Author: Amjad Qaimkhani

By Amjad Qaimkhani WASHINGTON: Joe Kant levelled sharp criticism at Israel. The former US National Counter Terrorism Center director accused Tel Aviv of sabotaging talks with Iran. He spoke out after his resignation. Opposition to the war drove him from office. Kant laid bare his view. De-escalation demanded one first step. Rein in Israel, he said. Without that curb, negotiations crumbled. Tel Aviv launched strikes at key moments. Talks derailed every time. Peace efforts bled out. He spotted a clear pattern. President Donald Trump signaled calm from the White House. Public words urged restraint. Then Israel struck hard. Missiles flew…

By Amjad Qaimkhani WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has confirmed ongoing talks with Iran, calling the negotiations positive and announcing a five-day delay in planned military action against Iranian targets. In a statement shared on social media, Trump said discussions over the past two days focused on reaching a complete and lasting resolution to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. He described the talks as constructive and encouraging. The US president said he had instructed the Department of Defense to postpone military strikes on Iran’s power plants and energy infrastructure for the next five days, citing progress in negotiations.…

By Amjad Qaimkhani WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has launched a blistering attack on NATO, declaring that the alliance is nothing more than a paper tiger without American leadership. In a statement, Trump asserted that NATO member states do not want to join the war to prevent Iran from becoming a nuclear power, warning that Washington will remember their reluctance. The US president accused NATO allies of now complaining about high oil prices after the threat to their own security has diminished, claiming the war has already been won. Trump further criticized alliance members for refusing to assist in reopening…

By Amjad Qaimkhani WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has warned that Iran is nearing destruction while vowing that the United States will defend the Strait of Hormuz for everyone, as he addressed media on the ongoing conflict and regional security. President Trump stated that the Iranian leadership has been eliminated and Iranian authorities are currently searching for new leadership, adding that a retaliatory response from Iran was expected but the matter will conclude soon. The president confirmed that no troops are being deployed anywhere, and he will discuss Japan’s support regarding Iran, believing that Japan is playing its part. He…

By Amjad Qaimkhani WASHINGTON: US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has stated that the ongoing conflict with Iran is fundamentally different from America’s past wars, as he and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff briefed media on the progress of military operations. Hegseth emphasized that the operation aims to conduct decisive action, with objectives remaining unchanged since day one under the America First president’s direction . The Secretary of War declared that American soldiers killed in the Iran conflict will always be remembered, addressing the nation directly to counter what he described as media narratives of an “endless…

By Amjad Qaimkhani WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump does not want further attacks on Iran’s energy facilities after recent strikes on oil installations, according to a US newspaper. The report said Trump believes the attacks have already delivered a strong message to Tehran. The newspaper stated that Trump sees no immediate need for additional military action against Iranian oil infrastructure. However, he warned that if Iran continues provocations in the Strait of Hormuz, the United States could carry out more strikes. According to the report, Trump was aware of the attack on the South Pars gas field and supported efforts…

By Amjad Qaimkhani WASHINGTON: The United States has formulated a plan to eliminate Hezbollah by employing the Syrian army, according to international media reports. An Israeli newspaper reported that Washington encouraged Syria to send forces into Lebanon, but Damascus refused to become entangled in the conflict. The idea of a Syrian cross-border operation into eastern Lebanon to help disarm Hezbollah was first discussed between US and Syrian officials last year and resurfaced around the time the US and Israel initiated hostilities against Iran on February 28 . However, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has moved cautiously, fearing that such a mission…

By Amjad Qaimkhani WASHINGTON: Donald Trump has launched an extraordinary attack on America’s closest allies, declaring that the United States no longer requires the support of Nato members, Japan, South Korea or Australia following what he described as a major military victory against Iran. In a characteristically blunt statement, the US president expressed fury that most Nato allies had informed Washington they would not participate in military action against Iran. “We no longer need or want the help of Nato countries,” Trump said. “We don’t need Japan, Australia or South Korea’s help anymore. We don’t need anyone’s help.” The president’s…

By Amjad Qaimkhani WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump complained that several countries were not helping reopen the Strait of Hormuz, despite the United States spending billions on NATO and protecting its allies for decades. Speaking in the Oval Office, Trump said nations whose oil passes through the strategic waterway should now step forward and share responsibility for securing it. Trump said the US had invested billions of dollars in NATO’s defence but allies were not standing with Washington when it needed support. He also expressed disappointment with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, saying London announced the deployment of warships only…

US president urges oil-dependent nations to help police the Strait of Hormuz, warning Donald Trump says Iran is “begging for a deal” as tensions escalate over maritime security in the Gulf By Amjad Qaimkhani WASHINGTON: Donald Trump has launched a diplomatic blitz to assemble an international naval coalition to patrol the Strait of Hormuz, revealing he has approached “about seven” nations – including China – to share the burden of protecting the world’s most critical oil waterway. Speaking to reporters on Air Force One as he returned to Washington from Florida, the US president said he had personally asked Beijing whether…