United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres branded the US strikes on Iran as a “dangerous escalation in a region already on the edge – and a direct threat to international peace and security.” “There is a growing risk that this conflict could rapidly get out of control – with catastrophic consequences for civilians, the region, and the world,” Guterres said in …
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President Donald Trump on Sunday said US air strikes had “completely and totally obliterated” Iran’s main nuclear enrichment facilities, and warned of more attacks to come if Tehran does not seek peace. In a televised address to the nation from the White House after the United States joined Israel’s air campaign against Tehran, Trump called the US attacks a “spectacular …
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Donald Trump added European powers would not be able to help end the Iran-Israel war, after British, German, French and EU top diplomats met an Iranian official in Geneva. “Iran doesn’t want to speak to Europe. They want to speak to us. Europe is not going to be able to help in this,” Trump told reporters as he arrived in …
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President Donald Trump will decide in the next two weeks whether the US will get involved in the Israel-Iran air war, the White House said on Thursday, raising pressure on Tehran to come to the negotiating table. Citing a message from Trump, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters: “Based on the fact that there’s a substantial chance of …
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China on Tuesday accused President Donald Trump of “pouring oil” on the mounting conflict between Iran and Israel, after the US leader warned Tehran residents to “immediately evacuate”. The sudden flare-up in hostilities has sparked fears of a wider conflict, with Trump urging Iran back to the negotiating table after Israel’s attacks derailed ongoing nuclear talks. Trump also issued an …
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“We know exactly where the so-called “Supreme Leader” is hiding. He is an easy target, but is safe there – We are not going to take him out (kill!), at least not for now,” Trump said in a post on Truth Social. “But we don’t want missiles shot at civilians, or American soldiers. Our patience is wearing thin,” Trump said. …
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Despite growing calls for the long-time foes to end hostilities, neither Israel nor Iran showed any signs of cutting short the missile blitz kicked off Friday, when Israel launched an unprecedented series of aerial raids targeting Iranian nuclear and military facilities. After a new wave of Israeli strikes on Iran’s capital — including a dramatic attack on a state TV …
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The US president is denying reports he left the G7 summit early to work on a truce between Israel and Iran. Attributing the claim to his French counterpart. Trump wrote: “Publicity seeking President Emmanuel Macron, of France, mistakenly said that I left the G7 Summit, in Canada, to go back to D.C. to work on a ‘ceasefire’ between Israel and …
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US Central Command Chief General Michael Erik Kurilla has declared Pakistan a key partner in the war against terrorism. Speaking at the US Senate Armed Services Committee, he said the entire world recognizes Pakistan’s positive and active role in counterterrorism efforts. He emphasized that Pakistan’s partnership is proving to be extremely crucial and effective in the global counterterrorism landscape. General …
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Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts appear to have borne fruit as the US Department of State has expressed hope that President Donald Trump will help resolve the longstanding Kashmir dispute during his tenure in office. This correspondent had submitted questions to the State Department, inquiring about the recent engagement between Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, Allison Hooker, and a Pakistani …
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