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Trump Signals New Push for Peace: U.S.–Iran Talks Could Resume in Islamabad Within Days
In a major geopolitical development, President Donald Trump announced that the United States and Iran could return to the negotiating table within the next 48 hours—this time again in Islamabad, a city now emerging as the center of high-stakes global diplomacy. The president’s remarks, delivered in an interview with The New York Post, signal renewed urgency after an intense first round of talks failed to produce a deal. Trump initially described negotiations as progressing “a
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Trump Signals New Push for Peace: U.S.–Iran Talks Could Resume in Islamabad Within Days
In a major geopolitical development, President Donald Trump announced that the United States and Iran could return to the negotiating table within the next 48 hours—this time again in Islamabad, a city now emerging as the center of high-stakes global diplomacy. The president’s remarks, delivered in an interview with The New York Post, signal renewed urgency after an intense first round of talks failed to produce a deal. Trump initially described negotiations as progressing “a
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Trump Issues Stark Warning to Iran: “Cross the Line, and You Will Be Eliminated”
In a powerful and unapologetic statement, Donald J. Trump once again demonstrated what strong American leadership looks like—sending a clear, unmistakable message to Iran and its destabilizing naval forces. Posting on Truth Social, President Trump declared that Iran’s navy has already suffered devastating losses, claiming that 158 ships have been “completely obliterated.” But more importantly, he issued a direct warning: any remaining Iranian “fast attack ships” approaching a
Capitol Times
1 day ago
Pope Leo XIV Rebukes President Trump — But Biblical Truth Sides with Strength, Not Surrender
In a revealing clash between spiritual rhetoric and real-world leadership, Pope Leo XIV publicly pushed back against President Donald Trump on Monday, defending the Vatican’s message of “peace and reconciliation” while criticizing the direction of American foreign policy. Speaking to reporters aboard the papal plane en route to Algeria, Leo suggested that President Trump’s approach does not align with the message of the Gospel. “To put my message on the same plane as what the
Capitol Times
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Left-Wing Australian PM Albanese Declines Role in Trump’s Strait of Hormuz Operation
Donald Trump has ordered a U.S. Navy blockade of Iranian-linked maritime traffic through the critical Strait of Hormuz—sending a clear message to Tehran after failed negotiations. JD Vance exited high-stakes talks in Pakistan after Iran refused to accept U.S. terms, confirming what many conservatives have long argued: the regime cannot be trusted to negotiate in good faith. According to United States Central Command (CENTCOM), the blockade began April 13 and targets vessels e
Capitol Times
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Trump Blasts Pope Leo, Defends America First Agenda and Christian Values
In a bold and unapologetic statement on Truth Social, President Donald J. Trump delivered a powerful rebuke of Pope Leo, accusing the Vatican leader of weakness on crime, dangerous foreign policy views, and alignment with left-wing political forces. Trump did not hold back. Calling Pope Leo “weak on crime” and “terrible for foreign policy,” Trump highlighted what many conservatives have long feared — that elements within the global religious establishment are drifting away fr
Capitol Times
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Inside Islamabad: ‘End Drone Warfare or Face America’s Wrath’ Warns Peacemaker Mansoor Ijaz
Mansoor Ijaz is well-known in Washington and Islamabad power corridors – political, military and intelligence. A physicist and neuro-mechanical engineer by education and hedge fund manager and venture capitalist by profession, Mansoor has long played an unofficial “citizen diplomacy” role in some of the most intractable problems the world has faced in the past three decades. He ventured into Sudan when no nation was willing to talk to Khartoum so the US could get access to
Capitol Times National Desk
3 days ago
DEMOCRATS IN DISARRAY: Swalwell Abandoned by His Own Party Amid Explosive Allegations
The political walls are closing in on Eric Swalwell as top Democrats scramble to distance themselves from scandal. In a stunning rebuke, party heavyweights including Hakeem Jeffries, Katherine Clark, and Pete Aguilar publicly withdrew support and demanded Swalwell end his gubernatorial ambitions. The call came after disturbing allegations surfaced, first reported by the San Francisco Chronicle, accusing Swalwell of sexually assaulting a former staffer in incidents dating back
Capitol Times
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High-Stakes U.S.–Iran Peace Talks Begin in Islamabad Under American Strength
ISLAMABAD — The United States and Iran have begun historic peace talks on April 11 in Pakistan’s capital, marking the most significant direct engagement since the Iranian Revolution—but make no mistake: this is not diplomacy born of weakness, it is diplomacy imposed by strength. Led by Vice President JD Vance, the American delegation arrived after a devastating U.S.-led military campaign and a Trump-brokered two-week ceasefire that halted weeks of conflict. President Trump h
Capitol Times Foreign Desk
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VICE PRESIDENT JD VANCE LANDS IN PAKISTAN FOR HIGH-STAKES IRAN CEASEFIRE TALKS
In a bold display of renewed American leadership under President Donald Trump, Vice President J. D. Vance has arrived in Islamabad to spearhead critical ceasefire negotiations with Iran—marking the most significant diplomatic engagement since the Iranian Revolution. Before departing, Vance delivered a message that blended strength with strategic restraint: America is ready to negotiate—but only if Iran comes to the table in good faith. It’s a clear shift from years of weak, a
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CAPITOL TIMES EXCLUSIVE — Donald J. Trump DRIVES IRAN TO THE TABLE AS PAKISTAN RISES—TEHRAN FORCED INTO TALKS UNDER PRESSURE
In a stunning display of strength-driven diplomacy, the United States—under the leadership of Donald J. Trump—has forced Iran into negotiations, with Pakistan stepping up as a critical mediator on the world stage. After weeks of escalating conflict, a two-week ceasefire was secured—an outcome widely attributed to Pakistan’s intervention and Trump’s uncompromising pressure campaign. Now, Islamabad is preparing to host historic talks between Washington and Tehran, with top-leve
Capitol Times Foreign Desk
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