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Trump warns of strikes on Iran desalination plants, here's what it means

US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to target Iran's energy infrastructure, including the country's desalination plants. Such a move, and Iran's possible targeting of the plants of its Gulf Arab neighbours, could have devastating impacts across the water-starved Middle East. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said if a deal to end the war isn't reached "shortly" and the Strait of Hormuz, where much oil passes via tankers, is not immediately reopened, "we will conclude our lovely stay' in Iran by blowing up and completely obliterating all of their Electric Generating Plants, Oil Wells and Kharg Island (and possibly all desalinization plants!), which we have purposefully not yet touched.'" The biggest danger, analysts warn, may not be what Trump could do to Iran, but how Tehran could retaliate. Iran relies on desalination for a small share of its water supply while Gulf Arab states depend on it for the vast majority. Hundreds of desalination plants sit along the Persian Gulf

Trump claims talks with Iran's parliamentary speaker; Tehran denies

US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened widespread destruction of Iran's energy resources and other vital infrastructure, including desalination plants, if a deal to end the war with Tehran is not reached "shortly." Trump said the US is negotiating with Iran's parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, in an interview with the New York Post published Monday. The former Revolutionary Guard commander was previously floated as Washington's negotiating partner, but has denied Iran is talking to the US and said Pakistan-facilitated discussions were merely a cover for American troop deployments. Meanwhile, Israel has invaded southern Lebanon to push out Iran-backed Hezbollah militants, who have fired rockets and drones across the border, in a campaign that Israeli officials suggest could become a prolonged occupation. Three UN peacekeepers were killed in southern Lebanon in less than 24 hours, but it's unclear who was responsible. US stocks edged higher in shaky trading Mond

Will blow up Iran's energy sites if no ceasefire is reached soon: Trump

In a social media post, Trump said the United States would "conclude its 'lovely' stay" by blowing up Iran's civilian and energy infrastructure

'No problem' with Russian oil tanker bringing relief to Cuba, says Trump

President Donald Trump on Sunday night said he has "no problem" with a Russian oil tanker off the coast of Cuba delivering relief to the island, which has been brought to its knees by a US oil blockade. "We have a tanker out there. We don't mind having somebody get a boatload because they need they have to survive," Trump told reporters as he flew back to Washington. When asked if a New York Times report that the tanker would be allowed to reach Cuba was true, Trump said: "I told them, if a country wants to send some oil into Cuba right now, I have no problem whether it's Russia or not." Tracking data shows the oil tanker carrying approximately 730,000 barrels of oil, was just off the eastern tip of the island on Sunday night and slated to land in the city of Matanzas by Tuesday. Journalists working for Cuban state media also reported the boat was expected to land, though Cuban officials did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Trump, whose government has come at its

Trump thanks Belarus Prez for releasing over '500 political prisoners'

Trump said his envoy, John Coale, secured the release of an additional 250 detainees following talks with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko

West Asia war: Trump says US could 'take the oil' in Iran; Brent at $115

Donald Trump says Iran will allow 20 oil ships through the Strait of Hormuz, while Brent crude has surged to about $115 a barrel. Here are the top updates at 9 am (IST)

Trump claims regime change in Iran has already occurred amid West Asia war

Donald Trump signals that while a formal deal with Iran remains uncertain, shifting ground realities suggest regime change may already have occurred amid the ongoing conflict and negotiations

How a 35-year-old crypto bro helped Pakistan win over Trump world

Led by Bilal Bin Saqib, Pakistan's crypto diplomacy deepens engagement with Trump's inner circle, boosting Islamabad's bid to mediate in US-Iran tensions amid fears of disruption to global energy supp

Trump claims Iran gave in to US demands, considers seizing Kharg Island

Taking Iran's oil would require a risky military operation involving the invasion and occupation of its main export hub, Kharg Island, which also houses an Iranian naval base

With Cuba under pressure, the Castro dynasty is making a comeback

As Trump officials demand changes, Castro family members are suddenly popping up across Cuba's political scene. Some even ask: Could one be the "Cuban Delcy?"

Trump suggests US could seize Iran's Kharg Island amid rising tensions

US President Donald Trump has raised the idea of American forces seizing Iran's Kharg Island, its main oil terminal in the Persian Gulf. The comment by Trump came in an interview published early Monday by The Financial Times. "Maybe we take Kharg Island, maybe we don't. We have a lot of options," Trump told the newspaper. "It would also mean we had to be there (on Kharg Island) for a while." Asked about Iranian defences there, he said: "I don't think they have any defense. We could take it very easily." The US already launched airstrikes once it said targeted military positions on the island. Iran has threatened to launch its own ground invasion of Gulf Arab countries and new attacks if US troops land on its territory. Trump said that Iran's parliament speaker authorised the passage of oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf. The comment by Trump in the interview is the latest signal by the Americans of Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf's importance

Europe seeks to increase migrant deportations using Trump-style tactics

The European Union is expanding its powers to track, raid and deport migrants to "return hubs" in third countries in Africa and elsewhere, quietly adopting tactics of the Trump administration that have drawn public criticism across the 27-nation bloc. The EU continues to tighten migration policies after right-wing parties took power in some countries in 2024. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, from the centre-right European People's Party coalition, has said the new measures will prevent a repeat of the 2015 crisis caused by the civil war in Syria, when about one million people arrived to seek asylum. "We have learnt the lessons of the past. And today, we are better equipped," von der Leyen has said. The new policies, known as the Pact on Migration and Asylum, go into effect on June 12. Far-right parties in Europe have praised the deportation policies of US President Donald Trump and called for the EU to adopt a similar approach. Human rights groups warn that ...

Trump's war with Iran may be ushering in a new nuclear age for the world

China and Russia, both longstanding members of the exclusive club of nuclear-armed nations, have raised alarm about the risk of weapons proliferation in Japan and South Korea

Trump poached young voters as Democratic party fumbled: JFK's grandson

Democrat leader Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of former US President John F Kennedy, said his party has "consistently fumbled" in winning over young voters, who have been influenced by Donald Trump. Schlossberg, the Democratic Congressional candidate from Manhattan's 12th District, credited US President Trump for "getting people fired up about politics" and embracing modernity the way Democrats used to in their heydays. Speaking at Fortune's CEO Initiative dinner earlier this month, Schlossberg said he doesn't believe the Democratic party lost its way on policy so much as it lost the plot on storytelling and cultural relevance. "The Republican Party has embraced modernity in a way that the Democratic Party used to own. Whether it's space, whether it's the AI race, crypto, investing in new technologies - the Democratic Party has been way anti-everything, and anti-business in particular. Anti-modernity. Trump has flipped the script," the 33-year-old Congressional aspirant told ...

'No Kings' protests against Trump draw massive crowds across US, Europe

Crowds of people protested Saturday against the war in Iran and President Donald Trump's actions, in "No Kings" rallies across the US and in Europe. Minnesota took center stage, in what organizers expected to be mass demonstrations involving millions of people. Thousands of people stood shoulder-to-shoulder on the Minnesota Capitol lawn and surrounding streets in St. Paul. Some held upside down US flags, historically a sign of distress. The event's headliner was Bruce Springsteen, who performed " Streets of Minneapolis," He wrote the song in response to the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal agents and in tribute to the thousands of Minnesotans who took to the streets over the winter to protest the Trump administration's aggressive immigration enforcement. Before he launched into the song, Springsteen lamented Good and Pretti's deaths but said people's continued pushback against US. Customs and Immigration Enforcement has given the rest of the country hope. "

Inside 'Project Eagle,' JPMorgan's high-wire act to fund $55 bn EA deal

For weeks, JPMorgan bankers had anxiously watched events in the West Asia as they worked to sell the financing for the biggest buyout ever, the $55-bn private equity takeover of Electronic Arts

MEA denies report of Elon Musk joining Modi-Trump call on West Asia

On Friday, the NYT reported that the Tesla CEO joined the phone call between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump that took place on Tuesday

Trump wants his legacy to be as 'great peacemaker', cites ending wars

He also outlined the scale of potential US military action on Iran, despite ongoing diplomatic talks to end the conflict

Trump says 'Cuba's next', signals tougher stance amid West Asia conflict

The developement comes as US President Donald Trump and his allies continue to express their desire for regime change in Cuba

'Why support them if they don't back us': Trump slams Nato over Iran war

I think that Nato made a terrible mistake when they wouldn't send a small amount of military armament, when they wouldn't send just even acknowledge what we were doing for the world, Trump said