A moment of high alert unfolded during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C., as gunshots were fired near the venue, triggering panic inside the ballroom.
US President Donald Trump was immediately rushed out by the Secret Service as guests ducked for cover under tables. The incident occurred near a security checkpoint, prompting a rapid lockdown of the area.
Authorities confirmed that the suspect has been apprehended, and the President, along with all top officials, is safe. The swift response by security agencies prevented a potentially major tragedy.
This incident highlights both the seriousness of emerging threats and the critical role of rapid-response security forces in protecting national leadership.
US officials say that, due to the Iran War, the US could not "fully execute contingency plans to defend Taiwan from a Chinese invasion if it occurred in the near term" - WSJ
#taiwan#china
US President Donald J Trump posts, "Israel never talked me into the war with Iran. The results of Oct 7th, added to my lifelong opinion that Iran can never have a nuclear weapon, did. I watch and read the fake news pundits and polls in total disbelief. 90% of what they say are lies and made-up stories...."
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India's MEA Summons Iran’s Ambassador to India after reports of gunfire targeting vessels in the Strait of Hormuz involving Indian-linked ships.
"The Strait of Hormuz has returned to its previous state before the ceasefire, and is under strict control of the IRGC, and will remain so until the United States lifts its blockade." - Spokesperson for Iranian Central Military Command
BREAKING: Just 20 minutes before Trump's announcement that the Strait of Hormuz was open, massive trades hit the market.
Investors sold a combined 7,990 lots of Brent crude futures, a $760 million bet that oil would go down.
These orders were much larger than anything else at the time.
The traders made huge gains.
Now oil has gained back some part but profit is made.
This is total market manipulation going on not war or deal!
US President Donald Trump stated that Iran has agreed to hand over its underground enriched uranium reserves, describing them as “nuclear dust,” amid concerns in Washington that the material could be used for nuclear weapons development.
American officials have indirectly sent a msg to Indian officials that we won't take your side in a conflict with Pakistan. We'll focus on de-escalation and regional stability.
🚨BIG: Iran says it fired missile at USS Abraham Lincoln an hour after warning
Iran has claimed it fired a cruise missile towards the USS Abraham Lincoln after issuing warnings to the United States, though there is no independent confirmation or US response.
Serious Escalation 😨