U.S. President Donald Trump has postponed his much-anticipated visit to China due to the ongoing war with Iran, which Washington currently considers its top priority. Speaking to reporters at the Oval Office on Tuesday, Trump said new dates for the meeting are being arranged in coordination with Beijing, adding that China has no objection. The visit, originally scheduled for March 31 to April 2 in Beijing, is now expected to take place about five or six weeks later.

The postponement comes as the Iran war enters its third week, with the Strait of Hormuz nearly closed to global maritime traffic. China’s Foreign Ministry confirmed that communication between Washington and Beijing regarding the visit remains active.

The planned discussions between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping were expected to cover a wide range of issues, including trade tariffs, China’s export controls on rare minerals and magnets, U.S. relations with Taiwan, and China’s fentanyl exports.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s Iran policy has become increasingly chaotic and controversial, with the conflict in the Strait of Hormuz turning into a prolonged and complex confrontation. Analysts say the situation is evolving into Trump’s own version of the Vietnam War, marked by confusion, shifting narratives, and a lack of clear objectives. Initial expectations of a quick victory and minimal market disruption have collapsed, leading to energy market instability and global concern.

Inside the administration, confusion persists over the war’s purpose. Trump alternates between calling it a short-term operation and acknowledging it as a full-scale war. His secretary of state, Marco Rubio, cited potential Iranian threats, which Trump later denied, while the Pentagon confirmed no immediate threat intelligence. Trump’s inconsistent statements about regime change and negotiations have added to policy uncertainty.

Domestically, political pressure is rising as Congress demands hearings on the war’s rationale and management. Analysts warn that prolonged conflict, economic strain, and international criticism could weaken Trump’s political standing and push the situation beyond his control.

US President Donald Trump has again expressed dissatisfaction with NATO allies, threatening them for not helping reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking to reporters at the Oval Office on Tuesday, Trump called NATO’s decision not to assist the United States in its military operation in Iran a “very foolish mistake.” The remarks came as the Iran war entered its third week amid a continuing US-Israel conflict.

According to the report, Iran has been targeting commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz since the start of the US-Israel war last month, nearly halting oil exports. Trump criticized NATO members, particularly French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, accusing them of failing to provide meaningful support. He repeated his claim that the British leader is “not Winston Churchill.”

The report notes that Trump has made little effort to build international consensus for the war, while NATO allies have made clear they do not wish to be drawn into the conflict. Analysts suggest his confrontational approach could further isolate the US and Israel in their fight against Iran.

Joe Kent, Director of the United States National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), has resigned, declaring his opposition to the ongoing war against Iran. Kent, appointed to the position in July of the previous year, announced his decision on social media platform X, stating that his conscience prevents him from supporting the conflict.

In his resignation letter to President Trump, Kent wrote that Iran poses no imminent threat to the United States and claimed the war began under pressure from Israel and its American lobby. He reaffirmed his support for Trump’s earlier foreign policy principles, emphasizing that Middle Eastern wars have drained American lives and resources. Drawing from his military background, Kent noted that he had served in 11 wars and lost his wife, Shannon, in a conflict he described as driven by Israeli interests.

Kent concluded that he could not support sending future generations to fight and die in a war that brings no benefit to the American people and cannot be justified even by sacrifice.

Joe Kent, director of the United States National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), has resigned from his post, refusing to support the ongoing war with Iran. In his resignation letter to President Donald Trump, Kent stated that he could not accept the war and did not view Iran as a threat to the United States. He argued that the conflict was initiated under pressure from Israel and its American lobby.

Kent wrote that Iran posed no imminent danger to the nation and that the war was not justified. He also reflected on his personal experiences in war and the loss of his wife, saying his conscience no longer allowed him to support a conflict that brought no benefit to the American people. He emphasized that sending future generations to fight and die in such a war could not be morally defended.

The report, citing Al Jazeera, highlights Kent’s moral stance and his criticism of the political motivations behind the war decision.

Joe Kent, director of the United States National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), has resigned, declaring he cannot support the ongoing war against Iran. In a social media post, Kent said his conscience prevents him from backing the conflict. He was appointed to the position in July of the previous year.

In his resignation letter to President Trump, Kent wrote that Iran posed no imminent threat to the United States and claimed the war began under pressure from Israel and its American lobby. He reaffirmed his support for Trump’s earlier foreign policy principles, noting that by June 2025, Trump himself had recognized Middle Eastern wars as traps that cost American lives and resources.

Kent, a veteran who served in 11 wars, said he lost his wife Shannon in a conflict he described as created by Israel. He stated he could not support sending future generations to fight and die in a war that brings no benefit to the American people and cannot be justified even by sacrifice.

An Afghan national who had worked with US Special Forces for nearly a decade died in a Texas hospital shortly after being taken into custody by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Federal officials identified him as 41-year-old Mohammad Nazir Paktiwal, who was arrested on March 14 and reported dead the following morning after suffering breathing difficulties and chest pain during a medical exam at an ICE office in Dallas. ICE stated that he received medical care and that no detainee is denied treatment.

Authorities alleged Paktiwal had committed food assistance fraud and theft, and claimed no record of his military service existed. However, San Diego–based advocacy group Hashtag Afghan Evac rejected those claims, saying the government was avoiding accountability. Family members said Paktiwal was healthy before his detention and expressed confusion over his sudden death.

US Representative Julie Johnson questioned ICE’s handling of the case, citing past misinformation about detainees and demanding answers about why Paktiwal was detained and how he died. The Dallas County Medical Examiner has not yet determined the cause of death, and ICE confirmed the case remains under investigation.

U.S. President Donald Trump criticized countries that did not respond to Washington’s call for assistance in securing the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking on March 17, 2026, he said some nations preferred not to get involved, even though the United States continues to protect them. Trump remarked that while America defends others, those same countries might not stand by the U.S. if help were ever needed.

Trump stated that the United States has neutralized Iran’s capacity to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. According to him, all 30 Iranian ships allegedly involved in laying mines have been destroyed. However, he admitted uncertainty about whether Iran has deployed additional mines in the area. He declared that the U.S. has already “dealt with Iran.”

The president urged other nations to join efforts in maintaining security in the Strait, claiming that several countries are already moving toward cooperation.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he plans to postpone his scheduled visit to China, originally set for late March, by about one month due to the ongoing war involving Iran. Speaking on Monday, Trump said the reason was straightforward, emphasizing that his presence in the United States was important during the conflict. He added that there was no strategic motive behind the delay and expressed anticipation for his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

A day earlier, Trump told the Financial Times that he might postpone the meeting if China did not help ensure normal shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for energy transport in the Gulf region. The conflict with Iran has heightened tensions between the world’s two largest economies. China, a major buyer of Iranian energy exports, has criticized U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran, according to BBC Bangla.

The delay underscores how the Iran conflict is influencing global diplomatic schedules and energy-related geopolitical relations.

US President Donald Trump has indicated that his planned visit to China may be postponed after Beijing did not respond positively to his request for cooperation in keeping the Strait of Hormuz open. The meeting between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, scheduled for the end of March, is now uncertain. Trump told the Financial Times that China should assist in ensuring safe passage through the strait, given its reliance on Middle Eastern oil, and suggested that the trip could be delayed if Beijing’s stance remains unclear.

China has not issued an official response, but state-run Global Times dismissed Trump’s proposal as an attempt to share the risks of a war initiated by Washington. The editorial argued that deploying multiple warships in the strait would heighten tensions rather than improve security. Meanwhile, trade officials from both countries have gathered in Paris to continue preparatory talks for the summit.

Analysts noted that a delay could benefit Beijing, which had earlier proposed an April visit to allow more time for discussions on security and Taiwan-related issues.

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned NATO allies that the alliance’s future could be at risk if member nations fail to help reopen the blocked Strait of Hormuz, which has been disrupted amid conflict with Iran. In an interview with The Financial Times published on March 17, 2026, Trump said countries benefiting from the strait should take responsibility to ensure its safety. He urged China, France, and the United Kingdom to send warships to the area and hinted at possible U.S. military action to restore passage.

Trump emphasized that European and Chinese economies depend more heavily on oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz than the United States does, yet those nations have not taken sufficient steps to secure the route. He suggested that allies could assist by deploying minesweeper vessels to clear the waterway.

Referring to NATO’s past cooperation, Trump noted that the United States supported European allies during the war in Ukraine and now expects reciprocal assistance in maintaining freedom of navigation in the Gulf region.

Nvidia Corp. launched the Groq 3 language processing unit (LPU) at its GTC 2026 developer conference in San Jose, introducing a dedicated inference chip designed for multi-agent AI workloads. The chip follows Nvidia’s $20 billion licensing deal with Groq Inc. in December, which included hiring Groq’s founder Jonathan Ross and President Sunny Madra. Groq 3 focuses on AI inference rather than training, offering faster memory performance to support low-latency and large-context agentic systems that automate human tasks.

The Groq 3 LPU is deployed in Groq 3 LPX server racks containing 256 LPUs, 128 gigabytes of solid-state random access memory, and 40 petabytes per second of bandwidth. It is engineered to work alongside Nvidia’s new Vera Rubin NVL72 rack, which integrates Rubin GPUs and Vera CPUs to handle trillion-parameter models and million-token contexts. Nvidia said the combined systems deliver 35 times higher throughput per megawatt and 10 times greater revenue potential.

The Groq 3 LPX and Vera Rubin NVL72 are part of five new server racks unveiled by Nvidia, including the Bluefield-4 STX storage and Spectrum-6 SPX networking systems, aimed at expanding Nvidia’s data center presence amid surging demand for AI compute power.

United States President Donald Trump said on Monday that “numerous countries” had told him they were “on their way” to join an international naval coalition aimed at securing the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran. Trump did not identify any of the countries but said Secretary of State Marco Rubio would make an official announcement. He had earlier urged China, France, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom, as well as NATO members, to participate in the coalition, though no country has yet confirmed involvement.

Several nations have publicly declined to send military ships, including Australia, Japan, Poland, Sweden, and Spain. Germany’s Defence Minister Boris Pistorius ruled out military participation but expressed support for diplomatic efforts. The UK and South Korea said they were reviewing options, with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer suggesting possible deployment of mine-hunting drones while avoiding deeper engagement. France has shown more openness to assisting. Trump criticized countries that refused to join, noting that some were long-time US allies under American protection.

The conflict has sharply affected global oil markets, with prices rising 40–50 percent amid Iranian attacks on shipping. The UN reports 3.2 million people displaced in Iran, while Amnesty International accused the US of a deadly strike on a girls’ school in Minab.

Pro-Israel groups are pouring millions of dollars into Illinois primary elections, marking an early test of their influence as US and Israeli forces wage war on Iran. In the Chicago-area Democratic contests, organizations linked to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) have become major spenders, despite Israel’s declining popularity among US voters. According to Chicago’s WBEZ, AIPAC and its donors have spent $13.7 million, often through shadow political action committees that conceal their funders until after the vote.

Progressive groups accuse AIPAC of using covert tactics to disguise its involvement, citing the lobby’s rebranding under generic names like the United Democracy Project. Justice Democrats spokesperson Usamah Andrabi described AIPAC as a “toxic” force within the Democratic Party, arguing that voters increasingly reject candidates tied to the lobby. Several key races, including those involving Kat Abughazaleh, Daniel Biss, and Laura Fine, have become flashpoints for the debate over Israel and US foreign policy.

Polls suggest AIPAC’s influence is waning, with only 17 percent of Democratic voters expressing more sympathy for Israelis than Palestinians. Tuesday’s primaries are also seen as a measure of Democratic opposition to the ongoing war on Iran and its domestic repercussions.

US President Donald Trump said he was very surprised by the United Kingdom’s attitude toward the ongoing war, arguing that the country should have participated with greater enthusiasm. Speaking about his recent discussions, Trump stated that two weeks earlier he had suggested to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to send ships, but Starmer was reluctant to do so. Trump added that he reminded Starmer of the long-standing alliance between the two nations and expressed support for Britain’s assistance to Ukraine.

Trump further alleged that the UK refused to send a mine ship despite having two aircraft carriers available. He said the US had requested the carriers, but Starmer did not agree. According to Trump, the British leader later proposed sending aircraft carriers to the Middle East, but by then the war had already ended.

Concluding his remarks, Trump said he was not satisfied with the UK’s response, emphasizing that Britain should have joined the conflict with more enthusiasm.