11 minutes ago Hegseth: “We have a plan to move forward if necessary; we have a plan to move backward if necessary.” Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, asked at a congressional hearing Tuesday about the possible direction of war with Iran, said the Pentagon planned multiple scenarios. Democratic Representative Betty McCollum of Minnesota questioned Hegseth about…
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday defined Project Freedom, a one-day US military operation to help commercial ships stuck in the Persian Gulf exit through the Strait of Hormuz, as completely separate from the hostilities with Iran that began with joint US-Israeli strikes on the country on February 28. “This operation is separate and distinct…
This statement comes after US President Donald Trump announced that he is “not satisfied” with the peace deal proposed by Iran. A ceasefire was originally declared on 8 April, followed by talks in the Pakistani capital Islamabad, but no agreement was reached. Mohammad Jafar Asadi also stressed that Iran’s armed forces are ready for more…
Burij, Gaza Strip. Young Palestinian artists in Gaza staged an impromptu exhibition on Tuesday and found another way to show the world what they have been through during the war and fragile situation. ceasefire. The row of paintings, like much of Gaza’s life, displayed itself outside, open to the weather and curious eyes. In one…
World shares were mixed on Friday even after Wall Street set another record, as investors eyed more US-Iran talks and signs of an extension of the Iran-war ceasefire that is set to expire next week. Oil prices fell on Friday, while US futures rose. President Trump suggested on Thursday he is willing to extend a…
Gen. Dan Kaine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, on Wednesday detailed the food – and copious amounts of caffeine – consumed by U.S. military personnel during the Iran war. “Along the way, we ate over 6 million meals, and, by my estimation, over 950,000 gallons of coffee, 2 million energy drinks, and a…
As British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer arrived in the Middle East for talks, Israel violated the ceasefire and launched the biggest attack on Hezbollah in Lebanon since the current conflict began. 18:03, 08 April 2026 Updated 18:04, 08 April 2026 British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Taif base in Saudi Arabia (Image: Getty Images)…
