# USA
Trump has threatened to wipe Iran off the map in the event of attacks on American ships
US President Donald Trump has stated that Iran would be ‘wiped off the face of the earth’ in the event of attacks on American ships near the Strait of Hormuz. At the same time, he noted that Tehran is showing greater flexibility in the negotiations.
Iran has claimed to have carried out a missile strike on a US Navy vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. The US has denied the claim.
Iranian media have reported a missile attack on a US Navy vessel following an attempt to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The United States denies this claim.
Donald Trump plans to deploy 15,000 troops and around 100 aircraft to the Strait of Hormuz
The US Central Command has announced the launch of Operation Freedom, aimed at ensuring the freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Significant forces are to be deployed to carry out the mission.
Trump has announced the launch of Operation Freedom to free ships in the Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump has announced his intention to launch an operation to free ships that remain blocked in the Strait of Hormuz. These are civilian vessels that have found themselves in the conflict zone since the start of the war with Iran.
Ukrainians took to the streets in Washington to protest against the ‘Immortal Regiment’
On 3 May in Washington, Ukrainian and American activists held a protest against the Russian ‘Immortal Regiment’ march. The Russian event took place near the World War II Memorial and featured Soviet symbols, prompting a counter-protest by the Ukrainian community and local residents
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.
