# USA
An ‘unexpected strike’ is imminent: the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush is heading for Iran with additional troops
Following the extension of the ceasefire with Iran, US President Donald Trump retains the option of applying further military pressure. Against this backdrop, additional US forces are heading to the region, including the aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush.
The US Navy has tested a new jet bomb with the range of a cruise missile
The US Navy has conducted tests on a new jet-powered aerial bomb capable of striking targets at considerable range. The design is seen as a more affordable alternative to cruise missiles.
Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan’s request
The US President has stated that the ceasefire will remain in place until Iran agrees on a unified position. Officials in Tehran have described this decision as an attempt to buy time.
Negotiations to end the war with Iran have been thrown into jeopardy following statements by Donald Trump
By the end of the week, the US and Iran had come close to reaching an agreement to end the war, but the situation changed dramatically following public statements by US President Donald Trump.
Iran has announced new developments on the battlefield amid uncertainty surrounding the peace talks
Iran has stated that it is preparing new measures on the battlefield should hostilities resume. Against this backdrop, the future of the negotiations with the US remains unclear, and the ceasefire is due to expire on Wednesday.
The US Vice-President is set to travel to Pakistan for talks with Iran
US Vice-President JD Vance plans to travel to Islamabad for talks with Iran regarding a potential agreement to end the war. The visit comes as the ceasefire is due to expire.
The war in Iran: tough rhetoric and Trump’s own fears
During the war with Iran, US President Donald Trump is publicly projecting a tough stance, but behind the scenes, according to sources, he is expressing concern about the unfolding situation, the risks to US troops and the political consequences of the conflict.
Trump has found himself at the centre of a scandal over a photo in which he is dressed as Jesus
US President Donald Trump posted a photo in which he is depicted as a figure resembling Jesus Christ. He shared the image on the social media platform Truth Social, but deleted it following criticism.
More than 50 million people in the US have been warned of dangerous weather from Texas to Michigan
Severe storm, tornado and hail warnings have been issued for the central and northern states of the US. The bad weather is approaching following a series of destructive storms that have already caused damage and injuries.
Sanctioned tanker 'breaks through' US blockade in the Strait of Hormuz – media reports
Despite the ban on shipping imposed by Iran under the Trump administration, on 13 April the monitoring platform Kpler recorded an oil tanker passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump has criticised the Pope for his stance on the conflict in Iran
US President Donald Trump has sharply criticised Pope Leo XIV, describing him as ‘weak on crime’ and ‘terrible at foreign policy’.
The Middle East on the brink: Trump declares Iran’s defeat
Day 43 of the war in the Middle East: Donald Trump has declared Iran’s military defeat and stated that the US is prepared to use force to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Whilst the world anxiously awaits the markets’ reaction, the final round of diplomacy is beginning in Pakistan: direct talks between Washington and Tehran
