Iran Weighs Peace Proposal, Accuses US of ‘Excessive Demands’
Tehran accused the United States of "excessive demands," Iranian media said on Saturday, as US media reports raised the prospect that Washington was mulling new strikes and leaders of the Islamic Republic considered the latest peace proposal.
Poland to Receive First Batch of F-35s
Poland will receive its first batch of F-35 stealth fighter jets under a deal signed with the United States, as the NATO member looks to secure its borders with Russia and Ukraine.
‘Confusing’: NATO Allies Sound Out US on Trump’s Troop Moves
NATO's European members scrambled Friday to get clarity from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on troop shifts by Washington, as they sought to placate President Donald Trump's ire on Iran ahead of a July summit.
US Needs to ‘Put Its Footprint Back on Greenland’: Trump Envoy
The US special envoy to Greenland, the Arctic island coveted by President Donald Trump, told AFP on Wednesday that Washington needs to rebuild its presence in the Danish autonomous territory.
US, Iran Trade Threats but Trump Says Tehran Wants Peace Deal
President Donald Trump warned Tuesday that the United States may strike Iran again — a day after he said he had held off a major assault in hopes of a peace deal — but Tehran's army threatened to open "new fronts" if he went ahead.
Trump Says Held off on New Iran Attack, Upbeat for Agreement
US President Donald Trump said he was planning a major new assault on Iran on Tuesday, but held off as he saw hope for securing a so far elusive agreement to end the war.
Trump Says ‘Clock Ticking’ for Iran as Peace Negotiations Stall
President Donald Trump threatened "there won't be anything left" of Iran if no peace deal is reached, as their truce came under further strain with drone attacks on US allies in the Gulf.
Taiwan’s Leader Says Island Will Not Be ‘Traded Away’
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said on Sunday that Taiwan will never be "traded away" as he pressed the United States to keep selling weapons to the island democracy to maintain regional peace.
Havana Quietly Advises Cubans on How to Survive ‘Enemy Attacks’
Cuba posted a "family guide" on how to survive "potential enemy attacks," as the island reels from US pressure and energy shortages.
Iran Warns of Ceasefire Violation as US Plans to Escort Hormuz Ships
Iran warned on Monday that it would consider any US attempt to interfere in the Strait of Hormuz a breach of the Mideast ceasefire.
Trump Calls Iran Talks ‘Very Positive,’ US to ‘Guide’ Ships Through Hormuz
President Donald Trump said Sunday that "very positive discussions" were underway with Iran on finding a solution to the war.
Trump Says Shooting Won’t ‘Deter’ Him From Iran War
US President Donald Trump said Saturday a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner would not deter him from the Iran war, although he believed the incident was unlikely to be linked to the conflict.
Macron Views EU Joint Defense Clause as ‘Stronger’ Than NATO One
French President Emmanuel Macron said Saturday he considered the EU's common defense clause "stronger" than the one binding NATO together.
Trump Cancels Pakistan Talks Trip, Says Iran War on Hold
US President Donald Trump cancelled his envoys' trip to Pakistan for peace talks with Iran on Saturday, saying there was no point "sitting around talking about nothing" but adding the war would not immediately resume.
Trump Evacuated as Shooter Opens Fire at Washington Gala Event
US Secret Service agents bundled Donald Trump from the stage as shots rang out Saturday evening at a media gala, in what the president later described as an attack by a "would-be assassin."
Trump Hints at Thaw With AI Firm Anthropic
US President Donald Trump suggested he would be open to better relations with Anthropic to end a dispute between the government and the tech startup over its refusal to grant the military unconditional use of its AI models.
US Says 3 Killed in Fifth Drug Boat Strike in a Week
US military officials said Wednesday three people were killed in a strike on another alleged drug-trafficking boat, the fifth such deadly attack in as many days.
Iran Guards Threaten to Trap Enemies in ‘Deadly Vortex’ in Hormuz
Iran said on Sunday that security forces had the Strait of Hormuz shipping bottleneck under full control, warning that enemies would be trapped in a "deadly vortex" in the case of any miscalculation.
Trump Says US Military to Stay Deployed Near Iran Until ‘Real Agreement’ Reached
US President Trump said that US forces deployed near Iran would remain stationed in the area until a "real agreement" is reached.
Both Sides Claim Victory After US, Iran Agree to 11th-Hour Truce
The US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire barely an hour before President Trump's deadline to obliterate the country was set to expire.
Trump Warns ‘Whole Civilization Will Die’ in Iran if Ultimatum Expires
President Trump warned that "a whole civilization will die" in Iran if the country does not heed his ultimatum to accept US war demands.
Trump Says Iran Military Leaders Killed in Tehran Strike
US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that "many" of Iran's military leaders were killed in a huge strike on the Islamic Republic's capital.
White House Seeks $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget as Iran War Drives Costs
President Trump asked lawmakers to approve a $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027, as the US faces rising costs from its war with Iran.
Trump Tells US That Iran War Victory Near, Vows Big Strikes
President Donald Trump insisted Wednesday that the US was nearing victory in Iran as he laid out his case more than a month into a war that has sent his approval rating tumbling.
