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Trump denies top US officer warned of Iran strike risks

Trump denies top US officer warned of Iran strike risks

President Donald Trump on Monday denied reports that the top US military officer had flagged the risks of a major operation against Iran, saying Washington would "easily" beat Tehran in any war. US media reported that General Dan Caine, the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, had

Rubio to attend Caribbean summit as US presses Venezuela, Cuba

Rubio to attend Caribbean summit as US presses Venezuela, Cuba

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will take part in a summit of Caribbean nations on Wednesday, the State Department said, as he seeks a common line on Venezuela and pressure on Cuba. Rubio will represent the United States in the summit of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) taking place this

Risk of 'escalation' if Iran attacked: deputy foreign minister

Risk of 'escalation' if Iran attacked: deputy foreign minister

Iran's deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi warned of a wider escalation if his country was attacked, after US President Donald Trump raised the threat of strikes. Trump has sent a major deployment of air and sea power to the Middle East and has threatened to strike Iran if

Iraq's Maliki defends PM candidacy, seeks to reassure US

Iraq's Maliki defends PM candidacy, seeks to reassure US

The leading candidate to become Iraq's next prime minister, former premier Nouri al-Maliki, told AFP on Monday that he will not withdraw his nomination after pressure from the US, while also seeking to allay Washington's concerns. Since the US-led invasion that overthrew former ruler

What does Trump want in Iran?

What does Trump want in Iran?

President Donald Trump's threats to attack Iran provide little detail on what the long-term US goal would be in the event of a sustained or even brief conflict. Trump sent warships and dozens of fighter planes to the Middle East and has several options to choose from

US says trade deals in force despite court ruling on tariffs

US says trade deals in force despite court ruling on tariffs

US trade deals with the European Union, China and other partners remain in force despite the Supreme Court ruling that struck down many of President Donald Trump's tariffs, a top official said Sunday. "So we're having active conversations with them. We want them to understand

Trump hikes US global tariff rate to 15 percent

Trump hikes US global tariff rate to 15 percent

President Donald Trump raised the global duty on imports into the United States to 15 percent on Saturday, doubling down on his promise to maintain his aggressive tariff policy a day after the Supreme Court ruled much of it illegal. Trump said on his Truth Social platform that after a