Statues of Christopher Columbus vandalized in California, Rhode Island

Addressing a gathering in Kentucky, Trump said, "I'm pleased to report that earlier today, the International Energy Agency agreed to coordinate the release of a record 400 million barrels of oil from various national petroleum reserves around the world, which will substantially reduce the oil prices, as we end this threat to America and this threat to the world."

Bonnie Glick, Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defence of Democracies, stated the US aims to destroy Iran's ballistic and nuclear capabilities, predicting the conflict could end within weeks. Meanwhile, Dhruva Jaishankar, Executive Director of ORF America, emphasised that India's priorities remain the safety of its 1 crore diaspora and energy supplies.

Dhruva Jaishankar, Executive Director of ORF America, stated at the Raisina Dialogue 2026 that global conflicts necessitate "unexpected arrangements" and "carve outs" to balance geostrategic competition with economic stability. He noted that even during crises, the US remains conscious of global energy markets, requiring nations to navigate these contradictions.

Christopher Landau on Thursday emphasised that the Trade Agreement that has been negotiated with India will always keep American interest first.

US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau outlined a Middle East "end game" to stop Iranian nuclear "blackmail" and regional threats. Seeking a "new normal," he urged India to transition to the US as a reliable, long-term energy partner to secure its fuel needs amidst the ongoing conflict.

US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau emphasised that "America First" means international cooperation, not isolation, during the 2026 Raisina Dialogue. Landau highlighted India's vital 21st-century role, citing its human and economic potential as key to a mutually beneficial partnership and an imminent bilateral trade deal.

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff on Monday (local time) told Fox News that during the negotiations with Iran before Operation Epic Fury began, Iran insisting on having an "inalienable right" to enrich nuclear fuel while the US made it clear that if such an action takes place then America had the right to stop them.

In Tehran and other Iranian cities, millions were reported to have mourned the Leader of the Islamic Revolution. Crowds filled streets in Isfahan and Zanjan, while chants of "Death to America" and "Death to Israel" echoed at the Hazrat Masoumeh Shrine in Qom, Press TV reported.

Former Pentagon official Michael Rubin on Saturday drew a comparison between the Israel-Iran conflict and the Russia-Ukraine conflict, stating that the biggest difference is that the United States is not trying to conquer Iran, as Russia did with Ukraine.

Paul Kapur, US Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asia, underlined the importance of building a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific region for the people of India and America.