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Economic Times
6 hours ago
- Politics
- Economic Times
Ripples spread across the world after US strikes Iran's nuclear facilities at Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan
Trump Calls It a 'Spectacular Success' Live Events Iran Threatens Retaliation, Closes Strait of Hormuz Gulf States on Alert, Europe Calls for Restraint Russia and China Condemn Strikes, Israel Praises Action Global Watch: IAEA, DHS React (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel In the Iran-Israel conflict, the United States launched airstrikes on Iran's key nuclear sites at Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan in the early hours of Sunday. Using bunker-busting bombs, the US strikes mark a dangerous escalation, raising fears of a wider war in the Middle the airstrikes, US President Donald Trump said: 'Iran's key nuclear enrichment facilities have been completely and totally obliterated. Iran, the bully of the Middle East, must now make peace' or face more devastating Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth added: 'The president authorised a precision operation to neutralise the threats to our national interests posed by the Iranian nuclear programme.'Despite the aggressive move, the Pentagon said the US was not seeking full-scale war with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi responded strongly: 'There would be no return to diplomacy until it had retaliated.'Iran's Parliament has approved a closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway through which 20% of the world's oil passes. The final decision rests with Iran's Supreme National Security Council.'The US showed they have no respect for international law. They only understand the language of threat and force,' Araghchi said in Istanbul, calling for the UN Security Council to condemn the across the Gulf, including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Bahrain, raised their security levels. Bahrain warned drivers to avoid main roads, while Kuwait opened emergency shelters. Nuclear safety agencies in the UAE and Saudi Arabia reported no signs of Europe, Britain, France, and Germany jointly said: 'We have consistently been clear that Iran can never have a nuclear weapon and can no longer pose a threat to regional security.'They urged Iran to return to talks, offering to help find a solution.'We stand ready to contribute to that goal in coordination with all parties.'Russia and China issued strong condemnations of the US Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said: 'Trump's decision to target Iran's nuclear facilities with the awesome and righteous might of the US will change history.'Shortly after the US airstrikes, Iran fired more missiles at Israel, injuring many in Tel Aviv and destroying buildings. However, Iran has not yet attacked US military bases or tried to block oil exports completely, signs it may be trying to avoid total International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said no rise in radiation had been detected. Its head, Rafael Mariano Grossi, called an emergency meeting of the board.A US Department of Homeland Security alert warned of a 'heightened threat environment' within the country following the satellite images showed damage above Fordo and nearby entrances, it is unclear how much of the underground site was hit. Iran reportedly moved some enriched uranium out before the from agencies
Time of India
7 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Ripples spread across the world after US strikes Iran's nuclear facilities at Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan
In the Iran-Israel conflict, the United States launched airstrikes on Iran's key nuclear sites at Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan in the early hours of Sunday. Using bunker-busting bombs, the US strikes mark a dangerous escalation, raising fears of a wider war in the Middle East. Trump Calls It a 'Spectacular Success' Announcing the airstrikes, US President Donald Trump said: 'Iran's key nuclear enrichment facilities have been completely and totally obliterated. Iran, the bully of the Middle East, must now make peace' or face more devastating attacks. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth added: 'The president authorised a precision operation to neutralise the threats to our national interests posed by the Iranian nuclear programme.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Das entspannendste Farmspiel. Keine Installation Taonga Jetzt spielen Undo Despite the aggressive move, the Pentagon said the US was not seeking full-scale war with Iran. Live Events Iran Threatens Retaliation, Closes Strait of Hormuz Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi responded strongly: 'There would be no return to diplomacy until it had retaliated.' Iran's Parliament has approved a closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway through which 20% of the world's oil passes. The final decision rests with Iran's Supreme National Security Council. 'The US showed they have no respect for international law. They only understand the language of threat and force,' Araghchi said in Istanbul, calling for the UN Security Council to condemn the attack. Gulf States on Alert, Europe Calls for Restraint Countries across the Gulf, including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Bahrain, raised their security levels. Bahrain warned drivers to avoid main roads, while Kuwait opened emergency shelters. Nuclear safety agencies in the UAE and Saudi Arabia reported no signs of radiation. In Europe, Britain, France, and Germany jointly said: 'We have consistently been clear that Iran can never have a nuclear weapon and can no longer pose a threat to regional security.' They urged Iran to return to talks, offering to help find a solution. 'We stand ready to contribute to that goal in coordination with all parties.' Russia and China Condemn Strikes, Israel Praises Action Russia and China issued strong condemnations of the US strikes. But Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said: 'Trump's decision to target Iran's nuclear facilities with the awesome and righteous might of the US will change history.' Shortly after the US airstrikes, Iran fired more missiles at Israel, injuring many in Tel Aviv and destroying buildings. However, Iran has not yet attacked US military bases or tried to block oil exports completely, signs it may be trying to avoid total war. Global Watch: IAEA, DHS React The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said no rise in radiation had been detected. Its head, Rafael Mariano Grossi, called an emergency meeting of the board. A US Department of Homeland Security alert warned of a 'heightened threat environment' within the country following the strikes. While satellite images showed damage above Fordo and nearby entrances, it is unclear how much of the underground site was hit. Iran reportedly moved some enriched uranium out before the bombing. Inputs from agencies
Malaysia Sun
22-04-2025
- Business
- Malaysia Sun
China, Malaysia hold events to deepen cultural ties
As Chinese President Xi Jinping embarked on a state visit to Malaysia on Tuesday, a cultural exchange event between the two sides was held in Kuala Lumpur on the same day. The event, hosted by China Media Group (CMG), aimed to deepen cultural ties while enhancing people-to-people level exchanges between the two countries. The event drew more than 200 prominent figures from political, business, cultural, academic and media circles from both China and Malaysia. Shen Haixiong, vice minister of the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and president of CMG, delivered a speech, highlighting the longstanding friendship between China and Malaysia and the role CMG has played documenting that relationship. In recent years, CMG has expanded its cooperation with Malaysian media partners to launch joint programs such as "Our Story" and "Global Watch," which all depicted the development journeys and mutual support between the two countries, Shen said. "CMG stands ready to work hand in hand with our Malaysian friends to write a new chapter in China-Malaysia cultural exchanges and contribute further to the building of a closer China-Malaysia community with a shared future," he added. Chang Lih Kang, minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation of Malaysia, congratulated CMG on the success of the event and reaffirmed the strength of the bilateral relationship. Under the strategic guidance of our two leaders, Malaysia and China will continue to write new chapters of win-win cooperation, said Chang. During the event, CMG signed multiple cooperation agreements with Malaysian partners in areas including academic exchanges, media collaboration, personnel visits and think tank research. A series of new China-Malaysia media cooperation initiatives were also launched, hoping to tell stories of cultural exchange, shared prosperity, and people-to-people bonds between the two nations. (Cover: A cultural exchange event between China and Malaysia is hosted by China Media Group in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, April 15, 2025. /CMG) Source: CGTN
