Trump says US-Israeli war on Iran creating a new Middle East
Why it matters: This war reshapes global alliances and escalates regional tensions, with far-reaching geopolitical consequences.
- Donald Trump touts the US-Israel war on Iran as "bold" and "historic," aiming to free the Middle East from Iranian "nuclear blackmail" (Saudi investment conference).
- Al Jazeera reports Trump again slams NATO's lack of support for the war on Tehran.
- Israel launches strikes on nuclear sites as Iran warns of retaliation (Al Jazeera).
- Trump delays an Iran power plant strike threat until April 6 (Asia Times).
- India is pushed to rekindle old friendship with Russia due to Trump’s Iran war (Straits Times Asia).
- Malaysia and Indonesia will intensify diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the Middle East war (Straits Times Asia).
Donald Trump has declared the US-Israeli war on Iran as a "bold" and "historic" move, aiming to free the Middle East from Iranian "nuclear blackmail," a sentiment echoed by Israel's strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. However, this conflict is creating significant international ripples, with Trump criticizing NATO's lack of support, India rekindling ties with Russia, and Southeast Asian nations like Malaysia and Indonesia intensifying diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the escalating Middle East war.
