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Mint
31-07-2025
- Politics
- Mint
White House says Donald Trump deserves Nobel Peace Prize for global ceasefire deals
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt touted Trump's tariff threats as a foreign policy tool used to force ceasefire agreements between a number of conflicting countries, a technique she said makes the President deserving of the Nobel Peace Prize. 'The President has now ended conflicts between Thailand and Cambodia, Israel and Iran, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, India and Pakistan, Serbia and Kosovo and Egypt and Ethiopia,' Leavitt said, adding a White House estimate that Trump has brokered an average of one peace deal or cease fire per month since his presidency began. Trump and a number of congressional Republicans have pushed for the President to be awarded a Nobel Peace Prize for his foreign policy agenda. Trump told reporters in late June that a number of his accomplishments in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Pakistan are worthy of the prestigious award. Leavitt, touting Trump's peace talks, pushes for Nobel Peace prize, continued: 'It's well past time that President Trump was awarded the Nobel Peace prize.' Trump is yet to follow through on his campaign-trail promise of ending the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, a feat he repeatedly said would be accomplished on "day one" of his presidency.
Scottish Sun
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
Iran's president injured in Israeli missile blitz on Tehran security meeting before he's bundled through emergency hatch
IRAN'S President was reportedly injured during an Israeli blitz during the 12-day war last month - before being bundled out of an emergency hatch. Masoud Pezeshkian was wounded in the leg and forced to flee during a high-profile emergency meeting of the Supreme National Security Council, Iranian state media said. 9 Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was injured during an Israeli blitz last month Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 9 Smoke rises after an Israeli attack on the Iran State Radio and Television (IRIB) building on June 16 9 People look over damage to buildings in Nobonyad Square, Iran, following Israeli airstrikes on the first day of the conflict The attack on June 16 targeted the entry points of a secret underground facility in the Iranian capital with six missiles. The devastating attack left the building without power, blocked all its access points and cut off its ventilation system. But all the top officials there, including Pezeshkian, managed to escape death during the blitz which came on the fourth day of the conflict. The claims come after the Iranian President accused Israel of trying to assassinate him during the tense conflict last month. READ MORE WORLD NEWS NUKE FEARS Israel admits some of Iran's underground uranium stockpile SURVIVED Trump blitz The 12-day war kicked off with Operation Rising Lion, which saw Israel attempting to derail Iran's nuclear programme by striking Tehran's enrichment facilities. During Tel Aviv's attack on the high-profile meeting, other top officials alongside Pezeshkian included Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the parliamentary speaker, and Mohseni Ejei, a judiciary chief. Tehran also claimed the strike had similarities to the one that eliminated long-term Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut. The Iranian President told Tucker Carlson last week that he had personally been the target of an Israeli attack. When asked if he had been the subject of an assassination attempt, he said: 'They did try, yes. They acted accordingly, but they failed. "I was in a meeting. We were discussing the ways to move forward, but thanks to the intelligence by the spies that they had, they tried to bombard the area in which we were holding that meeting." Trump is nominated for Nobel Peace prize as Netanyahu presents letter to Don at triumphant White House summit But Israel's defence minister Israel Katz denied the allegations - saying that "regime change" had not been a part of the plan during the blistering conflict last month. Iranian state media reported the the attack occurred "before noon on Monday, June 16, while a meeting of the Supreme National Security Council was being held". The meeting included the "heads of the three branches of government and other senior officials". State media added that the meeting was held "in the lower floors of a building in western Tehran". "The attackers targeted the building's entrances and exits by firing six bombs or missiles to block escape routes and cut off air flow," the report detailed. Investigations are now ongoing in Iran in order to find out how such a precise attack was possible. Internal probes will hope to get to the bottom of how Israel came to know the president's exact movements and the location of the top-secret Supreme National Security Council meeting. 9 Smoke rises following an Israeli attack in Tehran, Iran 9 A satellite view shows an overview of Fordow underground complex after the US bombings on June 21 9 Israeli Iron Dome air defence system intercepts missiles over Tel Aviv Tehran has arrested more than 700 people in the wake of the war on charges of collaborating with Israel. It has also attempted to push through a new emergency spy law - which will introduce more severe punishments including the death penalty. The Supreme National Security Council is seen as Tehran's number two decision-maker, just behind Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The Ayatollah went into deep hiding during the teetering conflict while Israel carried out its advanced air and ground attacks. The 12-day war began on June 13 when Israel launched Operation Rising Lion - a sophisticated bombing campaign which targeted Iran's military nuclear sites. The Israelis also orchestrated Operation Red Wedding - which saw 30 top Iranian military chiefs killed in a near-simultaneous blitz as Tel Aviv sought to root out the country's military strength entirely. Iran retaliated by launching daily salvos of ballistic missiles across Israel, but failed to hit any strategic targets. 9 Iran also launched salvos of missiles back at Israel, pictured Credit: Getty 9 Rocket trails above Netanya, Israel amid a barrage of Iranian missiles on June 21 Credit: AFP Less than a fortnight later, Trump joined the Israeli bombing campaign against Iran with Operation Midnight Hammer. The US military's flagship B-2 Spirit stealth bombers dropped more than a dozen 30,000lb GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) bombs. The bunker-buster bombs were used to hit Iran's Fordow Nuclear Enrichment Plant. Iran, which vowed to hit US military bases across the Middle East, sought its revenge by launching missiles at Al-Udeid Air Base - America's biggest military station in the region. But Tehran seemingly cooked up a fake attack after passing warnings to its Qatari allies, which allowed all US service personnel and aircraft to be moved out of harm's way. Trump dubbed the expected response "weak" before announcing that a ceasefire deal had been reached between the Israelis and Iranians.
The Irish Sun
14-07-2025
- Politics
- The Irish Sun
Iran's president injured in Israeli missile blitz on Tehran security meeting before he's bundled through emergency hatch
IRAN'S President was reportedly injured during an Israeli blitz during the 12-day war last month - before being bundled out of an emergency hatch. Masoud Pezeshkian was wounded in the leg and forced to flee during a 9 Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was injured during an Israeli blitz last month Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 9 Smoke rises after an Israeli attack on the Iran State Radio and Television (IRIB) building on June 16 9 People look over damage to buildings in Nobonyad Square, Iran, following Israeli airstrikes on the first day of the conflict The attack on June 16 targeted the entry points of a The But all the The claims come after the Iranian President accused Israel of trying to assassinate him during the READ MORE WORLD NEWS The During The Iranian President told target of an Israeli attack. Most read in The US Sun When asked if he had been the subject of an assassination attempt, he said: 'They did try, yes. They acted accordingly, but they failed. "I was in a meeting. We were discussing the ways to move forward, but thanks to the intelligence by the spies that they had, they tried to bombard the area in which we were holding that meeting." Trump is nominated for Nobel Peace prize as Netanyahu presents letter to Don at triumphant White House summit But Israel's defence minister Israel Katz denied the allegations - saying that "regime change" had not been a part of the plan during the blistering conflict last month. Iranian state media reported the the attack occurred "before noon on Monday, June 16, while a meeting of the Supreme National Security Council was being held". The meeting included the "heads of the three branches of government and other senior officials". State media added that the meeting was held "in the lower floors of a building in western Tehran". "The attackers targeted the building's entrances and exits by firing six bombs or missiles to block escape routes and cut off air flow," the report detailed. Investigations are now ongoing in Iran in order to find out how such a precise attack was possible. Internal probes will hope to get to the bottom of how Israel came to know the president's exact movements and the location of the top-secret Supreme National Security Council meeting. 9 Smoke rises following an Israeli attack in Tehran, Iran 9 A satellite view shows an overview of Fordow underground complex after the US bombings on June 21 9 Israeli Iron Dome air defence system intercepts missiles over Tel Aviv Tehran has arrested more than 700 people in the wake of the war on charges of collaborating with Israel. It has also attempted to push through a new emergency spy law - which will introduce more severe punishments including the death penalty. The Supreme National Security Council is seen as Tehran's number two decision-maker, just behind Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The Ayatollah went into deep hiding during the teetering conflict while Israel carried out its advanced air and ground attacks. The 12-day war began on June 13 when Israel launched Operation Rising Lion - a sophisticated bombing campaign which targeted Iran's military nuclear sites. The Israelis also orchestrated Operation Red Wedding - which saw 30 top Iranian military chiefs killed in a near-simultaneous blitz as Tel Aviv sought to root out the country's military strength entirely. Iran retaliated by launching daily salvos of ballistic missiles across Israel, but failed to hit any strategic targets. 9 Iran also launched salvos of missiles back at Israel, pictured Credit: Getty 9 Rocket trails above Netanya, Israel amid a barrage of Iranian missiles on June 21 Credit: AFP Less than a fortnight later, Trump joined the Israeli bombing campaign against Iran with Operation Midnight Hammer. The US military's flagship B-2 Spirit stealth bombers dropped more than a dozen 30,000lb GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) bombs. The bunker-buster bombs were used to hit Iran's Fordow Nuclear Enrichment Plant. Iran, which vowed to hit US military bases across the Middle East, sought its revenge by launching missiles at Al-Udeid Air Base - America's biggest military station in the region. But Tehran seemingly cooked up a fake attack after passing warnings to its Qatari allies, which allowed all US service personnel and aircraft to be moved out of harm's way. Trump dubbed the expected response "weak" before announcing that a ceasefire deal had been reached between the Israelis and Iranians. 9 The moment a GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) hit an Iranian nuclear enrichment bunker
Scottish Sun
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
Hamas agrees to release 10 hostages as Trump says there's a ‘very good chance' for ceasefire deal this week
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) HAMAS has said it will release 10 hostages amid ongoing efforts to reach a ceasefire deal for war-torn Gaza. The Islamist terror group's statement came after four days of indirect talks brokered by Qatar in a bid to bring peace for the distraught Gazans. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 7 Smoke plumes rising from Israeli bombardment in Beit Lahia on July 9 Credit: AFP 7 Flames rise in Gaza, as seen from the Israeli side of the Israel-Gaza border Credit: Reuters 7 Israeli soldiers take up positions during a ground operation in the southern Gaza Strip Credit: AP Both have spoken positively about the prospects, but there are reportedly a number of crucial sticking points Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has long argued that Hamas must be completely disarmed and expelled from Gaza. In turn, Hamas wants guarantees that the war would not resume after any ceasefire - as happened earlier this year. It comes just days after President Donald Trump signalled his belief that an agreement for a 60-day truce would be struck before the end of the week. US special envoy Steve Witkoff said part of the deal would be the return of 10 living hostages held by militants since Hamas's October 7 attack on Israel, which sparked the war. Of 251 hostages seized during the assault on Israeli border communities near Gaza, 49 are still held in the territory, including 27, the Israeli military says are dead. In its statement, Hamas said while key hurdles remained in the peace talks, they were ready to be flexible. A statement read: "The movement [Hamas] displayed the required flexibility and agreed to release 10 prisoners [hostages]. "Despite the difficulty of negotiations over these issues until now due to the intransigence of the occupation, we continue to work seriously and with a positive spirit with the mediators to overcome the hurdles and end the suffering of our people and ensure their aspirations to freedom, safety and a dignified life." Israel earlier appeared to fall in behind Trump's optimism for an end to the conflict. Trump is nominated for Nobel Peace prize as Netanyahu presents letter to Don at triumphant White House summit As part of the proposed truce, Israel and Hamas would hold fire for 60 days, during which time some hostages would be freed and more aid would enter Gaza. Hamas official Taher al-Nono said they were engaged in a "difficult round" of negotiations. But a source familiar with Hamas' thinking said four days of talks in Doha did not produce any breakthroughs on three main sticking points. These are the free flow of aid into Gaza, withdrawal lines for Israeli forces and guarantees that negotiations would pave the way to a permanent ceasefire Trump met Netanyahu on Tuesday for the second time in two days to discuss the situation in Gaza. The Israeli boss said he believed an agreement was on the horizon. "I think we're getting closer to a deal," he told FOX Business Network's Mornings with Maria programme. "There's a good chance that we'll have it." Israeli army chief Eyal Zamir said in a televised address that military action had prepared the ground for a deal that would bring home the Israeli hostages. "We have achieved many significant results, we have caused great damage to the governance and military capabilities of Hamas. "Thanks to the operational power that we have demonstrated, the conditions have been created to advance a deal to release the hostages." 7 Benjamin Netanyahu hands Donald Trump a latter recommending him for the Nobel peace prize, which he sent to the committee Credit: AP 7 Trump shows Netanyahu a painting of the moment after his assassination attempt last year Credit: Instagram Foreign Minister Gideon Saar also said he thought a temporary deal was "achievable" and could even herald talks for a more lasting peace, while President Isaac Herzog talked of "a historic opportunity" for change. "We are in an era of tectonic shifts, where the global balance of power and the regional strategic landscape are being reshaped," Herzog said. "We must not miss this moment." Netanyahu is insistent that he wants to neutralise the threat to Israel from Hamas permanently. But he is under increasing pressure at home and abroad to end the war, particularly as the death toll of soldiers killed by homemade bombs and ambushes in Gaza increases. Hamas has vowed "Gaza will not surrender". The terror group had previously rebuffed pressure to release all the hostages, demanding an end to the war and a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. While Israel wants to ensure Hamas terrorists in Gaza never again threaten its security. Qatari mediators had warned on Tuesday that it would take time to seal a deal. 7 All parties are working towards a ceasefire in Gaza - where Israeli strikes continue Credit: AFP
The Irish Sun
09-07-2025
- Politics
- The Irish Sun
Hamas agrees to release 10 hostages as Trump says there's a ‘very good chance' for ceasefire deal this week
HAMAS has said it will release 10 hostages amid ongoing efforts to reach a ceasefire deal for war-torn Gaza. The Islamist terror group's statement came after 7 Smoke plumes rising from Israeli bombardment in Beit Lahia on July 9 Credit: AFP 7 Flames rise in Gaza, as seen from the Israeli side of the Israel-Gaza border Credit: Reuters 7 Israeli soldiers take up positions during a ground operation in the southern Gaza Strip Credit: AP Both have spoken positively about the prospects, but there are reportedly a number of crucial sticking points Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has long argued that Hamas must be completely disarmed and expelled from Gaza. In turn, Hamas wants guarantees that the war would not resume after any ceasefire - as happened earlier this year. It comes just days after President Donald Trump signalled his belief that an agreement for a 60-day truce would be struck before the end of the week. read more in Middle East US special envoy Steve Witkoff said part of the deal would be the return of 10 living hostages held by militants since Hamas's October 7 attack on Israel, which sparked the war. Of 251 hostages seized during the assault on Israeli border communities near Gaza, 49 are still held in the territory, including 27, the Israeli military says are dead. In its statement, Hamas said while key hurdles remained in the peace talks, they were ready to be flexible. A statement read: "The movement [Hamas] displayed the required flexibility and agreed to release 10 prisoners [hostages]. Most read in The US Sun "Despite the difficulty of negotiations over these issues until now due to the intransigence of the occupation, we continue to work seriously and with a positive spirit with the mediators to overcome the hurdles and end the suffering of our people and ensure their aspirations to freedom, safety and a dignified life." Israel earlier appeared to fall in behind Trump's optimism for an end to the conflict. Trump is nominated for Nobel Peace prize as Netanyahu presents letter to Don at triumphant White House summit As part of the proposed truce, Israel and Hamas would hold fire for 60 days, during which time some hostages would be freed and more aid would enter Gaza. Hamas official Taher al-Nono said they were engaged in a "difficult round" of negotiations. But a source familiar with Hamas' thinking said four days of talks in Doha did not produce any breakthroughs on three main sticking points. These are the free flow of aid into Gaza, withdrawal lines for Israeli forces and guarantees that negotiations would pave the way to a permanent ceasefire The Israeli boss said he believed an agreement was on the horizon. "I think we're getting closer to a deal," he told FOX Business Network's Mornings with Maria programme. "There's a good chance that we'll have it." Israeli army chief Eyal Zamir said in a televised address that military action had prepared the ground for a deal that would bring home the Israeli hostages. "We have achieved many significant results, we have caused great damage to the governance and military capabilities of Hamas. "Thanks to the operational power that we have demonstrated, the conditions have been created to advance a deal to release the hostages." 7 Benjamin Netanyahu hands Donald Trump a latter recommending him for the Nobel peace prize, which he sent to the committee Credit: AP 7 Trump shows Netanyahu a painting of the moment after his assassination attempt last year Credit: Instagram Foreign Minister Gideon Saar also said he thought a temporary deal was "achievable" and could even herald talks for a more lasting peace, while President Isaac Herzog talked of "a historic opportunity" for change. "We are in an era of tectonic shifts, where the global balance of power and the regional strategic landscape are being reshaped," Herzog said. "We must not miss this moment." Netanyahu is insistent that he wants to neutralise the threat to Israel from Hamas permanently. But he is under increasing pressure at home and abroad to end the war, particularly as the death toll of soldiers killed by homemade bombs and ambushes in Gaza increases. Hamas has vowed "Gaza will not surrender". The terror group had previously rebuffed pressure to release all the hostages, demanding an end to the war and a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. While Israel wants to ensure Hamas terrorists in Gaza never again threaten its security. Qatari mediators had warned on Tuesday that it would take time to seal a deal. 7 All parties are working towards a ceasefire in Gaza - where Israeli strikes continue Credit: AFP 7 Protesters outside the US Embassy in Tel Aviv calling for a ceasefire and the release of the remaining hostages Credit: Getty
