Trump hints at ‘quick’ exit from Iran but US could return for ‘spot hits’ – The Irish Times

The United States will be “out of Iran pretty quickly” and could return for “spot hits” if needed, US president Donald Trump has said. Speaking to the Reuters news agency, Trump also said Tehran was incapable of acquiring a nuclear bomb following attacks by the US and Israel. In a separate social media post he … Read more

Donald Trump says he’s considering pulling US out of NATO, calls alliance a ‘paper tiger’

Donald Trump has said he is strongly considering pulling the United States out of NATO after allies failed to back US military action against Iran. In an interview with Britain’s Daily Telegraph, the US president labelled the defence alliance a “paper tiger” and said removing America from the organisation was now “beyond reconsideration”, the newspaper … Read more

Trump warns Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz or face destruction

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran kept up its attacks on Israel and Persian Gulf neighbors on Wednesday as airstrikes pounded Tehran and U.S. President Donald Trump again made contradictory statements about whether he was ready to wind down the war or escalate it. Trump struck a belligerent tone Wednesday in a Truth Social … Read more

Stephen Colbert Gives Trump Reminder Of 1 Word He Shouldn’t Use

“Late Show” host Stephen Colbert on Tuesday reminded President Donald Trump that he should be extra careful around certain words. Colbert pointed to a new threat against Iran posted on the president’s Truth Social website in which he demanded that the country reopen the Strait of Hormuz, then issued a not-so-veiled threat to destroy the … Read more

Jet fuel supply disruption expected from early May, Ryanair chief says; row puts strain on Nato – The Irish Times

Main Points Key Reads Albanese says months ahead ‘may not be easy’ as he urges Australians to save fuel Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese has warned the months ahead “may not be easy” because of the oil crisis caused by the Middle East war. “No government can promise to eliminate the pressures that this war … Read more

Keir Starmer to address UK today in major press conference update

The Prime Minister has vowed to ‘protect the British people’ Sir Keir Starmer is due to hold a press conference this morning(Image: Wiktor Szymanowicz/Future Publishing via Getty Images) Sir Keir Starmer is due to issue a cost of living update as fuel costs continue to soar amid war in the Middle East. There are significant … Read more

'He is not the owner!': US judge orders halt to Trump's White House ballroom construction – The Journal

‘He is not the owner!’: US judge orders halt to Trump’s White House ballroom construction  The Journal Judge temporarily halts construction of Trump’s White House ballroom  BBC US judge orders Trump to halt $400m White House ballroom project  The Guardian Judge rules that White House ballroom construction ‘has to stop!’  CNN Military builds ‘bunker’ under Trump’s $400m new ballroom … Read more

‘Go get your own oil’, Trump tells European allies as war against Iran continues – The Irish Times

US president Donald Trump on Tuesday again criticised European allies for their refusal to assist in the Iran war, arguing they should “go get your own oil” from the Strait of Hormuz or buy from the US as global oil and fuel supplies have become strained during the conflict. In a further indication that he … Read more

Trump lashes out at allies over lack of support

US President Donald Trump expressed frustration overnight with allies who have been unwilling to do more to support the US war effort, telling them to “go get your own oil” as the conflict with Iran and its closure of the Strait of Hormuz sent average US gas prices past US$4 a gallon. The social media … Read more