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Donald Trump claims Iran nuclear sites ‘turned to dust’ as US-Iran talks stall
Donald Trump on Monday claimed that “Operation Midnight Hammer” resulted in the complete destruction of Iran’s nuclear sites, adding that any effort to recover or rebuild them would be “a long and difficult process.”
The operation refers…
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How long can Iran’s war-hit economy hold out under a Strait of Hormuz blockade?
Even before the latest conflict, Iran was grappling with deep economic troubles, weighed down by years of sanctions, policy instability, and structural imbalances.
An analysis by Iran Focus following last year’s brief but intense conflict…
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United Nations Security Council condemns killing of French peacekeeper in Lebanon
The United Nations Security Council on Monday strongly condemned the killing of a French peacekeeper in Lebanon, an incident France has blamed on Hezbollah.
The peacekeeper was killed and three others injured on Saturday when their unit…
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Powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake hits off Japan, tsunami warning issued
A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Japan on Monday, prompting authorities to warn residents to stay away from coastal areas amid fears of tsunami waves reaching up to 3 meters.
According to the Japan…
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US-Iran war LIVE updates: US seizes Iranian ship; Tehran warns of imminent retaliation
US President Donald Trump said American forces seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship, Touska, after it attempted to breach a US naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz.
According to Trump, the guided missile destroyer USS Spruance…
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Nations assemble for inaugural global summit on phasing out fossil fuels
More than 50 countries will gather in Colombia next week for a first-of-its-kind conference focused on phasing out fossil fuels, as the ongoing tensions around Iran highlight how heavily the world still depends on coal, oil and gas.…
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North Korea tests cluster-armed ballistic missiles, ramps up bid to outpace US–South Korea defenses
North Korea on Monday said it had test-launched ballistic missiles fitted with cluster bomb warheads—its second such test this month—highlighting efforts to strengthen its ability to penetrate US and South Korean missile defenses.…
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High alert in Japan and South Korea after North Korea fires ballistic missiles
Tensions are rising in East Asia after North Korea reportedly launched multiple ballistic missiles toward the sea on Sunday, prompting high alert in Japan and South Korea. The development comes days after the International Atomic Energy…
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Hormuz flashpoint: Gunboats, mystery strike and the attack on Indian vessels
A day after tensions flared in the Strait of Hormuz, more details have emerged about two Indian-flagged vessels that came under fire, triggering a swift diplomatic response from New Delhi.
The incident marks the first reported case of…
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Donald Trump praises Israel as ‘courageous, bold, loyal and smart’ amid Iran conflict tensions
Amid escalating tensions in West Asia, a fragile Israel-Lebanon ceasefire and uncertainty surrounding an Iran-US truce, Donald Trump strongly praised Israel, calling it “a great ally” of the United States while highlighting its military…
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