The U.S. Treasury Department has announced sanctions against two individuals and five entities linked to Yemen’s Ansarullah movement.
The U.S.Treasury Department announced sanctions on two individuals and five entities accused of ties to Yemen’s Ansarullah movement, according to the English section of webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News Agency via Al Arabiya.
The treasury’s statement charges these persons and entities with “oil smuggling and money laundering for Houthi militants.”
It further alleges that the sanctioned network operates in both the United Arab Emirates and Yemen.
The department affirmed it will use all available tools to disrupt financial and arms support networks aiding Yemeni forces.
Former U.S. Defense Secretary admits in an interview: You can damage Iran’s nuclear program but cannot destroy it through military means.
According to the English section of webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News Agency, former U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates openly acknowledged in an interview with Bloomberg that his country cannot fully eliminate Iran’s nuclear program even through military aggression, as Tehran’s nuclear knowledge is indestructible.
In response to a question about the role of the Israeli prime minister in recent U.S.-Iran tensions, Gates said this issue first arose during his tenure as defense secretary under President Bush in 2007 and 2008. He stated: “There is there’s no doubt whatsoever we can inflict significant damage on those (Iranian nuclear) facilities; though, my position then and now has been that while you can substantially harm and set back Iran’s nuclear program, you cannot eliminate it by military means. They do not lose the knowledge they have already acquired… My view, which I shared with president Bush fifteen years ago, was that you can hurt Iran’s peaceful nuclear program but cannot destroy it. You only buy time.”
The U.S. Department of State announced its decision to withdraw from UNESCO.
According to the English section of webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News Agency and the official website of the U.S.Department of State, Washington informed audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO, on Tuesday of its decision to leave the organization.
The statement from the U.S. Department of State claimed that continuing membership in UNESCO no longer serves the national interests of the United states. It accused UNESCO of promoting divisive social and cultural agendas and focusing excessively on United Nations Lasting Progress Goals-an agenda seen as conflicting with America First foreign policy.
The White House cited UNESCO’s decision to admit “the State of Palestine” as a full member as a key reason for withdrawal. The move contradicts U.S. policy and has encouraged anti-Israel sentiment within the organization.
It is indeed notable that former President Trump had also withdrawn from UNESCO during his first term in office.
The White House has announced that reporters from The Wall Street Journal will not be allowed to join President Donald Trump’s press team on his trip to Scotland, following the newspaper’s recent revelations about the president.
The White House stated that journalists affiliated with The Wall Street journal are barred from traveling with President Donald Trump’s press team on his upcoming trip to Scotland,according to the English section of webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News Agency and Asharq Al-Awsat.
A White House spokesperson said representatives from 13 media outlets will accompany Trump, but due to what they called false reporting by The Wall street Journal, no journalist from that publication will take part in this trip.
The journey is scheduled to begin next Friday.It is worth noting that President Trump has filed a lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and its owner Rupert Murdoch in a federal court in Miami.
This legal action follows the newspaper’s report linking Trump to Jeffrey Epstein,the disgraced billionaire known for leading an underage trafficking ring.
The long-forgotten Epstein case has resurfaced, now threatening not only Donald Trump’s moral reputation but also his political future and standing among his supporters with unprecedented intensity.
Mehr News Agency, International Desk, Hasan Shokouhi Nasab: The connections between Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein have become a critical vulnerability for Trump in American politics. Epstein, a wealthy investor convicted of human trafficking and sexual abuse, maintained ties with many global political and economic elites before his suspicious death in 2019.
Trump’s name has come under especially intense media and public scrutiny for various reasons. His long-standing associations, attendance at private parties, and rumors of correspondence and shared documents have turned this case into a volatile topic once again in recent months. The revelation of a controversial letter allegedly from Trump to Epstein – coupled with the U.S. president’s unfulfilled promises to disclose related documents – has deepened public suspicion toward him.
This issue gained such prominence that it recently topped global headlines amid the dispute between Elon Musk-the well-known billionaire Tesla owner-and Trump after the latter left office, raising numerous questions among the public.
The Hidden Motives Behind Reviving a Forgotten Scandal
The Epstein case had almost faded from attention following his suspicious death six years ago but this year returned to dominate U.S. media coverage. The key question is why this seemingly forgotten scandal has been revived now?
The trigger appears tied to the Wall Street Journal’s publication of an alleged letter from Trump congratulating Epstein on his birthday-containing sexual undertones-which provoked an angry backlash from Trump himself. his reaction prompted further speculation about the forces behind this sudden resurgence.
A primary reason for reopening this file is its use as a strategic tool to shape public opinion against Trump during sensitive power struggles in America.Trump’s controversial persona makes him vulnerable to media attacks.
Re-examining this file targets not only Trump’s moral credibility but also seeks to shake his social base. Mainstream media outlets highlight the case extensively, effectively placing Trump on defense-forcing him into justification rather then offense.
At a deeper level,reopening this examination can be seen as coordinated action by political and economic opponents seeking to exploit recent legal defeats,weakened political standing,and increasing doubt among some supporters within the “Make America Great Again” (MAGA) movement-the opportunity enables them to strike more decisively at his ethical legitimacy during one of its most fragile periods personally and politically.
It is important also that within American society’s mindset, Epstein symbolizes elite sexual corruption; mere association with him-even without new evidence-can irreparably damage social legitimacy. Therefore, reviving this case should not be regarded simply as routine media coverage but rather as purposeful psychological warfare aimed at undermining Trump’s image and future prospects.
An Analysis of Trump’s Response: Genuine victim or Playing Victim?
Trump’s vehement response raises crucial questions about whether he truly suffers from political conspiracies or deliberately adopts victimhood tactics to control narratives amid crisis management efforts. His behavior indicates purposeful storytelling centered around portraying himself as wronged party.
The frist notable step was filing multi-billion-dollar lawsuits against The Wall Street Journal and its chairman Rupert Murdoch; critics mainly interpreted it as intimidation aimed at silencing further revelations rather than genuine legal defense efforts.
Trump described mainstream journalism as “a corrupt oligarchy,” reinforcing his decades-long narrative positioning himself as victimized by entrenched systems opposing him politically.
His second move involved promising disclosure of confidential documents related to Epstein-the order ostensibly sought openness yet resulted in no substantive releases leaving public uncertainty intact.
Many analysts see these pledges mostly as diversionary tactics designed both to delay crisis impact and redirect media focus away from core accusations toward unmet promises made by Trump.
Taken together these actions suggest he plays victim strategically instead of being passively so; trying simultaneously reduce pressure while rallying supporters around an anti-corruption system crusader identity resistant against attacks.
However large risks accompany such strategy since any new official testimony or revelations could quickly undermine this persona completely exposing trump directly subjecting him publicly to accusations instead-of merely defending reputation indirectly through grievance claims.
The Political And Social Consequences For Trump’s Future
Beyond being just another morality scandal, the Epstein file now represents strategic threat to Donald Trump’s social standing, & (and) political trajectory.
One immediate effect weighs on moral legitimacy: sinking trust (among core supporters previously anchored by perceptions portraying him-as an honest outsider leader now shaken) . Even longstanding loyalists openly call for greater transparency regarding ties with Jeffrey…]
Democrats meanwhile weaponize these controversies & contradictions branding trump-inscrutable corrupt insider-“part-&-parcel-of-the establishment they seek dismantle.” This message resonates especially strongly across independent & moderate voters contributing presidential-election dynamics shifts increasingly antagonistic towards former president.
The warlike nature and genocide carried out by the Israeli regime’s prime minister have reached such brutality that, according to official American sources, even trump has been shocked.
According to the English section of webangah News agency, citing Mehr News Agency and qatar’s Al Jazeera network, White house spokesperson Caroline Lewitt commented on Israel’s attacks on Syria and Gaza: “President Trump has a good relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu but was shocked by the assaults on Syria and the church located in the Gaza Strip.”
She added, “President Trump believes the war in Gaza has gone on for too long, and recent clashes have become bloodier.”
Without mentioning U.S. involvement in Israel’s regional conflicts, Lewitt claimed President Trump demands an end to hostilities to allow for ceasefire talks and the release of Israeli captives.
She also said Secretary of State Marco Rubio is actively involved in efforts to reduce tensions over Syria.
The White House spokesperson further stated that President Trump seeks safe entry for humanitarian aid into Gaza.
Lewitt concluded by saying President Trump fully supports Tom Bark, the special envoy who is making positive efforts regarding Syria.
US Ambassador to Turkey and White House Special envoy to Damascus acknowledged that Israel prefers Syria to be “fragmented” and divided.
According to the English section of webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News Agency and the associated Press, Tom Barrett, US Ambassador to Turkey and White House Special Envoy to Damascus, acknowledged Israel’s strategy for Syria, stating that Tel Aviv “prefers a fragmented Syria.”
He added that there is no alternative plan for cooperating with current authorities to unite a country still suffering from nearly 14 years of civil war and now grappling with a resurgence of sectarian violence.
Barrett criticized Israel’s recent intervention in Syria, calling its timing inappropriate. He said the move complicates efforts aimed at stabilizing the region.
“Israel’s intervention came at a very bad time.Killings, revenge attacks, and massacres on both sides are intolerable,” he said.
Barrett claimed that despite limited resources, the current Syrian government-as an emerging state-has done its best trying to bring together a diverse society. However, he stressed Syrian officials must be held accountable for violations.
He reiterated that Israeli actions open a highly complicated new chapter happening at an extremely unfortunate moment.
The US special envoy further claimed that when recent clashes began, Israel viewed southern Damascus as suspicious territory where any military developments should be discussed or agreed upon with them. however,the newly established syrian government did not share this view.
Referring to the fragile ceasefire in Syria, Barrett said Saturday’s agreement between Syria and Israel is limited in scope as it only addresses clashes in As-Suwayda. It does not cover broader issues such as Israel’s claim that southern Damascus should remain demilitarized.
When asked whether the US accepts Israeli interference in another sovereign nation’s domestic affairs, Barrett admitted: “Israel prefers seeing Syria divided rather then controlled by a strong central government.”
he acknowledged strong national governments pose threats-especially Arab states perceived as threats by Israel-but believes minority communities within Syria are smart enough to recognize they are better off united and focused together.
Barrett also claimed he believes violence in As-Suwayda will not derail ceasefire negotiations and progress may occur within weeks. He emphasized it is not in America’s interest to dictate how neighboring countries conduct their relations with each other.
White House officials have described the Israeli prime minister as a ”loose cannon” amid the regime’s escalating chaos in Syria.
According to the English section of webangah News Agency, citing Mehr news Agency and Axios, this American media outlet reported that White House officials characterized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as being “mad” amid intensified Israeli attacks on Syria and the bombing of a church in the Gaza Strip.
as smoke and debris from Israeli bombings near the Syrian presidential palace engulfed the area, tensions grew louder within the West Wing of the White House; Benjamin Netanyahu appeared to be out of control.
A White House official told Axios, “Bibi acted like a maniac. he bombs everywhere at all times. This behavior could overshadow what President Trump is trying to accomplish.”
Another senior U.S. official referred to last week’s church bombing in Gaza, which prompted a call between Trump and Netanyahu seeking explanations. Quoting Trump, they saeid: “it truly seems we should expect something new every day. What are you doing?”
An additional White House source added that within the Trump administration there is growing doubt about Netanyahu, with concerns that his finger is overly eager on the trigger and that he causes excessive disruption. “Netanyahu sometimes behaves like an unruly child,” they said.
According to six American officials, despite a Washington-brokered ceasefire halting this week’s clashes in Syria, much of late-week discussion inside the White House focused on Netanyahu’s regional policies. “Everyone has become more alert regarding Netanyahu and his regional approach,” one official stated.
However, Axios noted that President Trump has so far refrained from publicly criticizing Netanyahu. It remains unclear whether Trump shares his advisers’ views or harbors similar concerns about Syria as those around him do.
According to American media polls, more than half of the US population does not support donald Trump’s plan to deport immigrants.
According to the English section of webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News Agency and Al Jazeera, a CBS News poll shows declining support among Americans for President Donald trump’s immigration deportation plan.
The CBS News survey reveals that 51 percent of Americans do not approve of Trump’s proposal to deport immigrants.
The same poll indicates that 52 percent believe the Trump administration is deporting more people than expected.
before winning the presidential election,Trump promised to launch a large-scale immigrant deportation program in the United States. Efforts to implement this policy began on January 20, instantly following his inauguration.
U.S.Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, known for his support of the Israeli regime, condemned the killing of an American-Palestinian youth in the West Bank and called for the perpetrators to be brought to justice.
According to the English section of webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News Agency and Al Jazeera, Senator Lindsey Graham stated that an American-Palestinian young man was killed in the West Bank while visiting his family, and this cycle must end.
The U.S. senator, one of Israel’s staunchest defenders, added: “I will write a letter to Israeli authorities regarding the arson attack on a church in the West Bank and demand accountability. If Israeli settlers set fire to that church, I will call for their punishment.”
Lindsey Graham is known among American officials for taking controversial stances on developments in occupied Palestine; prior to Israel’s aggression against Iran, he had urged Tel Aviv that if Hamas did not release Israeli hostages in Gaza, Iran should be bombed.
He also reacted strongly against the International Court of Justice’s ruling calling for an end to relentless Israeli attacks on Gaza by stating: “The International Court of Justice can go to hell!”
