Trump says U.S. will escort oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz if necessary

NEW YORK, March 3 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. Navy will begin escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz if…[More]

Trump defends attacks on Iran, slams Democrats for "complaining bitterly"

WASHINGTON, March 2 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday defended the attacks on Iran as "very necessary and important," slamming Democra…[More]

Federal appeals court rejects Trump's request to delay start of tariffs refund process

NEW YORK, March 2 (Xinhua) -- A federal appeals court on Monday rejected a request by the administration of President Donald Trump to delay the start …[More]

U.S. urges nationals to leave Middle East due to "serious safety risks"

WASHINGTON, March 2 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. Department of State on Monday urged Americans to depart immediately from the Middle East "due to serious safe…[More]

U.S. aircraft activity at Portugal's Azores base sparks controversy

LISBON, March 2 (Xinhua) -- Portugal's government faces growing criticism over U.S. military operations at Lajes Air Base in the Azores following atta…[More]

Trump says U.S. attack on Iran capable of going "far longer" than 4 to 5 weeks

WASHINGTON, March 2 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the U.S. military campaign against Iran has "capability to go far longer"…[More]