War could end in 2-3 weeks : Trump

The Unreliable Donald Trump’s latest statement

New Delhi – The ongoing war with Iran could end in the next 2-3 weeks. With a deal, this war could have ended earlier. The US goal was to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. That has now been achieved. This campaign is now in its final stages, claimed US President Donald Trump while speaking in the Oval Office at the White House.

US cannot be trusted: Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that Iran never had a ‘good experience’ negotiating with the US. Therefore, we cannot trust the US now. The US has already withdrawn from the 2015 nuclear deal, so we do not trust any new talks now. Messages are indeed being exchanged with the US through friendly countries, but this cannot be called dialogue.

Fully prepared for the possibility of ground attacks: Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told the US that Iran is fully prepared for any land invasion. We are waiting for them. Iran is not afraid of an American ground invasion and is ready to face any situation. Iran knows very well how to protect itself. However, such a mistake can prove expensive for the US.

US and Israel attacked a pharmaceutical company: Iran alleges

Iran alleged that the US and Israel attacked the Tofigh Daru pharmaceutical company in Tehran, causing serious damage to the country’s medical supply chain. This is a war crime.

Iran attacks an oil tanker near Qatar

Cruise missiles fired from Iran attacked an oil tanker off the coast of Qatar. 2 of the 3 missiles were intercepted. The third missile hit the oil tanker. All personnel on board were safely evacuated after the attack.

UAE ready for military action to open the Strait of Hormuz

The United Arab Emirates is considering opening the Strait of Hormuz with the United States and other countries and is preparing to submit a resolution to the United Nations Security Council. Emirati officials have called for the formation of an international military coalition to take action to open the waterway.

US should not attack Iran from Kuwait: Iraqi militia

The Iran-backed Iraqi militia Kataib Sayyid al-Shuhada has warned the US against attacking Iran from Kuwaiti soil, as it could further escalate the conflict in the region.

United Arab Emirates bans Iranians from entering the country

The United Arab Emirates has banned Iranians from entering the country. It has also banned some Iranian institutions.

American journalist Shelly Kittleson was kidnapped in Iraq

American journalist Shelley Kittleson has been kidnapped in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad. According to officials, there had been a security alert in the area where the incident took place.

China and Pakistan’s 5-point plan to end the war

On the other hand, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar have released a 5-point plan after a meeting in Beijing. The aim is to end the war in Iran.

A. The war should be stopped immediately.

B. Peace talks should begin as soon as possible.

C. Stop attacks on civilian areas

D. Sea routes in the Strait of Hormuz should be kept safe

E. A peace agreement should be concluded according to the rules of the United Nations.

Gulf countries suffered losses of Rs 18 lakh crore due to the war

The United Nations Development Programme has said that the ongoing war in the Gulf countries could cause major damage to the economy of the entire region. This conflict is no longer limited to just a few countries but has become a major crisis for the entire region.

A. The Gulf region’s gross national income could decline by 3.7 per cent to 6 per cent

B. This could cause a loss of Rs 18 lakh crore.

C. Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has decreased by more than 70 per cent.

D. The price of oil is estimated to be $120 per barrel.

E. 1.6 to 3.6 million jobs are in danger.

“Since NATO is a paper tiger, the U.S. will withdraw from it !” – Donald Trump

(‘NATO’ refers to the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, a military alliance of 29 countries.)

President Donald Trump suggested in two new interviews that he’s considering withdrawing the US from NATO after repeatedly criticising a lack of support from members for the Iran war.

Asked by the right-leaning British publication The Telegraph in an interview published Wednesday if he would reconsider the US’s membership of NATO after the war, Trump said: “Oh yes, I would say (it’s) beyond reconsideration. NATO never swayed me. I always knew they were a paper tiger, and (Russian President Vladimir) Putin knows that too, by the way.”

The president doubled down in an interview with Reuters, saying he is “absolutely” considering withdrawing the US from NATO and previewing that he will criticise the military alliance during his primetime address to the nation Wednesday night.

“They haven’t been friends when we needed them,” Trump told Reuters. “We’ve never asked them for much; it’s a one-way street.” NATO countries declined to support the United States in a potential war against Iran. Members of NATO have been reluctant to deploy military assets to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial oil shipping lane that Iran effectively closed in response to the US and Israel attacks.