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Trump says US may cut troops in Germany as Iran row rages

Trump says US may cut troops in Germany as Iran row rages

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the United States is considering reducing the number of its troops in Germany, amid a row with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the Iran war. "The United States is studying and reviewing the possible reduction of Troops in Germany, with a determination to

Putin, Trump discuss Iran, Ukraine in phone call: Kremlin

Putin, Trump discuss Iran, Ukraine in phone call: Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone with US counterpart Donald Trump, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said Wednesday, adding the two leaders discussed the Middle East war and Ukraine. The call lasted more than 90 minutes and was "frank and businesslike", Ushakov told reporters, including from AFP, during

Iran officials leave Canada before FIFA Congress over airport 'insult': Iranian media

Iran officials leave Canada before FIFA Congress over airport 'insult': Iranian media

Top Iranian football officials have left Canada before the start of the FIFA Congress because of the behaviour of officials during immigration checks at Toronto's international airport, Iranian media reported Wednesday. The global football body's gathering of member nation representatives will be held this week in

Oil spikes while divided Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged

Oil spikes while divided Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged

Oil prices shot higher Wednesday on concerns of an extended blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, while Wall Street stocks moved indecisively after a divided Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged. Brent oil futures got within striking distance of $120 a barrel before retreating a bit as markets girded for

Pentagon chief spars with Democratic lawmakers on Iran war

Pentagon chief spars with Democratic lawmakers on Iran war

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth repeatedly clashed with Democratic lawmakers over the Iran war on Wednesday, in his first testimony to Congress since President Donald Trump launched the conflict two months ago. Appearing before the House Armed Services Committee, Hegseth quickly struck a combative tone, saying in his opening remarks

Can the nearly $1 trillion-a-year US military really be depleting key weapons in Iran?

Can the nearly $1 trillion-a-year US military really be depleting key weapons in Iran?

(BOISE, IDAHO) The fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire announced on April 7, 2026, after 40 days of war came at an opportune time for the United States. Several reports indicate it is running out of weapons amid the conflict. As a scholar focused on U.S. military deployments, these reports

Pentagon chief to testify on Iran war, peace efforts stall

Pentagon chief to testify on Iran war, peace efforts stall

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth will make his first testimony before Congress on the Mideast war Wednesday, as efforts to end the conflict stalled with the United States reportedly skeptical of Tehran's latest offer to unblock the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has blockaded the waterway -- a vital conduit for