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US approves $5 bn sale of bombs to Saudi Arabia
"The proposed sale will improve Saudi Arabia's airborne defense capability to counter current and future regional threats, strengthen its homeland defense, and improve interoperability with systems operated by US forces and other Gulf region partners," the US State Department said in a statement.
Iran state TV says US targeted airport in south
"Minutes ago, the enemy US attack targeted Jiroft airport," state television said, after reporting several strikes along the coast of the Strait of Hormuz and on Iranian islands in the Gulf.
US strikes Iran for first time in a month, Tehran retaliates
"US forces are monitoring the area closely and remain prepared to protect the free flow of commerce through this essential waterway," he said.
US secures majority control of 65b barrels of Venezuelan oil: Trump
“The United States of America has just entered into an agreement with the country of Venezuela on the biggest oil deal in world history,” he wrote on his social media platform Truth Social.
Iran president says ‘US will achieve nothing’ with economic pressure
Iran's leaders, however, have dismissed the impact of the new measures, having already endured decades-long crippling sanctions since shortly after the 1979 revolution.
US vows ‘economic asphyxiation’ of Iran with new sanctions
President Donald Trump was making phone calls to world leaders with requests to stop interactions with Tehran, Bessent said.
China says US ‘sanctions and pressure’ on Iran not a solution
Asked about US President Donald Trump's threats, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian told reporters on Friday that "sanctions and pressure will not help resolve the issue".
Trump announces ‘most crushing economic operation’ against Iran
"No one has given the Islamic Republic of Iran a greater opportunity to make a Deal than me. Tragically, for them, they have failed to take it," Trump said on his Truth Social platform.
US pauses construction of border project in Texas national park
The Department of Homeland Security plans to build vehicle barriers, patrol roads, lighting and detection technology across the park, known for its spectacular views and rich biodiversity, including hundreds of bird species, bobcats and black bears.
Colombia leader asks Trump to suspend tariffs over quake
"I asked him to consider to temporarily suspend the high tariffs that are affecting Colombian products, in order to give some relief to our business owners, who are facing very difficult times due to the effects of the earthquake," De la Espriella said on X.
