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US President Donald Trump speaks during a signing ceremony in the Oval Office at the White House on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, calling the conflict with Iran a “skirmish”. (White House)

Trump calls conflict a 'skirmish,' says Iran military 'totally wiped out'

Trump claims US strikes destroyed Iran’s military capabilities, including navy, air defenses, and leadership, and says its nuclear facilities were “obliterated,” while calling the conflict a “skirmish” and saying Iran never had a chance.

May 5, 2026

(L/R) Director of Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) James Adams III, US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, acting commander of US Cyber Command William Hartman testify during a Senate Committee on Intelligence hearing to examine worldwide th

Iran was not rebuilding nuclear enrichment, US intelligence finds

Tulsi Gabbard, a Trump ally who is the director of national intelligence, offers mixed signals on the backdrop and outcomes of three weeks of war as she and other officials appear before Congress.

March 18, 2026

Residents stand on a street beside damaged residential buildings near Niloufar square in Tehran during the ongoing joint US-Israeli military campaign on Iran on March 2, 2026. (AFP)

Congresssional staff told no evidence Iran had planned first strike on US

The disclosure by CNN contradicts public statements from the Trump administration claiming a pre-emptive strike on Iran was needed to prevent an 'imminent threat.'

March 2, 2026

Iran-US talks expected Thursday despite fears of strikes

Iran-US talks expected Thursday despite fears of strikes

The US has sent two aircraft carriers to the Middle East in recent weeks, along with other jets and ships, and has also shored up its air defenses in the region to back up its threats of military intervention.

February 22, 2026

A woman walks near a banner depicting Iran's late and current supreme leaders (R to L) Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini and Ayatollah Ali Khamenei along a main street in Tehran on February 21, 2026. (AFP)

Iran to submit draft nuclear proposal as US military presence grows

The US has deployed aircraft carriers and warplanes to pressure Iran during nuclear talks. Tehran insists on its right to civilian uranium enrichment.

February 21, 2026

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi delivers a speech during a session of the United Nations Conference on Disarmament, on the sideline of a second round of US-Iranian talks on February 17, 2026. (AFP)

Iran upbeat after US talks but Vance says 'red lines' not met

Tehran and Washington hold a second round of negotiations after talks last year collapsed following Israel's attack on Iran in June; talks continue after Washington deployed an aircraft carrier group to the Middle East following Iran's deadly crackdown last month on anti-government protests, first sparked by economic hardships.

February 17, 2026

Swiss say Oman to host US-Iran talks in Geneva next week

Swiss say Oman to host US-Iran talks in Geneva next week

Switzerland said Oman will host indirect talks in Geneva between the United States and Iran on its nuclear programme. Switzerland acts as mediator while US increases pressure and military presence in the region.

February 14, 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., September 26, 2025. REUTERSKylie Cooper

Netanyahu’s UNGA speech triggers walkout amid Gaza war protests

Israeli PM opens his address in front of a largely empty hall, as several delegations staged a walkout in protest against the war in Gaza.

September 26, 2025