Trump, Merz discuss Iran war, trade tensions

IANS | March 4, 2026 6:41 AM

Washington, March 4 (IANS) US President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz held talks at the White House, focusing on the conflict with Iran, transatlantic trade issues, and the war in Ukraine, as the two leaders stressed close coordination during what Merz described as “challenging times.”

US open to deal with ‘new government’ in Iran: White House

IANS | March 4, 2026 6:31 AM

Washington, March 4 (IANS) Senior Trump administration officials signalled that Washington could move quickly to reach a diplomatic agreement with Iran if a new government emerges in Tehran and abandons nuclear weapons ambitions, ballistic missile threats, and support for militant proxy groups.

Retired US Generals back Iran strikes

IANS | March 4, 2026 6:27 AM

Washington, March 4 (IANS) Dozens of retired senior American military leaders have publicly endorsed the joint US–Israeli military action against Iran, calling it necessary to weaken Tehran’s ability to threaten the United States, its allies, and regional stability.

Iran talks revealed ‘11 bombs worth’ uranium: US

IANS | March 4, 2026 6:23 AM

Washington, March 4 (IANS) Tehran possessed enough highly enriched uranium for “11 bombs worth of nuclear material,” the White House claimed, arguing that the findings from recent talks helped shape President Donald Trump’s decision to launch military action against Iranian nuclear facilities.

US strikes aimed at ending Iran's missile threat: Rubio

IANS | March 4, 2026 6:20 AM

Washington, March 4 (IANS) The United States launched strikes against Iran after President Donald Trump determined Tehran could not be allowed to shield its nuclear ambitions behind missiles and drones, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said at the US Capitol, where he briefed members of Congress.

Over 1,700 targets struck in Iran, claims US

IANS | March 3, 2026 10:24 PM

Washington, March 3, (IANS) The United States has struck “over 1,700” targets across Iran in the first 72 hours of Operation Epic Fury, unleashing bombers, fighter jets and missile systems in one of the largest direct military actions in recent years, as the White House declared “America will win” and that “the terrorist Iranian regime will be defeated.”​

Pakistani terror outfits developing maritime capabilities: Report

IANS | March 3, 2026 9:10 PM

Washington, March 3 (IANS) The formation of a maritime wing by Pakistan-based terrorist organisation Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) reflects an evolving strategy towards naval operations that could significantly pose a serious maritime terror threat and complicate regional security in the subcontinent, a report said on Tuesday.