Washington, March 11 (IANS) The White House urged Congress to pass sweeping election reforms proposed by President Donald Trump, saying the legislation would strengthen voting integrity and ensure that only American citizens participate in US elections.At a White House briefing, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt described the proposed SAVE America Act as “one of the most critical pieces of legislation in our nation’s history”.“The SAVE America Act is overwhelmingly popular with all American…
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Washington, March 11 (IANS) The White House said that the United States is determined to keep the Strait of Hormuz open as the war with Iran intensifies, stressing that President Donald Trump will not allow Tehran to disrupt global energy supplies.White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the administration has made protecting the vital shipping lane a central objective of Operation Epic Fury, the US military campaign against Iran.“President Trump reiterated his commitment toward keepi…
Washington, March 11 (IANS) The White House said that President Donald Trump personally approved a temporary waiver allowing India to purchase Russian oil as part of a broader effort to stabilise global energy markets amid disruptions caused by the ongoing US military campaign against Iran.The decision was taken after consultations between the President, the Treasury Department, and members of the national security team, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said.“The President and the …
Washington, March 11 (IANS) The White House said that the United States will end its war with Iran once the military objectives of Operation Epic Fury are fully achieved, with President Donald Trump retaining the final authority to decide when the campaign concludes.White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the operation was moving faster than initially expected but stressed that the timeline for ending the war would ultimately depend on the President’s assessment that the mission’s …
Washington, March 7 (IANS) The White House said that US military operations against Iran are rapidly achieving their objectives, as President Donald Trump simultaneously pushes to expand American weapons production and considers the future political leadership of Iran.Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters at the White House that the ongoing military campaign — dubbed Operation Epic Fury — is progressing quickly and could meet its goals within weeks.“What I will tell you is what P…
Washington, March 5 (IANS) The United States has said its military campaign against Iran had struck more than 2,000 targets and severely degraded Tehran’s missile and naval capabilities, as the White House defended President Donald Trump’s decision to launch Operation Epic Fury.White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Wednesday (local time) said the operation, launched last weekend, was aimed at eliminating Iran’s missile threat, destroying its naval capacity, and preventing the cou…
Wednesday, March 5 (IANS) The United States may deploy naval escorts for oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz if necessary, the White House have said, as the conflict with Iran raises concerns about global energy supplies and shipping security in one of the world’s most critical maritime corridors. Speaking at a White House briefing on Wednesday (local time), Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that the administration was closely monitoring oil markets and maritime traffic as Ope…
Cairo, Feb 20 (IANS) Naval forces of Iran and Russia held a joint drill in the Gulf of Oman and the northern Indian Ocean, amid growing speculation about an impending US military strike against Iran.Special operation teams from Iran’s army, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), and Russia conducted an operation to liberate a hijacked ship during the exercise, Xinhua news agency reported quoting a report on the Iranian army’s website.The drill involved Iran’s Alvand destroyer, missile-launc…
Washington, Feb 20 (IANS) US President Donald Trump is weighing a limited military strike on Iran to push Tehran into a nuclear deal, The Wall Street Journal reported.The newspaper said Trump is considering “an initial limited military strike on Iran to force it to meet his demands for a nuclear deal.” The move would be meant to pressure Iran without triggering a full-scale war.The opening strike, if approved, “would target a few military or government sites,” people familiar with the ma…
Washington, Feb 19 (IANS) US President Donald Trump will convene the inaugural Board of Peace meeting, during which member states will announce over $5 billion in investment for Gaza reconstruction and related security measures. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is also set to attend the inaugural Board of Peace meeting on Thursday, with delegations from over 40 nations, including India.Convened by President Donald Trump, the administration has positioned the Board of Peace as a central…