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Tensions are rising between Donald Trump and Europe’s right-wing leaders over the Iran war, as figures like Viktor Orban face backlash, exposing limits to Trump’s efforts to build a unified global conservative alliance
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President Donald Trump has tasked Vice President J.D. Vance with leading negotiations in Islamabad aimed at securing a long-term settlement with Iran after a fragile ceasefire. The talks follow “Operation Epic Fury,” a US military campaign that weakened Iran’s defence infrastructure and forced Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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Israeli airstrikes devastated central Beirut on Wednesday, hitting residential and commercial areas just hours after a ceasefire was announced in the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. Lebanon’s health ministry reported at least 89 dead and 700 wounded. President Donald Trump said Lebanon was excluded from the deal due to Hezbollah’s involvement.
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Congress criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over Pakistan’s role in the US-Iran ceasefire, calling it a setback to his diplomacy. The party also attacked his silence on Israel and global developments, while leaders raised concerns over India’s foreign policy approach
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Donald Trump shifted from threatening Iran to backing a 14-day ceasefire after mediation efforts, including Shehbaz Sharif. The move aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and avoid prolonged US military involvement
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Donald Trump hailed the ceasefire as a “big day for world peace,” pledging US support to ease congestion in the Strait of Hormuz while expressing confidence in stability and reconstruction efforts in Iran
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The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, with President Donald Trump pulling back planned strikes. The deal includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and initiating talks, though sporadic attacks continue across the region
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Oil prices fell sharply below USD 100 while global markets rallied after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and easing tensions despite continued sporadic attacks across the region
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The UN Security Council failed to pass a resolution aimed at safeguarding navigation through the Strait of Hormuz after Russia and China vetoed the proposal. Bahrain, backed by Gulf allies, had introduced a toned-down draft calling for defensive coordination, but Pakistan and Colombia abstained.
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticised US President Donald Trump’s remarks that “a whole civilization will die” if Iran fails to meet his deadline for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Gandhi asserted that nuclear weapons can never be justified under any circumstances.
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At a United Nations Security Council session, Iranian envoy Amir-Saeid Iravani warned that Tehran would take immediate and proportionate action if US President Donald Trump carried out threats to attack Iran’s “entire civilisation.”
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The Strait of Hormuz crisis has intensified as Donald Trump pressures Iran to reopen shipping. Experts outline ceasefire, military intervention, or UN-led action scenarios, warning global oil trade and economic stability remain at risk
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Saudi Arabia closed the King Fahd Causeway after Iranian missile strikes targeted its Eastern Province amid escalating conflict. Donald Trump renewed threats over the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of wider regional war
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US President Donald Trump intensified threats against Iran, warning of strikes on key infrastructure amid escalating conflict. Airstrikes and missile attacks caused casualties across Iran and Israel, while rising tensions disrupted oil markets
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US President Donald Trump warned Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, threatening consequences amid rising tensions. Political and religious leaders expressed concern about a prolonged conflict, citing risks to lives, economic impact, and lack of clarity on US military objectives
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The White House has strongly denied online rumours that President Donald Trump was hospitalised, after a routine press “lid” triggered speculation on social media. Posts claiming Trump was taken to Walter Reed were debunked, with fact-checks showing the circulated motorcade footage was from 2024.
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The second US crew member shot down over Iran was rescued in a high-risk mission, President Donald Trump said, highlighting air dominance as tensions escalate following strikes, threats over Hormuz and continued military confrontation
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A missing US service member downed in Iran after a fighter jet crash has been rescued, President Donald Trump said, noting the injured aviator survived in mountains as conflict escalates with continued strikes and civilian risks and global tensions rising
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U.S. President Donald Trump has warned Iran that “time is running out,” giving a 48-hour ultimatum before “all Hell will rain down on them.” His remarks, delivered via social media, have drawn sharp criticism from lawmakers in Congress, who accuse him of lacking clarity, escalating conflict without authorisation, and seeking excessive war funding.
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An American aircraft was shot down in Iran on Friday, with one crew member rescued in a joint US-Israeli operation. The Pentagon confirmed receiving notification of the incident but withheld further details. President Donald Trump has been briefed, though no additional information was shared.