What is Jones Act? Trump waives 100-year-old shipping law for 60 days amid Iran war to ease fuel prices

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump has announced a temporary 60-day waiver of the century-old Jones Act, a move aimed at easing rising energy prices as global oil markets remain volatile due to escalating tensions involving Iran.The decision allows foreign-flagged ships to transport fuel and other essential commodities between US ports, a major shift from long-standing […]

‘We did a good job’: Trump hails US role in Iran war, says Tehran may take 10 years to rebuild

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the ongoing US-Israel military operations against Iran are “proceeding very well,” asserting that the damage inflicted could take at least a decade to rebuild.“The war is proceeding very well… We can’t let them have a nuclear weapon… They would have used it very gladly… We did a […]

Why Trump may find it hard to reopen Strait of Hormuz

[ad_1] A fuel tanker vehicle destroyed in US-Israeli strikes in Tehran US President Donald Trump has demanded help from allies to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. But even if he can assemble a major coalition it could prove very hard to end Iran’s blockade.Iran lies along one side of the narrow strait and has responded […]

‘Trying to drive a wedge’: JD Vance pushes back on questions about differences with Trump on Iran

[ad_1] President Donald Trump smiles as Vice President JD Vance speaks in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, March 16, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) US Vice President JD Vance on Monday (US local time) pushed back against what he described as attempts to “drive a wedge” between him and President […]

Trump: ‘Struck more than 7,000 targets’: Donald Trump says Iran has been ‘literally obliterated’ as he presses allies to help reopen Strait of Hormuz

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump on Monday claimed that the United States has “literally obliterated” Iran’s military capabilities, saying American forces have struck more than 7,000 targets across the country since the start of the conflict, even as he urged other nations to join efforts to secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.Speaking ahead of […]

USA war with Iran: Donald Trump backs Mark Levin in internal MAGA strife with Megyn Kelly

[ad_1] The war of words between conservative commentators Megyn Kelly and Mark Levin over the US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran escalated on Sunday, with Kelly accusing Levin of having a “micro-p****”.Levin, described as a long-time Tehran hawk, appeared to have started the latest exchange by posting his disapproval of Kelly’s statement opposing the conflict, Independent reported.“Poor […]

‘Most corrupt’: Donald Trump blasts ABC News reporter after being asked about PAC email with military transfer photo

[ad_1] Donald Trump defended a controversial fundraising email from a pro-Trump political action committee that used a photo from a solemn military transfer ceremony, brushing aside criticism and lashing out at a reporter who questioned him about it.Many people were outraged about the email, which used a photo from the dignified transfer that Trump attended […]

Are Trump and Netanyahu on same page? What US President said amidst rumors of rift with Israel PM

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump and Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu (AP image) US President Donald Trump on Sunday denied reports of a rift with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling them ‘fake news’.Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said, “That was other fake news — I had an argument with Bibi. No. We […]

‘Just for fun’: Trump signals fresh US strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump on Saturday said the United States may carry out additional strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island oil export hub.Speaking in an interview with NBC News, Trump said previous US strikes had “totally demolished” most of the island’s oil infrastructure. He added that the US “may hit it a few more times […]

Donald Trump rejects Middle East mediation to end Iran war: Report

[ad_1] United States President Donald Trump’s administration rebuffed efforts by Middle Eastern allies to start diplomatic negotiations aimed at ending the Iran war that started two weeks ago with a massive US-Israeli air assault, according to three sources familiar with the efforts.Iran rejected the possibility of any ceasefire until US and Israeli strikes ended, two […]