Author: Amjad Qaimkhani

By Amjad Qaimkhani WASHINGTON: The international response has remained largely muted after Donald Trump appealed to global powers to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route facing rising security concerns. Even as Washington sought international cooperation, several countries signalled caution over sending naval forces to the region. Japan declined to deploy naval vessels to the Strait of Hormuz, with the ruling party’s policy chief saying such a move would only be possible if a major threshold in the regional crisis was crossed. Meanwhile, China has also refrained from backing Trump’s request, though its embassy in Washington…

By Amjad Qaimkhani WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Iran wants a deal but its terms are not good, warning that countries taking oil through the Strait of Hormuz must ensure its security themselves. Trump said the United States would cooperate with those nations on protecting the vital waterway, but stressed that “it should always be a team effort.” In remarks that drew global attention, the American leader also addressed reports about the health of Iran’s Supreme Leader, saying he had “heard” that Mojtaba Khamenei was no longer alive and suggesting that the news could be a rumour. Trump repeated…

By Amjad Qaimkhani NEW YORK: Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, warned that prolonged restrictions, curfews, and ongoing instability had severely disrupted access to education, particularly for girls, in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir. Asim Iftikhar made the remarks during an event hosted by Pakistan’s Permanent Mission to the UN on the sidelines of the 70th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. He highlighted the daily challenges faced by students and teachers in the region. Ambassador Ahmad noted that a heavy presence of Indian security forces, repeated communication shutdowns, strict limits on…

By Amjad Qaimkhani WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Saturday called on other nations to join Washington in safeguarding the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow but strategically vital waterway that channels a fifth of the world’s crude oil and liquefied natural gas. The appeal came amid rising tensions in the Middle East, where Iranian strikes have effectively brought maritime traffic in the strait to a standstill. At its narrowest point, the strait measures just 54 kilometers, making it particularly vulnerable to disruption. Trump, speaking through his social media platform Truth Social, emphasized that the United States would soon begin escorting…

By Amjad Qaimkhani WASHINGTON: U.S. Vice President JD Vance has claimed that Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei was injured during a recent American operation. Responding to a question about Khamenei’s condition, Vance said the United States was aware that Mojtaba Khamenei had been wounded. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth went further, saying Khamenei’s face had been affected and that he had not appeared in public since the incident. Meanwhile, an Iranian official said Mojtaba Khamenei had sustained minor injuries but continued to carry out his official duties. #Iran #MojtabaKhamenei #JDVance #USIran

By Amjad qaimkhani WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump has rejected a proposal by Russian President Vladimir Putin to transfer Iran’s enriched uranium to Russia, according to U.S. media reports. The proposal was reportedly part of a potential agreement aimed at ending the ongoing conflict involving Tehran. Reports said Putin made the offer during a phone call with Trump earlier this week, but the U.S. president declined the suggestion. Meanwhile, The Wall Street Journal reported that the United States Department of Defense had decided to deploy thousands of United States Marine Corps troops to the Middle East. The request came at…

By Amjad Qaimkhani WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump said that under his orders the United States Central Command carried out one of the most devastating bombing operations in Middle East history, targeting military sites on Kharg Island in Iran. In a statement, Trump claimed that all military objectives on the island had been destroyed. He added that oil installations on Kharg Island were not targeted during the strikes. The U.S. president warned that if Iran attempts to interfere with the free and safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, Washington could also target Iran’s oil facilities. Trump said…

By Amjad Qaimkhani WASHINGTON: U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has warned that the “most intense attacks” on Iran would take place today, stressing that the United States would not halt its military campaign. Speaking about the ongoing operations, Hegseth claimed that Iran’s leadership had moved underground and said the world should not worry about the situation in the Strait of Hormuz. He asserted that joint strikes by the United States and Israel had significantly damaged Iran’s military capability. According to him, more than 15,000 Iranian military targets had been hit so far. The defence secretary said the U.S. and Israeli…

By Amjad Qaimkhani WASHINGTON: Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) have urged U.S. President Donald Trump to immediately end the ongoing conflict with Iran and ensure the safety of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. According to U.S. media reports, Trump told a meeting of G7 leaders that Iran was close to surrendering. He claimed that no senior Iranian official remained who could formally announce the country’s surrender. Trump also said the situation in the Strait of Hormuz was improving and suggested that commercial vessels should resume operations. He added that the conflict needed to be concluded decisively to…

By Amjad Qaimkhani WASHINGTON, USA: U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the situation in Iran is rapidly evolving. Speaking at a White House event, he said the military operations against Iran are progressing well and praised the U.S. armed forces as unparalleled.Trump described Iran as a “terrorist state” and warned that it will pay a heavy price for its actions. He also expressed condolences for the recent attack on a Jewish worship center in Michigan, offering sympathy to the victims. #Iran #Trump #USA #Military #Politics