Washington, April 12 (IANS) US intelligence assessments cited by American media suggest China may be weighing a more active role in Iran’s conflict, even as Beijing seeks to avoid a wider war.A report in The New York Times said US agencies have gathered information pointing to possible Chinese support to Iran, though officials stressed the intelligence is not definitive.The report said there is “no evidence that the Chinese missiles have yet been used against American or Israeli forces durin…
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Washington, April 12 (IANS) US media coverage of the ongoing Iran talks in Islamabad on Saturday focused on prolonged negotiations, deep divisions over key issues, and heavy security measures surrounding the high-level meetings in the Pakistani Capital.Reports by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post described the talks as a marathon diplomatic effort between long-time adversaries, with discussions stretching late into the night and into early Sunday.The New York Ti…
Washington, April 11 (IANS) A fresh complication has emerged in the already tense geopolitical landscape, with Iran reportedly facing difficulties in reopening the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz after laying sea mines during recent hostilities. According to a report by The New York Times, citing US officials, Tehran is unable to locate all the mines it deployed in the vital shipping corridor, raising serious concerns over maritime safety and global oil supply.The Strait of Hormuz, which …
Washington, April 9 (IANS) The White House used Pakistan as a primary channel to reach Iran on a temporary ceasefire, underscoring Islamabad’s pivotal yet contested role in sensitive back-channel diplomacy, the Financial Times, London, reported.For weeks, the Trump administration leaned on Islamabad to persuade Tehran to accept a pause in fighting tied to reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Pakistan’s positioning as a Muslim-majority neighbour was seen as key to making the US-backed proposal mor…
Washington, April 8 (IANS) Oil prices dropped sharply after US President Donald Trump said he would pause planned military strikes on Iran for two weeks, easing fears of a wider conflict in the energy-rich Gulf region. US crude futures fell below $100 a barrel, reversing recent gains driven by weeks of tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil transit route, The Wall Street Journal said on Tuesday (Local time).The decline followed Trump’s announcement that he would suspend attacks…
Washington, April 6 (IANS) The latest threat by US President Donald Trump to strike Iranian civilian infrastructure has triggered a domestic backlash with legal experts warning that such actions could violate international law, as tensions with Tehran escalate over the Strait of Hormuz.Trump warned that the United States could target Iran’s power plants and bridges if Tehran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to multiple media reports.“Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge…
Washington, April 6 (IANS) US forces carried out a high-risk rescue of a downed American airman inside Iran, using a deception campaign and a complex military operation to extract him from hostile territory, according to multiple media reports.The mission followed the downing of a US F-15E fighter jet over Iran, leaving one crew member stranded for nearly two days as Iranian forces searched for him.US intelligence officials launched a deception effort to buy time, spreading false information tha…
Washington, April 5 (IANS) The United States is racing to locate a missing airman after a fighter jet was shot down over Iran, as Washington and Tehran trade escalating threats that signal a dangerous new phase in the conflict.US forces continued search-and-rescue operations on Saturday for a crew member from an F-15 fighter jet that was shot down over Iran, marking a significant escalation in direct hostilities, according to The Washington Post .The aircraft, one of two US warplanes lost to hos…
Washington, April 2 (IANS) US President Donald Trump stated during a prime-time address that the conflict with Iran was “nearing completion”, but left critical questions regarding strategy, escalation, and the endgame of the war unanswered, according to reports from American media following his speech.The President offered no clarity on whether US ground troops would be deployed in Iran, despite ongoing discussions in Washington about potential operations, reports said.He also avoided outlining …
Los Angeles, April 2 (IANS) Hollywood actress Zendaya has opened up on the marriage rumours with Tom Holland. The actress, who is promoting her new film ‘The Drama’ alongside costar Robert Pattinson maintained a stoic silence, so far. Zendaya explained why she hasn’t directly confirmed or denied her speculated marriage to Holland, whom her stylist Law Roach claimed a month ago she secretly wed, reports ‘People’ magazine.The actress graced the latest episode of The New York Times’ Moder…