Author: Richard Engel Junior

Trump Demands Iran’s “Unconditional Surrender” as U.S. aligns with Israel’s war campaign, considering joint strikes on Iran’s underground nuclear facilities. Tehran and Tel Aviv in Chaos: Israeli airstrikes kill top Iranian commanders; Iran retaliates with missiles, triggering panic and civilian casualties. Russia Stays on Sidelines: Putin avoids military aid to Iran, prioritizes Ukraine and relations with Gulf states, despite strategic ties with Tehran. Oil Prices Surge Over 4% amid fears of Strait of Hormuz disruptions and possible expansion of conflict across the Middle East. TEHRAN— Sirens shrieked in Tehran as smoke curled above the skyline, punctuated by the heavy thuds…

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Ukrainian President Zelensky was visibly shocked after Trump left the G7 summit without addressing Ukraine’s urgent needs or condemning Russia. Trump abruptly exited the summit in Canada, skipping a crucial meeting on Ukraine and citing other global priorities. G7 leaders expressed concern over Trump’s apparent disengagement, with some calling him non-serious and indifferent toward the alliance’s goals. Despite Trump’s absence, Canada and the UK moved forward with fresh sanctions against Russia, pledging continued support to Ukraine. BANFF, Alberta — The picturesque calm of the Canadian Rockies did little to mask the rising geopolitical tension inside the G7 summit halls, where…

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Trump blocked a top-secret Israeli plan to assassinate Iran’s Supreme Leader, calling it “catastrophic” and pushing for a diplomatic alternative. The U.S. President proposed a historic peace deal between Iran and Israel instead, signaling a major policy shift in the Middle East. Backchannel talks to revive the Iran nuclear deal are underway, with European allies mediating discreet negotiations. Tensions remain high on the ground, as Israel and Iran exchange deadly strikes while Trump urges patience for diplomacy to take root. In a stunning behind-the-scenes revelation that could redefine the course of Middle Eastern diplomacy, President Donald Trump reportedly rejected an…

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Israel’s strikes are targeting Iran’s nuclear and political core, with senior scientists killed and sensitive facilities like Fordow and Isfahan under bombardment—Netanyahu signals even Khamenei is “not off-limits.” Iran’s retaliatory options are shrinking, with proxy forces weakened and missile strikes largely intercepted—leading Tehran to consider symbolic face-saving actions before agreeing to a U.S.-backed cease-fire. Trump and Putin are quietly pushing for de-escalation, with backchannel talks involving Oman and European diplomats—raising the possibility of a new nuclear deal or tactical cease-fire. A forever shadow war is looming, with fears of covert retaliation, cyberattacks, global terrorism, and the rebuilding of Iran’s nuclear…

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