A US congressman has claimed that the United States lost dozens of military aircraft during the conflict with Iran, citing an external defence report during a congressional hearing. Democratic Congressman Ed Case said during a Senate committee hearing that around 39 US aircraft had reportedly been destroyed since the outbreak of war with Iran on […]
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Travelers turn to “plan B” amid Iran war impact
The ongoing Iran-related conflict and rising global oil prices are reshaping summer holiday plans across Europe and beyond, with travellers increasingly opting for flexible and closer-to-home alternatives. Tourists and industry experts say uncertainty in global travel routes, higher airfares and fears of cancellations are pushing people to rethink long-haul vacations and adopt “plan B” strategies […]
Trump to visit China this week amid trade and iran talks
Beijing has confirmed that United States President Donald Trump will visit China from May 13 to 15, marking a significant diplomatic engagement between the two global powers amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. The visit, announced by China’s foreign ministry on Monday, comes at a time when Washington and Beijing remain divided over trade policies, regional security […]
Oil jumps as Trump rejects Iran’s latest peace response
Global oil prices surged on Monday after US President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s latest response to a US peace proposal, renewing fears of prolonged supply disruptions as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz continue to unsettle markets. Read More: Pakistan raises petroleum prices above Rs400 per litre Brent crude futures rose by $4.16, or 4.11 […]
Iran standoff risks becoming political pressure for Trump
US President Donald Trump is facing mounting political and economic pressure as the ongoing standoff with Iran shows little sign of reaching a clear military or diplomatic resolution. More than two months into the conflict, analysts warn that an unresolved crisis could leave Trump in a more difficult position than before launching military action, particularly […]
Hormuz shipping remains stalled despite US push
Commercial shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz remained largely frozen on Monday despite a new US pledge to help restore navigation in the strategically vital waterway. Read More: Iran hits UAE oil port as US moves to reopen Hormuz US President Donald Trump recently announced efforts to reopen maritime traffic through the strait, a key route for […]
US Secretary of Defense defends Iran war amid ammunition shortage concerns
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth delivered a forceful testimony before Congress, strongly defending the Trump administration’s military actions in Iran while acknowledging strain on US weapons stockpiles following the conflict. Read More: Historic Deal Opportunity for Iran Warns US Defense Secretary During the hearing, Democratic lawmakers questioned the scope and consequences of the recent Iran […]
JD Vance questions US missile reserves after Iran conflict
JD Vance has privately questioned the accuracy of military briefings about the recent conflict with Iran, raising concerns about whether the Pentagon may have understated the depletion of US missile stockpiles. Reports indicate that Vance asked senior officials during closed-door meetings whether the information being presented to Donald Trump accurately reflects the scale of weapons […]
Gavin Newsom Calls for Swift End to Iran Conflict
California Governor calls for immediate end to Iran war, as Governor Gavin Newsom urged former President Donald Trump to stop what he described as a pointless conflict. He said the war is unnecessary and is hurting both economic stability and public welfare. Meanwhile, Newsom strongly criticized Trump’s policies and linked them to rising inflation in […]
Oil prices surge near $100 amid Iran tensions
Global financial markets turned cautious on Tuesday as escalating tensions linked to the Iran conflict pushed oil prices sharply higher, raising fresh concerns about supply disruptions and inflationary pressure. Read More: Oil prices surge as Strait of Hormuz closes again Brent crude rose by around 4.5% to $99.78 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate climbed 5.3% to […]