BELGIUM – The European Union on Tuesday decried the Trump’s threats of attacking Iran‘s critical civilian infrastructure, warning that such actions would escalate regional tensions and affect millions of people. “We have always said that diplomacy is the answer,” EU Commission spokesperson Anitta Hipper told reporters at the midday briefing. “From our side, we reject […]
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Letter to Marco Rubio by 50 Lawmakers Demand US Policy Change on Cuba
USA – A letter by a group of 50 lawmakers on Thursday to the Secretary of State Marco Rubio demanded a shift in US policy towards Cuba, as the country suffers from ongoing blockade. They warned that the current measures are worsening a deepening humanitarian crisis on the island. “We write with great urgency to […]
Trump’s Address to the Nation Pushes European Natural Gas Prices Over 6pct, Precious Metals Drop
BELGIUM – Donald Trump‘s address to the nation’s remarks on Iran war pushed the European natural gas prices to over 6% (over €50 [$58]) on Thursday, as markets reassessed risks. The Dutch TTF price rose to trade near €50.4 ($58.1) per megawatt-hour as of 0655GMT on Thursday. The jump came after natural gas prices had […]
US Attorney General Pam Bondi on Trump’s Firing List
USA – The US Attorney General Pam Bondi is on Trump’s possible firing list as he expresses frustrations during private meetings in that the Justice Department isn’t going hard enough on his political opponents. According to sources familiar with the matter cited by ABC News, recent conversations with senior administration officials have progressed to potential […]
US to Leave Iran in 2-3 Weeks; Trump
USA – Donald Trump said on Tuesday that US plans on leaving Iran in 2 to 3 weeks, a sign that the war might be closer to an end. “All I have to do is leave Iran, and we’ll be doing that very soon,” Trump told reporters at the White House. “We’ll be leaving very […]
Trump Considering Ground Operation in Iran to Extract Uranium
USA – A report on Sunday citing officials with knowledge of the matter said that Donald Trump was considering a ground operation in Iran to extract almost 1,000 pounds of uranium, an operation that could take days or longer. Officials said Trump has not made a final decision and is weighing the risks such an […]
No Kings Protests Against Trump’s Administration Sees Millions Take to Streets Across US
USA – The Saturday No Kings protests against Trump’s Administration saw millions take to the streets across the US, including other countries. The events were held in all 50 states and 16 countries, marking one of the largest coordinated demonstrations in US history. Organizers, including anti-authoritarian groups Indivisible and 50501, labor unions, and other grassroots […]
Donald Trump’s Signature to be Used in Future US Paper Currency
USA – Donald Trump‘s signature is set to appear in future US paper currency, according to a Thursday announcement by the Department of the Treasury. The decision is tied to the upcoming 250th anniversary of the US, according to a statement by the department. “In honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States of […]
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez Criticizes War on Iran Calling it a Colossal Mistake
SPAIN – While affirming Spain’s refusal to be part of it, the Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday criticized the US-Israeli war on Iran, calling it a colossal mistake, while warning of far-reaching consequences. “This war is a colossal mistake whose humanitarian, moral, economic, and security costs we neither accept nor are willing to […]
Iran to Paralyze and Sink American Troops if Critical Infrastructure Attacked; Mohsen Rezaei
IRAN – Mohsen Rezaei, a member of Iran’s Expediency Discernment Council and former commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) issued a warning to the US after Donald Trump‘s threats of attacking Iranian critical infrastructure, saying that if such an attack would occur, the American forces in the region will be left paralyzed then […]
Bill to Limit Donald Trump’s War Powers Rejected by US Senate
USA – A bill to limit Donald Trump‘s war powers was on Wednesday rejected by the US Senate. The bill, which aimed to limit Trump’s attacks on Iran, was put to a vote in the US Senate. Democrats introduced the bill, which was rejected by a vote of 53 “no” to 47 “yes.” “We do […]
Trump was Aware of Planned Strike on Iran’s South Pars Gas Field but Lied About it
USA – Donald Trump claimed on Wednesday that he wasn’t aware of the strike on Iran’s South Pars gas field, but according to American and Israeli officials who spoke to the Axios news site, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Trump had coordinated on the strike with the aim of deterring Iran from disrupting oil […]
Deployment of an International Security Force in Gaza Strip to Begin in May
PALESTINE – The deployment of an international security force in Gaza Strip as part of the next phase of the Trump’s peace plan will begin in May, according to Israeli reports. The force, expected to include about 5,000 troops from Indonesia, along with dozens of soldiers from Kazakhstan, Morocco, Albania, and Kosovo, could begin operating […]
Trump Claims Kharg Island Oil Terminal Spared Out of Decency
USA – Donald Trump reported on Friday that the Iran’s Kharg Island oil terminal was spared while all military targets were destroyed out of decency, threatening to reconsider the decision if Iran or any other actor interfered with the free and safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz. “Moments ago, at my direction, […]
Trump Lifts Sanctions on Russian Oil
RUSSIA – Donald Trump on Thursday lifted sanctions on Russian oil stranded at sea to stabilize energy markets, allowing a temporary purchase. There are nearly 124 million barrels of Russia-origin oil at sea across 30 locations globally as of March 12, CNBC reported, enough crude oil to cover about five to six days of supply. […]