Berlin, April 19 (IANS) NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte dismissed concerns over a potential US withdrawal from the alliance in an interview.In an interview published on Saturday, with the German newspaper WELT AM SONNTAG, Rutte said he does not see the United States leaving NATO, but stressed the need for a stronger Europe within a stronger alliance.The remarks came amid tensions fueled by recent comments from US President Donald Trump, who complained that European allies were unwilling to sup…
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Washington, April 16 (IANS) The White House has stated negotiations with Iran remain “productive and ongoing,” even as tensions over the Strait of Hormuz continue to shape the pace and outcome of the talks.White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Wednesday (local time) that the United States remained actively engaged in negotiations with Iran, pushing back against reports that Washington had formally sought an extension of the current ceasefire.“At this moment, we rem…
Washington, April 16 (IANS) The Trump administration has linked the outlook for US fuel prices to developments in the Iran conflict, saying a sustained drop in gasoline costs will depend on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and progress in ongoing negotiations. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters at a White House news conference on Wednesday (local time) that the timing of lower gas prices remained uncertain, citing disruptions in global oil flows linked to tensions involving Ira…
Washington, April 8 (IANS) The White House has set a firm condition ahead of negotiations with Iran, insisting that Tehran must end uranium enrichment inside its territory as a non-negotiable red line in any future agreement. The demand will anchor upcoming talks with Iranian officials, as Washington moves from military operations to a diplomatic phase following a fragile ceasefire.“The President’s red lines, namely the end of Iranian enrichment in Iran, have not changed,” White House Pres…
Washington, April 9 (IANS) The White House on Wednesday strongly defended President Donald Trump’s aggressive rhetoric during the Iran conflict, arguing that it directly contributed to forcing Tehran into a ceasefire and reopening negotiations after weeks of intense military confrontation. The defence came in response to pointed questions from reporters over the President’s language, including his warning that an entire civilisation could face destruction if a deal was not reached.Pressed on…
Washington, April 9 (IANS) The United States will maintain full military readiness in the Middle East despite a two-week ceasefire with Iran, the White House said, signalling that Washington is prepared for a rapid escalation if negotiations falter. Officials said no immediate drawdown of US forces is planned, even as diplomatic efforts begin following weeks of intense military operations.Asked what to expect from US troops during the ceasefire window, a reporter queried: “What we should expec…
Washington, April 8 (IANS) The United States President Donald Trump is sending Vice President J.D. Vance to Pakistan to lead a high-stakes round of negotiations with Iran, marking a new diplomatic phase following a fragile ceasefire brokered after weeks of intense military operations. The announcement came as the White House confirmed that Washington is dispatching its top negotiating team to Islamabad for talks aimed at securing a longer-term settlement with Tehran.“I can announce that the Pr…
Washington, April 8 (IANS) US President Donald Trump spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to close the deal on a ceasefire framework with Iran, a White House official told IANS.The official further mentioned that Trump had also spoken to Pakistani Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir regarding the same.“President Trump spoke with PM Netanyahu and the Pakistani Field Marshal to close the deal,” the senior Trump administration official told IANS. No further details were provided…
Washington, April 8 (IANS) The White House has declared the US campaign against Iran a “victory,” saying military gains created leverage for a diplomatic opening after President Donald Trump ordered a pause in strikes.“This is a victory for the United States that President Trump and our incredible military made happen,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a post on X on Tuesday night (local time).She said the operation, referred to as “Operation Epic Fury,” had met a…
Washington, April 8 (IANS) US President Donald Trump is “sticking to” plans for a potential military strike on Iran if negotiations fail to make progress by a self-imposed deadline, with the White House warning Tehran has only hours left to respond. Fox News anchor Bret Baier, citing a direct conversation with Trump, said on Tuesday that the President made clear that “8 p.m. (Eastern Time) is happening”, adding that if talks do not yield results, “there is going to be an attack like they have no…