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After Trump’s ‘unhelpful’ jab at France, Macron schools US President over his contradictory remarks

Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday schooled his US counterpart Donald Trump, asking him to refrain from making contradictory statements and work towards ensuring peace amid unrest in the Middle East.  Macron’s remarks came after Trump publicly rebuked France following the US being denied access to French airspace.  “We must be serious. And when we are serious, we do not say the opposite of what we said the day before. Perhaps we should not speak every day; we should simply calm things down and build lasting peace,” Macron said.  We were told everything has been settled: Macron on Trump’s…

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‘Looks like Putin’s dream plan’: Polish PM Tusk rebukes Trump over NATO threats amid Gulf conflict

Warsaw (Poland): Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk on Thursday took a sharp dig at US President Donald Trump, saying that threats to fracture NATO and push Europe into an energy crisis align closely with Russia’s strategic interests. His remarks came after Trump criticised NATO and signalled to withdraw from the 32-member alliance, citing insufficient support for the United States in the conflict with Iran. Without directly naming Trump, Tusk suggested that efforts to weaken NATO, halt support for Ukraine and easing sanctions on Russia appear consistent with a plan that benefits Russian President Vladimir Putin. “The threat of NATO’s…

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‘Our friends are in safe hands’: Iran reassures India on Hormuz amid escalating tensions in Gulf

Tehran: Amid rising regional tensions, the Iranian Embassy in India on Thursday assured New Delhi regarding the Strait of Hormuz, emphasising that there is no cause for panic, even as conflict persists and efforts to achieve a ceasefire remain unsuccessful. The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow, strategically important waterway that connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and, ultimately, the Arabian Sea. It lies between Oman to the southeast and Iran to the north. It is a key route which enables movement of vessels carrying oil and gas across the world from the Gulf nations. Hormuz, however,…

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‘We don’t need oil from Hormuz Strait’: Trump says countries that need must show ‘courage’ to protect it

Washington: US President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly warned of striking Iran's nuclear facilities if it refuses to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, emphasised that the United States has ample domestic oil and gas reserves and does not depend on the crucial maritime route. In his address to the nation, Trump also called on countries that rely heavily on the Strait of Hormuz for oil supplies to "protect and preserve" the passage. Highlighting his push for increased domestic production under the "drill, baby, drill" approach, Trump asserted that the Us now produces more oil and gas than Saudi Arabia and Russia…

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US troops leaking Iran war secrets? Stripper recalls ‘depressed’ soldiers’ deployment talks | Watch

San Diego : A viral video by a San Diego-based dancer has raised concerns that US troops may be casually revealing sensitive deployment details to the Middle East while visiting nightclubs near military bases. San Diego-based stripper and exotic dancer Charm Daze, who has 900,000 followers online, shared what she had been noticing at bars near military bases. San Diego is home to major US military installations, including Naval Base San Diego, Naval Base Coronado, and Camp Pendleton, with numerous nightlife venues located nearby. What did the Stripper recall about 'depressed' troops?   In a clip posted on Instagram, Daze said she has noticed…

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Trump in White House address: ‘US will bring Iran back to the Stone Age, will hit them hard in next 2-3 weeks’

Washington: US President Donald Trump in his address to the nation on Iran war on Friday said the US will intensify its military campaign against Iran over the coming weeks, even as talks continue behind the scenes. He strongly stated that the US will bring Iran back to the Stone Age as it will hit them extremely hard in next 2-3 weeks. Trump says Iranian oil infrastructure remains a possible target He further added that Iranian oil infrastructure remains a possible target, saying the US “could hit their oil” if needed. However, he said the diplomatic channels remain open, noting…

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Apr

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UK to host 35-nation meet on reopening of Strait of Hormuz as global pressure mounts amid Iran war

London: Nearly three dozen nations are set to meet on Thursday in a coordinated diplomatic effort to restore movement through the Strait of Hormuz, the crucial maritime corridor which has remained largely paralysed amid the US-Israeli war against Iran. The closure of this vital oil passage has already rattled global markets, triggering a sharp rise in crude prices. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed that the virtual meeting, chaired by Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, will focus on identifying "all viable diplomatic and political measures" that can help reopen the waterway, safeguard stranded crew members and resume the shipment of essential commodities…

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Video shows US F-15 fighter jet chasing Iranian Shahed drones over Iraq | Watch

Baghdad: A video purportedly showing a US F-15 Eagle chasing suspected Iranian Shahed-136 drones over Iraqi airspace has gone viral on social media. The footage is being shared with claims that the fighter jet failed to intercept the drones. The footage, widely shared by Iran-backed accounts, appears to capture a high-speed aerial pursuit, with the fighter jet chasing multiple drones. Moments later, a large explosion is seen on the ground, followed by a thick plume of smoke. Claims accompanying the video suggest that at least two drones evaded interception despite the presence of the advanced US aircraft. Social media users claimed…

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Trump claims ‘decisive victory’ in Iran war, vows to hit them hard for 2-3 weeks more | 10 points

Washington: US President Donald Trump delivered his first major national address since the conflict with Iran began on February 28, asserting that American forces had delivered a "decisive" blow to Tehran's military capabilities. He declared that the United States would "finish the job" soon emphasising that core objectives were close to being achieved. According to him, the campaign is aimed at dismantling Iran's missile infrastructure and Navy, weakening its regional proxies and ensuring it does not acquire a nuclear weapon. 'US is not seeking Iran's resources' Reiterating that the offensive was not motivated by Iran's oil wealth or natural resources,…

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Iran War LIVE Updates: Oil rises, Asian stocks fall following Trump’s White House address

New Delhi: US President Donald Trump delivered a national address as the conflict with Iran continued to intensify as it has entered the second month. He cautioned the Iranian leadership with fresh warnings, applauded American forces for their role in 'Operation Epic Fury' and outlined his expectations on when the fighting could draw to a close. His remarks came at a time when disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz have persisted, with the vital oil route remaining largely inaccessible since the war began on February 28. Global crude prices have climbed steadily in recent weeks, fuelling market volatility and sparking…

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