Donald Trump delivered a stark warning while addressing global security concerns at the United States Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C., announcing a critical 10 to 15-day deadline for Iran to demonstrate its commitment to abandoning nuclear weapons ambitions. Speaking with urgency, Trump made it clear that diplomacy remains the preferred path, but not the only option. The president emphasized that failure to reach an agreement could result in severe consequences, reinforcing that military action remains firmly on the table. The warning came as US forces increased readiness across the Middle East, signaling a decisive shift in pressure tactics. WATCH
20 February,2026 12:59 PM IST: Donald Trump declared that the Gaza war is “over,” dismissing claims that the ceasefire has collapsed, even as Israeli strikes continue across the enclave during the holy month of Ramadan. Speaking as he hosted the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace, Trump said only “small flames of violence” remain and warned Hamas to disarm or face severe consequences. Donald Trump declared that the Gaza war is “over,” dismissing claims that the ceasefire has collapsed, even as Israeli strikes continue across the enclave during the holy month of Ramadan. Speaking as he hosted the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace, Trump said only “small flames of violence” remain and warned Hamas to disarm or face severe consequences
20 February,2026 01:52 AM ISTThe USS Gerald R. Ford, the largest aircraft carrier in the US fleet, has activated its public tracking beacon and is now approaching the Strait of Gibraltar as part of a major military redeployment toward the Middle East. With destroyers, stealth fighters, and long-range strike systems accompanying it, the carrier could soon join another US strike group already operating near Iran.
20 February,2026 01:50 AM ISTA major controversy has erupted after Tucker Carlson claimed he was stopped, questioned, and briefly detained by Israeli security officials during his visit to Israel. The incident allegedly took place at Ben Gurion Airport, where Carlson says airport personnel took passports and escorted his executive producer for private questioning. Carlson, who was in Israel reportedly to conduct an interview with US Ambassador Mike Huckabee, later described the experience as “bizarre” and confirmed that he left the country shortly after the encounter. However, the Israel Airports Authority has firmly rejected Carlson’s version of events. Officials insist there was no detention or interrogation, stating that only routine security questions were asked in line with standard international aviation procedures. WATCH
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