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US President Donald Trump marked one month of Operation Epic Fury against Iran, claiming Tehran’s military is crippled and “core strategic objectives are nearing completion.” He vowed US forces will strike “extremely hard” over the next 2-3 weeks, threatening power plants, while urging allies to show “courage” and secure the Strait of Hormuz.
US President Donald Trump said the US does not need oil from the Strait of Hormuz and urged countries dependent on it to protect the passage themselves. He justified US threats to Iran as necessary due to others’ inaction, suggesting nations buy US oil and build courage, while predicting Hormuz will reopen naturally after the […]
China is asserting itself as a global peace broker, proposing a five-point Gulf and Middle East initiative amid rising US-Pakistan ties. Beijing is wary of Islamabad’s outreach to Washington, fearing it may undermine China’s influence in South Asia. Analysts note Pakistan faces a delicate diplomatic balancing act between the US and China.
In a national address, Donald Trump criticized former President Obama’s Iran deal, calling it a mistake he was “honoured to correct.” He claimed Iran “was laughing at us” while pursuing nuclear weapons, highlighted his 2018 JCPOA withdrawal, vowed to prevent Iran from obtaining nukes, and cited Qasem Soleimani’s 2020 assassination as a major achievement.
A 7.4-magnitude offshore earthquake struck Indonesia’s Molucca Sea early today at 35 km depth, USGS reported. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center warned of possible hazardous waves within 1,000 km, affecting Indonesia, the Philippines, and Malaysia. Residents in Manado, North Sulawesi, evacuated as shaking lasted long, but no major damage was reported.
Iran called US demands “maximalist and irrational” and denied ceasefire talks ahead of Trump’s national address, insisting the Strait of Hormuz remain closed. Recent Iranian missile and drone strikes targeted Israel and US bases, wounding civilians. Trump demanded the strait reopen before considering a ceasefire amid global energy and economic turmoil.
Four astronauts, Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Jeremy Hansen, launched aboard NASA’s Artemis II from Kennedy Space Center for the first crewed lunar flyby in over 50 years. The 10-day mission will test the spacecraft’s safety, manual piloting, and docking systems, marking a historic milestone in space exploration.
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian asked Americans if the Middle East war truly puts “America First,” accusing the US of war crimes and acting under Israeli influence. In an open letter, he condemned attacks on Iran’s infrastructure, highlighted global economic fallout, and questioned the war’s justification, ahead of Trump’s prime-time address on the conflict.
JD Vance warned Iran of “increased pressure” on infrastructure, reflecting Trump’s impatience to end hostilities and demand reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi denied formal negotiations, defended wartime control of the waterway, and asserted readiness to resist any US escalation while emphasizing diplomacy.
Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi said 20+ merchant vessels were attacked and 1,900 stranded since the US-Israel-Iran conflict, with Hormuz traffic sharply down. He highlighted the Indian Navy’s readiness through Operations Sindoor, Brahma, and Sagar Bandhu, commissioning 12 ships, showcasing strategic agility, operational excellence, and national maritime strength.
