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    Donald John Trump is the 45th President of the United States and is seeking re-election. He belongs to the Republican Party. Before joining politics, Trump was a businessman. More

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    • Power broker or postman? US names Pakistan as go-between, but can Asim Munir deliver anything beyond messages?

      Iran War News: The announcement by US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff places Islamabad at the centre of one of the most volatile geopolitical crises in recent years.

    • Trump says Iran allowed passage of 10 oil tankers as a 'present'

      Donald Trump said Iran allowed 10 oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz as a “present”, signalling negotiation intent, even as uncertainty persists over talks and competing ceasefire terms.

    • British Airways to operate additional flights from Delhi, Mumbai amid West Asia crisis

      New Delhi, Mar 26 British Airways will operate additional flights from Delhi and Mumbai for a short term to meet the traffic demand amid the disruption..

    • Trump says taking control of Iran’s oil 'an option' as Tehran allows tankers through Strait of Hormuz

      Donald Trump said seizing Iran’s oil is an option, claiming Tehran allowed 10 tankers through the Strait of Hormuz as a “present” signalling seriousness in ongoing conflict negotiations.

    • Iran rejects 'one-sided, unfair' US proposal as Trump claims Tehran is ‘begging’ for deal: Report

      Reports suggest that a 15-point plan has been conveyed to Iran through intermediaries, including Pakistan, with additional backchannel involvement from countries such as Turkey and Egypt.

    • 'More death and destruction': Steve Witkoff warns Iran as US sends 15-point peace plan

      The US has sent Iran a 15-point peace plan via Pakistan, warning of “death and destruction” if rejected, as President Donald Trump casts doubt over prospects of negotiations.

    • A ‘suicide mission’ in the making? US troop build-up sparks fears of Kharg Island invasion

      Analysts warn that any such operation could prove far more dangerous than it appears, potentially triggering heavy casualties and a wider regional war.

    • 'They're begging, not me': Trump calls Iranians 'lousy fighters, great negotiators', says deal key to opening Hormuz

      Trump reiterated that the US “cannot allow Iran to have nuclear weapons” and alleged that Tehran had plans to “take over the Middle East” before the war.

    • Pakistan offering to mediate West Asia crisis is 'ludicrous nonsense,' says former Trump Pentagon advisor: 'Modi should step in'

      Macgregor made an emphatic case for India, arguing PM Modi's rare ability to maintain working relationships across geopolitical fault lines makes him uniquely positioned to intervene.

    • Iran responds to Trump's 15-point peace plan via intermediaries, awaits reply as talks hang in balance

      Iran has responded to a US proposal to end the ongoing conflict through intermediaries and is now awaiting Washington’s reaction.

    • A war with no exit? How clashing demands are blocking any path to US-Iran peace talks

      Despite renewed signals from President Donald Trump that talks are back on the table, officials and analysts say the gap between Washington and Tehran remains too wide for any immediate breakthrough.

    • ‘Injection for pedophiles’: Iran embassy post sparks fresh speculation around Trump’s war and Epstein files

      Notably, the US and Israeli strikes on Iran began just days after fresh disclosures in the Jeffrey Epstein files started dominating global headlines, triggering political backlash and renewed scrutiny.

    • Running out of firepower? US weighs diverting Ukraine weapons to Middle East as Iran war costs hit $2 billion a day

      Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has drawn attention to the widening gap in resource allocation. He noted that US-backed forces in the Middle East used more than 800 Patriot interceptor missiles in just three days.

    • Mandana Karimi slams Boman Irani’s ‘funny’ Donald Trump video amid Iran war: "Where was this voice when Iranians were dying"

      Mandana Karimi has criticised Boman Irani’s satirical video on Donald Trump, calling it insensitive amid the Iran crisis, sparking a debate on humour versus responsibility.

    • A NATO ally prepared to fight US amid Trump's Iran war: Is America becoming a superpower without support?

      From dissent within President Donald Trump’s own political base to quiet resistance from NATO partners, the signs of strain are becoming harder to ignore.

    • A peacemaker with too many fires to fight: Why Pakistan’s Iran mediation bid is being undermined by its own war next door

      Pakistan retains certain advantages. It has access, geography and a willingness to engage. But these strengths are increasingly overshadowed by its internal and regional challenges.

    • Trump says Iran 'begging' for deal, warns of consequences: 'There is no turning back'

      Trump, whose daily statements have swung wildly from threatening to conciliatory, said talks to end the war were ongoing with Iran, but that officials in Tehran were covering them up out of fear.

    • One crisis, two chokepoints: Iran eyes Bab el-Mandeb. Why it matters more than ever amid Hormuz disruption?

      The development is significant because it suggests Iran is willing to expand the conflict geographically and economically, potentially disrupting not one but two of the world’s most vital maritime corridors.

    • Boman Irani reacts to Donald Trump’s ‘Iranis’ remark with a witty video, leaving the internet amused

      Boman Irani shares a witty video reacting to Donald Trump’s “Iranis” remark, turning a global headline into a light-hearted and viral moment.

    • Trump taps Zuckerberg, Andreessen and Huang for tech council

      Trump has taken interest in establishing what the White House casts as “American dominance” in AI and digital assets.

    • Trump’s Strait of Hormuz deadline looms as US marines head to Gulf

      Thousands of US Marines are deploying to West Asia as President Donald Trump’s Friday deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz nears, with Kharg Island emerging as a strategic focus.

    • 'Will end the war on our terms': Why Iran rejected Trump’s peace proposal and the 5 demands it has set

      US-Israel-Iran War News: Instead of engaging with the US framework, Iran has laid out five clear conditions under which it would consider ending the war.

    • Netanyahu seeks to avoid snap vote as Iran war gives no boost in polls

      For Netanyahu, the war has helped him pivot attention away from Gaza and toward his joint campaign with the US against Iran, where national consensus is strongest

    • ‘Played twice already’: Why Iran fears Trump could be setting it up for a third time

      At the heart of Iran’s hesitation lies a fundamental contradiction. Iranian officials believe that Washington is attempting diplomacy while simultaneously escalating military pressure.

    • Iran confirms receiving US 15-point plan to end Gulf War; talks may be held in Pakistan or Turkey

      Iran confirms receiving a US 15-point plan via Pakistan to end the Gulf conflict, signalling possible diplomatic movement despite public denials, as mediation efforts gain traction.

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