Trump also backtracked from his remarks on regime change, telling reporters he didn't 'want' it. Iran & Israel exchanged strikes for the 12th day, even as Trump announced the truce.
A joint statement was signed after discussions at the UN Wednesday by several nations calling for diplomatic negotiation & resolution of the conflict, while also advocating for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Bracing for Iran to make good on its vow to respond to killing of Hamas leader Haniyeh 2 days ago in Tehran, US increasing readiness to deploy more land-based ballistic missile defenses.
Countering Russia's accusations, Deputy US Ambassador to UN, Robert Wood, justified the strikes under Article 51 of the founding UN Charter as states' right to self-defense against armed attack.
The strike targeted sites associated with Iran's Revolutionary Guard and the militias it backs, in response to the attack in Jordan last weekend that killed three US troops
The Iraqi armed group has announced its decision to halt all military operations against the US in the region, in a decision aimed at preventing 'embarrassment of the Iraqi govt'.
In 2022, athletes claimed they were asked to wind up training early at Thyagraj Stadium so that the IAS couple could walk their dog. Then came the memes and public outrage.
Instead of buying more Mirages outright in early 2000s, the requirement was tweaked in favour of a medium-weight, multi-role fighter with Mirage-like performance.
Pakistan not only has zero chance of catching up with India in most areas, but will inevitably see the gap rising. Its leaders will offer its people the same snake oil in different bottles.
There are times when no other word in the English language conveys a sentiment so beautifully.