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Washington, April 8 – US President Donald Trump has averted a major military escalation with Iran, announcing a two-week conditional pause in planned attacks linked to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a development that brought relief to people worldwide.The decision came 90 minutes before the...

Tehran, April 8 – Iran indicated its willingness to halt its military response on Wednesday, provided that attacks against it are stopped, while also announcing a temporary opening of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz for a period of two weeks.In a statement, Iranian Foreign Minister...

Tehran, April 7 – With only a few hours remaining before US President Donald Trump's deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's Foreign Ministry reiterated its firm stance on Tuesday, asserting that the logic of using "brute force" would ultimately fail."The power of a 'civilized'...

Jerusalem, April 7 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that his country was "crushing the regime in Iran with great vigour," while asserting that the Israeli offensive against Tehran was not against its people."I tell you constantly that we are crushing the terrorist...

Washington, April 7 – US President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned that “an entire civilization will die tonight, and will never be brought back,” as he signaled a “complete and total regime change” in Iran, framing the unfolding crisis as one of the most consequential moments in modern global...

April 07, New Delhi: US President Donald Trump stated that the Tuesday deadline he has set for Iran to reach an agreement is final.During a press conference, Trump said that Iran could be "taken out" in one night, and that night could be tomorrow night, referring to Tuesday. He vowed to...

Washington, April 7 – US President Donald Trump invoked religious language to justify US actions in the Iran conflict, saying he believed “God supports” the American position."I do. Because God is good," Trump said when asked if he believed divine backing existed for the war. "God wants to see...

Washington, April 7 – US President Donald Trump revealed that some military officials had opposed launching a risky rescue mission inside Iran, highlighting internal hesitation before he authorized the operation.“Not everyone was on board,” Trump said, acknowledging that there were concerns...

Seoul, April 7 – The South Korean unification ministry on Tuesday described North Korea's swift response to President Lee Jae-myung's expression of regret over unauthorized drone flights by South Koreans as "significant progress" towards establishing peace and coexistence on the Korean...

Washington, April 7 – US President Donald Trump threatened legal action against journalists and media organizations over a leak related to a high-risk US rescue mission in Iran, saying reporters could face jail if they refused to reveal their sources.“We’re looking very hard to find that...

Tehran, April 7 – Iran has rejected a 15-point peace plan proposed by the US, instead calling for a permanent end to the conflict, according to the official news agency IRNA.Iran responded with a 10-point document, citing past experiences as the reason it would not accept a ceasefire, Xinhua...

Washington, April 7 – The operation to rescue fighter pilots demonstrated military dominance, with top officials asserting that it showcased unmatched capability and warned adversaries of America's reach.Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the mission showed why the US has "the greatest...

Washington, April 7 – The CIA used deception tactics and advanced intelligence tools to locate a downed US pilot deep inside Iran, playing a critical role in a high-risk rescue mission that US officials said left Iranian forces “confused” and “humiliated.”CIA Director John Ratcliffe told...

Washington, April 7 – President Donald Trump said that some US military officials opposed a high-risk rescue mission in Iran, warning that it could cost hundreds of lives, but he approved it anyway to bring back two downed airmen."Not everyone was on board," Trump said. He added that "there...

Washington, April 6 – US President Donald Trump on Monday defended the war with Iran, saying it is aimed at preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons and could end quickly if certain conditions are met.“They are being foolish, because the war is about one thing: Iran cannot have a...

Jerusalem, April 6 – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed on Monday that Israel would continue its assault on Iran with full force on all fronts until the threat is removed and the war's objectives are achieved. Netanyahu expressed Israel's resolve while welcoming the killing of the...

Kabul, April 6 – The Taliban claimed on Monday that they had captured a Pakistani border post in eastern Afghanistan after a clash with soldiers from the neighboring country, local media reported.Local officials confirmed the exchange of fire between Taliban forces and Pakistani soldiers in a...

Tel Aviv, April 6 – The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) claimed on Monday that they had killed Majid Khatem-Hosseini Khadami, the Chairman of Iran's Revolutionary Guards' (IRGC) intelligence organization, in an air strike in Tehran on Sunday night."Eliminated: Majid Khademi, Head of Intelligence...

Tehran, April 6 – Iran warned on Monday that it would launch "much more devastating" and widespread retaliation if its civilian targets were attacked again."If attacks on civilian targets are repeated, the next stages of our offensive and retaliatory operations will be much more devastating...

New York, April 6 – The US President has expressed his frustration and fury over the way the Iran war has developed, using foul language and religious references in social media posts that raise questions about how he might act and how far he would go when his latest deadline for Tehran to open...