# USA
Trump and the Iran peace plan: why a compromise is not yet possible
Iran has, through intermediaries, conveyed a proposal to the US regarding an end to the war, the key point of which is the reopening of shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz. However, Donald Trump does not agree to Tehran’s terms
Ukraine on hold: Trump shifts focus to Iran
Donald Trump has effectively diverted attention away from the war in Ukraine by focusing on a new challenge — the military conflict with Iran, which has now been ongoing for two months
Britney Spears has been charged with drink-driving
American singer Britney Spears is accused of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
US national debt has surpassed the psychological threshold of 100% of GDP and continues to rise
The US national debt has officially exceeded the country’s annual gross domestic product, approaching levels last seen during the Second World War.
The US has claimed that Russia is involved in Iran’s war against the US
The Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff has confirmed that Russia is involved in supporting Iran in the war. Specific details of this involvement have not been disclosed.
Trump is considering withdrawing US troops from Italy and Spain
US President Donald Trump has stated that he is considering withdrawing American troops from Italy and Spain. The day before, Washington announced its intention to reduce troop numbers in Germany.
The US has postponed the sale of Lukoil’s assets for the fifth time in an effort to put pressure on the Kremlin
The US Treasury Department has once again extended the deadline by which it must sell off the assets of the Russian oil giant Lukoil.
The Iranian President has declared the US naval blockade to be futile
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that any attempts to restrict the operations of Iranian ports are doomed to failure. His comments came amid discussions in the US regarding a possible extension of the naval blockade.
The US is proposing to form a coalition to restore shipping in the Strait of Hormuz
A US State Department document seen by journalists proposes the formation of an international coalition to restore shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Negotiations between the US and Iran have so far shown no progress.
The US war against Iran has already cost $25 billion
The Pentagon has released its first official estimate of the cost of the US war against Iran. According to a spokesperson for the department, the cost has already reached $25 billion.
Trump has allowed for a reduction in US troops in Germany amid tensions with NATO allies
US President Donald Trump has stated that Washington is considering reducing the number of American troops in Germany. This announcement comes against a backdrop of public disagreements with European allies.
The US Navy has lost its most powerful underwater weapon – the Seawolf submarines
Following the end of the Cold War, the US prematurely scaled back its Seawolf-class submarine programme, despite having originally planned for a much larger fleet. This decision is attributed to an underestimation of long-term threats.
