Reza Pahlavi calls for continued airstrikes against his homeland. Pahlavi has lived in the United States since his teens, when his family's rule in Iran was overthrown by a popular uprising against his father's police state. Despite this, many see the former king's son as the main opposition leader. "Iranians are not idiots," he says in an interview with TT.
SwedenU.S. President Donald Trump is facing criticism from within his own ranks after posting an AI-generated image that appears to depict him as Jesus. Now he is explaining the idea behind the image.
World politicsA federal judge in Florida dismissed President Donald Trump's lawsuit against media mogul Rupert Murdoch and The Wall Street Journal.
World politicsU.S. President Donald Trump is sharply criticizing the Pope. "I'm not a fan of Pope Leo XIV," he tells reporters.
World politicsThe US blockade of Iranian ports has begun - as a countermeasure to Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz. In response, Iran threatens that no ports in the region will be safe. "We cannot let one country blackmail the world, because that is what they are doing," President Donald Trump told reporters.
WorldUS President Donald Trump is issuing a strong threat to Iran, demanding it immediately open the Strait of Hormuz. "Starting now, the United States Navy - the best in the world - will begin the process of imposing a blockade on all vessels attempting to enter or leave the Strait of Hormuz," Trump wrote on Truth Social. The US military announced that the blockade will be imposed on Monday.
World politicsConstruction of President Donald Trump's controversial ballroom can continue - at least until April 17, an appeals court has ruled, NPR reports.
World politicsThe white arch will be 76 meters high and adorned with a winged, gold Statue of Liberty and four golden lions. The White House has presented sketches and computer-rendered images of the triumphal arch that U.S. President Donald Trump wants to build in Washington, D.C.
World politicsThe United States and Iran met for the first day of direct peace talks in the Pakistani capital. But differences remain deadlocked, including over the Strait of Hormuz, according to sources. President Donald Trump commented on the talks, saying they 'make no difference' to him.
WorldIn a post on his social media platform, President Donald Trump praised the AI software company Palantir. The company's stock rose afterward.
BusinessU.S. President Donald Trump is attacking former MAGA supporters Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens, and Alex Jones.
World politicsDonald Trump threatened and insulted Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte during this week's summit, sources with knowledge of the matter told Politico.
World politicsU.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly criticized NATO during the Iran war. Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson (M) now describes the situation as exhausting.
Swedish politicsU.S. First Lady Melania Trump denies having any ties to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
World politicsNATO will not be there when the US needs it, President Donald Trump raged after a meeting with the military alliance's secretary general. "Remember Greenland," Trump wrote in a post in all capital letters.
World politics"The NATO defense alliance has failed" - that is the message from US President Donald Trump ahead of a meeting tonight with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Washington.
World politicsDuring a secret White House meeting, Donald Trump was convinced by Benjamin Netanyahu that an attack on Iran would be successful - despite warnings from intelligence agencies and the vice president. The game behind the war decision has now been revealed by The New York Times.
ConflictsUS President Donald Trump claims - at odds with Pakistan, the mediator - that Lebanon is not included in the ceasefire with Iran. The White House also dismisses the ten-point list that Iran has published as a starting point for further negotiations.
ConflictsThe Strait of Hormuz is to be reopened - but it may be too early to breathe a sigh of relief, says Professor Johan Woxenius. Those who need to be convinced are the insurance companies, shipping companies and captains on board who decide whether they dare to sail or not, he says.
BusinessChina says it played an active role in the ceasefire between Iran and the United States and welcomes the agreement. U.S. President Donald Trump also says China helped bring Iran to the negotiating table.
ConflictsThe U.S. and Israel's war against Iran has been halted for the time being. Ahead of negotiations for a real peace, the Iranian regime says it stands by demands that would put the country in a better position than it was before the war.
WorldUS President Donald Trump continues to claim that Iran has already undergone a regime change and that it will be “very productive.” He also says the country will not be allowed to enrich uranium. Iran has not confirmed the claims, which come hours after the announcement of a ceasefire between the two countries.
World politicsWith the deadline approaching, U.S. President Donald Trump says, "Intense negotiations are underway right now."
World politicsU.S. President Donald Trump threatens to kill “an entire civilization” in Iran. The intent is unclear - but according to international law, attacks against civilians and civilian objects are war crimes. Directing violence against civilian infrastructure violates the principle of distinction, says international law expert Mark Klamberg.
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