Washington, July 15 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said he ordered American forces to spare oil installations on Iran’s Kharg Island because of their importance to the global economy, while refusing to rule out a ground campaign or the eventual seizure of the strategic export hub.Trump told Fox News that the United States had attacked Kharg Island two or three times. But he said the strikes deliberately avoided its oil facilities.“Hit everything but the oil. Just leave that little area fro…
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Washington, July 5 (IANS) US President Donald Trump marked America’s 250th Independence Day with a sweeping address celebrating the nation’s history, military strength and economic achievements, while renewing calls for tighter election laws, condemning communism and outlining an ambitious vision for American leadership on Earth and in space. Speaking from the majestic National Mall after severe thunderstorms delayed the celebrations for several hours, Trump thanked thousands of supporters who r…
Washington, May 20 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said Chinese President Xi Jinping had assured him that Beijing was not supplying weapons to Iran, as he defended ongoing diplomatic efforts to prevent Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.Speaking to reporters during a visit to the White House ballroom construction site, Trump said he had received direct assurances from Xi amid rising tensions in the Middle East.“President Xi has promised me that he’s not sending any weapons to Iran,” Tru…
Washington, Mar 27 (IANS) President Donald Trump said US forces have “totally won the war” against Iran, asserting that Tehran’s military capabilities were largely destroyed, as he granted a 10-day window for negotiations before further action. Speaking in a phone interview on Fox News’ “The Five”, Trump said the US military campaign had neutralised Iran’s ability to wage war.“We’ve already won the war. Militarily, we’ve totally won the war,” he said.He said the st…
Washington, Jan 31 (IANS) President Donald Trump said the United States is moving a larger naval force toward Iran, saying Washington hopes to reach a deal but is prepared for other outcomes if talks fail.Trump said the deployment would be bigger than the US naval presence near Venezuela. He described it as a “large armada, flotilla,” and said the move was intended to increase pressure while diplomacy continues.“We’re now sending actually a larger number of ships to Iran,” Trump said. …
Washington, Jan 30 (IANS) President Donald Trump and his Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said the administration is reasserting US military deterrence, citing strikes, deployments and aggressive action against drug traffickers and pirates.Hegseth said, “At the Department of War that meant reestablishing deterrence.” He argued conflicts such as Afghanistan, Ukraine and the October 7 attack in Israel would not have occurred under Trump.He said the administration had sent a clear signal to adver…
Washington, Jan 25 (IANS) The United States says it seeks “a decent peace” with potential adversaries—one achieved not through confrontation or perpetual war, but through sustained military strength and pragmatic realism—according to the 2026 National Defense Strategy.The strategy frames US military power as a tool to secure peace on terms that protect Americans’ security, freedom and prosperity, while remaining compatible with the interests of other nations if their demands remain “…
New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS Operation Sindoor was a loud message that was sent out to Pakistan to avenge the horrific Pahalgam attack. While this strike by the Indian armed forces destroyed several terror camps and headquarters, apart from launch pads, the message to Pakistan was that any act of terror would no longer be considered as cross-border. It would be considered an act of war. On the morning of May 7, the Indian armed forces announced Operation Sindoor hit terror infrastructure both in Paki…