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'We will probably hit them hard tonight': Trump on Iran
'We will probably hit them hard tonight': Trump on Iran “We hit them very hard last night, very, very probably hit them hard again tonight. I’ll give them a little warning. We’re going to hit them hard tonight,” Trump said before holding talks with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky, according to Al Jazeera. Earlier, Trump declared Washington's ceasefire with Iran
Trump says Nato allies to deploy minesweepers to Hormuz
Trump says Nato allies to deploy minesweepers to Hormuz After declaring the ceasefire with Iran over and threatening to "hit them hard tonight", the US president said Nato allies will send minesweepers to the critical waterway. There was no independent confirmation from allies, Al Jazeera reported. Iran has repeatedly warned against foreign navies operating
Masked assailant smashes Haaretz office entrance, newspaper says
Masked assailant smashes Haaretz office entrance, newspaper says Haaretz said security camera footage shows a masked assailant putting his arm through a metal security gate a short distance from the entrance of the newspaper's Tel Aviv office and throwing a brick at the glass door. But when he failed on his first attempt, he tossed a second brick, smashing t
Trump on Iran ceasefire: 'I think it is over, they're scum, liars'
Trump on Iran ceasefire: 'I think it is over, they're scum, liars' "I think it's over. I don't want to deal with them any more, they're scum," US President Trump said at the ongoing Nato summit in Ankara when asked if the truce with Tehran was now finished in the wake of renewed strikes between the US and Iran. "They're scum, they're sick people, they're led
Four oil and gas tankers turn back from Hormuz after vessel attacks
Four oil and gas tankers turn back from Hormuz after vessel attacks Three Qatari-controlled liquefied natural gas tanker (LNG) tankers were inching westward towards the Strait of Hormuz before changing course to turn away late on Tuesday, data from analytics firms Kpler and LSEG shows. All three tankers were empty and heading towards Qatar's Ras Laffan expor
Oil prices jump 5 percent after Trump says Iran ceasefire over
Oil prices jump 5 percent after Trump says Iran ceasefire over International benchmark Brent North Sea crude jumped 5.3 percent to $78.09 a barrel, while the main US contract, West Texas Intermediate, advanced 5.4 percent to $74.23 a barrel. The US has launched extensive strikes on Iran following attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, triggering a wave of
Explosions heard in Bahrain as Iran says any site enabling US attack is 'legitimate target'
Explosions heard in Bahrain as Iran says any site enabling US attack is 'legitimate target' Several explosions rang out across Bahrain, an AFP correspondent said, after authorities sounded air raid sirens to warn of an attack. "Loud" blasts were heard in the north of the island state, the correspondent said, in the first incident since Bahrain reported inter
Report: Trump's Board of Peace plans pilot Gaza 'humanitarian zone'
Report: Trump's Board of Peace plans pilot Gaza 'humanitarian zone' Tens of thousands of vetted Palestinian civilians will be accommodated in a planned zone in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, AFP reported, citing an official. The zone could act as a "starting point" for the Palestinian technocratic committee meant to assume the day-to-day governance of Gaz
Erdogan calls for two-state solution at Nato summit
Erdogan calls for two-state solution at Nato summit The Turkish president has told reporters at the ongoing Nato summit in Ankara that a two-state solution is key to a lasting peace in the Middle East. “It is incumbent upon all of us to ensure calm, particularly in Gaza and Lebanon,” President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said, according to Al Jazeera He said Turkey
UN maritime head says 6,000 seafarers 'remain stranded' in Gulf
UN maritime head says 6,000 seafarers 'remain stranded' in Gulf Arsenio Domingue, secretary general of the International Maritime Organization, has called for "maximum restraint and de-escalation". "I condemn the attacks over the past two days against several ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz," he said in a statement after US President Trump said the cea
Report: Hegseth cancels expected visit to Israel
Report: Hegseth cancels expected visit to Israel Citing an Israeli official, The Times of Israel reported that US defence secretary Pete Hegseth was expected to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during the visit today. The cancellation comes against the backdrop of renewed hostilities between the US and Iran. Citing reports, the TOI said the visit
Danish prime minister, EU reject Trump's Greenland takeover remarks
Danish prime minister, EU reject Trump's Greenland takeover remarks The US president said taking control of the world’s largest island was “very important” for the US, but “it’s not important for Denmark". “Hitler beat them out in one day, took over, they asked us to take care of Greenland. In fact, we took Greenland, and then stupidly, we gave it back,” Tru
Report: Israeli settlers raid Al-Aqsa Mosque complex under police protection
Report: Israeli settlers raid Al-Aqsa Mosque complex under police protection About 112 Israeli settlers, backed by a police escort, on Wednesday forced their way into the al-Aqsa Mosque complex in occupied Jerusalem, WAFA reported. The Wadi Hilweh Information Center in Jerusalem said the settlers forced their way into the complex through the Moroccan Gate, t
‘The era of bullying is over’: Iran speaker says US violated MoU
‘The era of bullying is over’: Iran speaker says US violated MoU Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf cited not only the latest US military strikes, but also renewed oil sanctions, violations of Iranian "adjustments" in the Strait of Hormuz, and Israeli attacks against Lebanon. “The era of bullying and extortion is over. It leads nowhere. We don’t fold,” Ghalibaf said in
Huge crowds mourn Khamenei during funeral procession in Najaf
Huge crowds mourn Khamenei during funeral procession in Najaf Thousands of people thronged the streets of Najaf and packed the courtyards of its majestic shrine as they mourned the late supreme leader during his funeral procession in Iraq. Iran began six days of public funeral ceremonies for Khamenei on Saturday, including a dedicated day in neighbouring Ira
Three tankers struck within hours in Hormuz, Qatar slams Iran
Three tankers struck within hours in Hormuz, Qatar slams Iran Three tankers, including a Qatari LNG vessel, were struck within hours in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting peace mediator Doha to denounce an "unacceptable" Iranian attack. An "unknown projectile" hit a tanker overnight, causing a fire, before two more were hit, at least one by a drone, the British