Politics

Donald Trump has launched military strikes against three Iranian nuclear facilities, marking a significant escalation in Middle East tensions just weeks after returning to the White House with promises of peace. The president announced the operation on social media before delivering a televised address from the White House, declaring the strikes a "spectacular success." Trump expressed hope the action would create conditions for lasting peace by eliminating Iran's nuclear weapon potential. Iran reported only minor damage to its heavily fortified Fordo nuclear site, though the full extent of damage remains unclear. Speaking alongside Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Trump warned Iran of future attacks that would be "far worse and a lot easier" if they refused to abandon their nuclear program. He indicated "many targets left" and promised continued action with […]

President Donald Trump announced Saturday that US forces successfully attacked three Iranian nuclear facilities, declaring the heavily fortified Fordow nuclear site "gone." Trump's decision to join Israel's military campaign against Iran marks a significant escalation of the regional conflict. "We have completed our very successful attack on the three Nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan," Trump posted on Truth Social, adding that military planes were returning home. "NOW IS THE TIME FOR PEACE!" he added. In a three-minute televised Oval Office address, Trump said Iran's future held "either peace or tragedy," warning of additional potential targets for US military action. "Iran's key nuclear enrichment facilities have been completely and totally obliterated," Trump stated. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned the attacks as violations of international law. "The United States, a permanent member of the United Nations Security […]

President Donald Trump announced Saturday evening that the United States had conducted what he described as "massive precision strikes" on three Iranian nuclear facilities. Speaking to the nation, Trump detailed military operations targeting sites at Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan. In his address, Trump stated the mission's objective was "the destruction of Iran's nuclear enrichment capacity and a stop to the nuclear threat posed by the world's number one state sponsor of terror." He characterized the strikes as achieving complete success, claiming Iran's nuclear enrichment facilities had been "completely and totally obliterated." The president framed the action within broader regional tensions, asserting that Iran had been responsible for American casualties through roadside bombs and other attacks over four decades. Trump referenced Iran's rhetoric of "Death to America, death to Israel" and attributed deaths throughout the Middle East to Iranian actions, specifically […]

President Donald Trump has signed a trade agreement with the UK that implements parts of a pact agreed last month, reducing some barriers between the two countries. The deal brings reduced tariffs on UK car exports to the US and removes levies on certain aerospace products, representing the first agreement announced by the White House since imposing wide-ranging tariffs earlier this year. Under the agreement, the US will allow up to 100,000 UK cars to enter at a 10% tariff rather than the 25% rate imposed on all car imports previously. However, the deal maintains a 10% levy on most other UK goods and leaves steel tariff questions unresolved. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, speaking at the G7 summit in Canada, described the move as a "very important day" for both countries and called it a "sign of strength" between […]

President Trump's statements on the Israel-Iran conflict have shifted between strong support for Israeli strikes and distancing himself from them. His changing positions have intensified uncertainty as fighting escalates, particularly after his early departure from the G7 in Canada, citing "big stuff" requiring his return to Washington. The White House attributed his departure to Middle East developments, though Trump later posted on Truth Social that it had "nothing to do with a Cease Fire." Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed the attacks were "fully coordinated" with the US, adding complexity to Trump's positioning. Option 1: Escalation Under Netanyahu Pressure As Israeli missiles struck Tehran, Trump threatened Iran's leaders with "even more brutal" attacks from his Israeli ally using American weapons. Trump shares Netanyahu's goal of preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons but prefers diplomatic solutions, reflecting his self-image as a […]