Washington, March 20 (IANS) Rising costs of the Iran war and its impact on global markets are deepening divisions in Congress, with Republicans and Democrats questioning the scale and purpose of a proposed funding request that could exceed $200 billion, according to multiple US media reports.The White House is preparing to seek massive new funding for the conflict, even as scepticism grows within President Donald Trump’s own party over the lack of a clear strategy and timeline, CNN reported. L…
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Tehran, March 19 (IANS) Iran warned on Thursday that it would carry out more severe retaliatory strikes if the US and Israel attack its energy facilities again. Ebrahim Zolfaghari, spokesman for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, said in a statement published by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ Sepah News that Tehran had not sought to expand the conflict to oil infrastructure or harm the economies of friendly neighbouring states.”Following the enemies’ aggression against Iranian…
Washington, March 13 (IANS) US President Donald Trump sharply criticised Iran, calling it “a nation of terror and hate” and saying it was “paying a big price right now” as tensions with Tehran continue to dominate US national security discussions.Speaking at a White House event marking Women’s History Month, Trump briefly turned to foreign policy and said the situation with Iran was “moving along very rapidly”, while praising the strength of the US military.“They really are a nat…
Washington, March 12 (IANS) US President Donald Trump told supporters at a rally in Ohio that the United States was experiencing an economic surge driven by tax cuts, new investments, and expanded energy production, as he defended his policies and urged voters to back Republicans in upcoming elections.Speaking at a logistics company in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Wednesday (local time), Trump said his administration’s economic agenda had encouraged businesses to expand operations and create jobs.“T…
Washington, March 9 (IANS) Former US national security adviser Jake Sullivan said that the Trump administration’s war with Iran risks drifting without a clear strategic objective, even as American military operations demonstrate significant tactical success.Speaking on CNN’s Fareed Zakaria GPS, Sullivan said the US military’s operational performance had been “remarkable” but questioned the clarity of the war’s ultimate goals.“On the encouraging side, the US military is just simply …
Washington, March 8 (IANS) US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Sunday that more than 100 million barrels of Russian crude are currently floating at sea waiting to be delivered to China, a backlog the US believes could temporarily ease global energy market disruptions if redirected to other refineries. “There’s more than 100 million barrels of floating Russian crude waiting in line to deliver to China,” Wright said in an interview with CBS News.”That’s going to be sold, it’s going to be refi…
Washington, March 8 (IANS) The US military has issued a warning on Sunday to civilians in Iran, urging them to stay indoors as Iranian forces continue launching drones and ballistic missiles from densely populated cities — a tactic American officials say is placing millions of ordinary people at risk.US Central Command said the Iranian military had been conducting operations from crowded urban areas, including the cities of Dezful, Esfahan, and Shiraz, where drones and missiles have been launch…
Washington, March 7 (IANS) US President Donald Trump claimed American military operations have severely weakened Iran’s armed forces, saying the country’s military infrastructure has been devastated amid escalating hostilities in the region.Speaking at the White House during a roundtable on college athletics, Trump briefly addressed the situation in Iran when asked about broader global developments.“Iran, we’re doing very well,” Trump said. “Somebody said how would you score it from …
Washington, March 4 (IANS) Several Gulf nations have joined defensive operations against Iranian missile and drone attacks as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East expands, senior US military officials said on Tuesday, highlighting the growing regional response to Tehran’s strikes on civilian and energy infrastructure.Speaking at a Pentagon press briefing, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force General Dan Caine said multiple US partners in the region have already intercepted Iranian …
Washington, March 2 (IANS) President Donald Trump has said the US military could press its assault on Iran for “four to five weeks” if needed and suggested that a “Venezuela” model — removing only the top leader while keeping much of the state intact — could shape a post-conflict transition in Tehran.In a brief telephone interview with The New York Times, Trump outlined his confidence in sustaining the campaign and repeatedly pointed to what he described as a successful precedent in …