US blocks ‘all maritime traffic’ to Iran ports after Islamabad talks fail, allows Hormuz passage

The US military has announced it will begin blockading all Iranian Gulf ports on Monday at 1400 GMT (April 13), while allowing vessels not bound for Iran to continue transiting the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.“The blockade will be enforced impartially against vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas, including…

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US will ‘probably’ need to use special forces to get Iran’s uranium, says Nikki Haley as she rules out 2028 run

Former Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley said that the United States will “probably” have to deploy special forces to secure Iran’s uranium stockpile.Speaking on CNN’s State of the Union, Haley said, “That’s probably what it’s going to come down to. I mean, this is a special force mission. It would take about a week to…

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‘Don’t care if Brandon’s wife is half Indian’: Internet reacts to US congressman calling out Indians at 7-Eleven

A US lawmaker’s remarks about Indian workers at 7-Eleven stores triggered an online debate, with reactions ranging from MAGA support to criticism from progressives over his comments and personal ties.Texas congressman Brandon Gill is facing backlash after a video of him criticising the hiring of Indian workers went viral on X. In the clip, Gill…

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Who is Riley Podleski? US journalist goes viral over claim America used ‘less than 10%’ of its military against Iran

An American media figure has gone viral after making bold claims about US military strength during a briefing on tensions with Iran.Riley Podleski, an American journalist and conservative media personality, said this week that the US used “less than 10%” of its combat power in operations against Iran. Her remarks came in an official video…

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Nawaf Salam: ‘To preserve security & unity of people’: Lebanon PM postpones US visit amid Israeli strikes

Lebanon’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has postponed his planned visit to the United States and the United Nations, citing “current internal circumstances” and the need to focus on national security.“In light of the current internal circumstances… I have decided to postpone my trip to the United Nations and the United States,” Salam said in a…

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