united states foreign policy

Washington, April 1 – The United States is “ahead of schedule” in achieving its objectives in Iran, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in an interview with Fox News, asserting that ongoing military operations are being carried out with “extraordinary efficiency.”“We’re well on our way and...

Washington, March 31 – The Trump administration acknowledged on Monday rising fuel costs linked to the ongoing conflict with Iran, but described them as “short-term fluctuations,” even as it defended its military campaign and broader strategy to stabilize global energy markets.Press Secretary...

Washington, March 27 The ongoing conflict in the Gulf could weaken America's strategic position in the Indo-Pacific, raising concerns for partners like India as military resources and attention shift away from Asia, senior former US officials warned.The official said the crisis is already...

Washington, March 26 – The United States has signaled a dual shift in its global posture, criticizing NATO allies for inaction in the Iran conflict while indicating that military resources could be diverted from Ukraine to the Middle East.US President Donald Trump expressed frustration with...

Washington, March 25. Secret transcripts of a 1971 conversation between President Richard Nixon and his National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger reveal that the United States refused to condemn Pakistan's military crackdown in East Pakistan, despite warnings from its own diplomat about the...

Washington, March 25 – President Donald Trump said the United States is in active negotiations with Iran and declared that the conflict had been “won”, even as he swore in Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of Homeland Security at the White House.Speaking to reporters after the swearing-in...

Washington, March 22 – A prominent Republican senator has raised concerns about the lack of clarity from the Trump administration regarding its objectives in the Iran conflict, warning that this approach could strain ties with key allies even as he supports aspects of President Donald Trump’s...

Washington, March 16 – A group of Senate Democrats has introduced a War Powers Resolution aimed at preventing the United States from engaging in hostilities against Cuba without explicit approval from Congress, escalating a growing debate in Washington over President Donald Trump's military...

Washington, March 13 – Senate Democrats intensified their criticism of President Donald Trump's war in Iran, calling the conflict illegal, costly, and unconstitutional, while demanding public testimony from top administration officials.The sharpest criticism came from Senator Tim Kaine, a...

The U.S. State Department will permanently close its consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan, which has been America's closest diplomatic mission to the Afghan border and served as a primary operations and logistics hub before, during, and after the 2001 invasion of Afghanistan. The department notified...

Washington, March 11 – President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that American forces have inflicted devastating damage on Iran’s military infrastructure, claiming that Tehran has lost much of its naval and air defence capability as US strikes intensified during the ongoing conflict.Speaking to...

Washington, March 11 – A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has urged the Trump administration to make Tibet a priority in its foreign policy, urging the State Department to advance dialogue on the region's future, defend religious freedom in the Dalai Lama's succession, and counter Chinese...

Washington, March 11 – A new report by Democratic members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee has warned that President Donald Trump’s policies have weakened the United States in its strategic rivalry with China, arguing that trade wars, cuts to foreign assistance, and strained alliances...

Washington, March 9 – US Senator Tim Kaine has warned that the ongoing conflict involving Iran risks repeating the mistakes of decades of American wars in the Middle East, calling the military action "illegal and profoundly unwise" while raising concerns about the safety of US personnel and...

New Delhi, March 8 As the conflict in West Asia strains the global oil supply chain, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Trump administration is working with the world's largest oil producers, consumers, and refiners to maintain stability in the energy markets."The United States is...

Washington, March 6 US President Donald Trump said on Friday that there would be no agreement with Iran unless Tehran accepts what he described as "unconditional surrender," outlining a hardline position on the future of the Iranian leadership and the country's political direction.Posting on...

Washington, March 6 – US President Donald Trump hinted at possible developments in Washington’s policy toward Cuba, saying progress was underway and suggesting changes could follow after the United States concludes its current priorities abroad.Speaking at the White House during an event...

Washington, March 5 US Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Thursday that "Americans don't want war", sharply criticizing President Donald Trump's handling of the escalating conflict with Iran and accusing Senate Republicans of backing what he called the President's "military escapades"...

New Delhi, March 5 The Congress on Thursday questioned the Modi government's "criminal silence" on the "trampling upon" of the rules-based order by the US and Israel, and said that the impact of the West Asia conflict will be felt by the people of India as a recession will set in in the coming...

Washington, March 4 – The Trump administration’s new defense doctrine prioritizes deterring China in the Indo-Pacific while encouraging US allies to take greater responsibility for their own defense, Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby told the Senate Armed Services Committee.Testifying...