Trump Defends Pakistan's Role in Iran Talks President Donald Trump reaffirmed his trust in Pakistan’s role as a mediator in the ongoing talks with Iran, dismissing concerns raised by Senator Lindsey Graham. Trump praised Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistan's Army Chief, General Asim Munir, calling them “absolutely great” for their efforts in facilitating diplomatic discussions between the United States and Iran. His comments came on Ma

Trump’s Departure for Beijing President Donald Trump left Washington on May 12th for a high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. As he boarded Air Force One for the trip, Trump addressed reporters, emphasizing that Iran is "under control" and that the United States either intends to make a deal or "decimate" Iran’s military capabilities. This rhetoric comes amid the ongoing conflict with Iran, with Trump reiterating his u

Trump Accuses Media of Treason On May 12, President Donald Trump expressed outrage over media reports suggesting that Iran is “doing well” militarily in its ongoing conflict with the United States. In a social media post during his flight to China, Trump accused the media of committing treason by spreading false and misleading information. “When the Fake News says that the Iranian enemy is doing well, Militarily, against us, it’s virtual TRE

The United States’ global perception has seen a dramatic shift in recent years, with a new survey revealing that more people worldwide now view China and Russia more positively than the U.S. The annual survey, conducted by the Alliance of Democracies Foundation, polled over 94,000 people in 85 countries. This year’s results underline the growing dissatisfaction with U.S. foreign policy, with 82 of the surveyed countries holding negative views of America. One of the key themes hi

On May 7, 2026, President Donald Trump responded dismissively to recent Iranian attacks on three American warships, calling the incident "a trifle" and maintaining that the ceasefire between the two nations remained intact. During a visit to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovations, Trump told reporters, "They trifled with us today. We blew them away. They trifled. I call that a trifle." Despite the missile and drone strikes launched by Iranian forces, Trump assured the press that the

On May 7, President Donald Trump claimed that U.S. forces successfully destroyed Iranian attackers targeting three U.S. Navy destroyers as they transited the Strait of Hormuz. Trump, in a post on Truth Social, reported that the American destroyers were under fire but sustained no damage. He further stated that the Iranian attackers, along with several small boats used by the attackers, were completely destroyed. According to Trump, Iranian missiles fired at the U.S. destroyers were easi

In a dramatic escalation of tensions in the Middle East, Iran's central military command has accused the United States of violating a ceasefire agreement by launching attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. According to a statement from the Khatam Al Anbiya headquarters, Iranian forces retaliated by targeting U.S. military ships. The statement, broadcasted on Iranian state television, claimed that the U.S. had attacked an Iranian oil tanker traveling from Iran's Jask region toward t

Trump Iran Conflict Deepens After Oval Office Remarks Donald Trump said the United States has “beaten Iran badly,” claiming U.S. military action weakened Iran’s navy and reduced the risk of Tehran developing a nuclear weapon. Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump described the confrontation as a “skirmish,” but his remarks added fresh urgency to rising U.S.-Iran tensions in the Gulf region. US Claims Iran Navy Severely Weakened

Trump Orders US Troops Withdrawal From Germany President Donald Trump has ordered the withdrawal of 5,000 US troops from Germany, escalating tensions with Berlin and NATO allies. This decision comes amid ongoing disagreements over the Iran conflict and US military operations in the Middle East. The Pentagon confirmed the move on Friday, May 1, as part of a broader shift in US military strategy, which seeks to reduce America's pres

Iran’s Mojtaba Khamenei called US bases “paper tigers” on Friday, May 1, 2026, criticizing American presence in the Persian Gulf and linking it to regional insecurity amid rising Strait of Hormuz tensions Iran’s Mojtaba Khamenei calls US bases “paper tigers” amid Gulf tensions as Mojtaba Khamenei sharply criticized the United States’ military presence in the

Earthquakes near Area 51 raise questions amid rising tensions A series of earthquakes near Area 51 in Nevada between April 29 and April 30, 2026, has sparked widespread attention, with at least 17 tremors recorded within a 24 to 48-hour window, most around magnitude 4.4. The seismic activity occurred during this short time frame and has dr

US Marines boarded a commercial ship in the Arabian Sea over suspected Iran-bound travel but released it after confirming it was headed to Oman, highlighting strict enforcement of the Iran blockade. US Marines board commercial vessel in Arabian Sea over suspected Iran route as forces enforced Washington’s blockade of Iranian ports on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The vessel, identified as M/V Blue Star III, is a container ship sailing under the flag of Comoros and was

Iran says 155 killed in attack Iran has released a detailed account of casualties from a strike on an elementary school in Minab on Friday, February 28, 2026, marking the first day of the West Asia war. According to state broadcaster IRIB and local media reports, the attack killed 155 people, including 120 children, and has intensified scrutiny over civilian safety in the escalating conflict. Revised casualty figures highlight scale of civilian d

The United States military carried out another strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the Eastern Pacific, resulting in the deaths of three individuals, on Sunday (Apr 26), according to officials. The operation was conducted under the direction of US Southern Command, which stated that the vessel was operating along known narcotics trafficking routes and was actively engaged in il

Israel deployed Iron Dome to UAE during Iran conflict, report says, underscoring a previously undisclosed military move that signals deepening defense cooperation between the two countries during heightened tensions in the Gulf. According to a report citing U.S. and Israeli officials, the deployment occurred in the early phase of the war that began on Friday, February 28, 2026, when the United Arab Emirate