WASHINGTON – US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth strongly defended the American strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, backing President Donald Trump’s claims that the operation was a major success. He criticized media reports that questioned the impact of the strikes. Last weekend, US B-2 bombers dropped massive bunker-buster bombs on two Iranian nuclear facilities, while a […]
Iran-Israel Tensions
Iran approves bill to suspend cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog
TEHRAN – Iran’s legislative vetting body approved a bill on Thursday to suspend cooperation with the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The decision follows recent US and Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Iranian lawmakers had voted in favor of the bill on Wednesday, just after a ceasefire ended a […]
Iran rejects new US nuclear talks, downplays impact of strikes
TEHRAN – Iran denied on Thursday any plans to resume nuclear talks with the United States following a 12-day war with Israel. Iranian officials also dismissed claims about severe damage caused by recent US strikes on their nuclear sites. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called speculation about new negotiations “unfounded” and said Tehran has no […]
US defense secretary to address controversy over strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites
WASHINGTON – US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is scheduled to hold a news conference to provide a new update on the recent strikes targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities. This comes amid growing debate over how much damage the American attacks caused to Tehran’s nuclear program. The controversy started after an initial classified report suggested the strikes […]
Trump hints at easing Iran oil sanctions to support country’s rebuilding
THE HAGUE – President Donald Trump has suggested that the United States may soften its enforcement of oil sanctions on Iran to help the country recover after years of conflict and economic pressure. Speaking at the NATO Summit, Trump said Iran would need financial support to rebuild, and the US is willing to consider that. […]
Iran admits nuclear sites hit hard in U.S.-Israel airstrikes
Iran has officially confirmed that recent U.S. and Israeli airstrikes have caused serious damage to its nuclear facilities. Ismail Baghaei, the spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry, shared the details in an interview with Al Jazeera. He said the facilities were “severely damaged” due to repeated attacks. This is the first public admission from an Iranian […]
Trump warns Iran: Renew nuclear work and face another U.S. strike
U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a clear warning to Iran, stating that any attempts to revive its nuclear facilities would lead to another military strike by the United States. Speaking at the ongoing NATO Summit in The Hague, President Trump addressed recent developments following the Israel-Iran conflict. He confirmed that after minor ceasefire violations, […]
Israel declares ‘victory’ as US intel casts doubt on Iran nuclear damage
JERUSALEM – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared a “historic victory” against Iran on Tuesday, following a ceasefire that ended 12 days of intense cross-border strikes. However, a US intelligence report contradicted Israeli and American claims, saying the damage to Iran’s nuclear program may only last a few months. The conflict escalated dramatically when US […]
Trump hints at future strikes if Iran rebuilds nuclear program
DUBAI/HAGUE – U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that America could launch further strikes if Iran attempts to rebuild its nuclear enrichment program. He made the remarks during a NATO summit, emphasizing that although intelligence reports on recent attacks were unclear, the impact may have been severe. “The intelligence was very inconclusive… It could’ve been […]
Relief in Iran: Citizens celebrate end of 12-day war with Israel
TEHRAN – After 12 intense days of war between Iran and Israel, the announcement of a sudden ceasefire has brought visible relief and joy to the Iranian people. Citizens filled the streets of major cities on Tuesday, expressing their happiness and hope for peace. According to Reuters, Israel’s aerial bombings had shaken Iranian cities for […]