U.S. President Donald Trump said American forces will keep striking Iran “very hard” over the next two to three weeks, warning the country could be […]
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Trump says U.S. could wrap up Iran operation within weeks, aiming to “finish the job”
Donald Trump said U.S. military action in Iran could end within “two or three weeks,” with or without a deal between the two sides. Trump […]
Trump warns of strikes on Iran’s desalination facilities if negotiations collapse
U.S. President Donald Trump has renewed threats to strike Iran’s civilian infrastructure, including desalination plants that provide water to millions, if a deal is not […]
Trump rejects Iran ceasefire, signals possible wind-down of military operations
President Donald Trump said Friday he is not interested in a ceasefire with Iran, but may start reducing U.S. military operations soon. Speaking at the […]
Trump warns of massive strike on Iran gas field if Qatar is targeted again
DUBAI — Iran stepped up attacks on oil and gas sites around the Gulf on Thursday, raising tensions in a war already shaking the global […]
Trump frustrated as major U.S. allies reject appeal for Hormuz naval escorts
Several U.S. allies rejected Donald Trump’s request to send warships to escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, drawing criticism from the president. He said […]
Canada will not join offensive against Iran, Carney says
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney told MPs Tuesday that Canada is not involved in the war between the United States, Israel and Iran — […]
Mojtaba Khamenei named Iran’s new supreme leader after death of Ali Khamenei
Mojtaba Khamenei, the second son of Iran’s late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been chosen to take over the role. The decision comes as […]
Canada’s top military commander says allies discussing defence support for Gulf states amid Iran tensions
Canada’s top military commander says allied countries are discussing whether they might help Persian Gulf states defend themselves from possible Iranian attacks. Speaking at a […]
“Canada backs U.S.–Israel military action against Iran but says it’s taken ‘with regret,’ PM Carney says”
Fighting across the Middle East intensified Tuesday as the conflict with Iran entered its fourth day, raising fears of a wider regional war. Explosions were […]