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U.S. President Donald Trump declared an interim peace deal with Iran "over" during a NATO summit in Ankara, warning that Washington might reimpose a naval blockade. His remarks followed U.S. military strikes on over 80 Iranian targets after attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns about renewed full-scale conflict.
President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire with Iran effectively over, calling Iranian leaders 'scum' and 'vicious, violent people' as he arrived at a NATO summit in Ankara. The US launched strikes on over 80 Iranian targets after attacks on commercial vessels, while Trump also criticized NATO allies and reiterated his demand for Greenland.
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As Iran held funeral ceremonies for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, international media documented large crowds in Tehran. Alongside genuine images, AI-generated videos and photos have spread widely on social media, some falsely exaggerating crowd sizes or containing tell-tale signs of artificial generation.
US President Donald Trump attended a NATO summit in Ankara where he criticized European allies for their response to the US war in Iran, renewed claims on Greenland, and pressed for higher defence spending. Allies unveiled tens of billions of dollars in new arms contracts, while NATO chief Mark Rutte said the alliance emerged stronger. Reporting also covered Ukraine defence measures and Trump’s remarks on an Iran ceasefire.
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European officials do not expect President Trump to significantly increase pressure on Russia, and no specific commitments on Ukraine were made in his closed-door address at the NATO summit, according to Bloomberg sources cited by TASS.
US President Donald Trump has indicated that the United States will likely carry out additional strikes on Iran, following overnight actions he linked to Iranian attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump has vowed to continue military pressure unless Tehran returns to negotiations.
As the US and Iran exchange strikes for a second night, Gulf countries hosting US military installations find themselves in a precarious position. From Bahrain and Kuwait to Qatar and Saudi Arabia, the renewed fighting threatens to disrupt the region, with Iran already targeting US sites in two Gulf states.
Thousands of mourners gathered in Najaf, Iraq, for the funeral procession of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with some reports estimating over a million attendees. The procession included chants of 'Death to America' and 'Death to Israel,' and Khamenei's burial is scheduled for Thursday in Mashhad, Iran.
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to grant Ukraine a license to produce Patriot interceptor missiles, a move that could bolster Kyiv's air defenses against Russian ballistic missile strikes. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that political agreements have been reached, with some missiles expected to arrive in the coming days.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said the destruction of Iran's nuclear capabilities is 'important for the whole world' and called new US strikes 'completely justified' and 'absolutely necessary'. He also cited some 5,000 US flights from European bases as evidence of transatlantic cooperation, while acknowledging 'isolated cases' of base access restrictions.
The coffin of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei arrived in Najaf, Iraq, on Tuesday after funeral ceremonies in Iran, with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi receiving it at the airport. Thousands of mourners thronged the holy city as the procession moves to Karbala before returning to Iran for burial.
US President Donald Trump has declared the Memorandum of Understanding with Iran 'over' following the latest exchange of strikes, and warned he has left instructions to bomb Iran with unprecedented force if Tehran carries out plans to kill him. Trump also claimed he is Iran's 'No. 1 target' and expressed uncertainty about a deal, saying 'let's just finish the job.'
Iran's strikes on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz have unraveled the fragile US-Iran ceasefire, prompting US military retaliation and new missile attacks. The escalation has drawn international calls for de-escalation while the US declares the memorandum of understanding 'over'.
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Pakistan's KSE-100 index fell sharply on Wednesday, dropping over 4,600 points, after US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was 'over'. The decline was attributed to heightened geopolitical uncertainty and concerns over oil supply disruptions.
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US President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire with Iran 'over' after fresh exchanges of fire, describing Iranian leaders as 'scum' and 'liars'. The remarks came amid US strikes on Iran and Iranian retaliation on bases in Bahrain and Kuwait, escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz.
NATO and its Indo-Pacific partners (IP4) pledged to expand cooperation in defense industry and advanced technology during a meeting in Ankara, Turkey. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung attended, alongside officials from Japan, Australia, and New Zealand, with discussions covering Russia's aggression in Ukraine and Indo-Pacific security.