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Trump says "Too Late" for Iran to talk as tensions escalate

"Their air defense, Air Force, Navy, and Leadership is gone. They want to talk. I said 'Too Late'," the US President posted on Truth Social.

2026-03-03T13:16:02.343843+00:00 IST

US President Trump accepts WHCA dinner invite

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the White House Correspondents' Association had asked him "very nicely" to take on the role of the annual dinner, a tradition that began in 1924 under the US President Calvin Coolidge.

2026-03-03T09:23:53.904746+00:00 IST

‘Pandering to Muslim voters...’: Trump criticises Starmer

US President Donald Trump, on Monday in a telephonic interview with the Sun, expressed his disappointment over the decision by the United Kingdom not to join the US in strikes against Iran, alleging that Starmer's decision comes so as to back the voters of Islamic faith in the country.

2026-03-03T09:22:25.265366+00:00 IST

US First Lady Melania Trump chairs UN meeting, promotes peace thr

This is the first time that the spouse of any world leader has presided over the meeting of the 15-member UNSC, which Melania did on behalf of the US as it assumed the rotating presidency of the UN council this month, the White House said in a statement.

2026-03-03T06:18:39.009278+00:00 IST

Trump sends official notification to US Congress on Op Epic Fury

In his letter Trump said that the strikes were conducted at his direction on February 28 to protect US interests.

2026-03-03T05:38:07.810524+00:00 IST

‘Absolutely crushing to lose her’: Uni Prof after Indian-American

Savitha Shan (21) been identified as one of the victims of the shooting outside a bar in Austin, Texas, on Sunday, when a gunman opened fire, killing 2 and injuring 14 others. The second victim was identified as Ryder Harrington (19). The gunman was killed in an exchange of fire with responding police officers.

2026-03-03T04:27:45.192585+00:00 IST

‘President decided to take action to protect nation’s security’

: As escalations widen across West Asia, US Vice-President JD Vance on Tuesday (local time) said President Donald Trump decided to take action against Iran in order to protect America's national security.

2026-03-03T03:06:45.358002+00:00 IST

Indian American among two killed in Texas shooting on Sunday

The Officials have identified the victims as Indian American Savitha Shan (21) and Ryder Harrington (19). The gunman was also killed in an exchange of fire with police.

2026-03-03T02:14:24.418520+00:00 IST

US urges Americans to leave Middle East amid Iran conflict

The advisory applies to Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt, Lebanon, Iran, Oman, Iraq, Qatar, Israel, the West Bank and Gaza, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen.

2026-03-03T01:07:30.602526+00:00 IST

Trump slams Obama, Biden over Iran Nuclear Deal

He criticised the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (Iran Nuclear Deal), which he had unilaterally terminated during his first term in 2018.

2026-03-03T01:03:05.823473+00:00 IST

Trump on ongoing military operation against Iran

"First, we're destroying Iran's missile capabilities... Second, we're annihilating their Navy. We've knocked out already 10 ships. They're at the bottom of the sea. Third, we're ensuring that the world's number one sponsor of terror can never obtain a nuclear weapon," he said.

2026-03-02T23:48:43.479387+00:00 IST

US State Secy Marco Rubio on attack against Iran

Speaking to the press on Capitol Hill on Monday (local time), Rubio made it clear that the primary goal of the operation was to neutralise Iran's ballistic missile and naval threats.

2026-03-02T22:41:54.928855+00:00 IST

US General Dan Raizin Caine lauds Operation Epic Fury

Addressing a press conference on the ongoing conflict with Iran, the General lauded the Operation Epic Fury and said that the operations, despite the loss, will remain active across the globe and asserted confidence in the US military's ability to project power on a global scale.

2026-03-02T16:31:57.479936+00:00 IST

Pete Hegseth lauds Operation Epic Fury; condemns Iranian regime

Addressing a press conference at the White House, Hegseth amplified US President Donald Trump's remark, "now is wartime," and lauded Operation Epic Fury, stating that it aims to destroy Iranian offensive missiles, security infrastructure, and ensure the country will "never have nuclear weapons."

2026-03-02T15:29:30.675307+00:00 IST

Kuwait "mistakenly" shoots down 3 US jets; drones hit Qatar sites

CENTCOM confirmed Kuwaiti air defence "mistakenly been shot down" three US F-15Es, while drone strikes hit Qatari energy facilities. These incidents occur amid "Operation Epic Fury/Roaring Lion," a massive US-Israeli "military offensive" against Iranian targets following the outbreak of full-scale regional conflict on 28 February.

2026-03-02T12:30:05.891847+00:00 IST

Homeland Security warns of potential lone-wolf, cyberattacks

The US Department of Homeland Security has issued a warning about possible lone-wolf and cyberattacks in the country amid ongoing US military strikes in Iran, according to a law enforcement bulletin obtained by ABC News.

2026-03-02T06:32:27.389785+00:00 IST

US Congress to be briefed on Iran conflict on Tuesday

According to the Assistant Secretary of State for Global Public Affairs Dylan Johnson, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency John Ratcliffe, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine will address lawmakers on March 3.

2026-03-02T05:33:44.564407+00:00 IST

US used Anthropic AI, B2 bombers, suicide drones in Iran strikes

The United States used an array of weapons in the strikes conducted against Iran as a part of Operation Epic Fury on Saturday--which included artificial intelligence service from Anthropic, according to a report by Reuters.

2026-03-02T03:53:40.380356+00:00 IST

Beginning of very end of the regime: Exiled crown prince Pahlavi

The US-Israel joint military strikes on Iran that led to the death of the Islamic Republic's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei mark "the beginning of the very end of the regime," according to Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, asserting that the developments could pave the way for the Iranian people to reclaim their country.

2026-03-02T03:05:31.825410+00:00 IST

US, Arab nations slam Tehran's drone, missiles strikes

The United States and six Arab nations on Monday issued a strongly worded statement condemning Iran's recent missile and drone attacks across West Asia, calling them "indiscriminate", "reckless", and a dangerous escalation that threatens regional stability.

2026-03-02T02:38:36.886060+00:00 IST

US President Trump on Operation Epic Fury against Iran

"Combat operations continue at this time in full force, and they will continue until all of our objectives are achieved. We have very strong objectives," he said.

2026-03-02T00:57:56.790301+00:00 IST