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West Asia war: Iran offers 5-yr enrichment halt; talks likely on Apr 16

The US and Iran may again hold negotiations on April 16 after Islamabad talks failed; Tehran has offered a 5-year pause on uranium enrichment, shorter than the US's 20-year demand

Trump deletes post seemingly depicting him as Jesus after backlash

Trump said that he posted the image because he thought it showed him as a doctor but didn't explain his decision to delete it

How the US naval blockade of Iran might work and what it could mean

US military has provided few details on how it might carry out President Trump's orders as he seeks to pressure Tehran on a peace deal; but history and established practices offer some clues

US-Iran war: Hormuz blockade tests which side can endure more pain

US President Trump is trying to choke off the country's lifeline with a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz; but the Iranians are betting that his tolerance for political pain is limited

Trump threatens to 'kill' Iranian warships that get near US blockade

The US military announced it will begin a blockade of all Iranian ports and coastal areas on Monday, tempering US President Donald Trump's previous vow to entirely block the strategic Strait of Hormuz, as early reports indicated that ships had stopped crossing the waterway. However, Trump warned on social media that any Iranian warships that come "anywhere close" to the US blockade will be destroyed. It wasn't clear whether the blockade had started by the designated time of 10 a.m. EDT. The move sets the stage for a showdown as Iran has responded with threats against ports in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. The war, now in its seventh week, has killed thousands of people and shaken global markets. Ceasefire talks between the US and Iran over the weekend ended without an agreement, raising questions about what happens when the current two-week truce expires on April 22. Meanwhile, the Israeli military is pushing ahead with its air and ground offensive in southern Lebanon, ...

Trump slams US media outlet for 'false narratives' on Iran, demands apology

Trump alleged that despite media portrayals, Iran had been 'totally obliterated, militarily, and otherwise'

Trump marks 1st anniversary of 'no tax on tips' with McDonald's delivery

US President Donald Trump received two large bags from McDonalds from a doorstep delivery driver at the Oval Office at the White House to mark the first anniversary of the 'no tax on tips' law. "This doesn't look staged, does it," Trump joked as Sharon Simmons, a Door Dash Grandma, completed an unusual order, delivering the President's "favourites" from the burger chain, at the Oval Office. Simmons, wearing a red T-shirt with 'DoorDash Grandma' written on the front, appeared surprised when Trump asked her to join him in addressing the media gathered outside the Oval Office. "Would you like to do a little news conference with me, with these people?" Trump asked her. "These are not the nicest people." 'I'll do whatever you ask me to do, sir,' Simmons responded. "So the no tax on tips is something special. It's very special, and that's one that really pertains to you," Trump said as he handed out a USD 100 tip to Simmons. "It is such an honour to meet you," the President said, befor

US, Iran mull second meeting in attempt to revive ceasefire talks

US President Donald Trump signalled his own openness to more talks earlier Monday, saying good people from Iran had reached out

Pope Leo says he's not afraid of Trump after clash over Iran conflict

US-born Pope Leo XIV pushed back Monday on President Donald Trump's broadside against him over the US-Israel war in Iran, telling reporters that the Vatican's appeals for peace and reconciliation are rooted in the Gospel, and that he doesn't fear the Trump administration. "To put my message on the same plane as what the president has attempted to do here, I think is not understanding what the message of the Gospel is," Leo told AP aboard the papal plane en route to Algeria. "And I'm sorry to hear that but I will continue on what I believe is the mission of the church in the world today." History's first US-born pope stressed that he was not making a direct attack against Trump or anyone else with his general appeal for peace and criticisms of the "delusion of omnipotence" that is fuelling the Iran wars and other conflicts around the world. "I will not enter into debate. The things that I say are certainly not meant as attacks on anyone. The message of the Gospel is very clear: Bless

'Right people' from Iran reached out: Trump as Hormuz blockade begins

Shortly before addressing reporters, Trump wrote on Truth Social that maritime activity in the strait had surged

Trump warns Iranian 'fast-attack' ships near US blockade will be eliminated

He issued a stark warning that any such vessels approaching a US "blockade" would be "immediately eliminated," describing the response as "quick and brutal"

US judge dismisses Trump's $10 bn defamation suit against WSJ, Murdoch

A federal judge dismissed President Donald Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch on Monday over a story on his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. US District Judge Darrin P. Gayles in Florida wrote in the order that Trump had failed to make the argument that the article was published with the intent to be malicious, but gave the president a chance to file an amended complaint. Trump filed the lawsuit in July, following up on a promise to sue the paper almost immediately after it put a new spotlight on his well-documented relationship with Epstein by publishing an article that described a sexually suggestive letter that the newspaper said bore Trump's signature and was included in a 2003 album compiled for Epstein's 50th birthday. The letter was subsequently released publicly by Congress, which subpoenaed the records from Epstein's estate. The ruling marks yet another blow in the Trump administration's efforts to manage fallout over its rele

US to block Iranian ports along Strait of Hormuz: Decoding the impact

US forces will begin restricting Iran-linked ships in the Strait of Hormuz starting today. While others can pass, the move puts focus on key Gulf ports and risks to global oil supply routes

UK, France to soon hold conference on Hormuz safe navigation, says Macron

France and UK will hold a conference in the coming days to build support for a multinational mission to ensure safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, Macron said, amid US-Iran tensions

Daring rescue inside Iran: How the US brought a downed airman home | US-Iran war | Trump | Israel

A US fighter jet shot down over Iran. One airman rescued fast. The other vanished into the mountains. For over 24 hours, he stayed hidden - injured, alone, and being hunted.

US-Iran ceasefire: What is the current status? | Strait of Hormuz | Trump

The United States and Iran reached a two-week ceasefire agreement just before the deadline set by US President Donald Trump for a major escalation of strikes against Iranian civilian infrastructure.

'No port in Gulf will be safe', warns Iran after US declares blockade

Iran threatened ports in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman after the US announced a blockade on Iran's ports and coastline. "Security in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman is either for everyone or for no one," according to the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting, IRIB. "No port in the region will be safe," the Iranian military said.

China denies arms supply to Iran, rejects US claims as 'ill-intended'

Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun rejected reports that Beijing is set to supply military hardware to Tehran

From Berlin Blockade to Strait of Hormuz: A history of wartime blockades

As the US plans a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after failed Iran talks, here's a look at how wartime blockades -- from world wars to today -- have disrupted trade and daily life globally

Rescued airmen from Iran are in 'good shape', we're proud of them: Trump

The two crew members of the F-15E Strike Eagle, the first lost to enemy fire in the monthlong war, had both ejected from the cockpit on April 3 after Iran's military struck their plane