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A tornado ripped through a high-rise building in China, sucking a man from his 12th-story apartment. The incident happened late Monday night in China’s Hubei province, where extremely powerful storms ravaged the region. Videos of the tornado are circulating on the internet, with people showing damage inside their homes. The 30-year-old man miraculously survived the raging tornado and is in the ICU. The tornado reached wind speeds of nearly 150 km per hour, almost the strength of hurricane-force winds.&nbsp;Not only was the man swept into the tornado, but his house was also almost ripped apart. Cabinets fell off the walls and the sofa was flung away. Even heavy vehicles could not withstand the strength of the tornado, which threw semi-trucks as far as 100 feet. The violent storm ravaged more than 4,800 homes in Hubei. Tornadoes in Hubei are extremely rare, although China does witness a few of them occasionally. The last time one was reported in Hubei was in 2021.<h2>Why did tornadoes hit Hubei?</h2>At least two tornadoes formed in the Hubei province. Citing the reason for them, meteorologists said that cold air from the north collided with warm air brought in by Typhoon Maysak in the south, resulting in the tornadoes. A video shows the strong winds lifting a woman into the air. Another piece of footage shows a man recording the tornado as it approaches him. He continues to film as things inside his home scatter around.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Tornado w Chinach podniosło kobietę w powietrze😱Co ona tam robiła w taką niepogodę?? Pokażcie to swoim niejadkom. <a href="https://t.co/5XAZXRCf7k">pic.twitter.com/5XAZXRCf7k</a>&mdash; Ekonomat (@ekonomat_pl) <a href="https://x.com/ekonomat_pl/status/2074774991892344982?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 8, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🇨🇳 A horrific tornado in China ripped a man out of his own apartment A deadly tornado tore through central China’s Hubei province with wind speeds reaching 260 km/h. At least 17 people were killed and more than 331 injured. In the city of Huanggang, the wind was so powerful… <a href="https://t.co/DBqlw6WjaD">pic.twitter.com/DBqlw6WjaD</a>&mdash; Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) <a href="https://x.com/visegrad24/status/2074867008911319240?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 8, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Violent wedge tornado tonight in Huanggang, Hubei Procince, China. Two major city took a direct hit, already hearing 2 fatalities and hundreds injuries, more info coming <a href="https://t.co/5gqgggLTrB">pic.twitter.com/5gqgggLTrB</a>&mdash; Eric1101 (@Ericwang1101) <a href="https://x.com/Ericwang1101/status/2074143419996528717?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 6, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Typhoon Maysak and Super Typhoon Bavi</h2> The severe storm is the result of Typhoon Maysak that swept the southern Chinese province of Guangxi over the weekend. Hubei is hundreds of kilometres away from this region, but it has still faced thunderstorms and a tornado linked to the typhoon. According to state media, at least 17 people have died, hundreds are injured, and tens of thousands have been evacuated.<h2>Xi Jinping orders all-out rescue efforts</h2>President Xi Jinping has ordered "all-out" rescue and relief operations following the devastation. The eastern coast of the country is facing a threat from another storm, Super Typhoon Bavi, churning across the Pacific. It is expected to hit the coast later this week, as per forecasts. The extreme weather has been linked to climate change.&nbsp;

China has been ravaged by storms, following Typhoon Maysak that made landfall last week, with Super Typhoon Bavi on its way. A tornado ripped through the Hubei province, lifting a man from his 12th-story apartment. 

A tornado ripped through a high-rise building in China, sucking a man from his 12th-story apartment. The incident happened late Monday night in China’s Hubei province, where extremely powerful storms ravaged the region. Videos of the tornado are circulating on the internet, with people showing damage inside their homes. The 30-year-old man miraculously survived the raging tornado and is in the ICU. The tornado reached wind speeds of nearly 150 km per hour, almost the strength of hurricane-force winds. Not only was the man swept into the tornado, but his house was also almost ripped apart. Cabinets fell off the walls and the sofa was flung away. Even heavy vehicles could not withstand the strength of the tornado, which threw semi-trucks as far as 100 feet. The violent storm ravaged more than 4,800 homes in Hubei. Tornadoes in Hubei are extremely rare, although China does witness a few of them occasionally. The last time one was reported in Hubei was in 2021. Why did tornadoes hit Hubei? At least two tornadoes formed in the Hubei province. Citing the reason for them, meteorologists said that cold air from the north collided with warm air brought in by Typhoon Maysak in the south, resulting in the tornadoes. A video shows the strong winds lifting a woman into the air. Another piece of footage shows a man recording the tornado as it approaches him. He continues to film as things inside his home scatter around.

China has been ravaged by storms, following Typhoon Maysak that made landfall last week, with Super Typhoon Bavi on its way. A tornado ripped through the Hubei province, lifting a man from his 12th-story apartment.&nbsp;

China storms: Strong winds fling woman into air, tornado plucks man from high-rise building

Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the India-Australia CEO Forum and Economic Roadmap Business Reception in Melbourne during the second leg of his three-nation tour. Highlighting the event as a symbol of shared confidence and aspirations, PM Modi emphasised that amid global uncertainty, supply chain disruptions, and an energy crisis, it is both natural and necessary for India and Australia to advance as trusted partners. He noted that a strong framework for future cooperation has been established by combining the capabilities of both nations.&nbsp;"The presence of all of you is a symbol of our shared confidence and shared aspirations. Today, the world is going through a period of uncertainty, supply chain disruptions, and an energy crisis. At such a time, it is both natural and necessary for India and Australia to move forward as natural and trusted partners. Over the past few years, we have built a strong framework for future cooperation by combining the capabilities of both countries," PM Modi said.&nbsp;Arriving in Australia on Wednesday (July 8) following a visit to Indonesia, PM Modi received a warm welcome from Melbourne's Indian community. The reception included cultural performances celebrating the shared heritage of both countries. A key highlight was a rendition of Maa Tujhe Salaam by the Australian-Indian orchestra. PM Modi shared a video of the performance on X, calling it "wonderful" and stating that it illustrated how music strengthens interpersonal bonds. He added that the performance showcased the global popularity of Vande Mataram as India celebrates the song's 150th anniversary.<h2>WATCH video here:</h2>&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Witnessed a truly exceptional musical performance featuring Australia’s ancient Didgeridoo and India’s Tabla. The harmony between these two timeless instruments beautifully reflected the deep cultural connect between our two nations. Compliments to Mr. Ron Murray and Dr. Sam… <a href="https://t.co/GTZtym4qur">pic.twitter.com/GTZtym4qur</a>&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://x.com/narendramodi/status/2074883724421071228?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 8, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Additionally, PM Modi watched a musical collaboration between Ron Murray and Dr Sam Evans, featuring Australia's traditional didgeridoo and India's tabla. He praised the artists for preserving their musical traditions, stating that the performance symbolised deep cultural connections. He also attended a Kathak performance and expressed encouragement at seeing Indian classical dance gain popularity across Australia. During his three-day visit, PM Modi and Prime Minister Albanese are scheduled to hold extensive discussions covering defence and security, trade and investment, education, mobility, critical technologies, sports, and people-to-people ties. Following these talks, the Prime Minister will depart for New Zealand for the final leg of his tour.

Addressing the India-Australia CEO Forum in Melbourne, Prime Minister Narendra Modi pitches deeper bilateral, trade, and strategic partnerships, calling the nations "natural and trusted partners" amid global economic uncertainty. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the India-Australia CEO Forum and Economic Roadmap Business Reception in Melbourne during the second leg of his three-nation tour. Highlighting the event as a symbol of shared confidence and aspirations, PM Modi emphasised that amid global uncertainty, supply chain disruptions, and an energy crisis, it is both natural and necessary for India and Australia to advance as trusted partners. He noted that a strong framework for future cooperation has been established by combining the capabilities of both nations. "The presence of all of you is a symbol of our shared confidence and shared aspirations. Today, the world is going through a period of uncertainty, supply chain disruptions, and an energy crisis. At such a time, it is both natural and necessary for India and Australia to move forward as natural and trusted partners. Over the past few years, we have built a strong framework for future cooperation by combining the capabilities of both countries," PM Modi said. Arriving in Australia on Wednesday (July 8) following a visit to Indonesia, PM Modi received a warm welcome from Melbourne's Indian community. The reception included cultural performances celebrating the shared heritage of both countries. A key highlight was a rendition of Maa Tujhe Salaam by the Australian-Indian orchestra. PM Modi shared a video of the performance on X, calling it "wonderful" and stating that it illustrated how music strengthens interpersonal bonds. He added that the performance showcased the global popularity of Vande Mataram as India celebrates the song's 150th anniversary. WATCH video here:

Addressing the India-Australia CEO Forum in Melbourne, Prime Minister Narendra Modi pitches deeper bilateral, trade, and strategic partnerships, calling the nations "natural and trusted partners" amid global economic uncertainty.

'Shared confidence': PM Modi advocates deepening India-Australia trade and strategic links in Melbourne

US President Donald Trump has filed yet another appeal to avoid paying writer E. Jean Carroll the $5.8 million he owes her in the sexual abuse and defamation case that has followed him for years. The latest move came on Wednesday (Jul 8), when Trump challenged a federal judge’s ruling that cleared the way for Carroll to collect the money from an escrow account. The payment has been sitting there since a jury found Trump liable and awarded Carroll damages, which have since grown with interest.<h2>'Unrecoverable loss': Trump's latest appeal</h2>His legal team has gone back to the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit after U.S. District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan in New York ruled that Carroll could finally receive the sum.Trump’s lawyers argue that forcing him to pay now would cause what they called an “unrecoverable loss”. They also claimed Carroll has indicated she plans to give away any money she receives, which they say could make it difficult to recover the funds later if Trump wins another round of appeals.That is why they want the money to remain in court-supervised escrow until the Supreme Court fully rejects Trump’s renewed push to overturn the case.<h2>Trump found guilty of sexual assault</h2>A jury in 2023 found that Trump sexually abused Carroll in a dressing room of a luxury Manhattan department store in 1996 and later defamed her when she described the incident in a memoir published in 2019.Trump, meanwhile, has repeatedly denied the assault. He has also continued to attack Carroll publicly, saying she is “not my type”.Last month, the Supreme Court dealt Trump a fresh setback when it refused to hear his appeal of the verdict.<h2>Another huge judgment still hanging over Trump</h2>The $5.8 million award is not the only financial blow Trump faces in this matter. In January 2024, a separate jury ordered him to pay Carroll $83.3 million in damages for defamation. That case is also being appealed and could still wind up before the Supreme Court.

Donald Trump has launched another legal bid to stop E. Jean Carroll from collecting the $5.8 million a jury awarded her, arguing the payment would cause an "unrecoverable loss". The appeal comes weeks after the US Supreme Court refused to revive his challenge to the sexual abuse verdict.

US President Donald Trump has filed yet another appeal to avoid paying writer E. Jean Carroll the $5.8 million he owes her in the sexual abuse and defamation case that has followed him for years. The latest move came on Wednesday (Jul 8), when Trump challenged a federal judge’s ruling that cleared the way for Carroll to collect the money from an escrow account. The payment has been sitting there since a jury found Trump liable and awarded Carroll damages, which have since grown with interest. 'Unrecoverable loss': Trump's latest appeal His legal team has gone back to the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit after U.S. District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan in New York ruled that Carroll could finally receive the sum. Trump’s lawyers argue that forcing him to pay now would cause what they called an “unrecoverable loss”. They also claimed Carroll has indicated she plans to give away any money she receives, which they say could make it difficult to recover the funds later if Trump wins another round of appeals. That is why they want the money to remain in court-supervised escrow until the Supreme Court fully rejects Trump’s renewed push to overturn the case. Trump found guilty of sexual assault A jury in 2023 found that Trump sexually abused Carroll in a dressing room of a luxury Manhattan department store in 1996 and later defamed her when she described the incident in a memoir published in 2019. Trump, meanwhile, has repeatedly denied the assault. He has also continued to attack Carroll publicly, saying she is “not my type”. Last month, the Supreme Court dealt Trump a fresh setback when it refused to hear his appeal of the verdict. Another huge judgment still hanging over Trump The $5.8 million award is not the only financial blow Trump faces in this matter. In January 2024, a separate jury ordered him to pay Carroll $83.3 million in damages for defamation. That case is also being appealed and could still wind up before the Supreme Court.

Donald Trump has launched another legal bid to stop E. Jean Carroll from collecting the $5.8 million a jury awarded her, arguing the payment would cause an "unrecoverable loss". The appeal comes weeks after the US Supreme Court refused to revive his challenge to the sexual abuse verdict.

Trump appeals again in E. Jean Carroll case, tries to defy order to pay his sexual assault victim $5.8 million, claims 'unrecoverable loss'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (Jul 9) met Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Melbourne as he began the Australia leg of his three-nation tour. In Australia, he received a colourful welcome from the Indian community. Modi arrived in Australia on Wednesday after concluding his visit to Indonesia, the first stop of his tour, which will also take him to New Zealand.Before the official meetings got underway, the Prime Minister was greeted with a series of cultural performances that blended Indian and Australian traditions.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/why-australia-is-key-strategic-partner-for-india-in-indo-pacific-region-explained-1783505845516">Why is Australia key strategic partner for India in Indo-Pacific region?</a>One of the standout moments was a rendition of Maa Tujhe Salaam by the Australian India Orchestra. Sharing a video of the performance on X, Modi said the presentation reflected the strong people-to-people bonds between the two countries."The Australian-India Orchestra's soulful presentation of 'Maa Tujhe Salaam' was wonderful. It beautifully demonstrated how music strengthens the bonds between our people," he wrote.

He also noted that the performance highlighted the global popularity of Vande Mataram, especially as India marks the song's 150th anniversary.Another highlight of the reception was a unique musical collaboration featuring Australia's traditional Didgeridoo and India's tabla. The performance brought together didgeridoo artist Ron Murray and tabla maestro Dr Sam Evans."Witnessed a truly exceptional musical performance featuring Australia's ancient Didgeridoo and India's Tabla. The harmony between these two timeless instruments beautifully reflected the deep cultural connect between our two nations," Modi said, praising the artists for preserving and celebrating their musical traditions.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-s-big-diplomatic-win-canada-says-no-evidence-linking-new-delhi-to-nijjar-killing-1783486127258">India big diplomatic win: Canada says no evidence linking Delhi to Nijjar murder</a>The Prime Minister also watched a Kathak performance during the community event and later met the performers."Delighted to witness an outstanding Kathak performance during the welcome by the Indian community in Melbourne. Glad to see Indian dances becoming popular across Australia," he posted on X. The cultural programme set the stage for a packed diplomatic agenda.During his three day visit, Modi and Albanese are expected to hold wide-ranging talks covering defence and security cooperation, trade and investment, education, mobility and stronger people-to-people ties. Ahead of the visit, Modi had said the Australia leg of his tour would also focus on expanding cooperation in emerging and critical technologies, as well as sports and sports science.After wrapping up his engagements in Australia, the Prime Minister will travel to New Zealand for the final leg of his three nation visit.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a grand welcome from the Indian community in Melbourne, where he praised a soulful rendition of 'Maa Tujhe Salaam', watched a Didgeridoo-Tabla fusion performance and later met Australian PM Anthony Albanese ahead of key bilateral talks. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (Jul 9) met Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Melbourne as he began the Australia leg of his three-nation tour. In Australia, he received a colourful welcome from the Indian community. Modi arrived in Australia on Wednesday after concluding his visit to Indonesia, the first stop of his tour, which will also take him to New Zealand. Before the official meetings got underway, the Prime Minister was greeted with a series of cultural performances that blended Indian and Australian traditions. Also read | Why is Australia key strategic partner for India in Indo-Pacific region? One of the standout moments was a rendition of Maa Tujhe Salaam by the Australian India Orchestra. Sharing a video of the performance on X, Modi said the presentation reflected the strong people-to-people bonds between the two countries. "The Australian-India Orchestra's soulful presentation of 'Maa Tujhe Salaam' was wonderful. It beautifully demonstrated how music strengthens the bonds between our people," he wrote.

PM Narendra Modi received a grand welcome from the Indian community in Melbourne, where he praised a soulful rendition of 'Maa Tujhe Salaam', watched a Didgeridoo-Tabla fusion performance and later met Australian PM Anthony Albanese ahead of key bilateral talks. Scroll down to watch.

Modi in Australia: PM hails 'Maa Tujhe Salaam', Didgeridoo-Tabla fusion in Melbourne | Watch

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (July 9) claimed that Iran had reached out to the United States seeking negotiations following Washington's latest military offensive, saying Tehran was "begging for a deal" while questioning whether it could be trusted to honour any future agreement.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-launches-fresh-strikes-on-iran-after-trump-claims-conflict-will-end-very-quickly-1783543325422">US launches fresh strikes on Iran after Trump claims conflict will end ‘very quickly</a>&nbsp;Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One while returning from the NATO summit in Ankara, Trump said Iran had contacted the US after the latest round of American strikes. "Iran called a while ago. They want to make a deal so badly. I just don't know if they are worthy. I don't know if they are going to honour the deal. That's the problem," Trump said.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/it-will-get-much-worse-trump-threatens-stronger-us-bombing-if-iran-attacks-ships-again-1783548885529">‘It will get much worse’: Trump threatens stronger US bombing if Iran attacks ships again</a>&nbsp;The remarks came amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran following the latest US military offensive against Iran. Trump also defended the US response, arguing that Washington had reacted with significantly greater force than Tehran.&nbsp;"We just hit them very hard, and I say we hit them 20 to 1. Every time they hit us, we're going to hit them 20. When they hit, we hit back much harder," he said.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/american-citizenship-is-not-for-sale-trump-to-seek-supreme-court-rehearing-on-birthright-citizenship-1783546317893">'American citizenship is not for sale': Trump to seek Supreme Court rehearing on birthright citizenship</a>&nbsp;The US president did not provide details about the reported outreach from Iran or whether any formal negotiations were underway. Tehran has not publicly responded to Trump's claims. His comments follow the latest escalation in the conflict, with the United States carrying out fresh strikes against Iranian targets as both sides exchanged threats over recent attacks.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/italy-will-not-join-military-action-against-iran-meloni-reaffirms-very-clear-line-on-tehran-conflict-1783542568423">‘Italy will not join military action against Iran’: Meloni reaffirms ‘very clear line’ on Tehran conflict</a>

President Trump claimed Iran is urgently seeking negotiations following forceful US retaliatory strikes, stating they want a deal "badly," though he questioned whether Tehran could be trusted to honour it.

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (July 9) claimed that Iran had reached out to the United States seeking negotiations following Washington's latest military offensive, saying Tehran was "begging for a deal" while questioning whether it could be trusted to honour any future agreement. Also read: US launches fresh strikes on Iran after Trump claims conflict will end ‘very quickly Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One while returning from the NATO summit in Ankara, Trump said Iran had contacted the US after the latest round of American strikes. "Iran called a while ago. They want to make a deal so badly. I just don't know if they are worthy. I don't know if they are going to honour the deal. That's the problem," Trump said. Also read: ‘It will get much worse’: Trump threatens stronger US bombing if Iran attacks ships again The remarks came amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran following the latest US military offensive against Iran. Trump also defended the US response, arguing that Washington had reacted with significantly greater force than Tehran. "We just hit them very hard, and I say we hit them 20 to 1. Every time they hit us, we're going to hit them 20. When they hit, we hit back much harder," he said. Also read: 'American citizenship is not for sale': Trump to seek Supreme Court rehearing on birthright citizenship The US president did not provide details about the reported outreach from Iran or whether any formal negotiations were underway. Tehran has not publicly responded to Trump's claims. His comments follow the latest escalation in the conflict, with the United States carrying out fresh strikes against Iranian targets as both sides exchanged threats over recent attacks. Also read: ‘Italy will not join military action against Iran’: Meloni reaffirms ‘very clear line’ on Tehran conflict

President Trump claimed Iran is urgently seeking negotiations following forceful US retaliatory strikes, stating they want a deal "badly," though he questioned whether Tehran could be trusted to honour it.

'Iran called, they want to make a deal so badly,’ says Trump after fresh US strikes

WASHINGTON: Injecting politics into speeches many Americans had hoped would carry unifying messages, US President Donald Trump has revived memories of the 1950s when the country was gripped by anti-Communist hysteria.Marking America’s 250th birthday, he warned his citizens that “Communism is a mortal threat to American liberty. It is the greatest threat to our country, including World War I, World War II, Pearl Harbour, or even 9-11. We’re not going to let this happen to us. Believe me, we’re not letting it happen."“Because communism is the enemy of free people everywhere, everywhere in the world. Never works. It’s the enemy of the Constitution. Above all, it’s the enemy of July 4th, 1776. It is the enemy indeed.” He returned to the subject a day later, describing Communism as a cancer “that must be cut out fast.”Trump’s warnings about Communism grew more strident after June 23, when a string of far-left candidates who identify as democratic socialists won primary contests in New York. This was followed by primary victories in Colorado and Maine. The country’s most prominent democratic socialist, New York mayor Zohran Mamdami, endorsed the winners.That prompted the president to warn of Communism 81 times in the span of two weeks, giving his political team plenty of material to test whether the message resonates beyond his Make America Great Again (MAGA) base. &nbsp;The reason for Trump’s anti-Communist tirades is obvious: in the run-up to mid-term elections for the House of Representatives, he wants to implant in the mind of voters the idea that the establishment Democratic Party is being pulled to the far left by democratic socialists.For students of American history in the 20th century, Trump sounded like the Republican Senator Joseph McCarthy, who, beginning in 1950, waged a campaign to root out alleged Communists in the government, the arts, and Hollywood in what became known as the Red Scare. &nbsp;In the next four years of intense anti-Communist paranoia, thousands of Americans lost their jobs after being blacklisted. The anti-Communist fever burnt itself out when the US Senate censured McCarthy at the end of a series of hearings on allegations by a McCarthy subcommittee that Communists infiltrated the US Army.There is no serving or aspiring American politician or public figure who describes himself as a communist, so what prompted the President’s return to a dark and now discredited chapter of American history?As Dough Brinkley, a presidential historian at Rice University, put it: “This is Joe McCarthy red scare idiocy. He (Trump) is out there talking about this communist menace as if it’s the Cold War years. It’s just what he wants the Republicans to run on in this election cycle.”This is a concern of a good number of moderate members of the Democratic Party which so far is favoured to win back the House of Representatives, where Republicans now have a three-seat majority.For Trump, whose statements tend to be echoed endlessly on social media, there is no such things as democratic socialists. “These are hardcore, godless communists,” he told the policy conference on the eve of Independence Day. “This is the most serious threat to our country since its existence, in my opinion, 250 years ago. A major threat to our country.”Democratic socialists believe in taxing the wealthy, universal health care, and an end to arms supplies and unconditional U.S. support for Israel – all demands that enjoy considerable public support.In an ideal world, America’s 250th year would have been a unifying event. Instead, it shows the deep political divisions of a country whose citizens are in a sour mood, according to surveys, and whose global image has darkened to a remarkable degree.According to the Pew Research Center, a Washington think tank, roughly two-thirds of Americans believe their country is on the wrong track. . Public trust in government has sunk to a record low, from 40 per cent in 1976 to just 17 per cent in 2025.Today’s perceptions contrast with decades of the United States enjoying a positive image both at home and in much of the world, more so after the end of World War II, when it began its rise to become the world’s dominant superpower.How senior US officials (and many ordinary citizens) saw their country was reflected by then Secretary of State Madeline Albright in a 1998 television interview: “We…are America, we are the indispensable nation. We stand tall and we see further than other countries into the future.”Coming from a measured diplomat, that soaring language produced little or no pushback from “the West” (short for Washington’s allies), which had accepted the US as its leader in international affairs. &nbsp;But the perception of America as a force for good has been fading gradually and virtually vanished after Donald Trump entered politics and began his second term in office in January 2025, perpetuating the concept of “America First” he developed in his first term from 2017 to 2021.He cast aside the notion that the United States is an exceptional country destined to exert global leadership and promote democracy and human rights around the world. Trump disdains international organisations and his administration has withdrawn from 66, including the World Health Organization and the Paris Agreement on climate change, which was adopted by 195 countries.This move underscored the extent to which the United States has abandoned the concept of “soft power”. For years, that served as an important tool to influence other countries by attraction and persuasion rather than coercion, force, and commercial transactions. The world took notice of the emphasis on military might.Nothing highlights how that has changed perceptions more than a global survey in May that showed more positive views of China and Russia than America.The survey is an annual exercise commissioned by the Alliance of Democracies Foundation, a watchdog group based in Denmark.Its findings were drawn from polling more than 94,000 &nbsp;respondents in 85 countries. It is said to be the largest survey of its kind.In the countries surveyed, citizens in 82 held negative views of the United States. “The fast decline of the United States’ perception around the world is saddening but not shocking,” former NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said when he presented the survey results.“US foreign policy over the past 18 months has, among other things, called into question the transatlantic relationship, imposed widespread tariffs and threatened to invade a NATO ally’s territory, “ a reference to President Trump’s repeatedly stated intention to take control of Greenland, a Danish territory.Add the painful economic impact resulting from the unprovoked war on Iran that Trump launched on February 28, announcing it in a pre-dawn social media posting, and it is easy to understand why Rasmussen, a former Prime Minister of Denmark, said the unprecedented decline of views of America was “not shocking.”In the countries surveyed, citizens in 82 held negative views of the United States. “The fast decline of the United States’ perception around the world is saddening but not shocking,” former NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said when he presented the survey results.But perhaps the most remarkable poll of the mood in America’s birth year has come from Gallup, one of the world’s most respected polling organisations. It found that the share of Americans who are extremely or very proud of their country has fallen to a historic low — just 58%.Pride in the United States has long been in the DNA of the country but Gallup found that it has declined by deep partisan divides and shifting generational trends, i.e., sceptical views from the young.In the past, there have been good reasons for pride. Massive waves of immigration around the turn of the 20th century — more than 20 million people arrived between 1880 and 1920 — helped turn the country into a centre of innovation, science and enterprise.The United States has won more Nobel Prizes than any other country since the prize was first awarded in 1901. According to the Institute of Immigration Research, 142 of the 400 U.S. citizens who won academic Nobel Prizes were immigrants.This was an era when immigrants were welcomed. &nbsp;A sonnet written by Emma Lazarus to help fund the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty conveys a bygone culture: “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, the wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me.”In 1903, it was engraved on a bronze plaque and placed inside the pedestal. Now, both legal and illegal immigration have been sharply reduced by sweeping restrictions. Trump administration decrees have halted the granting of visas for nationals from nearly 40 countries. &nbsp;

The reason for Trump’s anti-Communist tirades is obvious: in the run-up to mid-term elections for the House of Representatives, he wants to implant in the mind of voters the idea that the establishment Democratic Party is being pulled to the far left by democratic socialists.



WASHINGTON: Injecting politics into speeches many Americans had hoped would carry unifying messages, US President Donald Trump has revived memories of the 1950s when the country was gripped by anti-Communist hysteria. Marking America’s 250th birthday, he warned his citizens that “Communism is a mortal threat to American liberty. It is the greatest threat to our country, including World War I, World War II, Pearl Harbour, or even 9-11. We’re not going to let this happen to us. Believe me, we’re not letting it happen." “Because communism is the enemy of free people everywhere, everywhere in the world. Never works. It’s the enemy of the Constitution. Above all, it’s the enemy of July 4th, 1776. It is the enemy indeed.” He returned to the subject a day later, describing Communism as a cancer “that must be cut out fast.” Trump’s warnings about Communism grew more strident after June 23, when a string of far-left candidates who identify as democratic socialists won primary contests in New York. This was followed by primary victories in Colorado and Maine. The country’s most prominent democratic socialist, New York mayor Zohran Mamdami, endorsed the winners. That prompted the president to warn of Communism 81 times in the span of two weeks, giving his political team plenty of material to test whether the message resonates beyond his Make America Great Again (MAGA) base. The reason for Trump’s anti-Communist tirades is obvious: in the run-up to mid-term elections for the House of Representatives, he wants to implant in the mind of voters the idea that the establishment Democratic Party is being pulled to the far left by democratic socialists. For students of American history in the 20th century, Trump sounded like the Republican Senator Joseph McCarthy, who, beginning in 1950, waged a campaign to root out alleged Communists in the government, the arts, and Hollywood in what became known as the Red Scare. In the next four years of intense anti-Communist paranoia, thousands of Americans lost their jobs after being blacklisted. The anti-Communist fever burnt itself out when the US Senate censured McCarthy at the end of a series of hearings on allegations by a McCarthy subcommittee that Communists infiltrated the US Army. There is no serving or aspiring American politician or public figure who describes himself as a communist, so what prompted the President’s return to a dark and now discredited chapter of American history? As Dough Brinkley, a presidential historian at Rice University, put it: “This is Joe McCarthy red scare idiocy. He (Trump) is out there talking about this communist menace as if it’s the Cold War years. It’s just what he wants the Republicans to run on in this election cycle.” This is a concern of a good number of moderate members of the Democratic Party which so far is favoured to win back the House of Representatives, where Republicans now have a three-seat majority. For Trump, whose statements tend to be echoed endlessly on social media, there is no such things as democratic socialists. “These are hardcore, godless communists,” he told the policy conference on the eve of Independence Day. “This is the most serious threat to our country since its existence, in my opinion, 250 years ago. A major threat to our country.” Democratic socialists believe in taxing the wealthy, universal health care, and an end to arms supplies and unconditional U.S. support for Israel – all demands that enjoy considerable public support. In an ideal world, America’s 250th year would have been a unifying event. Instead, it shows the deep political divisions of a country whose citizens are in a sour mood, according to surveys, and whose global image has darkened to a remarkable degree. According to the Pew Research Center, a Washington think tank, roughly two-thirds of Americans believe their country is on the wrong track. . Public trust in government has sunk to a record low, from 40 per cent in 1976 to just 17 per cent in 2025. Today’s perceptions contrast with decades of the United States enjoying a positive image both at home and in much of the world, more so after the end of World War II, when it began its rise to become the world’s dominant superpower. How senior US officials (and many ordinary citizens) saw their country was reflected by then Secretary of State Madeline Albright in a 1998 television interview: “We…are America, we are the indispensable nation. We stand tall and we see further than other countries into the future.” Coming from a measured diplomat, that soaring language produced little or no pushback from “the West” (short for Washington’s allies), which had accepted the US as its leader in international affairs. But the perception of America as a force for good has been fading gradually and virtually vanished after Donald Trump entered politics and began his second term in office in January 2025, perpetuating the concept of “America First” he developed in his first term from 2017 to 2021. He cast aside the notion that the United States is an exceptional country destined to exert global leadership and promote democracy and human rights around the world. Trump disdains international organisations and his administration has withdrawn from 66, including the World Health Organization and the Paris Agreement on climate change, which was adopted by 195 countries. This move underscored the extent to which the United States has abandoned the concept of “soft power”. For years, that served as an important tool to influence other countries by attraction and persuasion rather than coercion, force, and commercial transactions. The world took notice of the emphasis on military might. Nothing highlights how that has changed perceptions more than a global survey in May that showed more positive views of China and Russia than America. The survey is an annual exercise commissioned by the Alliance of Democracies Foundation, a watchdog group based in Denmark. Its findings were drawn from polling more than 94,000 respondents in 85 countries. It is said to be the largest survey of its kind. In the countries surveyed, citizens in 82 held negative views of the United States. “The fast decline of the United States’ perception around the world is saddening but not shocking,” former NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said when he presented the survey results. “US foreign policy over the past 18 months has, among other things, called into question the transatlantic relationship, imposed widespread tariffs and threatened to invade a NATO ally’s territory, “ a reference to President Trump’s repeatedly stated intention to take control of Greenland, a Danish territory. Add the painful economic impact resulting from the unprovoked war on Iran that Trump launched on February 28, announcing it in a pre-dawn social media posting, and it is easy to understand why Rasmussen, a former Prime Minister of Denmark, said the unprecedented decline of views of America was “not shocking.” In the countries surveyed, citizens in 82 held negative views of the United States. “The fast decline of the United States’ perception around the world is saddening but not shocking,” former NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said when he presented the survey results. But perhaps the most remarkable poll of the mood in America’s birth year has come from Gallup, one of the world’s most respected polling organisations. It found that the share of Americans who are extremely or very proud of their country has fallen to a historic low — just 58%. Pride in the United States has long been in the DNA of the country but Gallup found that it has declined by deep partisan divides and shifting generational trends, i.e., sceptical views from the young. In the past, there have been good reasons for pride. Massive waves of immigration around the turn of the 20th century — more than 20 million people arrived between 1880 and 1920 — helped turn the country into a centre of innovation, science and enterprise. The United States has won more Nobel Prizes than any other country since the prize was first awarded in 1901. According to the Institute of Immigration Research, 142 of the 400 U.S. citizens who won academic Nobel Prizes were immigrants. This was an era when immigrants were welcomed. A sonnet written by Emma Lazarus to help fund the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty conveys a bygone culture: “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, the wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me.” In 1903, it was engraved on a bronze plaque and placed inside the pedestal. Now, both legal and illegal immigration have been sharply reduced by sweeping restrictions. Trump administration decrees have halted the granting of visas for nationals from nearly 40 countries.

The reason for Trump’s anti-Communist tirades is obvious: in the run-up to mid-term elections for the House of Representatives, he wants to implant in the mind of voters the idea that the establishment Democratic Party is being pulled to the far left by democratic socialists.

Trump’s latest addition to domestic enemies list: ‘Godless communists’

Iranian state-linked media on Wednesday (July 8) warned that Tehran could launch strikes on US military bases across the Gulf following the latest American attacks on Iran, signalling a further escalation in tensions between the two countries.Nour News, an outlet linked to Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, cited an unnamed military source as saying Iran was preparing a “massive attack” on US bases in the region.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/it-will-get-much-worse-trump-threatens-stronger-us-bombing-if-iran-attacks-ships-again-1783548885529">‘It will get much worse’: Trump threatens stronger US bombing if Iran attacks ships again</a>However, there has been no official confirmation that any missiles or drones have been launched.According to the military source quoted by Iranian state media, Tehran intends to target every US military base that launched or supported attacks on southern Iran using “heavy missiles and UAVs”. The source claimed the operation would begin “within minutes”.A separate military source told the Tehran Times that Iran’s response to what it described as US “aggression” would leave Washington with “deep regret”.The warnings came after the United States launched fresh strikes on Iranian targets on Wednesday, following US President Donald Trump’s threat to retaliate against Iranian attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the operation was aimed at reducing Iran’s ability to threaten freedom of navigation through the strategic waterway, a key route for global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/italy-will-not-join-military-action-against-iran-meloni-reaffirms-very-clear-line-on-tehran-conflict-1783542568423">‘Italy will not join military action against Iran’: Meloni reaffirms ‘very clear line’ on Tehran conflict</a>“The United States is holding Iran accountable for recent unjustified aggression against commercial shipping,” CENTCOM said in a statement posted on X.The latest exchange follows the collapse of efforts to preserve a ceasefire between the two sides. Earlier, Trump said the ceasefire agreement with Iran was no longer in effect after Tehran allegedly targeted ships in the Strait of Hormuz.Speaking at a NATO summit in Ankara, Trump warned that the US would respond forcefully, saying, “We’re gonna hit ’em hard tonight.” He later expressed confidence that the latest flare-up would end quickly.There has been no independent verification of Iran’s reported threat to strike US bases, and no attacks had been confirmed at the time of writing.

Iranian state-linked media warned of imminent, massive missile and drone strikes on US Gulf bases following fresh American retaliatory attacks against Iran for targeting commercial shipping in the Hormuz Strait.

Iranian state-linked media on Wednesday (July 8) warned that Tehran could launch strikes on US military bases across the Gulf following the latest American attacks on Iran, signalling a further escalation in tensions between the two countries. Nour News, an outlet linked to Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, cited an unnamed military source as saying Iran was preparing a “massive attack” on US bases in the region. Also read: ‘It will get much worse’: Trump threatens stronger US bombing if Iran attacks ships again However, there has been no official confirmation that any missiles or drones have been launched. According to the military source quoted by Iranian state media, Tehran intends to target every US military base that launched or supported attacks on southern Iran using “heavy missiles and UAVs”. The source claimed the operation would begin “within minutes”. A separate military source told the Tehran Times that Iran’s response to what it described as US “aggression” would leave Washington with “deep regret”. The warnings came after the United States launched fresh strikes on Iranian targets on Wednesday, following US President Donald Trump’s threat to retaliate against Iranian attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the operation was aimed at reducing Iran’s ability to threaten freedom of navigation through the strategic waterway, a key route for global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments. Also read: ‘Italy will not join military action against Iran’: Meloni reaffirms ‘very clear line’ on Tehran conflict “The United States is holding Iran accountable for recent unjustified aggression against commercial shipping,” CENTCOM said in a statement posted on X. The latest exchange follows the collapse of efforts to preserve a ceasefire between the two sides. Earlier, Trump said the ceasefire agreement with Iran was no longer in effect after Tehran allegedly targeted ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking at a NATO summit in Ankara, Trump warned that the US would respond forcefully, saying, “We’re gonna hit ’em hard tonight.” He later expressed confidence that the latest flare-up would end quickly. There has been no independent verification of Iran’s reported threat to strike US bases, and no attacks had been confirmed at the time of writing.

Iranian state-linked media warned of imminent, massive missile and drone strikes on US Gulf bases following fresh American retaliatory attacks against Iran for targeting commercial shipping in the Hormuz Strait.

Iran threatens strikes on US bases across Gulf after fresh American attacks

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (July 9) warned that American military strikes on Iran would intensify if Tehran continued attacking ships in the Strait of Hormuz, as fresh explosions were reported across Iran's southern coast following new US strikes. In a post on social media, Trump said the latest US action was retaliation for what he described as Iran's attack on commercial vessels a day earlier.

Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/american-citizenship-is-not-for-sale-trump-to-seek-supreme-court-rehearing-on-birthright-citizenship-1783546317893">'American citizenship is not for sale': Trump to seek Supreme Court rehearing on birthright citizenship</a>&nbsp;"This is in retribution for yesterday's bombing of ships by Iran. If it happens again, it will get much worse!" Trump wrote, alongside an image appearing to show a bombing at a site in Iran.&nbsp;The warning came as Iranian state media reported multiple explosions along the country's southern coastline. According to the official IRNA news agency, warplanes were heard over Kish Island, while blasts rocked the port cities of Bandar Abbas, Konarak and Chabahar. Parts of Chabahar also experienced a power outage following the strikes.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/don-t-think-it-s-going-to-start-again-trump-doesn-t-expect-fight-with-iran-to-reignite-1783540493736">‘Don’t think it’s going to start again’: Trump doesn’t expect fight with Iran to reignite</a>&nbsp;The latest attacks marked another escalation in the confrontation between Washington and Tehran after the US launched a fresh round of military operations targeting Iran. Iran responded with a warning of retaliation. Mohsen Rezaei, a military adviser to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said Iran would respond forcefully to what he called the "aggressor enemy" and its allies.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/italy-will-not-join-military-action-against-iran-meloni-reaffirms-very-clear-line-on-tehran-conflict-1783542568423">‘Italy will not join military action against Iran’: Meloni reaffirms ‘very clear line’ on Tehran conflict</a>&nbsp;In a statement carried by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on its Telegram channel, Rezaei said those responsible would face "severe punishment."&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-launches-fresh-strikes-on-iran-after-trump-claims-conflict-will-end-very-quickly-1783543325422">US launches fresh strikes on Iran after Trump claims conflict will end ‘very quickly</a>

US President Trump warned Iran of intensifying military strikes if ship attacks continue, following fresh US retaliatory bombings across Iran's southern coast and subsequent Iranian threats of severe punishment.

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (July 9) warned that American military strikes on Iran would intensify if Tehran continued attacking ships in the Strait of Hormuz, as fresh explosions were reported across Iran's southern coast following new US strikes. In a post on social media, Trump said the latest US action was retaliation for what he described as Iran's attack on commercial vessels a day earlier.

US President Trump warned Iran of intensifying military strikes if ship attacks continue, following fresh US retaliatory bombings across Iran's southern coast and subsequent Iranian threats of severe punishment.

‘It will get much worse’: Trump threatens stronger US bombing if Iran attacks ships again

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (July 9) said he would immediately ask the US Supreme Court to rehear its ruling on birthright citizenship, arguing that the decision could lead to widespread abuse of the country's immigration system. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump claimed that signs and billboards were being displayed along the US southern border and in Mexico advertising birthright citizenship services, including offers for childbirth in the United States.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eight-iranian-military-personnel-killed-in-us-strikes-oil-tops-80-after-fresh-escalation-1783536494829">Eight Iranian troops killed in US strikes; oil tops $80 after fresh escalation</a>&nbsp;He alleged that the practice would allow individuals to obtain US citizenship for their children in exchange for payment, describing it as a "scam" that could generate billions of dollars illegally.&nbsp;Trump further claimed that birthright citizenship would become the primary route to obtaining US citizenship, adding that family members would later be able to immigrate through family-based provisions.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-should-use-iran-s-weakness-to-secure-tougher-nuclear-deal-nikki-haley-1783465593327">US should use Iran’s weakness to secure tougher nuclear deal: Nikki Haley</a>&nbsp;"American citizenship is not for sale," Trump wrote, arguing that selling citizenship-related services amounted to a crime. He also criticised the Supreme Court's ruling, calling it a "miscarriage of justice" and saying it would "destroy America" unless the court changed its decision.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/don-t-think-it-s-going-to-start-again-trump-doesn-t-expect-fight-with-iran-to-reignite-1783540493736">‘Don’t think it’s going to start again’: Trump doesn’t expect fight with Iran to reignite</a>

"I will be asking for a Rehearing by the United States Supreme Court, IMMEDIATELY," Trump said in the post.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/italy-will-not-join-military-action-against-iran-meloni-reaffirms-very-clear-line-on-tehran-conflict-1783542568423">‘Italy will not join military action against Iran’: Meloni reaffirms ‘very clear line’ on Tehran conflict</a>&nbsp;The president did not provide further details on the legal basis for seeking a rehearing or specify the timeline for filing the request.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-launches-fresh-h-1b-visa-fraud-probe-amid-crackdown-on-foreign-labour-abuse-1783537201200">US launches fresh H-1B visa fraud probe amid crackdown on foreign labour abuse</a>

President Trump announced he will immediately petition the Supreme Court to rehear its birthright citizenship ruling, claiming border advertisements for childbirth services threaten widespread abuse of the US immigration system.

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (July 9) said he would immediately ask the US Supreme Court to rehear its ruling on birthright citizenship, arguing that the decision could lead to widespread abuse of the country's immigration system. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump claimed that signs and billboards were being displayed along the US southern border and in Mexico advertising birthright citizenship services, including offers for childbirth in the United States. Also read: Eight Iranian troops killed in US strikes; oil tops $80 after fresh escalation He alleged that the practice would allow individuals to obtain US citizenship for their children in exchange for payment, describing it as a "scam" that could generate billions of dollars illegally. Trump further claimed that birthright citizenship would become the primary route to obtaining US citizenship, adding that family members would later be able to immigrate through family-based provisions. Also read: US should use Iran’s weakness to secure tougher nuclear deal: Nikki Haley "American citizenship is not for sale," Trump wrote, arguing that selling citizenship-related services amounted to a crime. He also criticised the Supreme Court's ruling, calling it a "miscarriage of justice" and saying it would "destroy America" unless the court changed its decision. Also read: ‘Don’t think it’s going to start again’: Trump doesn’t expect fight with Iran to reignite

President Trump announced he will immediately petition the Supreme Court to rehear its birthright citizenship ruling, claiming border advertisements for childbirth services threaten widespread abuse of the US immigration system.

'American citizenship is not for sale': Trump to seek Supreme Court rehearing on birthright citizenship

Explosions were reported across several parts of Iran on Thursday (July 9) after the United States launched a second consecutive night of military strikes, hours after US President Donald Trump said the latest flare-up with Tehran would end "very quickly".&nbsp;According to Iranian state media, explosions were heard in Sirik and the southern port city of Bandar Abbas in Hormozgan province. Blasts were also reported on Lavan Island, Chabahar and Sirik Island.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/italy-will-not-join-military-action-against-iran-meloni-reaffirms-very-clear-line-on-tehran-conflict-1783542568423">‘Italy will not join military action against Iran’: Meloni reaffirms ‘very clear line’ on Tehran conflict</a>&nbsp;The reported strikes came shortly after Trump said he did not expect the conflict with Iran to continue for long, saying it would end "very quickly".&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nigel-farage-quits-as-mp-in-uk-triggers-by-election-amid-over-6-million-funding-probe-1783451258697">Nigel Farage quits as MP in UK, triggers by-election amid over $6 million funding probe</a>&nbsp;The US military later confirmed the fresh strikes. In a statement posted on X, United States Central Command (CENTCOM) said American forces had carried out additional operations against Iranian targets.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-iran-s-pezeshkian-meets-with-death-to-compromiser-chants-at-khamenei-funeral-amid-talks-with-us-1783376321877">WATCH: Iran's Pezeshkian meets with 'Death to compromiser' chants at Khamenei funeral amid talks with US</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">At the direction of the Commander in Chief, U.S. Central Command forces have started conducting additional strikes against Iran to further degrade their ability to threaten freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The United States is holding Iran accountable for recent…&mdash; U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) <a href="https://x.com/CENTCOM/status/2074950507186032971?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 8, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/don-t-think-it-s-going-to-start-again-trump-doesn-t-expect-fight-with-iran-to-reignite-1783540493736">‘Don’t think it’s going to start again’: Trump doesn’t expect fight with Iran to reignite</a>&nbsp;CENTCOM said the strikes were conducted "to further degrade" Iran's ability to threaten freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. "The United States is holding Iran accountable for recent unjustified aggression against commercial shipping and civilian crews freely navigating a vital international waterway," the command said.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-launches-fresh-strikes-on-iranian-targets-after-merchant-ships-hit-off-oman-1783460027337">US 'violates MoU', launches fresh strikes on Iranian targets after attacks on vessels in Hormuz</a>&nbsp;The latest operations marked the second consecutive night of US military action against targets in Iran, further escalating tensions in the region.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-greenland-should-be-under-us-control-denmark-rejects-claim-at-nato-summit-1783452522464">Trump says Greenland should be under US control, Denmark rejects claim at NATO Summit</a>

The United States launched a second consecutive night of military strikes hitting several Iranian port cities and islands, aiming to degrade Tehran's ability to threaten shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz.

Explosions were reported across several parts of Iran on Thursday (July 9) after the United States launched a second consecutive night of military strikes, hours after US President Donald Trump said the latest flare-up with Tehran would end "very quickly". According to Iranian state media, explosions were heard in Sirik and the southern port city of Bandar Abbas in Hormozgan province. Blasts were also reported on Lavan Island, Chabahar and Sirik Island. Also read: ‘Italy will not join military action against Iran’: Meloni reaffirms ‘very clear line’ on Tehran conflict The reported strikes came shortly after Trump said he did not expect the conflict with Iran to continue for long, saying it would end "very quickly". Also read: Nigel Farage quits as MP in UK, triggers by-election amid over $6 million funding probe The US military later confirmed the fresh strikes. In a statement posted on X, United States Central Command (CENTCOM) said American forces had carried out additional operations against Iranian targets. Also read: WATCH: Iran's Pezeshkian meets with 'Death to compromiser' chants at Khamenei funeral amid talks with US

The United States launched a second consecutive night of military strikes hitting several Iranian port cities and islands, aiming to degrade Tehran's ability to threaten shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz.

US launches fresh strikes on Iran after Trump claims conflict will end ‘very quickly

Italy will not participate in military operations against Iran, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Wednesday, reaffirming Rome's position as tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate.Speaking to reporters at the NATO summit in Ankara, Meloni said Italy had maintained a consistent stance since the conflict began.&nbsp;"We have had a very clear line from the beginning of the conflict in Iran … we will not participate in attacks against Iran," she said.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/don-t-think-it-s-going-to-start-again-trump-doesn-t-expect-fight-with-iran-to-reignite-1783540493736">‘Don’t think it’s going to start again’: Trump doesn’t expect fight with Iran to reignite</a>&nbsp;Italy has previously sought to distance itself from direct military involvement in the crisis. In March, Rome denied permission for US military aircraft bound for the Middle East to land at the Sigonella air base in Sicily.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran would respond to what he described as offensive rhetoric with action rather than words. "We do not answer vulgarity with vulgarity, but with action: fearlessly and with great valor," Araghchi wrote in a post on the social media platform X.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-launches-fresh-strikes-on-iranian-targets-after-merchant-ships-hit-off-oman-1783460027337">US 'violates MoU', launches fresh strikes on Iranian targets after attacks on vessels in Hormuz</a>&nbsp;Separately, Iranian official Ezzatollah Zarghami claimed US President Donald Trump had been "within reach" while attending the NATO summit in Turkey, but said Iran chose not to target him to preserve relations with neighbouring countries.&nbsp;"Trump was within reach for retaliation over Khamenei, but in order to preserve friendship and good neighbourly relations with neighbours, we did not target him," Zarghami said in a post on X.Zarghami, a former head of Iran's state broadcaster, also called for Turkey's ambassador to be summoned, alleging that Trump had issued orders to attack Iran while attending the summit in the country.

Italian Prime Minister Meloni announced Italy will not join military attacks against Iran. Meanwhile, Iranian officials vowed strategic action over rhetoric and claimed they avoided targeting Trump during the summit.

Italy will not participate in military operations against Iran, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Wednesday, reaffirming Rome's position as tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate. Speaking to reporters at the NATO summit in Ankara, Meloni said Italy had maintained a consistent stance since the conflict began. "We have had a very clear line from the beginning of the conflict in Iran … we will not participate in attacks against Iran," she said. Also read: ‘Don’t think it’s going to start again’: Trump doesn’t expect fight with Iran to reignite Italy has previously sought to distance itself from direct military involvement in the crisis. In March, Rome denied permission for US military aircraft bound for the Middle East to land at the Sigonella air base in Sicily. Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran would respond to what he described as offensive rhetoric with action rather than words. "We do not answer vulgarity with vulgarity, but with action: fearlessly and with great valor," Araghchi wrote in a post on the social media platform X. Also read: US 'violates MoU', launches fresh strikes on Iranian targets after attacks on vessels in Hormuz Separately, Iranian official Ezzatollah Zarghami claimed US President Donald Trump had been "within reach" while attending the NATO summit in Turkey, but said Iran chose not to target him to preserve relations with neighbouring countries. "Trump was within reach for retaliation over Khamenei, but in order to preserve friendship and good neighbourly relations with neighbours, we did not target him," Zarghami said in a post on X. Zarghami, a former head of Iran's state broadcaster, also called for Turkey's ambassador to be summoned, alleging that Trump had issued orders to attack Iran while attending the summit in the country.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced Italy will not join military attacks against Iran. Meanwhile, Iranian officials vowed strategic action over rhetoric and claimed they avoided targeting Trump during the summit.

‘Italy will not join military action against Iran’: Meloni reaffirms ‘very clear line’ on Tehran conflict

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (July 8) said he did not believe full-scale conflict with Iran would resume following recent military strikes exchanged by both sides, expressing confidence that any further escalation would be brief.&nbsp;Speaking to reporters in Ankara after the NATO summit, Trump said he did not expect the fighting to reignite. “I don’t think it’s going to start again. I think it’s going to go very quickly. They hit a couple of ships, and so we hit them much harder,” he said.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-launches-fresh-h-1b-visa-fraud-probe-amid-crackdown-on-foreign-labour-abuse-1783537201200">US launches fresh H-1B visa fraud probe amid crackdown on foreign labour abuse</a>&nbsp;Trump added that any future developments would be short-lived and claimed they would ultimately improve regional security. “Anything that happens is going to be over very quickly … and will only make it safer, including for oil,” he said.&nbsp;The US president also repeated his assertion that he remains a primary target for Iran. “I’m number one on the kill list for Iran,” Trump said. Defending his handling of the conflict after the&nbsp;&nbsp;NATO summit, Trump again said he believed Tehran continued to view him as its top target.“They had leaders; they’re gone... Now they have another set of leaders. They may be gone,” Trump told reporters. “And you know what, I may be gone too, because I’m their number one target,” he added.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-warns-trump-us-iran-mou-collapse-region-toward-flames-1783529784556">Iran warns Trump after US-Iran MoU collapse: 'Region pushed toward flames'</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said Tehran should engage with Trump “in his own language”, arguing that the US president understands the “language of force” better.&nbsp;His remarks came amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran following the recent exchange of military strikes, even as Trump suggested he did not expect the confrontation to develop into a prolonged conflict.

US President Trump downplayed fears of prolonged conflict with Iran following recent military strikes, claiming any escalation would be brief, while noting he remains Tehran's primary target amid heightened tensions.

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (July 8) said he did not believe full-scale conflict with Iran would resume following recent military strikes exchanged by both sides, expressing confidence that any further escalation would be brief. Speaking to reporters in Ankara after the NATO summit, Trump said he did not expect the fighting to reignite. “I don’t think it’s going to start again. I think it’s going to go very quickly. They hit a couple of ships, and so we hit them much harder,” he said. Also read: US launches fresh H-1B visa fraud probe amid crackdown on foreign labour abuse Trump added that any future developments would be short-lived and claimed they would ultimately improve regional security. “Anything that happens is going to be over very quickly … and will only make it safer, including for oil,” he said. The US president also repeated his assertion that he remains a primary target for Iran. “I’m number one on the kill list for Iran,” Trump said. Defending his handling of the conflict after the NATO summit, Trump again said he believed Tehran continued to view him as its top target. “They had leaders; they’re gone... Now they have another set of leaders. They may be gone,” Trump told reporters. “And you know what, I may be gone too, because I’m their number one target,” he added. Also read: Iran warns Trump after US-Iran MoU collapse: 'Region pushed toward flames' Meanwhile, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said Tehran should engage with Trump “in his own language”, arguing that the US president understands the “language of force” better. His remarks came amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran following the recent exchange of military strikes, even as Trump suggested he did not expect the confrontation to develop into a prolonged conflict.

US President Trump downplayed fears of prolonged conflict with Iran following recent military strikes, claiming any escalation would be brief, while noting he remains Tehran's primary target amid heightened tensions.

‘Don’t think it’s going to start again’: Trump doesn’t expect fight with Iran to reignite

The US has launched a major investigation into an alleged fraud involving the H-1B visa programme, with IT services company Cognizant among the firms facing scrutiny. The investigation was announced on Wednesday (July 8), with US Labour Department Inspector General Anthony D'Esposito saying that authorities were examining suspected misuse of the visa programme and its links to wider criminal activity.&nbsp;“This is another example where fraud is fuelling violent crime,” D'Esposito was quoted as saying by FOX Business. He further alleged that visa-related fraud and human trafficking involving foreign labour were often connected to organised criminal networks.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-launches-fresh-strikes-on-iranian-targets-after-merchant-ships-hit-off-oman-1783460027337">US 'violates MoU', launches fresh strikes on Iranian targets after attacks on vessels in Hormuz</a>

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“Much of the visa and the human trafficking that we see when it comes to this foreign labour is tied to cartels, is tied to transnational gangs, and this is the work that we should be doing, not only to make America safe again, but to make America more affordable again,” he said.&nbsp;The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant work visa that allows US employers to recruit highly skilled foreign professionals for specialised occupations. It is initially issued for three years and can be extended for up to six years.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-greenland-should-be-under-us-control-denmark-rejects-claim-at-nato-summit-1783452522464">Trump says Greenland should be under US control, Denmark rejects claim at NATO Summit</a>&nbsp;The programme is widely used by the technology industry, which accounts for an estimated 60 to 70 per cent of all new H-1B visa applications in recent years. Other major users include consulting and professional services firms, engineering and manufacturing companies, healthcare and medical research institutions, and higher education organisations.&nbsp;Authorities have not yet disclosed the full scope of the investigation or announced any charges. The probe is expected to examine whether companies complied with regulations governing the recruitment and employment of foreign workers under the H-1B programme.

The US has launched a major investigation into alleged H-1B visa fraud and its links to organised crime and trafficking, placing IT firm Cognizant and others under scrutiny.

The US has launched a major investigation into an alleged fraud involving the H-1B visa programme, with IT services company Cognizant among the firms facing scrutiny. The investigation was announced on Wednesday (July 8), with US Labour Department Inspector General Anthony D'Esposito saying that authorities were examining suspected misuse of the visa programme and its links to wider criminal activity. “This is another example where fraud is fuelling violent crime,” D'Esposito was quoted as saying by FOX Business. He further alleged that visa-related fraud and human trafficking involving foreign labour were often connected to organised criminal networks. Also read: US 'violates MoU', launches fresh strikes on Iranian targets after attacks on vessels in Hormuz

The US has launched a major investigation into alleged H-1B visa fraud and its links to organised crime and trafficking, placing IT firm Cognizant and others under scrutiny.

US launches fresh H-1B visa fraud probe amid crackdown on foreign labour abuse

The latest US strikes on southern Iran killed eight military personnel, Iranian state television reported on Wednesday. The strikes were part of a large-scale US operation targeting more than 80 sites across Iran after Washington accused the Islamic Republic of attacking three merchant ships near the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping route. While the US military said the operation was a response to Iranian aggression, Tehran warned it would take all necessary measures to defend its national interests.&nbsp;"Following the criminal aggression carried out this morning by the US terrorist army against areas in southern Iran, eight courageous members of the air and naval forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran's military in Bandar Abbas (south) and Bushehr (southwest) fell as martyrs," state television said, citing a statement from the military as per AFP.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/we-ll-hit-them-hard-tonight-trump-vows-fresh-iran-strikes-after-declaring-ceasefire-over-1783519005813">'We'll hit them hard tonight': Trump vows fresh Iran strikes after declaring ceasefire 'over'</a><h2>Oil and stock markets react to renewed tensions</h2>Oil prices climbed above $80 a barrel for a brief period on Wednesday while stock markets fell after US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was over following fresh military action in the Middle East.&nbsp;The latest escalation began after Iran targeted three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping route that carried about one-fifth of the world's oil before the conflict.&nbsp;Speaking at the NATO summit in Turkey, Trump said the ceasefire was "over" but indicated that further talks could still take place.His remarks triggered a fresh reaction in financial markets, with oil prices rising again after retreating close to pre-war levels in recent days.&nbsp;The international benchmark Brent North Sea crude rose 8 per cent to $80.12 per barrel around 1520 GMT before giving back part of its gains.&nbsp;At the same time, the US benchmark WTI for August delivery increased 7.7 per cent to $75.83 per barrel.&nbsp;Fears that the Strait of Hormuz could close again also pushed global stock markets lower.&nbsp;However, later on Wednesday, Trump said he expected the latest military flare-up with Iran to end quickly.&nbsp;"I think anything that happens is going to be over very quickly and will only make it safer, including for oil... Anything that happens is going to happen very fast. We're not looking for long-term," he said at the end of a two-day NATO summit in Ankara.&nbsp;

Oil prices climbed above $80 a barrel for a brief period on Wednesday while stock markets fell after US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was over following fresh military action in the Middle East.

The latest US strikes on southern Iran killed eight military personnel, Iranian state television reported on Wednesday. The strikes were part of a large-scale US operation targeting more than 80 sites across Iran after Washington accused the Islamic Republic of attacking three merchant ships near the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping route. While the US military said the operation was a response to Iranian aggression, Tehran warned it would take all necessary measures to defend its national interests. "Following the criminal aggression carried out this morning by the US terrorist army against areas in southern Iran, eight courageous members of the air and naval forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran's military in Bandar Abbas (south) and Bushehr (southwest) fell as martyrs," state television said, citing a statement from the military as per AFP. Also Read: 'We'll hit them hard tonight': Trump vows fresh Iran strikes after declaring ceasefire 'over' Oil and stock markets react to renewed tensions Oil prices climbed above $80 a barrel for a brief period on Wednesday while stock markets fell after US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was over following fresh military action in the Middle East. The latest escalation began after Iran targeted three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping route that carried about one-fifth of the world's oil before the conflict. Speaking at the NATO summit in Turkey, Trump said the ceasefire was "over" but indicated that further talks could still take place. His remarks triggered a fresh reaction in financial markets, with oil prices rising again after retreating close to pre-war levels in recent days. The international benchmark Brent North Sea crude rose 8 per cent to $80.12 per barrel around 1520 GMT before giving back part of its gains. At the same time, the US benchmark WTI for August delivery increased 7.7 per cent to $75.83 per barrel. Fears that the Strait of Hormuz could close again also pushed global stock markets lower. However, later on Wednesday, Trump said he expected the latest military flare-up with Iran to end quickly. "I think anything that happens is going to be over very quickly and will only make it safer, including for oil... Anything that happens is going to happen very fast. We're not looking for long-term," he said at the end of a two-day NATO summit in Ankara.

Oil prices climbed above $80 a barrel for a brief period on Wednesday while stock markets fell after US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was over following fresh military action in the Middle East.

Eight Iranian military personnel killed in US strikes; oil tops $80 after fresh escalation

Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission spokesperson Ebrahim Rezaei said Iran is considering pulling out of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, in case of any further attack from the US. He also said that Iran could close the Bab-el-Mandeb in addition to the Strait of Hormuz. He claimed that Iran had gained valuable experience from the “12-day war” and the “third imposed war,” and knows how to defeat its adversaries.He slammed the unilateral US withdrawl from the Memorandum of Understanding and the following strikes on Iran’s infrastructure. If the US attacks again, then Iran will respond “with all its capabilities”. He said that Iran would unleash “the full capabilities of the Axis of Resistance” and the operations will not just target military assets but will also explore other strategic options. He describes the US as being formed by “European outcasts and hooligans” calling it a historical fact and contrasting it with Iran, which has a civilisational and historical legacy spanning 10,000 years.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-warns-trump-us-iran-mou-collapse-region-toward-flames-1783529784556">Iran warns Trump after US-Iran MoU collapse: 'Region pushed toward flames'</a>Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that Iran “will response vulgurity with action”. “Addressing the civilised and courageous nation of Iran with derogatory language does not diminish its greatness,” Araghchi said. “Iranians are known for their civility, culture, and strong moral values. We do not answer vulgarity with vulgarity, but with action: fearlessly and with great valour,” said Abbas Araghchi.&nbsp;Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei accused the United States of systematically dismantling a key bilateral memorandum of understanding regarding maritime security. “From the very first step, the memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States was structured not on trust, but on a clear mechanism of ‘commitment for commitment,’ as there was never any sign of good faith in the opponent’s behaviour,” said Baghei in a post on the social media platform X.Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said that Trump's deregatory languages are an admission of defeat. He said that the language emanating from Trump is a clear indicator that Washington's long-standing pressure campaign has collapsed.&nbsp;

Iran warned it could withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and close the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait if the US launches further attacks, escalating regional tensions.

Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission spokesperson Ebrahim Rezaei said Iran is considering pulling out of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, in case of any further attack from the US. He also said that Iran could close the Bab-el-Mandeb in addition to the Strait of Hormuz. He claimed that Iran had gained valuable experience from the “12-day war” and the “third imposed war,” and knows how to defeat its adversaries. He slammed the unilateral US withdrawl from the Memorandum of Understanding and the following strikes on Iran’s infrastructure. If the US attacks again, then Iran will respond “with all its capabilities”. He said that Iran would unleash “the full capabilities of the Axis of Resistance” and the operations will not just target military assets but will also explore other strategic options. He describes the US as being formed by “European outcasts and hooligans” calling it a historical fact and contrasting it with Iran, which has a civilisational and historical legacy spanning 10,000 years. Also Read: Iran warns Trump after US-Iran MoU collapse: 'Region pushed toward flames' Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that Iran “will response vulgurity with action”. “Addressing the civilised and courageous nation of Iran with derogatory language does not diminish its greatness,” Araghchi said. “Iranians are known for their civility, culture, and strong moral values. We do not answer vulgarity with vulgarity, but with action: fearlessly and with great valour,” said Abbas Araghchi. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei accused the United States of systematically dismantling a key bilateral memorandum of understanding regarding maritime security. “From the very first step, the memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States was structured not on trust, but on a clear mechanism of ‘commitment for commitment,’ as there was never any sign of good faith in the opponent’s behaviour,” said Baghei in a post on the social media platform X. Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said that Trump's deregatory languages are an admission of defeat. He said that the language emanating from Trump is a clear indicator that Washington's long-standing pressure campaign has collapsed.

Iran warned it could withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and close the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait if the US launches further attacks, escalating regional tensions.

Iran warns of quitting NPT, threatens Bab-el-Mandeb closure if US attacks again

US President Donald Trump mistakenly referred to Iran as the "Islamic Republic of Japan" while speaking about a missile attack on a US aircraft carrier. The President claimed that the "Islamic Republic of Japan" had fired 111 missiles at the USS Abraham Lincoln and said every missile was intercepted.&nbsp;“We had 111 missiles shot by the Islamic Republic of Japan. They shot our aircraft carrier (USS Abraham Lincoln) for over one hour, and every one of them was knocked down," the POTUS said.&nbsp;His remarks appeared to confuse Japan with Iran while referring to an earlier incident involving Iranian forces and a US aircraft carrier.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Trump: The Islamic Republic of Japan attacked our aircraft carrier. <a href="https://t.co/DpxVXvxrr3">pic.twitter.com/DpxVXvxrr3</a>&mdash; Clash Report (@clashreport) <a href="https://x.com/clashreport/status/2074842799258701977?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 8, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Japan is a long-standing US ally and has not been involved in any military hostilities with Washington for nearly a century. The country is a constitutional monarchy and has a small Muslim population.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/i-ve-had-a-bit-of-luck-but-trump-claims-iran-plotting-to-assassinate-him-1783530723861">‘I’ve had a bit of luck, but…’: Trump claims Iran plotting to assassinate him</a><h3>Trump says action against Iran will be swift</h3>Trump made the comments at a time of renewed tensions with Iran after a ceasefire collapsed and the United States carried out military action against Iranian positions.&nbsp;The US President also vowed to take further action against Iran. He described the country's leaders as "s*um" and said the United States could take control of Kharg Island and restore a blockade on Tehran's ports.&nbsp;Later on Wednesday, Trump said he expected the latest military escalation with Iran to end quickly despite earlier declaring that the ceasefire was "over".&nbsp;"I think anything that happens is going to be over very quickly and will only make it safer, including for oil... Anything that happens is going to happen very fast. We're not looking for long-term," he said at the end of a two-day NATO summit in Ankara.

Trump said he expected any renewed military escalation with Iran to end quickly and improve regional security, despite earlier declaring the ceasefire was “over.”

US President Donald Trump mistakenly referred to Iran as the "Islamic Republic of Japan" while speaking about a missile attack on a US aircraft carrier. The President claimed that the "Islamic Republic of Japan" had fired 111 missiles at the USS Abraham Lincoln and said every missile was intercepted. “We had 111 missiles shot by the Islamic Republic of Japan. They shot our aircraft carrier (USS Abraham Lincoln) for over one hour, and every one of them was knocked down," the POTUS said. His remarks appeared to confuse Japan with Iran while referring to an earlier incident involving Iranian forces and a US aircraft carrier.

Trump said he expected any renewed military escalation with Iran to end quickly and improve regional security, despite earlier declaring the ceasefire was “over.”

Watch | Trump's off-script 'Islamic Republic of Japan' remark sparks attention amid Iran tensions

Iran has dedicated one day of the six-day funeral for Iraq, where authorities declared a public holiday on Wednesday as the Supreme Leader's casket was paraded through the holy shrines before returning home for final burial.

Iran has dedicated one day of the six-day funeral for Iraq, where authorities declared a public holiday on Wednesday as the Supreme Leader's casket was paraded through the holy shrines before returning home for final burial.

In Pics: Millions gather across Iraq's Najaf and Karbala for Ayatollah Khamenei procession

Ali Akbar Velayati, the senior adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Ali Khamenei, on Wednesday warned that the discontinuation of the US-Iran memorandum of understanding "pushes the region toward the flames." He said that West Asia is not a region for the political gambling of small states. This comes in response to Trump's assertion that the US-Iran ceasefire is effectively "over.""Responsibility for the latest escalation, and for the verbal admission of cancelling the memorandum of understanding by the thieving politician disgraced by the Epstein scandal—a memorandum that had already been repeatedly violated in practice—once again pushes the region toward the flames,” said Ali Akbar Velayati in a statement to the Iranian Mehr News Agency.&nbsp;Velayati warned that Iran has repeatedly proven that any adventurism would meet with an immediate Iranian response. He said that the Axis of Resistance will not tolerate humiliation or aggression. He asserted that the regional front remains fully prepared to retaliate against any aggression. He said that the nation is demanding justice for the blood of the martyred Leader to clear the region of destabilising forces.Also Read:Iran is witnessing a large-scale, multi-day state funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in February during the opening US-Israeli strikes. Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei wants to attend his father’s July 9 burial in Mashhad, but Iranian security officials have so far rejected the idea, fearing ‘Israeli’ attempts on his life or that he could be tracked back to his hideout.On July 7, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attacked the commercial vessels explicitly because they did not abide by Tehran's newly mandated maritime instructions. The US retaliated with over 80 retaliatory airstrikes on IRGC naval assets, coastal radar networks, and drone launch facilities in Bandar Abbas, Qeshm Island, and Sirik. President Trump revoked Iran's temporary oil sanctions waivers and is considering a blockade in the Gulf of Oman.&nbsp;

Iran adviser Ali Akbar Velayati warned that ending the US-Iran memorandum of understanding could push West Asia toward conflict after Trump's latest remarks.

Ali Akbar Velayati, the senior adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Ali Khamenei, on Wednesday warned that the discontinuation of the US-Iran memorandum of understanding "pushes the region toward the flames." He said that West Asia is not a region for the political gambling of small states. This comes in response to Trump's assertion that the US-Iran ceasefire is effectively "over." "Responsibility for the latest escalation, and for the verbal admission of cancelling the memorandum of understanding by the thieving politician disgraced by the Epstein scandal—a memorandum that had already been repeatedly violated in practice—once again pushes the region toward the flames,” said Ali Akbar Velayati in a statement to the Iranian Mehr News Agency. Velayati warned that Iran has repeatedly proven that any adventurism would meet with an immediate Iranian response. He said that the Axis of Resistance will not tolerate humiliation or aggression. He asserted that the regional front remains fully prepared to retaliate against any aggression. He said that the nation is demanding justice for the blood of the martyred Leader to clear the region of destabilising forces. Also Read: Iran is witnessing a large-scale, multi-day state funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in February during the opening US-Israeli strikes. Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei wants to attend his father’s July 9 burial in Mashhad, but Iranian security officials have so far rejected the idea, fearing ‘Israeli’ attempts on his life or that he could be tracked back to his hideout. On July 7, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attacked the commercial vessels explicitly because they did not abide by Tehran's newly mandated maritime instructions. The US retaliated with over 80 retaliatory airstrikes on IRGC naval assets, coastal radar networks, and drone launch facilities in Bandar Abbas, Qeshm Island, and Sirik. President Trump revoked Iran's temporary oil sanctions waivers and is considering a blockade in the Gulf of Oman.

Iran adviser Ali Akbar Velayati warned that ending the US-Iran memorandum of understanding could push West Asia toward conflict after Trump's latest remarks.

Iran warns Trump after US-Iran MoU collapse: 'Region pushed toward flames'

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday claimed that Iran was plotting to assassinate him and added that he was “on every single one of their list”. Accusing Tehran of seeking to target the US leadership, the president said, “They want to take out the US leader. I’m on every single one of their lists. So far, I’ve had a bit of luck, but maybe it won’t last. They’re evil and sick people, and we must get rid of this cancer,” Trump said.&nbsp;Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the NATO Summit in Ankara, Trump said the United States’ memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Tehran “is over” following a fresh wave of US strikes on Iran overnight.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-us-may-reinstate-naval-blockade-attack-iran-s-oil-electric-and-water-infrastructure-1783522388324">Trump says US may reinstate naval blockade, attack Iran’s oil, electric and water infrastructure</a>&nbsp;The remarks came after the US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that American forces had carried out a fresh wave of strikes against Iran on Tuesday.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>‘Frankly, I think we wasted a lot of time with them’</h2>&nbsp;President Trump called the negotiators of Iran “scum” and said that he does not like them at all.“I don’t like them at all. And frankly, I think we wasted a lot of time with them, I think we should just do our business,” Trump said in his first remarks after the US attacked 80 sites in Iran.“They’re vicious, violent people... so far as I’m concerned, it’s over,” Trump added.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/operation-hard-ball-us-cites-moosewala-murder-salman-khan-threats-in-indictment-against-bishnoi-gang-1783516425084">Operation Hard Ball: US cites Moosewala murder, Salman Khan threats in indictment against Bishnoi gang</a>&nbsp;Trump added that US representatives can continue negotiations, but he cast doubt on the outcome. “They can talk, but I think they’re wasting their time,” he said.&nbsp;CENTCOM said they launched the strikes “to impose heavy costs for targeting and attacking commercial shipping crewed by innocent civilians in an international waterway.” US forces said the strikes targeted Iranian air defence systems, radar installations and more than 60 small boats operated by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Iranian state media reported explosions in several locations, including Bandar Mahshahr, where a member of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) was killed.&nbsp;It also reported strikes on Bushehr, home to Iran’s nuclear power plant complex.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>‘Kill Trump’ slogans, banners at Khamenei’s funeral</h2>&nbsp;Calls for the killing of US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reverberated through Tehran’s packed Grand Mosalla prayer complex.&nbsp;Posters and graffiti at the Grand Mosalla also called for the assassination of Trump and Netanyahu, with similar slogans echoing the crowd.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/exercise-restraint-de-escalate-tension-india-urges-us-iran-to-ensure-uninterrupted-flow-of-energy-1783526855107">‘Exercise restraint, de-escalate tensions’: India urges US, Iran to ensure ‘uninterrupted flow of energy’&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;Both Bahrain, which hosts the US Navy's Fifth Fleet, and Kuwait, home to US Army forces, issued missile alerts on Wednesday morning. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) later confirmed that it had targeted US military installations in both countries. Kuwaiti authorities said they intercepted two ballistic missiles and 13 drones launched by Iran. The country's Electricity Ministry added that several power lines were knocked out after being hit by falling missile debris.

Calls for the killing of US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reverberated through Tehran’s packed Grand Mosalla prayer complex. Posters and graffiti at the Grand Mosalla also called for the assassination of Trump and Netanyahu. 

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday claimed that Iran was plotting to assassinate him and added that he was “on every single one of their list”. Accusing Tehran of seeking to target the US leadership, the president said, “They want to take out the US leader. I’m on every single one of their lists. So far, I’ve had a bit of luck, but maybe it won’t last. They’re evil and sick people, and we must get rid of this cancer,” Trump said. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the NATO Summit in Ankara, Trump said the United States’ memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Tehran “is over” following a fresh wave of US strikes on Iran overnight. Also Read: Trump says US may reinstate naval blockade, attack Iran’s oil, electric and water infrastructure The remarks came after the US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that American forces had carried out a fresh wave of strikes against Iran on Tuesday. ‘Frankly, I think we wasted a lot of time with them’ President Trump called the negotiators of Iran “scum” and said that he does not like them at all. “I don’t like them at all. And frankly, I think we wasted a lot of time with them, I think we should just do our business,” Trump said in his first remarks after the US attacked 80 sites in Iran. “They’re vicious, violent people... so far as I’m concerned, it’s over,” Trump added. Also Read: Operation Hard Ball: US cites Moosewala murder, Salman Khan threats in indictment against Bishnoi gang Trump added that US representatives can continue negotiations, but he cast doubt on the outcome. “They can talk, but I think they’re wasting their time,” he said. CENTCOM said they launched the strikes “to impose heavy costs for targeting and attacking commercial shipping crewed by innocent civilians in an international waterway.” US forces said the strikes targeted Iranian air defence systems, radar installations and more than 60 small boats operated by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Iranian state media reported explosions in several locations, including Bandar Mahshahr, where a member of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) was killed. It also reported strikes on Bushehr, home to Iran’s nuclear power plant complex. ‘Kill Trump’ slogans, banners at Khamenei’s funeral Calls for the killing of US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reverberated through Tehran’s packed Grand Mosalla prayer complex. Posters and graffiti at the Grand Mosalla also called for the assassination of Trump and Netanyahu, with similar slogans echoing the crowd. Also Read: ‘Exercise restraint, de-escalate tensions’: India urges US, Iran to ensure ‘uninterrupted flow of energy’ Both Bahrain, which hosts the US Navy's Fifth Fleet, and Kuwait, home to US Army forces, issued missile alerts on Wednesday morning. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) later confirmed that it had targeted US military installations in both countries. Kuwaiti authorities said they intercepted two ballistic missiles and 13 drones launched by Iran. The country's Electricity Ministry added that several power lines were knocked out after being hit by falling missile debris.

Calls for the killing of US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reverberated through Tehran’s packed Grand Mosalla prayer complex. Posters and graffiti at the Grand Mosalla also called for the assassination of Trump and Netanyahu.&nbsp;

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday lowered its global growth forecast for 2026 for the second time this year, warning that renewed fighting in West Asia has increased uncertainty over the world economy.&nbsp;In its latest World Economic Outlook update, the IMF projected global economic growth at 3.0 per cent for 2026, down from the 3.1 per cent forecast it made in April.&nbsp;The updated forecast was prepared before the latest exchange of fire between the United States and Iran.&nbsp;This is the second time in 2026 that the IMF has lowered its global growth outlook. The Fund also expects the world economy to grow at a slower pace than in 2025. The IMF now expects global inflation to reach 4.7 per cent this year, higher than it had projected earlier.&nbsp;The IMF expects global growth to improve to 3.4 per cent in 2027.&nbsp;In April's forecast, the global fund has slashed its global GDP growth forecast to 3.1%, down from its previous 3.3% estimate.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Updated IMF Growth Forecasts for 2026: 🇺🇸 US: 2.3% 🇩🇪 Germany: 0.7% 🇫🇷 France: 0.6% 🇬🇧 UK: 1.0% 🇨🇳 China: 4.6% 🇯🇵 Japan: 0.6% 🇮🇳 India: 6.4% 🇷🇺 Russia: 1.1% 🇧🇷 Brazil: 2.4% 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia: 1.7% 🇳🇬 Nigeria: 4.1% Explore the full projections: <a href="https://t.co/EWThm8NLlj">https://t.co/EWThm8NLlj</a> <a href="https://t.co/0ypjx81oHn">pic.twitter.com/0ypjx81oHn</a>&mdash; IMF (@IMFNews) <a href="https://x.com/IMFNews/status/2074841125916135925?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 8, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

US and Israeli strikes targeting Iran since February 28 triggered retaliation from Tehran, which virtually blocked the Strait of Hormuz and pushed the Middle East into war. The disruption to traffic through the strategic waterway drove oil prices higher, adding pressure on economies around the world. Oil and gas shipments resumed after a temporary US-Iran agreement paused hostilities, but tensions have escalated after a recent exchange of fire between Washington and Tehran.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-us-may-reinstate-naval-blockade-attack-iran-s-oil-electric-and-water-infrastructure-1783522388324">Trump says US may reinstate naval blockade, attack Iran’s oil, electric and water infrastructure</a><h3>India's growth outlook revised</h3>The IMF also marginally lowered India's real GDP growth forecast for 2026 to 6.4 per cent, reducing it by 0.1 percentage point from its April estimate. It attributed the revision to a more challenging global environment shaped by geopolitical tensions and trade uncertainty.&nbsp;At the same time, the Fund raised India's growth forecast for 2027 to 6.7 per cent from its earlier projection of 6.5 per cent, reflecting confidence in the country's medium-term outlook.&nbsp;The IMF said India continues to be one of the fastest-growing major economies.&nbsp;"India remains among the fastest-growing major economies, with growth projected at 6.4 per cent, supported by strong momentum in private consumption and services activity," the report said.

The IMF lowered its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.0 per cent in its latest World Economic Outlook update, after reducing it from 3.3 per cent to 3.1 per cent in April due to the US-Iran war.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday lowered its global growth forecast for 2026 for the second time this year, warning that renewed fighting in West Asia has increased uncertainty over the world economy. In its latest World Economic Outlook update, the IMF projected global economic growth at 3.0 per cent for 2026, down from the 3.1 per cent forecast it made in April. The updated forecast was prepared before the latest exchange of fire between the United States and Iran. This is the second time in 2026 that the IMF has lowered its global growth outlook. The Fund also expects the world economy to grow at a slower pace than in 2025. The IMF now expects global inflation to reach 4.7 per cent this year, higher than it had projected earlier. The IMF expects global growth to improve to 3.4 per cent in 2027. In April's forecast, the global fund has slashed its global GDP growth forecast to 3.1%, down from its previous 3.3% estimate.

The IMF lowered its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.0 per cent in its latest World Economic Outlook update, after reducing it from 3.3 per cent to 3.1 per cent in April due to the US-Iran war.

IMF cuts global growth forecast for second time in 2026 amid West Asia tensions; where does India stand?

India expressed its deep concern on Wednesday over the renewed escalation in West Asia, and urged the United States and Iran to exercise restraint, return to dialogue and ensure the uninterrupted flow of energy supplies and commerce as fresh hostilities threatened to further destabilise the region.The statement came hours after fresh military exchanges between the US and Iran heightened fears that the fragile truce between the two countries could give way to a wider regional conflict.&nbsp;The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement that the latest attacks and rising tensions after fresh targeting of commercial shipping transiting international waterways in the region, risked undermining regional peace, security and stability.“India is deeply concerned over the recent attacks and escalation of tensions in West Asia, which have followed fresh targeting of commercial shipping transiting international waterways in the region,” the MEA said.“These developments risk undermining regional peace, security and stability,” it said.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-us-may-reinstate-naval-blockade-attack-iran-s-oil-electric-and-water-infrastructure-1783522388324">Trump says US may reinstate naval blockade, attack Iran’s oil, electric and water infrastructure</a>&nbsp;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;Calling for immediate de-escalation, India urged all sides to exercise restraint, protect civilians and avoid any action that could further escalate the conflict.“India calls upon all parties to exercise restraint, de-escalate tensions, and ensure protection of civilians as well as the uninterrupted flow of energy supplies and commerce,” the ministry said further in the statement.The MEA also stressed that diplomacy remained the only viable path to resolving the crisis.“We urge the parties to return to dialogue and diplomacy to achieve a peaceful and lasting solution to the conflict,” it said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/operation-hard-ball-us-cites-moosewala-murder-salman-khan-threats-in-indictment-against-bishnoi-gang-1783516425084">Operation Hard Ball: US cites Moosewala murder, Salman Khan threats in indictment against Bishnoi gang</a>&nbsp;Three commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz came under attack within 24 hours on Monday. The incidents included attacks on a Qatari LNG carrier, a Saudi-flagged crude oil tanker and another commercial vessel that sustained structural damage after being struck by an unidentified projectile.&nbsp;The attacks were followed by a major military response from the United States, which launched strikes on more than 80 Iranian military targets, including air defence systems, coastal radar installations, command-and-control centres and dozens of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) naval assets.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nato-unveils-billions-in-arms-deals-after-trump-s-pressure-for-higher-defence-spending-1783428507988">NATO unveils billions in arms deals after Trump’s pressure for higher defence spending</a>&nbsp;Reports also claimed that an Indian oil tanker was turned back after attempting to use the Omani corridor, underscoring the growing uncertainty surrounding navigation through the strategic waterway.India imports a substantial portion of its crude oil from the Gulf and relies heavily on the Strait of Hormuz for energy shipments, and hence, the developments have heightened concerns over energy security, trade flows and the safety of Indian commercial interests in the region.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said India is deeply concerned over the recent attacks and escalation of tensions in West Asia, which have followed fresh targeting of commercial shipping transiting international waterways in the region.

India expressed its deep concern on Wednesday over the renewed escalation in West Asia, and urged the United States and Iran to exercise restraint, return to dialogue and ensure the uninterrupted flow of energy supplies and commerce as fresh hostilities threatened to further destabilise the region. The statement came hours after fresh military exchanges between the US and Iran heightened fears that the fragile truce between the two countries could give way to a wider regional conflict. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement that the latest attacks and rising tensions after fresh targeting of commercial shipping transiting international waterways in the region, risked undermining regional peace, security and stability. “India is deeply concerned over the recent attacks and escalation of tensions in West Asia, which have followed fresh targeting of commercial shipping transiting international waterways in the region,” the MEA said. “These developments risk undermining regional peace, security and stability,” it said. Also Read: Trump says US may reinstate naval blockade, attack Iran’s oil, electric and water infrastructure

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said India is deeply concerned over the recent attacks and escalation of tensions in West Asia, which have followed fresh targeting of commercial shipping transiting international waterways in the region.

‘Exercise restraint, de-escalate tensions’: India urges US, Iran to ensure ‘uninterrupted flow of energy’

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that he wants to remove Syria from the terrorism list. Sitting alongside Syrian President Ahmed ​al-Sharaa in Ankara, Trump responded to a reporter's question by praising his Syrian counterpart, “I think I will.” The US have previously considered removing Syria's designation as a state sponsor of terrorism, which had halted its integration into the international system, like US foreign aid, defence exports, and certain financial transactions.“Why wouldn’t I? He’s done a great job,” said Trump, referring to Al Sharaa, who is a formerly designated terrorist by the US State Department. Trump said that Syria has become stable, "It's really been stabilised, and we're proud of that." Trump said that they have lifted sanctions from the country, which had been a “big boost”. Trump praised Syrian history and civilisation, calling it the greatest not just in the Middle East but in the whole world, saying that it had great culture, professors, and lawyers, and then it went through a terrible period of time from which al-Sharaa had been able to rescue it within a period of one and a half years or less.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-ukraine-patriot-air-defence-production-licence-nato-summit-1783517758092">Big win for Zelensky? Trump announces Patriot production license for Ukraine</a>"He's done a really fantastic job as president. He's unified the country in a very short period of time," said the US president, referring to the Syrian President as a "strong person" and respected by everybody.A bipartisan group of lawmakers have previously written to the US President Donald Trump seeking its removal from the terrorism list, largely being influenced by its rapid integration with the West-dominated system. Roughly 90 per cent of Syrians live in poverty, while rebuilding the country following a decade of civil war will require an estimated $216 billion.Trump further suggested that Syria will assist in dealing with Hezbollah, “They could help. We'll find out. I think we're making a lot of progress.” He also claimed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is getting along well with Lebanon and wants to withdraw military forces from Lebanon.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">President Trump during the joint press conference with President Ahmed al-Sharaa: We lifted the sanctions on the country, and that was, in my opinion, a tremendous boost. The sanctions were a very significant matter, and we’re proud of the work he’s doing. Syria has become… I… <a href="https://t.co/Mdw5Vscv94">pic.twitter.com/Mdw5Vscv94</a>&mdash; Nedal Al-Amari 🇸🇾 (@nedalalamari) <a href="https://x.com/nedalalamari/status/2074868659030221295?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 8, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Donald Trump said he wants to remove Syria from the US terrorism list, praising Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and citing the country's growing stability.

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that he wants to remove Syria from the terrorism list. Sitting alongside Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Ankara, Trump responded to a reporter's question by praising his Syrian counterpart, “I think I will.” The US have previously considered removing Syria's designation as a state sponsor of terrorism, which had halted its integration into the international system, like US foreign aid, defence exports, and certain financial transactions. “Why wouldn’t I? He’s done a great job,” said Trump, referring to Al Sharaa, who is a formerly designated terrorist by the US State Department. Trump said that Syria has become stable, "It's really been stabilised, and we're proud of that." Trump said that they have lifted sanctions from the country, which had been a “big boost”. Trump praised Syrian history and civilisation, calling it the greatest not just in the Middle East but in the whole world, saying that it had great culture, professors, and lawyers, and then it went through a terrible period of time from which al-Sharaa had been able to rescue it within a period of one and a half years or less. Also Read: Big win for Zelensky? Trump announces Patriot production license for Ukraine "He's done a really fantastic job as president. He's unified the country in a very short period of time," said the US president, referring to the Syrian President as a "strong person" and respected by everybody. A bipartisan group of lawmakers have previously written to the US President Donald Trump seeking its removal from the terrorism list, largely being influenced by its rapid integration with the West-dominated system. Roughly 90 per cent of Syrians live in poverty, while rebuilding the country following a decade of civil war will require an estimated $216 billion. Trump further suggested that Syria will assist in dealing with Hezbollah, “They could help. We'll find out. I think we're making a lot of progress.” He also claimed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is getting along well with Lebanon and wants to withdraw military forces from Lebanon.

Donald Trump said he wants to remove Syria from the US terrorism list, praising Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and citing the country's growing stability.

Trump says ​al-Sharaa has done a 'fantastic job,' hints at removing Syria from terror list

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the US might reinstate the naval blockade of Iran’s ports and associated vessels after saying the ceasefire between Tehran and Washington was “over” in his view and warning that more strikes were likely.&nbsp;“We may put down the blockade, we may put it back, the blockade, and it’ll only be a blockade for Iran,” Trump said at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey.“Anybody else can have whatever they want. Now, of course, they’ll drop some mines if they can, you know, if they can do it.”&nbsp;The United States had lifted its naval blockade as a part of the memorandum of understanding that Trump and his Iranian counterpart signed in mid-June.The White House and US military said more than 140 ships were interdicted during the blockade. Central Command also denied media reports of multiple Iran-linked tankers managing to evade the restrictions.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/operation-hard-ball-us-cites-moosewala-murder-salman-khan-threats-in-indictment-against-bishnoi-gang-1783516425084">Operation Hard Ball: US cites Moosewala murder, Salman Khan threats in indictment against Bishnoi gang</a><h2>‘May strike Iran’s civilian infrastructure, seize Kharg Island’</h2>&nbsp;President Trump also threatened to strike Iran’s civilian infrastructure and to seize Kharg Island, with its oil infrastructure, as his ceasefire with Tehran appeared to be in tatters.Trump issued the threats after announcing that the US was preparing for a second night of strikes against Iran after Iranian attacks on American military sites in the Gulf.&nbsp;The president said that if the US has to, then it will take out Iran’s electric plants and desalination plants. He said Tuesday’s strikes included attacks on Kharg Island but not its oil facilities.“Maybe we’ll take over Kharg Island. We may take over Kharg Island. There’s not a thing they could do about it,” Trump said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/donation-collection-at-famous-maa-baglamukhi-temple-in-madhya-pradesh-comes-under-cloud-probe-ordered-1783506833773">Donation collection at famous Maa Baglamukhi temple in Madhya Pradesh comes under cloud; probe ordered</a><h2>Intercepted aerial Iranian attacks targeting civilians: Bahrain</h2>&nbsp;Bahrain said on Wednesday that it had intercepted several Iranian aerial attacks targeting civilians, as the US-Iran war flared up again dramatically.The Bahraini armed forces said in a statement, “Iran continues its systematic hostile approach through its wrongful attacks using missiles and drones targeting civilians in the Kingdom of Bahrain.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nato-unveils-billions-in-arms-deals-after-trump-s-pressure-for-higher-defence-spending-1783428507988">NATO unveils billions in arms deals after Trump’s pressure for higher defence spending</a>&nbsp;It added that the military had confronted, intercepted, and destroyed a number of treacherous Iranian aerial attacks, and urged people to “avoid approaching or touching any foreign or suspicious objects resulting from the remnants of the Iranian attack.”The statement did not say whether anyone had been hurt or killed in the Iranian strikes.

President Donald Trump said Tuesday’s strikes included attacks on Kharg Island but not its oil facilities. He added that the US may take over Kharg Island and that there’s not a thing Iran could do about it. He also said that the US may impose the naval blockade again on Iran.

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the US might reinstate the naval blockade of Iran’s ports and associated vessels after saying the ceasefire between Tehran and Washington was “over” in his view and warning that more strikes were likely. “We may put down the blockade, we may put it back, the blockade, and it’ll only be a blockade for Iran,” Trump said at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey. “Anybody else can have whatever they want. Now, of course, they’ll drop some mines if they can, you know, if they can do it.” The United States had lifted its naval blockade as a part of the memorandum of understanding that Trump and his Iranian counterpart signed in mid-June. The White House and US military said more than 140 ships were interdicted during the blockade. Central Command also denied media reports of multiple Iran-linked tankers managing to evade the restrictions. Also Read: Operation Hard Ball: US cites Moosewala murder, Salman Khan threats in indictment against Bishnoi gang ‘May strike Iran’s civilian infrastructure, seize Kharg Island’ President Trump also threatened to strike Iran’s civilian infrastructure and to seize Kharg Island, with its oil infrastructure, as his ceasefire with Tehran appeared to be in tatters. Trump issued the threats after announcing that the US was preparing for a second night of strikes against Iran after Iranian attacks on American military sites in the Gulf. The president said that if the US has to, then it will take out Iran’s electric plants and desalination plants. He said Tuesday’s strikes included attacks on Kharg Island but not its oil facilities. “Maybe we’ll take over Kharg Island. We may take over Kharg Island. There’s not a thing they could do about it,” Trump said. Also Read: Donation collection at famous Maa Baglamukhi temple in Madhya Pradesh comes under cloud; probe ordered Intercepted aerial Iranian attacks targeting civilians: Bahrain Bahrain said on Wednesday that it had intercepted several Iranian aerial attacks targeting civilians, as the US-Iran war flared up again dramatically. The Bahraini armed forces said in a statement, “Iran continues its systematic hostile approach through its wrongful attacks using missiles and drones targeting civilians in the Kingdom of Bahrain.” Also Read: NATO unveils billions in arms deals after Trump’s pressure for higher defence spending It added that the military had confronted, intercepted, and destroyed a number of treacherous Iranian aerial attacks, and urged people to “avoid approaching or touching any foreign or suspicious objects resulting from the remnants of the Iranian attack.” The statement did not say whether anyone had been hurt or killed in the Iranian strikes.

President Donald Trump said Tuesday’s strikes included attacks on Kharg Island but not its oil facilities. He added that the US may take over Kharg Island and that there’s not a thing Iran could do about it. He also said that the US may impose the naval blockade again on Iran.

Trump says US may reinstate naval blockade, attack Iran’s oil, electric and water infrastructure

US President Donald Trump, on Wednesday at the NATO summit in Turkey, said that the US will grant Ukraine a license to manufacture the Patriot air defence system. Speaking alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Ankara, Trump said they will be discussing “the right to make Patriots”, referring to the long‑range air defence missiles.&nbsp;He also said that “We’ll show them how to do it,” suggesting that it was “very complex” but that Ukraine would be able to figure it out quickly. He added that the US industries were building “four plants” and added that “all of our companies will be able to do this in two to three months”, comparing it with the lengthy delivery time of the long-range missile defence systems.This comes after months of lobbying from Kyiv to acquire the production license from Washington. "I asked the previous administration, I am asking today's administration, give Ukraine licenses," said Zelensky back in May while pitching the idea to the US. “We will increase the production of Patriot missiles. It will be very helpful for us, it will be very helpful for the Middle East, for everybody whom the United States will decide to help.”Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkish-angora-cats-lokum-ak-kiz-nato-summit-ankara-1783515010934">WATCH | Turkish Angora cats steal the spotlight at NATO summit in Ankara</a>Trump also blabbed a lot. He called Iran the “Islamic Republic of Japan” while referring to Zelenskyy as “President Putin”.Sitting next to Zelensky, Trump continued his quips at Zelensky, "You have two kids in a park, and they don't like each other, and they start fighting. Sometimes you have to let them fight. Let them see that it's tough. Fighting is tough." He then added that he has developed a good relationship with Ukraine. He claimed that Ukraine has a great future. "Such a beautiful land. Such great assets. Such wonderful people.”Trump expressed his understanding of the Russian President Vladimir Putin, showing sympathy for the state, “It's been tough on Russia.” He claimed that Putin is feeling the pressure, and he also wants the war to end. He supported the Ukrainian strike on Russian oil infrastructure, suggesting that these strikes could end the war. He said that both Ukrainian President Zelensky and Russian President Putin want to see a settlement to end the war, following a highly successful NATO meeting. “He wants to see a settlement. And I think President Putin wants to see a settlement, and usually that means a settlement,” &nbsp;said Trump. &nbsp;“This is, this is a tough one, but I just, you know, we just had our NATO meeting, and it was a great meeting.”

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Donald Trump said the US will grant Ukraine a licence to manufacture Patriot air defence systems, as he met Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the NATO summit.

US President Donald Trump, on Wednesday at the NATO summit in Turkey, said that the US will grant Ukraine a license to manufacture the Patriot air defence system. Speaking alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Ankara, Trump said they will be discussing “the right to make Patriots”, referring to the long‑range air defence missiles. He also said that “We’ll show them how to do it,” suggesting that it was “very complex” but that Ukraine would be able to figure it out quickly. He added that the US industries were building “four plants” and added that “all of our companies will be able to do this in two to three months”, comparing it with the lengthy delivery time of the long-range missile defence systems. This comes after months of lobbying from Kyiv to acquire the production license from Washington. "I asked the previous administration, I am asking today's administration, give Ukraine licenses," said Zelensky back in May while pitching the idea to the US. “We will increase the production of Patriot missiles. It will be very helpful for us, it will be very helpful for the Middle East, for everybody whom the United States will decide to help.” Also Read: WATCH | Turkish Angora cats steal the spotlight at NATO summit in Ankara Trump also blabbed a lot. He called Iran the “Islamic Republic of Japan” while referring to Zelenskyy as “President Putin”. Sitting next to Zelensky, Trump continued his quips at Zelensky, "You have two kids in a park, and they don't like each other, and they start fighting. Sometimes you have to let them fight. Let them see that it's tough. Fighting is tough." He then added that he has developed a good relationship with Ukraine. He claimed that Ukraine has a great future. "Such a beautiful land. Such great assets. Such wonderful people.” Trump expressed his understanding of the Russian President Vladimir Putin, showing sympathy for the state, “It's been tough on Russia.” He claimed that Putin is feeling the pressure, and he also wants the war to end. He supported the Ukrainian strike on Russian oil infrastructure, suggesting that these strikes could end the war. He said that both Ukrainian President Zelensky and Russian President Putin want to see a settlement to end the war, following a highly successful NATO meeting. “He wants to see a settlement. And I think President Putin wants to see a settlement, and usually that means a settlement,” said Trump. “This is, this is a tough one, but I just, you know, we just had our NATO meeting, and it was a great meeting.”

Donald Trump said the US will grant Ukraine a licence to manufacture Patriot air defence systems, as he met Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the NATO summit.

Big win for Zelensky? Trump announces Patriot production license for Ukraine

President Donald Trump warned Wednesday that US forces would strike Iran "hard" in the coming night, after earlier declaring Washington's ceasefire with Iran over at a NATO summit in Ankara. "We're gonna hit 'em hard tonight," he said before holding talks with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky, adding, "They violated the agreement..." Earlier, the US president declared the ceasefire with Iran "over" on Wednesday. Trump noted he would allow his negotiators, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, to continue talks if they wished, after fighting flared amid tensions over attacks on ships in the vital Strait of Hormuz. "As far as I'm concerned, it's over," Trump said at a NATO summit in Turkey on Wednesday when asked if the truce was intact. "It's just a waste of time dealing with them," he added. "I'll let our wonderful negotiators keep talking if they want, but I don't see it. I don't like these people." Trump's announcement follows a massive strike on more than 80 targets in Iran, after the US accused the Islamic Republic of targeting three merchant ships near the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route. While the US military described the operation as a response to Iranian aggression, Tehran has warned it will take all necessary measures to protect its national interests.&nbsp;Also Read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nato-allies-call-for-freedom-of-navigation-in-hormuz-reaffirm-ironclad-commitment-to-collective-defence-1783516894763"> Hormuz navigation, collective defence, support for Ukraine: Key takeaways from NATO's Ankara declaration</a>&nbsp;These statements put the fragile 14-point memorandum of understanding, signed by US President Trump at the Palace of Versailles on June 17 and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, in jeopardy. The MoU was aimed at ending the active hostilities that began in late February, and was intended to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, restore freedom of navigation for commercial shipping, reduce military tensions in the Gulf, and lay the groundwork for broader diplomatic talks. Meanwhile, Iranian Parliament Speaker and top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf issued a fierce rhetorical pushback against Washington. In a statement published on X, Ghalibaf accused the United States of "major violations" regarding the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), a tenuous ceasefire agreement aimed at managing regional friction. In his post, Ghalibaf outlined five specific grievances, condemning what he termed "attacks on southern Iran," "persistent threats of further strikes," the reinstatement of crippling oil sanctions, and US interference with Iranian maritime operations in the Strait. He additionally tied the breakdown of the MoU to broader geopolitical dynamics, listing "continued Zionist aggression" against Lebanon as a primary breach.

Trump announced fresh strikes after the US carried out attacks on over 80 Iranian targets, following accusations that Iran had attacked merchant ships near the Strait of Hormuz.

President Donald Trump warned Wednesday that US forces would strike Iran "hard" in the coming night, after earlier declaring Washington's ceasefire with Iran over at a NATO summit in Ankara. "We're gonna hit 'em hard tonight," he said before holding talks with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky, adding, "They violated the agreement..." Earlier, the US president declared the ceasefire with Iran "over" on Wednesday. Trump noted he would allow his negotiators, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, to continue talks if they wished, after fighting flared amid tensions over attacks on ships in the vital Strait of Hormuz. "As far as I'm concerned, it's over," Trump said at a NATO summit in Turkey on Wednesday when asked if the truce was intact. "It's just a waste of time dealing with them," he added. "I'll let our wonderful negotiators keep talking if they want, but I don't see it. I don't like these people." Trump's announcement follows a massive strike on more than 80 targets in Iran, after the US accused the Islamic Republic of targeting three merchant ships near the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route. While the US military described the operation as a response to Iranian aggression, Tehran has warned it will take all necessary measures to protect its national interests. Also Read: Hormuz navigation, collective defence, support for Ukraine: Key takeaways from NATO's Ankara declaration These statements put the fragile 14-point memorandum of understanding, signed by US President Trump at the Palace of Versailles on June 17 and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, in jeopardy. The MoU was aimed at ending the active hostilities that began in late February, and was intended to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, restore freedom of navigation for commercial shipping, reduce military tensions in the Gulf, and lay the groundwork for broader diplomatic talks. Meanwhile, Iranian Parliament Speaker and top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf issued a fierce rhetorical pushback against Washington. In a statement published on X, Ghalibaf accused the United States of "major violations" regarding the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), a tenuous ceasefire agreement aimed at managing regional friction. In his post, Ghalibaf outlined five specific grievances, condemning what he termed "attacks on southern Iran," "persistent threats of further strikes," the reinstatement of crippling oil sanctions, and US interference with Iranian maritime operations in the Strait. He additionally tied the breakdown of the MoU to broader geopolitical dynamics, listing "continued Zionist aggression" against Lebanon as a primary breach.

Trump announced fresh strikes after the US carried out attacks on over 80 Iranian targets, following accusations that Iran had attacked merchant ships near the Strait of Hormuz.

'We'll hit them hard tonight': Trump vows fresh Iran strikes after declaring ceasefire 'over'

NATO countries on Wednesday (July 8) reiterated that "Iran must never have a nuclear weapon" and called on Tehran to "fully respect freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz," hours after the United States and Iran traded strikes, including a massive US strike on more than 80 targets in Iran, and Donald Trump announced that the ceasefire between Tehran and Washington is "over." That ceasefire had been based on the 14-point memorandum of understanding (the Islamabad Memorandum) signed on June 17. These statements are part of the Ankara Summit Declaration, adopted by the 32-nation military bloc following the 2026 NATO summit held on July 7 to 8. The summit saw participation from all member nations, including host Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, US President Donald Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, alongside NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. Several key non-member leaders also participated, most notably Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, and European Council President António Costa. NATO allies reaffirmed collective defence under Article 5 of the Washington Treaty and the transatlantic bond, describing it as "an attack on one is an attack on all," the Ankara Summit Declaration reads.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/school-shooting-in-bavaria-germany-injures-four-1783513206253">Attack on school in Bavaria, Germany, leaves several injured; police flag possible shooting spree</a>&nbsp;The countries announced more than $50 billion in new defence procurements and vowed to expand collective manufacturing capacity, working in tandem with industry to accelerate innovation. This is in addition to the $139 billion increase in defence investment recorded in 2025, in response to what it described as the "long-term threat Russia poses to Euro-Atlantic security and stability, and the persistent threat of terrorism." The declaration also announced "unwavering support for Ukraine in defending its freedom, sovereignty, and territorial integrity," while crediting Kyiv with contributing to transatlantic security. They further pledged massive funding for Ukraine's war effort against Russia, affirming sovereign commitments to sustain at least the same €70 billion level of assistance in 2027 as in 2026. "For 2026, Allies pledge €70 billion in military equipment, assistance and training for Ukraine and affirm their sovereign commitments to sustaining at least equivalent levels in 2027. To this end, we welcome the European Union's decision to provide multi-year funding to Ukraine through the Ukraine Support Loan."

NATO's Ankara Declaration reaffirmed "unwavering support" for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, pledging €70 billion in military assistance for 2026 and committing to sustain at least the same level in 2027.


NATO countries on Wednesday (July 8) reiterated that "Iran must never have a nuclear weapon" and called on Tehran to "fully respect freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz," hours after the United States and Iran traded strikes, including a massive US strike on more than 80 targets in Iran, and Donald Trump announced that the ceasefire between Tehran and Washington is "over." That ceasefire had been based on the 14-point memorandum of understanding (the Islamabad Memorandum) signed on June 17. These statements are part of the Ankara Summit Declaration, adopted by the 32-nation military bloc following the 2026 NATO summit held on July 7 to 8. The summit saw participation from all member nations, including host Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, US President Donald Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, alongside NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. Several key non-member leaders also participated, most notably Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, and European Council President António Costa. NATO allies reaffirmed collective defence under Article 5 of the Washington Treaty and the transatlantic bond, describing it as "an attack on one is an attack on all," the Ankara Summit Declaration reads. Also Read: Attack on school in Bavaria, Germany, leaves several injured; police flag possible shooting spree The countries announced more than $50 billion in new defence procurements and vowed to expand collective manufacturing capacity, working in tandem with industry to accelerate innovation. This is in addition to the $139 billion increase in defence investment recorded in 2025, in response to what it described as the "long-term threat Russia poses to Euro-Atlantic security and stability, and the persistent threat of terrorism." The declaration also announced "unwavering support for Ukraine in defending its freedom, sovereignty, and territorial integrity," while crediting Kyiv with contributing to transatlantic security. They further pledged massive funding for Ukraine's war effort against Russia, affirming sovereign commitments to sustain at least the same €70 billion level of assistance in 2027 as in 2026. "For 2026, Allies pledge €70 billion in military equipment, assistance and training for Ukraine and affirm their sovereign commitments to sustaining at least equivalent levels in 2027. To this end, we welcome the European Union's decision to provide multi-year funding to Ukraine through the Ukraine Support Loan."

NATO's Ankara Declaration reaffirmed "unwavering support" for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, pledging €70 billion in military assistance for 2026 and committing to sustain at least the same level in 2027. &nbsp;

Hormuz navigation, collective defence, support for Ukraine: Key takeaways from NATO's Ankara declaration

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