Pakistan welcomed officials from Turkey, Egypt and Saudi Arabia to discuss ways to calm tensions with Iran. The meeting began by talking about how to let ships safely cross the Strait of Hormuz again. This waterway is a key route for oil and gas that supplies about one‑fifth of the world. I
Pope Leo spoke to thousands in St. Peter’s Square on Palm Sunday, a day that marks the start of the holy week before Easter for Catholics worldwide. He said God does not answer prayers from those who start wars, describing such leaders as having “hands full of blood. ” The pope’s words came amid the
In Washington, a war in Iran is shaking the future of two top Trump aides. The fight over the country’s nuclear program and oil lanes is also a political battlefield for Vice President J. D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, both seen as possible presidents in 2028. Vance is careful. He dou
The U. S. Treasury market is feeling the pressure of a new war in Iran, with investors showing less enthusiasm for short‑term notes. Recent auctions for 2‑, 5‑ and 7‑year bonds drew weak bids, pushing yields above expectations. This shift is a sharp change from the record demand seen last month for
Trump says the U. S. is winning a fight with Iran, yet he keeps changing plans and confusing his own team. He has warned other countries that they must help, then later said he does not need their aid. He has pushed for the Strait of Hormuz to stay open, threatened to destroy Iranian energy si
U. S. forces are moving toward the Middle East, bringing a mix of marines and airborne soldiers to a region where diplomatic talks with Iran are still fragile. The deployment includes about 2, 000 paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne who can drop into action within a day of notice, and several hundre
The European community is warning that Russia’s help to Iran goes beyond what the United States admits, according to confidential reports. This assistance is seen as a key factor tying together the war in Ukraine and the broader tensions in the Middle East. A spokesperson from the United Kingdom
The war in the Middle East has pushed the number of American soldiers wounded to more than 300. A recent strike on Saudi Arabia’s Prince Sultan air base by Iran sent six ballistic missiles and 29 drones crashing into the facility, injuring at least 15 U. S. personnel, some seriously. Earlier estimat
In the first month of fighting with Iran, President Trump has sent mixed messages that have left Republican lawmakers and allies confused about the country’s next steps. He has spoken of peace talks while also ordering more troops to the region, a contradiction that worries officials who fear an
A missile strike on the Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia left 12 Americans hurt, with two suffering serious injuries and the rest experiencing lighter wounds. The attack also set a KC‑135 refueling plane ablaze, according to a senior U. S. official who spoke to Fox News. Analysts say the strik
