Takaichi arrives in U.S. to meet Trump
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrived in the United States on Wednesday night for high-stakes talks with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, aiming to cement Japan's position as America's indispensable partner in Asia even as Trump turns his focus to the Middle East amid the war with Iran. Emphasizing…
Netanyahu Says Israel Will Stop Attacks On Iranian Gas Field
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said that at the request of President Trump, Israel will hold off on any further attacks on the Iranian gas field.
Trump says the U.S. will retaliate if Iran attacks Qatar again
Donald Trump pledged that Israel would make no more attacks on Iran’s major gas field, but if Iran attacked Qatar again, the U.S. would “massively blow up the entirety” of the fie...
Trump Says Told Netanyahu Not To Attack Iran Gas Fields
Trump insisted on social media overnight that he "knew nothing" about Wednesday's strike by Israel on the South Pars gas field in Iran, which retaliated to the attack by hitting Qatari energy sites.
Trump jokes about Pearl Harbor in meeting with Japan’s leader
Breaking a taboo, the president needled the prime minister about the 1941 attack, as she widened her eyes and appeared to take a deep breath in the Oval Office.
Japan PM placates Trump on Iran, but faces Pearl Harbor surprise
US President Donald Trump says Japan is “stepping up to the plate” on reopening the Strait of Hormuz during talks with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
Gulf energy sites hit as Iran retaliates after South Pars strike
US signals possible pause in attacks on Iran’s energy infrastructure if Tehran shows restraint
Energy prices soar, Iran and US trade threats after Qatar gas hit
Analysts said the targeting of energy production facilities, not just storage depots and transport, is on a different scale.
Trump Jokes About Pearl Harbor in Meeting With Japan’s Leader
Breaking a taboo, President Trump needled Japan’s prime minister about the World War II attack, as she widened her eyes and appeared to take a deep breath in the Oval Office.
Trump Jokes About Pearl Harbor in Meeting With Japan’s Leader
Breaking a taboo, President Trump needled Japan’s prime minister about the World War II attack, as she widened her eyes and appeared to take a deep breath in the Oval Office.
Iran warns of 'zero restraint' amid heightened gas and oil attacks
After Israel struck Iran’s South Pars gas field, Tehran retaliated by hitting Gulf energy sites and warned it would show “zero restraint” if targeted again.
Netanyahu Says Iran No Longer Has Uranium Enrichment Capacity
Benjamin Netanyahu said that Iran's missile and drone arsenal is being massively degraded and will be destroyed.
"Can Anyone Tell Trump What To Do?" Netanyahu Says Didn't Push US Into War
Benjamin Netanyahu said that Iran's missile and drone arsenal is being massively degraded and will be destroyed.
Trump stuns Japanese PM with Pearl Harbor comment direct to her face
President Donald Trump gave a shocking response when asked during his Oval Office meeting with the Japanese prime minister on Thursday why he didn't reveal to allies his Iran war plans.
Netanyahu claims Iran no longer has uranium enrichment capacity
Netanyahu claims Iran lacks uranium enrichment capacity following air attacks, but offers no evidence to support his assertion.
US and Israel war aims in Iran are not the same, US spy chief says
Israel is focused on disabling Iran's leadership and US President Donald Trump is focused on Iran's ballistic missile programme. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Iran intensifies attacks on Gulf energy sites after Israel struck its key gas field
Iran intensified its attacks on oil and natural gas facilities around the Gulf on Thursday, raising the stakes in a war that is sending shock waves through the global economy.
Iran war, China loom at summit between Donald Trump, Sanae Takaichi
March 19 (UPI) -- U.S. President Donald Trump was scheduled to host Japan's Sanae Takaichi at the White House on Thursday on her first visit to the United States since becoming prime minister in October.
Trump rages against Israel's Netanyahu for striking Iran's oil fields
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he had spoken with Israeli Prime Minister and told him to stop attacking Iran's oil fields, a move that sent fuel prices skyrocketing.
Iran intensifies attacks on Gulf energy sites after Israel struck its key gas field
Iran intensified its attacks on oil and natural gas facilities around the Gulf on Thursday, raising the stakes in a war that is sending shock waves through the global economy.
Israeli officials contradict Trump, say US knew of Iran gas strike
Israeli officials said the United States was informed in advance of the strike on Iran’s South Pars gas field, contradicting Donald Trump, who claimed Washington had no prior knowledge. The attack triggered Iranian retaliation across Gulf energy infrastructure, escalating regional tensions despite efforts to limit further strikes.
Netanyahu says Iran decimated as Tehran warns of 'zero restraint' in energy attacks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran is “being decimated” and predicted the war could end sooner than expected, as Tehran warns of “zero restraint” if its energy sites are targeted again.
Israel’s Netanyahu says Iran no longer has uranium enrichment capacity
Mr Netanyahu did not provide evidence for his claim. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
European Nations, Japan Say Ready To Help Secure Passage Through Strait Of Hormuz
US European allies and Japan express readiness for "appropriate" efforts to secure passage through the key Strait of Hormuz, as the already widespread conflict in the Middle East threatens to spin out of control, with energy infrastructure damaged across the region.
Trump tells Israel not to repeat strikes on Iranian energy as crisis deepens
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he had told Israel not to repeat its attacks on Iranian natural gas infrastructure as tit-for-tat strikes on energy plants sent energy prices spiraling, sharply escalating the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Trump's comment came as energy prices jumped on Thursday after Iran responded…
Tehran intensifies attacks on Gulf energy facilities after Israel hits Iranian gas field
Iran intensified its attacks on its Gulf Arab neighbors' energy infrastructure Thursday, setting Qatari liquified natural gas facilities ablaze as it hit back following an Israeli attack on its main natural gas field, a major escalation in the Mideast war that has sent global fuel prices soaring. A ship burned…
Iran war: Tehran vows 'zero restraint' if energy sites hit
Iran has threatened greater retaliation against strikes on its energy infrastructure. Meanwhile, President Trump has threatened to "blow up" Iran's South Pars gas if attacks against Qatar continue. DW has more.
Iran hits back at multiple Gulf refineries after Israeli strike on its offshore gas field
Brent crude oil, the international standard, spiked to USD 114 a barrel as global fears of an energy crisis rose, up more than 57 per cent since Israel and the United States started the war February 28 with strikes on Iran
Former US Counterterrorism Chief: Israel Pushed US-Iran War
Former Director of the US National Counterterrorism Centre Joe Kent told Tucker Carlson that Israel played a decisive role in prompting the current US-Israel-Iran confrontation. Kent stated that Israeli influence “drove the decision to take this action,” warning that it would trigger retaliatory measures from Tehran.
Despite Trump comments, Israeli officials say US knew of Iran gas field strike
Israel has not publicly acknowledged responsibility for the South Pars gas field attack. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Iran targets energy infrastructure in across Gulf after Israeli attack on South Pars
An Israeli-led airstrike on Iran's South Pars gas field triggered a massive Iranian counterattack on Thursday, with Tehran targeting energy infrastructure across the Gulf with scores of ballistic
After Iran escalates attacks on Gulf energy sites, Israel says it will stop striking its gas field
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said late Thursday that, at the request of President Donald Trump, Israel will hold off on any further attacks on the Iranian gas field.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to meet with Trump under shadow of Iran war
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is scheduled Thursday to meet with President Trump at the White House as the U.S. commander-in-chief seeks assistance from allies to protect the Strait of Hormuz
FBI investigates counter-terrorism chief who quit over Iran war, angering Trump
The FBI is investigating Joe Kent, former counter-terrorism chief, for possibly leaking sensitive intelligence after his resignation over the Iran war. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Trump says Japan is ‘stepping up’ in Iran war; bashes NATO leaders
President Trump on Thursday told Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi that her country has been supportive of the U.S. military action in Iran, contrasting it with European leaders who have largely
Strikes hit world's largest natural gas field in Iran, and Tehran retaliates with more attacks
Qatar Energy, the nation's state-owned oil and gas company, announced the damage
Trump hails Japanese leader, says Tokyo ‘really stepping up to the plate’ on Iran
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was given a warm welcome at the White House on March 19. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Netanyahu says Iran is being 'decimated' but revolution requires 'ground component'
Netanyahu's comments came after President Donald Trump, speaking in the Oval Office, said earlier that he would not send U.S. troops to the Middle East.
Netanyahu says Iran is being 'decimated' but revolution requires 'ground component'
Netanyahu's comments came after President Donald Trump, speaking in the Oval Office, said earlier that he would not send U.S. troops to the Middle East.
Trump draws parallel between Pearl Harbor and US strikes on Iran in meeting with Japanese PM
Mr Trump evoked the moment that drew the US into World War II. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Trump to Japan PM: 'Why didn't you tell me about Pearl Harbor?'
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday startled Japan's prime minister by mentioning the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, a seemingly light-hearted remark sure to elicit unease in a country now a firm U.S. ally. Trump, in a notably friendly meeting with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, spoke to reporters about why…
Takaichi startled by Trump's 'Why didn't you tell me about Pearl Harbor?' remark
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday startled Japan's prime minister by mentioning the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, a seemingly light-hearted remark sure to elicit unease in a country now a firm U.S. ally. Trump, in a notably friendly meeting with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, spoke to reporters about why…
Are US and Israel aligned on Iran war? Deciphering Trump's post after gas field attacks
What does Trump's Truth Social post after gas field attacks tell us about US-Israeli alignment?
Iran attack escalates with strikes on Saudi Arabia and Qatar after gas field hit in Persian Gulf
An escalating Iran attack has struck key energy infrastructure across the Gulf, including Saudi Arabia, after Israel reportedly targeted the world’s largest natural gas field. The strike on...
Are US and Israel aligned on Iran war? Deciphering Trump's post after gas field attacks
What does Trump's Truth Social post after gas field attacks tell us about US-Israeli alignment?
Former counterterrorism official says he wasn’t allowed to share Iran war concerns with Trump
Joe Kent, the former counterterrorism director who resigned this week over concerns about the Iran war, said Wednesday that he and other senior officials with doubts about the airstrikes "were no
Qatar’s LNG Hub faces Iranian missile attacks, shuts gas facilities amid rising tensions
Doha: Qatar has experienced missile attacks on its liquefied natural gas (LNG) centre at Ras Laffan today. Following which a precautionary measure was
Ex-counterterrorism official says he wasn't allowed to share concerns about Iran war with Trump
Joe Kent, the former counterterrorism director who resigned this week over concerns about the Iran war, said Wednesday that he and other senior officials with doubts about the airstrikes “were not allowed” to share them with President Donald Trump. Speaking on Tucker Carlson's show, Kent said the president relied on…
FBI investigating former Trump-appointed counterterrorism chief who quit over Iran war this week
The investigation into Joseph Kent predated his departure, according to reports.
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