleri önceden açıklamayacağını belirten Trump, “Ancak bununla ilgili yapabilecekleri hiçbir şey yok” ifadesini kullandı. “İRAN’LA İŞİMİZ BİTMEDİ” İran’ın mevcut saldırılarda büyük ölçüde zarar gördüğünü savunan Trump, ülkenin yeniden toparlanmasının 20 yıldan fazla sürebileceğini öne sürdü. Trump, “Şu anda çekilsek bile İran’ın yeniden inşa edilmesi 20-25 yıl sürer. Ancak işimiz kesinlikle bitmedi. Şu anda ayrılmıyoruz.” diye konuştu. DAĞIN DERİNLİKLERİNDEKİ KOMPLEKS Kazma Dağı, İran’ın ağır hasar gören Natanz uranyum zenginleştirme tesisinin yakınında bulunuyor. Batılı istihbarat kuruluşları, dağın derinliklerine inşa edilen ve son derece korunaklı olduğu belirtilen komplekste İran’ın resmen bildirmediği bir uranyum zenginleştirme tesisi kurduğundan şüpheleniyor. Uzmanlar, kompleksin derinliği ve güçlendirilmiş yapısı nedeniyle ABD’nin en güçlü sığınak delici bombalarının bile erişim kapasitesinin dışında olabileceğini değerlendiriyor. Öte yandan ABD ile İran arasındaki savaşın yeniden başlamasının üzerinden iki hafta geçerken Tahran yönetimi, salı günü Ortadoğu’daki saldırılarını artırdı. Ürdün, Kuveyt ve Bahreyn İran saldırılarının hedefi oldu. İRAN'DAN CEVAP İran Silahlı Kuvvetleri'nin savaşı yürüten birimi Hatemu'l Enbiya Merkez Karargahı, ABD’nin İran’ın nükleer santrallerine saldırı gerçekleştirmesi halinde bu girişimi bölgedeki savaşın genişletilmesi olarak değerlendireceklerini açıkladı. Bildiride, ABD’nin, İran’ın nükleer santrallerine saldırı gerçekleştirmesi halinde bu girişimin bölgedeki savaşın genişletilmesi olarak değerlendirileceği ve ABD’nin müttefikleri ile yine ABD’nin bölgedeki tüm çıkarlarının hedef haline geleceği belirtildi. SALDIRILAR SÜRÜYOR Kuveyt ordusu, İran'ın insansız hava aracı (İHA) saldırılarına karşı hava savunma sistemlerinin devreye girdiğini duyurdu. Ayrıca Irak'ta Erbil Havalimanı da İHA'lar nedeniyle kısa süre uçuşa kapatıldı.

Commentary: How the US-Iran war will reshape the Gulf

The Iran war has triggered intense debate about America’s role in the region, but the reality is the Gulf has no substitute for the United States, says NUS Middle East Institute chairman Joseph Liow.

Defense strategy expert reviews how the Iran War drains vital U.S. missile inventories

NPR's Scott Simon asks Mark Cancian of the Center for Strategic and International Studies about concerns that the war with Iran is depleting stockpiles of key U.S. munitions.

U.S.-Iran War Pauses for 2nd Straight Day

President Trump put off plans to escalate the fighting in part because of dwindling stockpiles of interceptor missiles, American officials said.

U.S. Jet Fuel Costs Soar as Iran War Hits Airlines Again

U.S. airlines are grappling with soaring jet fuel costs again after the return of hostilities in the Middle East shattered the three-week-long U.S.-Iran ‘deal to make a deal’ and sent Brent crude oil prices soaring past $100 per barrel again. The U.S. jet fuel market has been tightening since March, although there haven’t been concerns about any shortages in America, unlike in Europe, which in April was supposed to run out of stockpiles within six weeks. Europe didn’t see shortages, but the global markets tightened, and…

Iran accuses some regional countries of participating in US war

‘We hold the United States responsible for the military aggression against Iran,’ Foreign Ministry spokesman says

As the US pauses the war with Iran, is Trump really running out of weapons?

The US has fired thousands of hard-to-replace missiles during its war with Iran. We unpack whether its "arsenal of freedom" is perilously low.

The Economic War on Iran Is—and Isn’t—Working

Devastating costs have been imposed on the Iranian economy—to unclear strategic ends.

As US-Iran war rages, who's risking the Strait of Hormuz?

Though Iran continues to attack vessels as leverage in its war with the United States, data show that several shippers continue to transit the waterway.

'Trump Needs a Way Out of This War': General Yakovlev explains 'charade' over US-Iran negotiations

Eve Irvine is pleased to welcome General Michel Yakovleff, Professor at Sciences-Po and Former Vice-Chief of Staff at NATO's Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (Shape).. He presents a strategic rather than tactical reading of the current lull in the US-Iran conflict. He argues that the apparent de-escalation is not evidence of diplomatic progress but of mounting structural constraints. Rather than viewing pauses in hostilities as signs of imminent peace, he frames them as consequences of political pressure, military logistics and industrial limitations. At the centre of his argument is the proposition that modern warfare is ultimately governed by sustainability. Missile stockpiles, industrial production capacity, domestic political legitimacy and alliance commitments become as decisive as battlefield success. General Yakovleff contends that the United States retains ample military capability to continue operations against Iran in isolation, yet doing so progressively erodes its ability to deter other adversaries, reassure allies and sustain global commitments.

US aware of Iran's nuclear developments without Israel — Trump

The US leader stressed that there is no need for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to publicly state that he intends to reveal something on this topic

Lindsey Graham ‘almost cried’ tears of joy over war on Iran, footage shows

Excerpts from a planned documentary show the hawkish senator claiming credit for persuading Donald Trump to attack Iran.

Trump: Lindsey Graham 'never saw a war that he didn't like'

President delivers tribute to late senator at funeral attended by Netanyahu, Zelenskyy

New footage shows Lindsey Graham celebrating Iran war, discussing US role in Lebanon

Previously unseen footage has emerged showing late U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham expressing enthusiasm over the outbreak of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran and discussing the possibility of American military involvement alongside Israel in Lebanon, AzerNEWS reports.

'Will Beat F***Ing S**t Out Of Them': Trump After Iran Attacks US Base

Trump described the Iranian missile strike on the US as a "surprise attack", saying American troops had only minutes to respond before the ballistic missiles reached the US base in Jordan.

Netanyahu, Lindsey Graham coordinated privately to undermine international court: Report

Recordings reveal late US senator recruited Democrats to denounce war crimes investigation

US resumes attack on Iran after Trump’s threat

Two people are reported to have been injured by the strikes on Iranian facilities. The post US resumes attack on Iran after Trump’s threat appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Trump says U.S., Israel to hold off on Iran strikes

The U.S. President said the deal would have to include the “Immediate, Complete and Total Opening of the Hormuz Strait, and an end to Iran's nuclear threat.”

Trump's on-again-off-again war against Iran: in his own words

Donald Trump has made some of the most aggressive public threats about military action of any modern US president. He has walked back many of them too. The 80-year-old Republican’s comments about the US war against Iran have shifted, sometimes dramatically and quickly, since the conflict erupted on February 28. He has repeatedly declared victory, claiming Iran’s military capabilities were utterly defeated, only to later tweak the war timeline or threaten Tehran with more strikes. He praised Iran’s new leaders on June 17 as “very smart” and “far less radicalized” than their predecessors killed in US and Israeli strikes. By July 8, a frustrated Trump changed his tune. “I don’t want to deal with them anymore, they’re scum,” he said. Here are some of the main examples of Trump’s threats against Iran, and how he has dialed them back. March 21 “If Iran doesn’t FULLY OPEN, WITHOUT THREAT, the Strait of Hormuz, within 48 HOURS from this exact point in time, the United States of America will hit and obliterate their various POWER PLANTS, STARTING WITH THE BIGGEST ONE FIRST!” Trump’s threat, made on his Truth Social platform, was striking given that an intentional attack on power plants, deemed essential civilian infrastructure, is widely considered a war crime. March 23 Two days later, Trump extended the deadline for five days, citing “very good and productive conversations” with Iran. He then paused the “period of Energy Plant destruction by 10 days” to April 6, citing ongoing diplomatic talks. April 5 With time running out on his 10-day extension, Trump unleashed a profanity-laded post on Easter Sunday: “Open the Fuckin’ Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell.” He concluded by saying “Praise be to Allah.” April 7 “A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again,” Trump announced in a post that many interpreted as a threat to wipe out Iran and it’s population of roughly 90 million. April 7 Hours later, he said: “I agree to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks,” Trump said, accepting a truce proposal from war mediators after he spoke to leaders in Pakistan. June 11 “The United States will be hitting Iran… VERY HARD TONIGHT” and “at some point in the not too distant future, we will be taking Kharg Island” and other oil infrastructure locations, Trump posted on Truth Social. June 11 Five hours later Trump said he “cancelled the scheduled strikes and bombings against Iran this evening,” citing progress in negotiations towards securing a deal aimed at ending the war. An interim deal to end the fighting was signed in June, but within a month the conflict re-intensified, with Iran hitting US facilities across the Middle East and US forces striking Iranian coastal defenses but expanding the targets to include bridges and infrastructure. July 31 “We’ll be hitting them very hard, and you know at some point they’re going to say, ‘We just can’t take it anymore,’” Trump told a meeting of his cabinet Friday. August 1 “We have just been asked by Iran, and other Middle Eastern Countries, to hold off any attack,” Trump said, claiming that “the perimeters of a deal has been agreed to.” Iran’s state media vigorously denied that such a request was made by the Islamic republic.

Renewed US-Iran talks on Strait of Hormuz, denuclearization to start on Monday, Trump says

The US halted an attack on Iran "that would have been the biggest attack since World War II, which would have been disastrous for them," Trump explained.

Trump says Iran talks to take place on Monday, sets no deadline for deal

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE/CAIRO, Aug 3 - U.S. President Donald Trump said talks with Iran will happen on Monday but declined to set a deadline for an agreement after earlier saying he had called off an imminent attack in hopes of quickly reaching a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resolve the impasse over Tehran's nuclear capabilities.

Trump says new talks with Iran set to begin after calling off strikes

US President Donald Trump said that new negotiations with Iran will begin Monday after he decided to hold off on striking the Islamic republic to pursue a deal to end the war entering its sixth month. Trump told reporters on Sunday that the talks would cover the Strait of Hormuz – a route for global energy supplies that has become a key sticking point in the conflict – and ultimately, the denuclearisation of Iran. For its part, Iran said it was nearing a deal with Oman over a new route through...

Trump says US-Iran talks to start Monday after shelving strike

US President Donald Trump announced Sunday that negotiations with Iran will commence Monday afternoon, saying regional allies and Tehran persuaded him to abort a planned military operation in favor of diplomacy on the Strait of Hormuz and nuclear issues.

Trump’s attorney general pick says has reached deal with senators after standoff

The US Senate postponed a vote on Todd Blanche's nomination amid a dispute over a proposed US$1.8 billion 'anti-weaponisation' fund.

Israeli army launches naval, ground drills amid escalating US-Iran tensions

Drills come as regional tensions continues to flare up following US-Israeli war on Iran

Middle East crisis live: Iran denies Trump’s claims that talks due to take place

Iranian spokesperson says there are no plans to receive or send a delegation following US president’s assertion that talks would take place on Monday Trump says Iran talks set for Monday Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency reports that Israeli forces dropped phosphorus shells overnight in the towns of Yaroun and Haroun and the city of Bint Jbeil, sparking fires in olive and pine groves. International humanitarian law currently restricts the usage of white phosphorus, given its incendiary nature, according to Amnesty International. Though it can be used lawfully, it must never be fired at, or in close proximity to, a populated civilian area or civilian infrastructure. Continue reading...

Trump’s attorney general pick says he has reached deal with senators after standoff – US politics live

Todd Blanche issues formal order to withdraw ‘anti-weaponization fund’ after weeks of negotiations with Republican senators who were blocking his nomination Blanche formally rescinds Trump’s $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponization fund’ Sign up for the US Breaking News email Hello and welcome to the US politics live blog. Acting US attorney general Todd Blanche issued a formal order late on Sunday terminating Donald Trump’s $1.8bn “anti-weaponization fund” to compensate his political allies. Continue reading...

Iran says no talks underway or meeting plans with U.S. after Trump calls off attacks on Tehran

Iran said on Monday there are no talks underway with the United States and no plans for any meetings, contradicting U.S. President Donald Trump, who had cited talks he said would take place that afternoon as justification for calling off attacks.

Republican holdouts say they will back Todd Blanche for attorney general

Move comes after Blanche gives senators written assurance he will drop Trump’s $1.8bn anti-weaponization fund Two Republican senators who threatened to block Todd Blanche’s bid to permanently become attorney general announced they will advance his nomination after he confirmed in writing that a planned $1.8bn slush fund for Donald Trump’s allies was dead. The US Senate judiciary committee is due to vote on Tuesday on whether to approve the nomination of Blanche, who is already acting attorney general, and send it to the wider Senate for a vote. Continue reading...

What Trump's flip-flopping on strikes means for the war with Iran

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Mona Yacoubian, director of the Middle East Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, on President Trump's pattern with threatening strikes on Iran.

Trump says US-Iran talks continue, warns Tehran faces 'last chance'

US President Donald Trump said Monday that newly planned talks with Tehran are the “last chance” for Iran to forge a deal and avoid an escalation of US strikes on the country. Trump, speaking at the Oval Office, said he expects negotiations that will reopen the Strait of Hormuz and create a pathway for Iran to address United States’ concerns about it’s nuclear program will begin in the next day or two.

Vote to take place on Blanche nomination after GOP senators drop opposition – US politics live

Trump’s former personal lawyer appears on track to become attorney general despite reservations over deal withdrawing ‘anti-weaponization fund’ Critics denounce Blanche deal to halt Trump slush fund Sign up for US Breaking News email Hello and welcome to the US politics live blog. President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer Todd Blanche appears on track to become the next US attorney general after two Republican senators drop their opposition to his nomination. Trump declined to call for Rep Max Miller’s resignation following allegations of domestic abuse from his ex-wife, Emily Moreno. Trump said he has always known Miller as “a good person” and called the situation “a very sad thing.” In an 89-4 vote, the Senate voted to take up a measure that would temporarily keep the government funded and help avoid a shutdown in the fall. The measure, known as a continuing resolution, would maintain government funding at current levels through 11 December, with some adjustments for specific programs. The Senate is slated to debate the funding bill and move it closer to a final vote. A coalition of 25 US states sued the Trump administration over new tariffs pegged at 10% to 12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners, calling them a pretext for replacing import taxes struck down by the supreme court in February. The states are asking the US Court of International Trade to halt the tariffs, declare them unlawful and order refunds of duties that have already been paid. More here. Trump accused US attorney Jeanine Pirro of having “folded like an umbrella” amid reports that he was considering removing her from her post. Trump criticized Pirro on Monday after she dropped vandalism charges against a former Olympian accused of damaging the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool. More here. Continue reading...

Trump’s former lawyer advances in attorney general bid after deal with Republican holdouts

US senators voted along party lines on Tuesday to advance US President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer as attorney general after he formally scrapped a controversial US$1.8 billion fund created through the administration’s settlement of a lawsuit brought by the president. Todd Blanche, who became deputy attorney general after Trump took office, has been serving as acting attorney general since his predecessor, Pam Bondi, resigned in April. The closely scrutinised Senate Judiciary Committee...

World faces fresh food price surge, FAO warns

FRANKFURT: The world is on the verge of another bout of food inflation as wars in Iran and Ukraine along with El Nino create a perfect storm of higher costs and lower crop yields, the chief economist of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation said.

Türkiye's National Security Council calls for return to Iran-US talks

Council says conflict could spread across region, disrupt global trade; urges firm international stance against Israeli provocations targeting holy sites in Palestine

Besieged Sudanese city faces relentless drone strikes and risk of mass atrocities, U.N. warns

Hundreds of thousands of civilians in el-Obeid are being battered by relentless drone strikes and face critical water shortages and a worsening cholera outbreak, while women and girls are reporting high rates of sexual violence.

Murkowski won’t vote for Trump’s nomination of Blanche as attorney general

Alaska Republican is concerned that proposed fund to compensate January 6 rioters will proceed even though Blanche confirmed it was dead US politics live – latest updates Lisa Murkowski, Alaska’s moderate Republican senator, announced early on Friday that she will not vote for Donald Trump’s nomination of Todd Blanche as US attorney general, leaving his elevation from “acting” to official confirmation in the post even narrower. Murkowski issued a statement expressing her concerns that the Trump administration could proceed with its proposed fund to compensate rioters who invaded the US Capitol on January 6 in a failed attempt to overturn Joe Biden’s defeat of Trump in the 2020 presidential election. Continue reading...

Bluster and backdown have turned Iran war into Trump’s own Groundhog Day

The US president’s profound ignorance of his enemy has led to an impotent cycle of empty threats, analysts say Being the subject of mockery may be the most intense of all Donald Trump’s known aversions. Yet more than five months after embarking on a war of choice against Iran, the US president risks attracting ridicule as he struggles to secure a military victory – while repeatedly threatening devastating bombardment against the Tehran regime, only to back down on the pretext of renewed negotiations. Continue reading...

Iran says ‘Muslim Nato’ pact reflects retreat from US security umbrella

Tehran has played down concerns over a new mutual defence pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan, while portraying the agreement as evidence of declining regional reliance on the United States.