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…
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Washington, April 7 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on invoked religious language to justify US actions in the Iran conflict, saying he believed “God supports” the American position.“I do. Because God is good,” Trump said when asked if he believed divine backing existed for the war. “God wants to see people taken care of.”The remarks came during a wide-ranging White House news conference where Trump also discussed military operations and diplomatic efforts.He said he did not “enjo…
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 closure of the Strait of Hormuz has triggered a widening global economic shock as energy markets reel from supply disruptions, according to a report.The Iran war’s impact on global energy flows is intensifying, with the effective shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz disrupting oil, gas and critical supply chains across continents, according to The Washington Post .The strategic waterway, through which about 20 per cent of the world’s oil passes, has become the foca…
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 …
Washington, March 30 (IANS) Iran has warned it would retaliate if the United States launches a ground invasion, even as President Donald Trump weighs a risky military operation to seize Tehran’s uranium and regional powers push for talks to contain the conflict, according to reports by US media.The warning from Tehran comes amid signs of a potential escalation. The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit has already “arrived in the Middle East,” while US military planners are preparing options that…
New York, March 29 (IANS) The Pentagon is preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran, as thousands of US soldiers and Marines arrive in the Middle East for what could become a dangerous new phase of the war should US President Donald Trump choose to escalate, The Washington Post reported.Any potential ground operation would fall short of a full-scale invasion and could instead involve raids by a mixture of Special Operations forces and conventional infantry troops, the newspaper quoted off…
Washington, March 23 (IANS) Oil prices fell, and markets rallied after President Donald Trump postponed strikes on Iran, a development closely watched in India for its economic impact. Trump, in a Truth Social post, said the United States would hold off on attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure for five days after what he described as “very good and productive conversations” with Tehran on ending the conflict.He said the pause would remain “SUBJECT TO THE SUCCESS OF THE ONGOING MEE…
Washington, March 23 (IANS) Legal immigration to the United States has dropped sharply in the first eight months of 2025, with India and China among the hardest hit as the Trump administration tightened visa policies, The Washington Post reported.The State Department issued about 250,000 fewer visas from January to August 2025 than during the same period in 2024, according to the report. Overall approvals for permanent resident and temporary visas fell by 11 per cent, based on official data rele…