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Trump Blames Leaks for Failed Iran Strikes as Pezeshkian Warns of Historic Pressure
geopolitics15 days ago

Trump Blames Leaks for Failed Iran Strikes as Pezeshkian Warns of Historic Pressure

President Donald Trump claimed the US-Iran war will end quickly after midterm elections, blaming media leaks for compromising recent B-2 bomber missions. While Trump asserts Iranian leadership is decimated and seeking survival assurances, President Masoud Pezeshkian described the current situation as the most severe pressure since 1979. The conflict has intensified with attacks on the Strait of Hormuz and US plans to potentially deploy massive non-nuclear bombs, while Iran’s deputy foreign minister declared the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty 'on life support.'

Iran Threatens 'Earthquake' Retaliation as US Sanctions Fall Short of Expectations
world2 months ago

Iran Threatens 'Earthquake' Retaliation as US Sanctions Fall Short of Expectations

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveiled new secondary sanctions targeting Iran’s trade partners in digital assets, technology, and shipping, a move labeled 'economic D-Day' by the White House. However, the measures focused on enforcing existing rules rather than imposing new penalties, leaving many observers underwhelmed. In response, Iran’s leadership has warned of an 'earthquake-like' retaliation, including blocking oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz, targeting European allies like Bulgaria, and potentially withdrawing from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

US rails against Iran’s UN NPT leadership pick amid nuclear concerns
world6 months ago

US rails against Iran’s UN NPT leadership pick amid nuclear concerns

The United States, joined by the UAE and with backing from Australia, condemned the UN's decision to appoint Iran as a vice president of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference, calling it 'beyond shameful' and signaling bloc-wide concern about Tehran’s nuclear program; Britain, France and Germany also voiced worries, highlighting tensions over Iran’s procedural elevation at international bodies as critics warn it undermines UN credibility while Tehran argues its program is civilian.