WASHINGTON | Xinhua | U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed on Saturday that the shooter at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner is in custody. “Quite an evening in D.C. Secret Service and Law Enforcement did a fantastic job. They acted quickly and bravely. The shooter has been apprehended,” Trump said in …
Read More »As ceasefire nears expiry, what divides Iran and U.S.?
TEHRAN | Xinhua | With a fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire nearing its expiry, uncertainty once again clouds the outlook for the Middle East. The stop-and-go situation in the Strait of Hormuz — briefly reopened and then shut again by Iran — has added to the volatility. The episode highlights deep-rooted disagreements …
Read More »Trump says Iran war “very close to being over”
WASHINGTON | Xinhua | U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday morning that the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran is “very close to being over.” In an interview with Fox Business, Trump also indicated U.S. strikes would continue as long as necessary to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon, repeating threats …
Read More »U.S. blockade of Strait of Hormuz: Sustainability and consequences
CAIRO, EGYPT | Xinhua | After negotiations with Iran failed to yield any agreement, the United States took drastic measures on Monday by blocking the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial artery for the global energy market. Experts say that, given the complexity of the strait and the potential blowback to …
Read More »Trump says Pope Leo XIV elected only thanks to him
WASHINGTON | TASS | US President Donald Trump sharply criticized Pope Leo XIV, saying the pontiff was elected only thanks to the United States. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he was dissatisfied with the pope, who does not approve of US actions against Venezuela. “Leo should be …
Read More »Trump strongly considering pulling the U.S out of NATO
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | U.S. President Donald Trump said he is strongly considering pulling the United States out of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) after the alliance failed to join the attacks on Iran, The Telegraph reported on Wednesday. When asked if he would reconsider America’s membership in the …
Read More »TRUMP: U.S. military will leave Iran in 2 or 3 weeks
WASHINGTON, the United States | Xinhua | U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. military will leave Iran in two or three weeks. “We leave because there’s no reason for us to do this,” Trump told reporters at the White House. “All I have to do is leave …
Read More »Why doesn’t Iran trust the U.S.?
TEHRAN, Iran | Xinhua | Iran’s Tehran Times reported Tuesday that Tehran views U.S. calls for negotiations as a deceptive scheme, stressing that it “does not trust these messages,” even as Washington claims progress in talks. U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the two sides had held “very good and …
Read More »Why is U.S. struggling to form a coalition in Hormuz?
WASHINGTON, the United States | Xinhua | U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday that he has “demanded” several countries heavily reliant on Middle East oil join a coalition to escort vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway through which about 20 percent of the world’s oil passes. A …
Read More »Trump not ready to end conflict with Iran
WASHINGTON, the United States | Xinhua | U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Washington is “not ready” to end the conflict with Iran, which is now entering its third week. “We’re not ready to leave yet, but we’ll be leaving in the near future,” Trump told reporters at the …
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