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Trump’s attacks on NATO’s relevance will have far-reaching consequences

The moment US commitment to the alliance is perceived as weak, the strategic calculus of Russia and China will change

Iran mocks Trump’s Strait of Hormuz threat, says 'we’ve lost the keys'

Iran mocks Trump’s Strait of Hormuz threat as tensions rise, while the US president warns of “hell” if Tehran fails to comply.

Iran's foreign ministry warns US Tehran will 'react in kind’ if infrastructure targeted, rejecting Trump's ultimatum

Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf accused Washington of acting under Israeli influence, warning that "our whole region is going to burn because you insist on following Netanyahu's commands."

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu congratulates Trump on 'perfectly executed American mission' on US F-15 pilot rescue

Netanyahu said that he spoke to the US President and praised the operation as a “bold and perfectly executed mission.”

How a perilous US rescue mission in Iran nearly veered off course

The operation reportedly involved around 100 elite commandos who moved under cover of darkness into rugged terrain south of Tehran, where they located and extracted the injured weapons specialist.

IRGC says 'Strait of Hormuz will never return to former state' as Iran prepares for 'new order' in Gulf

This warning follows reports from Iranian media that a parliamentary committee has approved draft legislation targeting maritime transit through the strait.

US rescue mission in Iran questioned after Iranian media footage shows destroyed aircraft

Iranian media released footage showing destroyed US aircraft during a rescue mission in Iran, raising questions over Washington’s official narrative and prompting scrutiny of the claimed success of the operation.

US Secret Service probes overnight gunfire near White House, no injuries reported

Authorities investigate reports of gunfire near Lafayette Park while White House operations continue as normal and security is heightened.

Donald Trump gives Iran until Tuesday night to open Strait of Hormuz: Report

US President Donald Trump launched a foul-mouthed threat to destroy Iran's vital civilian infrastructure Sunday, demanding Tehran buckle to his demands for a deal to reopen the Gulf to shipping and end the Middle East war.

Iran says Strait of Hormuz will reopen only after compensation as Trump sets 'Tuesday 8:00 P.M.' deadline

A senior Iranian official says the Strait of Hormuz will reopen only after Iran is fully compensated, as Trump sets a Tuesday deadline threatening strikes on the country’s infrastructure.

Easter outrage: Trump’s Strait of Hormuz post draws sharp criticism from former officials and lawmakers

Trump’s expletive-filled Easter post threatening Iran over the Strait of Hormuz drew sharp criticism from former officials and lawmakers, including Scaramucci, Marjorie Taylor Greene, and Steven Beschloss.

'We won the war twice recently': Iran mocks US after Trump’s fighter jet rescue announcement

Iranian Consulate mocks US rescue as Trump warns of strikes if Strait of Hormuz remains closed.

'Unprecedented begging': Iran criticises Trump’s expletive‑laden threats after 'teenager' jibe

Tensions between Washington and Tehran intensified as Iran mocked Donald Trump’s expletive-laden Strait of Hormuz threats, calling him a “teenager” and criticising his “unprecedented level of begging” in social media posts.

Trump sees 'good chance' of Iran deal in coming days, warns 'blowing up everything' if no pact

Trump tells Axios there is a “good chance” of striking a deal with Iran by Tuesday, but warns he will “blow up everything” if no agreement is reached.

Iran mocks Trump, calls US president ‘teenager’ over expletive Strait of Hormuz warning

The Iranian Embassy in Thailand mocked Donald Trump on X, calling him a “teenager” and criticising his language, claiming the US has reached the Stone Age and warning against further global interference.

UAE says Khor Fakkan port targeted after vessel reports ‘suspicious activity’

A vessel at UAE’s Khor Fakkan port reported “multiple splashes from unknown projectiles,” prompting authorities to respond and investigate the incident.

OPEC+ hikes oil production quotas by 206,000 barrels per day

Producers around the Gulf such as the Saudis, the UAE and Iraq have cut oil output by about 10 million barrels a day, equivalent to roughly 10% of global supplies, the IEA said in mid-March

'Everything blown to pieces': Iran strike destroys drone factory, halts operations

An Iranian missile strike crippled Aero Sol Aviation Solutions’ plant in Petah Tikva, halting operations, though recovery efforts and relocation plans are underway.

How Iran carried out two strikes in a minute that hit the CIA station inside the US embassy in Riyadh

Two Iranian drones breached Saudi air defences, detonating inside the US embassy and hitting a CIA station, leaving parts of the facility beyond repair.

‘I don’t know the number’: Congress grills Pete Hegseth over firing of generals amid Iran war

Pete Hegseth says he “does not know” how many generals were fired, as criticism grows over Donald Trump’s sweeping military shake-up.

First Iraqi tanker passes through Hormuz under Tehran’s exemptions

An Iraqi oil tanker carrying crude passed through the Strait of Hormuz after Iran granted Baghdad a special shipping exemption.

Former PM Nawaz Sharif watched Dhurandhar 2, appreciated his role, claims Pakistani journalist

Nawaz Sharif is the elder sibling of current Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

Iran strikes UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain as Israel attack kills in Beirut

Iran expands attacks across Gulf energy sites while Israeli strikes hit Beirut, signalling a widening conflict and rising risks to regional stability.

Why Iran is recalling the failed Eagle Claw mission to counter Trump’s ‘daring’ F-15E pilot rescue

As Donald Trump hails a daring pilot rescue, Iran invokes Operation Eagle Claw to challenge the narrative, reviving memories of a failed 1980 US mission.

Trump says airman ‘seriously wounded’ as Iran was ‘getting close’ before rescue

Trump says a seriously wounded US airman was rescued from Iran in a rare high-risk operation as Iranian forces were closing in.

‘Open the F***in Strait, you crazy ba*ds’: Trump warns Iran of strikes on power plants, bridges

Trump warns Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face strikes, as he confirms a “seriously wounded” US airman was rescued from deep inside Iran in a high-risk mission.

How Israel’s intelligence helped US rescue airman in Iran?

Israel provided intelligence support to help the US locate and rescue a stranded airman in Iran during a complex multi-day operation, officials said.

Is Donald Trump hospitalised? White House debunks viral Walter Reed rumours

Viral claims of Donald Trump being hospitalised were debunked after old footage resurfaced, with the White House denying rumours and confirming he remained active and working.

Oman, Iran hold Hormuz talks as Trump’s 48-hour deadline looms

Oman and Iran discuss ensuring safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz as US President Donald Trump’s 48-hour ultimatum to reopen the route nears.

‘US is winning war, only in Hollywood’: Iran mocks Trump’s rescue claims amid conflicting reports

Iran mocks US claims of a successful rescue mission while sharing alleged wreckage footage, as Washington maintains both crew members were safely recovered.

‘Habibi what is this?’: Iran embassy questions reports of US missiles from Kuwait

Iran’s embassy in Thailand sparks debate with “Habibi what is this?” post as reports of US missiles launched from Kuwait into Iran face denial and competing claims.

Iran says new air defence system downed US F-15E: What do we know?

Iran claims its air defence downed US aircraft during rescue operations, marking first confirmed US losses inside Iran, as Washington says strikes have severely degraded Tehran’s missile capabilities.

Iran claims it downed two US C-130s, two Black Hawk helicopters in Isfahan operation

The spokesperson of Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, the unified command of the Iranian armed forces, said the downed aircraft included a C-130 military transport plane as well as two Black Hawk helicopters.

Iranian media claims 'several US aircraft destroyed' in Isfahan, denies success of pilot rescue operation

US rescues both crew members of a downed F-15 in Iran, while Iranian media claim the rescue mission failed and show wreckage of a US aircraft.

Iran strikes hit energy infrastructure across Gulf states

Gulf countries have faced repeated drone and missile salvos from Iran over past weeks in response to US and Israeli strikes that began at the end of February.

How Asim Munir shifts focus to India and Kashmir as inflation pressure mounts

Amid protests over inflation and fuel prices, a purported strategy linked to Asim Munir shifts focus to India, amplifying external threats to deflect mounting domestic pressure.

China questions US avoidance of word ‘war’ as missile strikes continue in Iran: How US legally declares war

China says US missile strikes on Iran avoid the word “war,” raising legal questions, while US President Trump confirms missing pilot rescued “SAFE and SOUND” after evading Iranian forces.

At least 7 US aircraft lost in Iran war, says report; here’s the estimated cost

As reported, “the downing of two US fighter jets in a single day on Friday, in separate incidents – a US Air Force F-15 and an A-10 – raised the total number of manned US aircraft lost in the conflict with Iran to seven.”

Why Pope Leo is pushing back against using religion to justify war

As tensions rise in the Middle East, the new pope is emerging as a quiet but firm voice against turning faith into a reason for conflict.

Why Trump’s Iran war feels different from past US conflicts

What looks like a more aggressive war strategy is also revealing something deeper about how America now fights and understands war.

How US science funding cuts could trigger a global talent shift

As research budgets shrink, other countries are moving quickly to attract American scientists

Why a major satellite firm is restricting images of Iran and the Middle East war

Planet Labs says a US government request has led to tighter controls, raising questions about transparency during conflict.

Why Iran’s leadership has changed faces, not direction

Trump says Iran has gone through regime change, but what has actually emerged looks less like a new system and more like a tougher, more security-driven version of the old one.

Downed US pilot communicated with military hours after ejecting in Iran

The weapons systems officer was reportedly wounded but still able to walk, and evaded Iranian forces in mountainous terrain for more than a day before being rescued.

Amazon’s first sale says a lot about how the company started

Jeff Bezos’ throwback post highlights a small but telling moment from 1995 that still reflects how Amazon was originally built.

What two Earth photos, 54 years apart, tell us about space exploration

From Apollo to Artemis, the images show not just how Earth looks from space, but how far human spaceflight has come.

Why a $20+ million space toilet matters more than it sounds

The Artemis II toilet may sound like a quirky detail, but it reflects how modern space missions are being designed for longer, more practical human journeys.

JASSM-ER stealth missile: The 600-mile long-range weapon whose entire inventory US is planning to deploy against Iran

The Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile–Extended Range, or JASSM-ER, is a stealthy, long-distance cruise missile built by Lockheed Martin for the US military.

Fires at Abu Dhabi petrochemical plant, Kuwait power units shut after Iran attacks

Iran’s central military command dismissed a U.S. ultimatum threatening severe consequences if Tehran did not agree to a peace deal, with a senior commander calling it “a helpless, nervous, unbalanced and stupid action.”