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Trump Is Willing To End Iran War Even If Hormuz Remains Closed: Report
Trump reportedly assessed that a mission to pry open the chokepoint would push the conflict beyond his timeline of four to six weeks.
Iran's Hormuz Grip Is Tighter Than Ever After A Month Of War
Iran declared its control of the chokepoint immediately after US and Israel began strikes at the end of February, warning that no American vessel was allowed to enter the Persian Gulf
Pakistan Envoy To Visit China As US-Iran Talks Remain Nebulous
Spokeswoman for China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said in an X post that "China commends and supports Pakistan's mediation effort for deescalation".
"Why Not Take Oil?" 4 Decades Before War, Trump Was Already Eyeing Iran
Iran is one of the world's biggest oil producers. The country holds the world's second-largest proven natural gas reserves and the third-largest crude oil reserves, according to United States Energy Information Administration.
Pete Hegseth's Broker Tried To Buy Defence Fund Before Iran War? What US Said
The report came days after US President Donald Trump appeared to place responsibility for the decision to launch military strikes against Iran on Defence Secretary Hegseth.
Fully Loaded Kuwaiti Oil Tanker Damaged In Iranian Strike Near Dubai
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) said early on Tuesday that the Al Salmi was struck in an Iranian attack while anchored at Dubai port in the United Arab Emirates
Massive Blasts In Iran's Isfahan After US-Israeli Strikes, Trump Shares Video
US and Israel have repeatedly alleged that Iran was close to building a nuclear weapon, a claim not supported by the UN nuclear watchdog
Jaish Chief Masood Azhar's Brother Dies In Pakistan. Cause Of Death Unknown
The banned terrorist group's official channel said Mohammad Tahir Anwar's funeral was scheduled to be held in Pakistan's Bahawalpur.
Drug Accused Makes Daring Escape From UK Court Mid-Hearing, Sparks Urgent Manhunt
CCTV shows Faye making his escape on foot at about 4pm on March 17.
Swedish Man Charged For 'Selling Wife' To 120 Men To Perform Sexual Acts
According to the charges, the man had for years made money from pressuring his wife "to perform and submit to sexual acts".
"No Longer On Earth As They Lied To US": White House On Killing Iranian Leaders
The White House's remarks came after Iran said it had received US peace proposals but called them "unrealistic, illogical and excessive".
18 India-Flagged Ships Carrying Crude Oil, LPG Stranded In Hormuz Amid War
So far, eight Indian-flagged vessels have sailed out of the strait safely. These include two LPG carriers -- BW TYR and BW ELM -- carrying a combined LPG cargo of about 94,000 tonnes, which safely transited the war-hit zone in the last couple of days
Trump To Call On Arab Nations To Pay For Iran War? What White House Said
Karoline Leavitt, asked at a news briefing whether Arab countries would step up to help pay for the war, said she would not get ahead of the Republican president but that it was an idea that Trump had.
"If Deal Isn't Reached...": Trump Again Threatens To Hit Iran's Power Plants
Trump has repeatedly claimed to be making diplomatic progress - though Tehran denies negotiating directly - while ramping up his threats and sending thousands more US troops to the Middle East.
Iran War Goals Achieved "Beyond Halfway Point," Says Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that the war on Iran had achieved more than half its aims, without putting a timeline on when it would end.
Meta Says Testing Subscription Tier For Instagram
Paying users will also get more control over which accounts are permitted to see photos or videos they share in Story posts on the popular social network.
US To Achieve Iran War Objectives In Weeks: Marco Rubio
Marco Rubio said that Trump would not allow Iran to control the Strait of Hormuz in "perpetuity", underlining that the country is going to achieve its objectives in a matter of weeks.
Gulf Allies Quietly Urge Trump To Keep Fighting Until Iran Is Defeated
Officials from Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Bahrain have conveyed in private conversations that they do not want the military operation to end until there are significant changes in the Iranian leadership.
US Going To Retake Control Of Straits Of Hormuz: US Treasury Chief
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday in an interview with Fox News that the United States is going to retake control of the Strait of Hormuz.
