Time and again, Trump has issued ultimatums to Iran, increasing the risk of further escalation. The biggest lesson is that states often escalate to war when their stated goals are not achieved, Anders Persson, a Middle East expert, told TT.
World politicsThe New York Stock Exchange closed mixed after a volatile session, amid anxious anticipation over whether President Trump will follow through on his threats against Iran.
Business"An entire civilization will die tonight," wrote US President Donald Trump on his Truth Social platform. Iran has responded by calling off ceasefire negotiations.
World politicsLess than a day remains until the deadline that US President Donald Trump says he is giving Iran. If a deal is not reached, Trump warns new attacks could "send the country back to the Stone Age." Several attacks on Iran were reported on Tuesday.
World politicsDonald Trump repeats his threats to 'knock out all of Iran' and says it could happen as early as Wednesday night. 'They have until tomorrow. We'll see what happens,' the US president says.
World politicsIsrael bombs Iran's largest gas facility, killing military leaders. Iran has responded with new waves of attacks on Israel and has warned of "continuing the war." After Donald Trump's swearing-in, threats and deadlines, the war in the Middle East has escalated.
ConflictsDonald Trump is once again threatening to bomb Iran's energy facilities if the country doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz by a certain date. Here are all the times the U.S. president has reversed course and extended his deadline, according to CNN.
World politicsThe second American pilot in the plane shot down over Iran has been rescued by special forces, President Donald Trump confirmed. "We got him!" the president wrote in a post on Truth Social.
WorldShe is named after the films "Batman" and "Toy Story" - and is one of the biggest breakthroughs of the past year. Now Chase Infiniti moves from the Oscar-winning "One Battle After Another" to the lead role in "The Testaments".
TV & filmThe search for a U.S. pilot whose plane was shot down by Iran continues. President Donald Trump has issued a new warning that he will unleash "all hell" if Iran does not agree to a deal "within 48 hours." Iran’s military has called the threat "an unbalanced and stupid act."
World politicsU.S. President Donald Trump will propose a 2027 budget to Congress, which would increase U.S. defense spending by 50 percent to $1.5 trillion (equivalent to SEK 14,100 billion), according to a White House fact sheet.
World politicsA French-owned cargo ship and a Japanese gas tanker have sailed through the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours. Following complaints from Donald Trump, France and South Korea announced they will work together to ensure that shipping can resume.
WorldA week ago, golf star Tiger Woods crashed his car. In footage released from his arrest, Woods tells officers about to arrest him, 'I just spoke to the president.'
SportsNeither "elegant" nor "at the level of a president," says France's Emmanuel Macron after being mocked by his US counterpart, Donald Trump.
World politicsThe U.S. stock market is once again pointing down due to sharp price increases in oil futures. The oil price increases follow President Donald Trump's announcement last night that Iran will be bombed "back to the Stone Age."
BusinessDonald Trump is urging his voters, so-called MAGA supporters, to stop listening to Bruce Springsteen. "MAGA should boycott his overpriced gigs, which suck," the president writes in all caps on Truth Social.
EntertainmentThe impossible love story of the two cowboys Ennis del Mar and Jack Twist will take the stage at a Swedish theater this fall. It still takes courage to live out your love, actor Samuel Astor tells TT.
TV & filmAsian stock markets fell broadly on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump's speech about the war in Iran.
BusinessOil prices are climbing again after US President Donald Trump gave a speech about the war in Iran on Thursday night.
BusinessThe war in Iran is going as planned, US President Donald Trump said in a speech to the nation. Our effort is coming to an end, he said late Thursday, Swedish time. But he also threatened "extremely harsh" attacks in the coming weeks.
World politicsAfter US President Donald Trump said in a speech to the nation that Iran should be bombed "back to the Stone Age", Iranian missile salvos against countries in the region have continued. At the same time, an important bridge near the Iranian capital, Tehran, has been damaged in an airstrike.
WorldUS President Donald Trump threatened to cut off arms aid to Ukraine unless European countries contributed military support to open the Strait of Hormuz in the war with Iran. EU and NATO countries responded with a hastily issued statement to provide "appropriate support."
ConflictsThe U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday about whether children born in the United States have a right to automatic U.S. citizenship. President Donald Trump, who signed an executive order rescinding that right, broke with tradition by attending the hearing himself.
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