‘Does anyone really think someone can tell Trump what to do?’ Netanyahu denies ‘dragging’ US ‘into Iran war’

[ad_1] Netanyahu holds press briefing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday asserted Israel’s independent military decision-making even as he emphasised close coordination with the United States amid the ongoing conflict with Iran. However, he denied claims that Israel “dragged” US into a war, during a media briefing. “Does anyone really think that someone can […]

‘No intel on Iran sneak attack, Khamenei was moderating nuclear programme’: Trump ex-aide Joe Kent’s big claims after exit

[ad_1] Former Donald Trump aide Joe Kent, who recently resigned as director of the US national counterterrorism center, made strong claims about Iran’s nuclear programme, saying Tehran was not close to becoming a nuclear power.Kent also said that former supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in US-Israeli strikes, had been “moderating their nuclear […]

Why Trump Keeps Saying ‘Nuclear’

[ad_1] Our national security reporter David E. Sanger describes how President Trump is considering a risky commando operation at an Iranian nuclear site. By David E. Sanger, Coleman Lowndes, Joey Sendaydiego, Estelle Caswell, Jon Hazell, Rafaela Balster and Whitney Shefte March 18, 2026 [ad_2] Source link

Iran: US intelligence chief says Iran not rebuilding nuclear programme, undercutting Donald Trump’s war rationale

[ad_1] US intelligence chief says Iran not rebuilding nuclear programme, undercutting Donald Trump’s war rationale US intelligence has concluded that Iran has not tried to rebuild the nuclear enrichment capacity destroyed in last year’s US and Israeli strikes, a finding that cuts against one of President Donald Trump’s central claims for the current war, according […]

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 […]