Trump targets Iranian oil as leverage against China – Bloomberg
Trump considers using Iranian oil control to gain negotiating leverage against China, potentially repeating the Venezuela scenario to expand US energy dominance.
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Iranians form human chains around power plants after Trump threats
Iranian citizens form human chains around power plants and bridges nationwide in dramatic response to Trump’s threats to destroy critical infrastructure
Turkey identifies attackers in Israeli consulate shooting in Istanbul
Turkish authorities identify three attackers who targeted Israeli consulate in Istanbul, treating incident as terrorist act with ongoing investigation.
Trump’s Iran ultimatum expires: 3 key scenarios for Middle East
Trump’s Iran ultimatum expires Wednesday at 03:00 as Middle East tensions soar. Three key scenarios could unfold over the critical Strait of Hormuz crisis.
Axios: Trump may delay Iran ultimatum if deal appears close
Trump may postpone Iran ultimatum if diplomatic deal appears within reach, Axios reports, as mediators race to prevent military action against energy infrastructure.
Terrorist attack in Istanbul: Turkish authorities on high alert after assault near Israeli consulate
Turkish government officials, confirming that one gunman is dead and four are wounded, provided new details about the terrorist attack outside the Israeli consulate in Istanbul. Authorities are examining the perpetrators’ connections and conducting a…
Trump faces critical Middle East war decision as Iran ultimatum expires
Trump faces crucial decision as Iran ultimatum expires – strike energy infrastructure or negotiate peace. White House divided on Middle East war strategy.
Young Muslim girl rings church bell in Lebanon sending unity message
Muslim girl rings church bell in Lebanon, sending viral message of unity as Israeli strikes continue and religious tensions rise in the region.
Train collision with military vehicle in France kills one, injures dozens
Deadly train crash in northern France leaves driver dead and dozens injured after collision with military vehicle at level crossing near Nœux-les-Mines.
Massive tanker explosion creates “inferno” near Panama Canal bridge
Dramatic video shows massive fuel tanker explosion near Panama Canal bridge, injuring two and disrupting critical global shipping route with international concerns.
Trump discusses war standing next to Easter bunny in viral moment
Trump’s Easter speech about military operations while standing next to an Easter bunny at the White House goes viral on social media.
Istanbul shooting: Two attackers linked to ISIS, one with drug history
Turkish officials reveal ISIS connections and drug ties among three attackers who targeted Israeli consulate area in Istanbul, injuring two police officers.