Ex CIA officer Under Arrest: An American judge has ordered the former CIA officer to be kept in custody until his trial. The judge agreed with the government lawyers that he was a flight risk because of his intelligence background, access to sensitive information and alleged attempts to hide property. 49 year old David Rush is accused of stealing government funds. Government lawyers have described him as a master manipulator. According to the report of CBS News, during the hearing held in Virginia on Friday, government lawyers had argued that Rush cannot be trusted. He is completely capable of breaking the rules.

The accused has been a former CIA officer
The fraud allegations relate to time sheet claims. According to documents submitted in the court, Rush had top secret security clearance. He held a senior position in an American government agency. After the FBI received information from the CIA, investigators started investigating their activities. The allegation is that Rush submitted fake time sheets. This has resulted in wrong payment of 7 lakh dollars. The investigating officers have got huge property.

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More than 300 gold bricks were found
According to reports, the FBI recovered more than 300 gold bars worth approximately $40 million, approximately $2 million in cash and more than 30 luxury watches. The government lawyer has claimed that Rush had received gold bars and foreign currency for work-related expenses between November 2025 and March 2026. Their correct account was not given. At the same time, the defense side has rejected the allegations. Rush’s defense team has rejected the allegations and termed some of the government’s claims as sensational.

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After Iran, America’s next target could be Cuba. This is not a rumor, but a signal coming from the Cuban government itself. The government has clearly told its people – ‘Be prepared for war.’ Common citizens are being trained in guerrilla warfare across the country. After all, what happened suddenly that a small Caribbean country, which is just 145 kilometers away from America, started preparing its entire population for war?

CIA chief’s visit rang alarm bells

The biggest reason for tension is the sudden arrival of John Ratcliffe, Director of the American intelligence agency CIA, in Havana, the capital of Cuba, on May 15, 2026. This was no ordinary visit. Since the Cuban Revolution of 1959, the visit of a CIA chief to Cuba is considered a very shocking event in itself. For the Cuban people, the very name of CIA is a symbol of years of enmity and conspiracies. There is even a museum in Havana, the capital of Cuba, which is filled with the infamous exploits of the CIA over the last several decades. Conspiracies ranging from making a cigar that would explode to kill Fidel Castro to using a poisoned scuba suit are recorded there. In such a situation, the landing of the head of the same agency in Havana was no less than a warning.

The timing of Ratcliffe’s visit is also very important. This happened at a time when Cuba is facing the worst economic and humanitarian crisis in its history. Cuba’s Energy Minister Vicente de la O Levy clearly stated on state television that the country has no oil reserves left. He said, ‘The impact of the blockade is really hurting us because we are still not getting fuel.’ The situation is such that there is power cut for 30 hours continuously in the entire country including Eastern Cuba, due to which people have been forced to take to the streets and protest by banging utensils.

The CIA later issued a statement saying that Ratcliffe gave a clear message to Cuban officials, ‘Cuba can no longer be a safe haven for our enemies in this hemisphere.’ He also said that America is ready to seriously negotiate on economic and security issues, but for this Cuba will have to make ‘fundamental changes’.

Drone controversy: Is Cuba a threat or America’s excuse?

Just a few days after this visit, a shocking news came in the American media. On May 17, 2026, a news website named Axios, quoting an American intelligence report, claimed that Cuba had purchased more than 300 military drones from Russia and Iran. Not only this, the report said that Cuba has also started discussing plans to attack the US naval base Guantanamo Bay, American warships and even Key West, Florida using these drones. This means that America’s soil can be in danger from a distance of just 145 kilometers.

The report quoted a senior US official as saying, ‘When you think that this kind of technology exists at such close proximity and that dangerous people ranging from terrorist groups to drug cartels, Iranians and Russians can use it, then it is a matter of concern. This is a growing threat.

However, in the same report itself it was clearly stated that American intelligence agencies do not currently believe that Cuba is going to launch an immediate attack or is actively planning such a thing. Despite this, this report came at a time when tension between the two countries is at its peak, increasing fears that the US is preparing the ground for military action against Cuba.

Cuba reacted strongly to this report. Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernandez de Cosio wrote on the social media platform Absurd allegations are being made continuously for this. America is the aggressor. Cuba is a country under attack and is acting in self-defense.

Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez also said on Cuba neither threatens nor wants war.

Without any legitimate excuse, the government of #EEUU Build, day after day, a fraudulent file to justify the desperate economic war against the Cuban people and the eventual military aggression.

Specific press media play the game, promoting calumnies and…

—Bruno Rodríguez P (@BrunoRguezP) May 17, 2026

Russia and China’s connection: America’s real concern

America’s real concern is not just drones, but the increasing military and intelligence presence of Russia and China in Cuba. According to American officials, signal intelligence centers of Russia and China are already active in Cuba and are working continuously. Reports also say that in recent months Cuba has asked for more drones and military equipment from Russia.

It has also been claimed that thousands of Cuban soldiers are fighting with the Russian army in the Ukraine war, which has given them experience in modern drone warfare. American officials say that these experienced soldiers are now returning to Cuba and mastering drone technology.

Cuba’s troubles started from Venezuela

The roots of Cuba’s current troubles lay in January 2026 last year, when the US military removed Venezuelan ruler Nicolas Maduro from power. Venezuela was Cuba’s largest oil supplier and close ally. As soon as Maduro stepped down, America imposed a brutal economic blockade on Cuba. President Donald Trump signed an executive order in January 2026 declaring Cuba a ‘threat to US national security’ and threatening to impose heavy tariffs on any country that sells oil to Cuba.

In a way, Venezuela was acting as a stepping stone for Cuba. Experts believe that the Trump administration had already targeted Cuba. Peter Kornbluh, a senior researcher at the National Security Archive, told Newsweek, ‘I think Cuba was a target that was planned even before the attack on Venezuela. Then Venezuela was seen as a stepping stone to reach Cuba.

Trump’s ‘carrot and stick’ policy

The interesting thing is that despite such strictness, the Trump administration is adopting a strange dual strategy. On one hand, he is bent on destroying Cuba economically, while on the other hand, he is also extending a helping hand. Foreign Minister Marco Rubio has proposed humanitarian aid of $100 million to Cuba, but with a condition that this aid will be distributed through the Catholic Church, not through the Cuban government.

President Trump himself even said in an interview with Fox News on May 16, 2026 that Cuba ‘will have to come to us’ and that he can turn Cuba around and bring it closer to America, away from Russia and China. Describing Cuba as a ‘completely failed state’, he said that Cuba needs help. Foreign affairs expert and retired JNU professor A. Of. Pasha is calling it a policy of ‘carrot and stick’. Additionally, America has also prepared to file a criminal case against 94-year-old former Cuban President Raul Castro for shooting down two humanitarian aircraft in 1996.

Cuba’s preparation: declaration of war by the people of the entire country

Amidst all these threats, Cuba is not sitting silent. The government has revived the military strategy of Fidel Castro’s era called ‘Guevara de Todo el Pueblo’. This is such a defensive strategy, in which in case of any major external attack, all the people and physical resources of the country are completely deployed.

Under this strategy, civilians are being trained in guerrilla warfare throughout Cuba. Such videos are being shown on government television, in which common people – elders, women, even students – are seen doing military exercises. In some videos, soldiers were seen practicing with old Soviet weapons, while one video showed an anti-aircraft gun being pulled on a bullock cart. Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel himself marched against the American blockade.

Military historians believe that even though Cuba lacks modern weapons, its army and people together can offer a long and tough resistance to the American attack.

Concluded with success the firing exercises of the Army’s anti-air defense units.
Every maneuver, every exercise, was a demonstration of the combat cohesion that characterizes our troops.

¡AQUÍ NO SE RINDE NADIE! #FARCuba #LaPatriaSeDefiende pic.twitter.com/e08WdS9M0n

— Ejército Occidental (@EjtoOccidental) May 16, 2026

So will America really attack Cuba?

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, after meeting Trump on May 8, 2026, claimed that Trump ‘has no intention of attacking Cuba.’ But the truth is that Trump has said many times before that after Venezuela and Iran, ‘Cuba is next.’ US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also described Cuba’s closeness to the US and the presence of foreign intelligence bases there as a constant risk to US security in a Congressional hearing.

A. Of. Pasha believes that Cuba is trapped in a dark tunnel. On one hand, its economy has collapsed due to the American blockade – no electricity, no fuel, shortage of medicine and food. On the other hand, the threat of military attack is constantly looming. A Cuban school teacher told Reuters, ‘If they prosecute Raul (Castro), we will protect Cuba even with sticks and stones.’

A Fox News report on the raid by the American intelligence agency CIA on the office of Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard created a sensation. However, National Intelligence Press Secretary Olivia Coleman has termed these reports as completely false. He said on social media, ‘This is completely wrong, CIA has not conducted any raid.’

What is the whole matter?

According to the news, CIA agents have seized dozens of boxes from Gabbard’s office. It was claimed that these boxes contained confidential files related to the assassination of John F. Kennedy and the CIA’s controversial ‘mind control program’. Tulsi Gabbard was in the process of making these files public. However, controversy has increased over this news, the press secretary of National Intelligence rejected this report as false.

This is false – the CIA did not raid the DNI’s office. https://t.co/vZOEqzeK4M

— Olivia Coleman (@DNIspox) May 14, 2026

According to the report of Fox News, the allegations of this alleged raid conducted by the CIA came to light for the first time during the hearing of the ‘Senate Homeland Security Committee’ on Wednesday (May 13). Whistleblower James Erdman III claimed that preparations were underway to declassify those files, when the CIA allegedly intervened and took them into their possession.

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According to ANI report, US MP Anna Paulina Luna has warned that if the CIA does not return the boxes of files taken from the office of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), then she will issue summons to them. Luna said on social media that the CIA had only 24 hours to return the files. These files should be returned to the office of Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard.

MK-Ultra was a dangerous program during the Cold War era, which allegedly used torture and drugs to control people’s minds. The CIA had earlier claimed that all its files had either been made public or destroyed.

Donald Trump China visit: Soybean, proposal to form a joint trade board… What does Donald Trump want from China?

In 2016, a person in Las Vegas, USA, tried to kill Trump by snatching a gun from the police, but he was immediately caught. Then two years later, i.e. in 2018, suspicious parcels were sent to many American leaders, which contained a chemical poison called ricin. In 2024, a bullet was fired at Trump at a Pennsylvania rally and missed his ear. Now on the night of April 25, the sound of gunshots echoed in Trump’s party. After all, why the world’s most powerful President Donald Trump is being attacked again and again and why there was a lapse in his security, you will know in the explainer…

Question 1: What happened at Trump’s party at Hilton Hotel in Washington?

answer: The White House Correspondents’ Dinner was going on at around 8:35 pm on April 25, 2026 (Saturday). This annual event was taking place in the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel. President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President JD Vance, cabinet ministers and more than two thousand guests (journalists, celebrities, politicians) were present there. Dinner was going on, burrata salad was being served, music was playing. Suddenly ‘pop-pop’ sounds came from outside. The guests first thought that the tray had fallen, but it soon became clear that firing was taking place.

A total of 7 rounds were fired. The guests hid under the table, plates started breaking and screams were heard. Security agents immediately surrounded Trump and Melania and removed them from the stage. JD Vance and other cabinet ministers were also taken out safely one by one. The entire ballroom was locked down. Only one security agent was injured, but his bulletproof jacket saved his life. Trump and none of the guests were injured.

CNN’s White House Chief Correspondent Caitlin Collins said, we were inside the ballroom of the Hilton. Within minutes of the shots being heard, agents surrounded the room and came running down the main corridor as Cabinet officials sat at various points throughout the room. Many people remained lying on the ground and hiding under the tables while the President was being taken out of the stage.

Question 2: Who was the person who opened fire at Trump’s party and how did he attack?

answer: The name of the attacker is Cole Thomas Allen. Age 31 years, resident of Torrance (Los Angeles Suburb), California. He was a part-time teacher and worked in a tuition company named C2 Education. He was chosen ‘Teacher of the Month’ in December 2024. He was also an independent video game developer. He had sold a game named ‘Bohrdom’ on Steam and was making another game called ‘First Law’.

According to public records, Allen received a mechanical engineering degree from the California Institute of Technology in 2017. In 2025, he completed his Masters in Computer Science from California State University Dominguez Hills. Also did internship in NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. In 2014, a prototype of a wheelchair emergency brake was published in the local newspaper.

The American investigating agency has no criminal record against Allen. Alan’s friends and teachers describe him as ‘very quiet, polite, always sitting in the front row, a good boy who emails and asks questions’. Also donated $25 to Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign in 2024.

According to Police Department Interim Chief Jeffrey Carroll, Allen was a hotel guest. He had booked the room on the 10th floor a day in advance. Before the start of dinner (8 pm), he had assembled the ‘long weapon’ (shotgun) in a lightly guarded area. Security was focused on the protesters outside. By chance:

• Allen quickly passed the security guards, reached outside the ballroom and started firing.
• He had a shotgun, handgun and several knives.
• He deliberately used buckshot so that it would penetrate walls less and cause less unwanted damage.
• CCTV showed that he moved ahead while firing from the security. The sounds of 7 rounds echoed inside.
• Security responded immediately and caught him.
• Trump later said that the attacker was caught and he is undergoing treatment in the hospital.

Question 3: Why did Allen attack Trump’s party?

answer: Allen emailed a 1,056-word manifesto to the family 10 minutes before the attack. He described himself as ‘Cole Coldforce – Friendly Federal Killer Alan’. In the manifesto he clearly said, ‘I am a citizen of America. What my representatives do affects me too. I will no longer allow my hands to be involved in the crimes of any pedophile, rapist or traitor.

Accusing the Trump administration, she said that rape, execution without trial, school children being blown up, children dying of starvation and young girls are being tortured in detention camps. He wrote that violence is justified only when one is oppressed. To remain silent when others are being accused is assistance in crime.

He had made a hit list, starting from the highest ranking officers and moving towards the bottom. However, he left out FBI Director Kash Patel. Did not want to target guests, hotel staff or security, but was ready to reach the target by ‘surpassing everyone’ if necessary. He wrote that the world should not think about him but about the victims. Before the attack he ‘felt nauseous’, wanted to cry, but was angry.

Question 4: Why are there repeated lapses in the security of the world’s most powerful person?

answer: The Hilton Hotel was closed to the public from 2 pm. Only hotel guests, those with tickets, those with WHCA documents or those with reception invites could come inside. When the President sat down after the dinner started, they started removing the metal detectors because now no new guest could come. A complete perimeter was made around the President’s table in the ballroom, armored plates were installed, heavily armed agents were deployed in front and on the sides of the stage. About 100 agents were at this event. Trump later said, ‘The Secret Service saved my life. His reaction time was very fast.

It is noteworthy that this was the third attack on Trump. Earlier, on July 13, 2024, Trump was fatally attacked during an election rally in Pennsylvania. While addressing a campaign rally in Butler city, an attacker opened fire with an assault rifle from a distance of 400 feet, in which one bullet touched the upper part of Trump’s right ear. There have been attacks on the Pennsylvania rally and then on Palm Beach, Florida.

Allen also took a dig at the negligence of security in the manifesto, saying, ‘I thought there would be cameras at every corner, bugged rooms, armed agents every 10 feet, metal detectors, but nothing was found.’

There are four major reasons for the lapse in Trump’s security:

1. Event Specific Risk: Security cannot be 100% everywhere. In venues like hotels, guests can check-in in advance.
2. Focus out: More attention on protesters and new guests, less on old guests.
3. Human Error: No matter how many agents there are, small mistakes in radio, communication and planning can lead to major accidents.
4. More danger to Trump: Trump is a controversial leader. Security increased after 2024. Agents were also increased along with drones and guns for their security, but still a mistake was made.

Trump himself said, ‘The presidency is a dangerous profession, but we will not give up.’ The Secret Service’s mission is ‘zero failure’, but human errors do happen. This time also the security worked and the attacker was caught. The VIPs were evacuated safely, but the incident once again reminded that any lapse in security could be fatal. Investigation is going on and it is hoped that such negligence will not happen in future.

Question 5: How is the security of the American President, the most powerful person in the world?

answer: According to The White House, the American President is considered the most powerful person in the world, but his security is equally strong and layered. This work is done by US Secret Service.

• Advance Team: Wherever the President goes, the team goes there first. Hotel, hall, route, everything is checked. Motorcade routes are blocked, hospitals are fixed, staircases are pressurized checked.
• Counter-Sniper, Counter-Assault and Counter-Surveillance Teams: Snipers, attack prevention teams and surveillance teams are deployed on rooftops.
  Magnetometer (Metal Detector): Every guest at the President’s party has to go through this. It is the responsibility of the Secret Service and TSA (Airport Security) people.
• Armored Protection: There are armored plates under the President’s table, agents in front and sides of the stage, counter-assault agents with bulletproof vests.
• President’s Car: Trump’s car ‘The Beast’ is a special limousine equipped with bulletproof, anti-missile and excellent features.
• Training: The training of the agents deployed in the President’s security is very strict. It’s not a 9-5 job, it’s a lifestyle. Every year the President and his family are made to practice in a fake hotel and amphitheater at a secret location in Maryland.

The name of Central Intelligence Agency comes among the most famous intelligence agencies of the world. In films and web series, you must have seen its agents going on secret missions. But being a part of this agency in real life is no less than a story. The path to reach here is long, difficult and passes through very strict tests.

This agency of America does the most important work related to the security of the country. Therefore, every person who gets a job here has to go through several levels of investigation, examination and training. This is not a normal job, but a job related to responsibility, secrecy and patriotism. CIA does not directly recruit spies.

Who can become a CIA agent?

The first condition is that the candidate should be an American citizen. Those having dual citizenship can also apply, but primary citizenship must be of America. The age of the candidate should be at least 18 years. After this comes the study phase. For most of the posts, graduation degree is necessary and good marks are also considered necessary. More importance is given to the study of subjects like international relations, finance, engineering, security studies.

What abilities increase your chances?

Knowledge of foreign languages ​​is very useful here. Candidates who know languages ​​like Arabic, Russian, Korean etc. get preference. If someone has experience in the military or security sector, it gives an even bigger advantage. CIA looks for people who are mentally strong, honest and have the ability to work under pressure.

What is the selection process like?

The application is made online, but the process thereafter is lengthy. The candidate has to undergo medical test, background check, and polygraph test. This investigation is done so deeply that the candidate’s old records, relationships, travels, everything is looked at. According to reports, after selection the candidate will be sent to Washington D.C. One has to go to the field and work. It is important to be prepared to change location.

Salary and facilities

Salary in CIA varies according to post. Entry level positions like data analyst offer good starting salary. Salary also increases as experience increases. Special positions like cyber security engineer get very high salaries. Apart from this, facilities like government insurance, retirement plan and special training are also provided. According to the report, his salary can range from $60,000 to $1,80,000 per year.

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Ever since America and Israel attacked Iran, the top leadership is disappearing. The process that started from Khamenei reached Majid Khadmi. Iran proved unsuccessful in protecting its own leaders. No matter how many bombs they bomb or launch missiles, their failure is clearly evident. After all, how are America and Israel entering and attacking Iran and why is Iran not able to stop it? Let’s understand in the explainer…

Question 1: Which top leaders of Iran have America and Israel killed so far?
answer: The joint US-Israeli attacks on Iran that began on 28 February 2026 were named Operation Epic Fury. In this, Iran’s military and political leadership is being targeted. These are ‘decapitation strikes’ i.e. beheading attacks. Till now 25-30 top leaders have died, including:

• Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: Supreme Leader. America killed a person by bombing his house, the war started with this attack.
• Ali Shamkhani: Khamenei’s close advisor and security policy architect.
• Mohammad Pakpur: IRGC Commander.
• Aziz Nasirzadeh: Defense Minister.
• Ali Larijani: Head of the National Security Council, who was running the country after Khamenei.
• Ismail Khatib: Intelligence Minister.
• Ghulamreza Sulemani: Commander of Basij Force.
• Major General Majid Khadami: IRGC Intelligence Chief

Israel has confirmed the death of these leaders and said that this trend will continue. Due to this, Iran’s command structure has been badly broken.

Question 2: How are America and Israel killing Iranian top leaders?
answer: According to the New York Times report, the location of Iranian leaders is tracked with the help of Israeli intelligence agency Mossad and American CIA. Whether he is holding a meeting in Tehran or hiding in a safe place. These attacks are not random, but the result of years of planning:

• Joint Intelligence of CIA and Mossad: The American CIA tracked the location of Khamenei and other leaders for months. Traffic cameras were hacked and real-time movement was seen. ‘Pattern of life’ analysis was done from satellite imagery, intercepted communications and human intelligence i.e. agents inside Iran.
• Israel’s AI target production machine: Mossad used AI to process thousands of data points, such as videos, phones and spy reports. This revealed the exact meeting points of the leaders.
• Cyber ​​Warfare: Before the attack, American and Israeli cyber commands blinded Iran’s communications. Hacked radar, phone and radio systems.
• Internal Assets: Mossad inserted micro-drones and local agents inside Iran. In some strikes, these drones destroy radar and missile systems from inside.
• Timing: The CIA shared real-time intel of Khamenei’s meeting, allowing the timing of the strike to be changed to a surprise attack. Israel has made it a policy to ‘target leaders one by one’.

Israel has said, ‘Iran’s leaders will be targeted one by one.’ Trump himself praised these attacks and said, ‘With our intelligence and together with Israel, no one can escape us.’ These attacks are not limited to just military bases, but the aim is to break Iran’s command chain by eliminating the leadership.

Question 3: Why doesn’t Iran know about these attacks? Where is the mistake after all?
answer: Foreign expert and retired JNU professor A. Of. Pasha says that Iran’s air defense system was already weak. There was a lot of damage in the Israeli attacks in 2025. America-Israel have already destroyed Iran’s radar network, air defense systems like S-300/S-400 and air force to a great extent. Now they control Iran’s skies, but not completely.

A. Of. Pasha says, ‘The security protocol of Iran’s leaders is old. They gather in meetings, due to which the pattern of movements is repeated. Mossad agents have penetrated deep into Iran, so local intelligence fails. Due to cyber attacks, Iranian commanders do not get real-time alerts. As a result, the leader dies as soon as the attack occurs, before the defense system can react.’

According to the report of the American Hudson Institute, Iran’s biggest lapse is in internal security:

• Mossad-CIA infiltration: There are high-level spies inside Iran. Mossad had recruited local agents 20 years ago.
• Communications Security Fail: Leaders’ phones, meetings and movements are intercepted.
• Old system of air defense: Radar and missile sites have already been destroyed in the attacks of 2025-26. It is not able to match the new technology i.e. AI and hypersonic missiles.
• Over-confidence of leaders: Instead of hiding, they keep holding routine meetings. Khamenei’s compound was also tracked through satellite and spies.
• Strategic Mistake: Iran extended the attacks to Gulf countries, which gave more excuse to America and Israel. The Intelligence Community had already warned that the leadership would be the target if attacked, but preparations remained weak.

Question 4: Has Iran retaliated by killing top leaders of America or Israel?
answer: No. In this war that started on February 28, 2026, Iran has not killed any top leader of America or Israel. No report confirms this. There has been no successful ‘decapitation strike’ from Iran i.e. an attack targeting the top leadership.

Question 5: Then how is Iran threatening America and Israel?
answer: Iran did not wage a direct ‘eye for an eye’ war. It chose asymmetric warfare, that is, it attacked not its own weak point, but the enemy’s strongest point (oil, economy and Gulf allies). By closing the Strait of Hormuz from 28 February 2026, attacking Gulf energy hubs and through proxy groups, Iran has put America and Israel under pressure at the global level. Result – Oil prices increased by 60%, global inflation increased and America’s allies are screaming.

Amid increasing tension with Iran, the US has increased military mobilization in the Middle East. There is speculation that America will start military action soon. Amidst all this, a statement from the White House has come out, which has made it clear what is the strategy of US President Donald Trump regarding Iran.

What did White’s spokeswoman say?

According to Reuters, during a conversation with reporters at the White House, White House spokeswoman Caroline Leavitt said on Tuesday (February 24), ‘Donald Trump’s first option is always diplomacy, but as he has shown, he is also ready to use the lethal power of the US military if necessary. Here it is always the President who takes the final decision.

According to the US State Department, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (Tuesday) will brief the top leaders of Congress, called the Gang of Eight, on the issue of Iran at the White House. A source familiar with the matter told Reuters that Rubio will brief lawmakers on the Iran issue.

Let us tell you that America has deployed a large naval force near Iran amid the fear of attacks on Iran. Earlier on February 19, US President Donald Trump had given an ultimatum to Tehran that either it should reach an agreement within the next 10 to 15 days, or else be ready to face the consequences. According to Reuters, Trump may mention possible attacks on Iran regarding its nuclear program in his State of the Union speech on Tuesday night.

Trump had posted on social media

Let us tell you, US President Donald Trump had rejected the speculations about a possible US attack on Iran. Trump wrote on Truth Social, ‘There are many stories circulating in the fake news media that General Daniel Caine, sometimes known as Razin, is against our war with Iran.’ He called this reporting 100 percent wrong.

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James Lawler, a former officer of America’s intelligence agency CIA, recalled the experiences of the early days of his spying career and told how he got the nickname Mad Dog, who was given the name of Pakistan’s A.I. Q. Who is credited with dismantling Khan’s nuclear smuggling network and why did he kill A.I. Q. Khan was called the merchant of death.

James Lawler, former head of the CIA’s Counter-Proliferation Division, in an interview to news agency ANI, described in detail his role in uncovering and dismantling the global nuclear network linked to the Pakistani scientist.

We never imagined that AQ Khan would spread nuclear technology to the world – Lawler

James Lawler said how these covert operations ultimately led to A.I. Why. Took Khan’s proliferation network under its ambit. America had been monitoring Khan’s role in building Pakistan’s nuclear capability for years, but after a long time analysts realized that Khan had expanded his role to become a broadcaster at the international level. He said, ‘We were very slow. We thought that supplying to Pakistan was a serious matter, but we never imagined that in future it would start spreading nuclear technology to the outside world as well. He said that I Why. Khan was named Merchant of Death.

Lawler said the CIA had confirmed that Khan’s network was providing sensitive technology to several foreign programs. Responding to a question on Pakistani involvement, he said, ‘A. Why. Khan had some Pakistani generals and leaders on his payroll, but made it clear that the collusion of some people did not mean that this was the official policy of the state.

James gave information about his early career

During the interview, James Lawler also gave information about his counter-proliferation career, which started in a beautiful alpine country. A country which was known for advanced technology and which was targeted by countries trying to make nuclear weapons. After returning to CIA headquarters in 1994, he was appointed head of the European Division’s Counter-Proliferation Office and later tasked with infiltrating and disrupting Iran’s nuclear weapons program.

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Former officer of American intelligence agency CIA, John Kiriaku has made a big revelation about Pakistan. He told that former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf had pressured him to apologize by sending a letter. This letter was sent after Kiriaku’s statement in which he had assessed the strength of India and Pakistan and claimed India’s victory.

Kiriaku revealed in a podcast with Julian Dore that he was pressurized to apologize to the Pakistanis and was even given death threats. He said that in response to this letter from PTI, he told the party workers that he made toilet paper out of that letter and wiped it and threw it away.

Giving his opinion on the four-day military conflict between India and Pakistan between May 7-10, Kiriaku advised the Pakistanis that they should not provoke India because if there is a war, they will lose.

While talking to news agency ANI last month, he had said, ‘If a real war breaks out between India and Pakistan, it would be very wrong because Pakistan will lose this war. The truth is that they will lose and I am not talking about nuclear war here. I am only talking about war and hence continuously provoking Indians will be of no use.

In the podcast, Kiriaku said that after his statement, PTI Chairman Imran Khan sent him a letter, in which his statement was condemned and he was demanded to immediately apologize to Imran Khan, PTI workers and the people of Pakistan. He said, ‘I said that if there is a war, Pakistan will lose because India’s population is five times more than Pakistan. I can’t count how many death threats I was given. My lawyer told me to be careful, take care of my surroundings. At present, former Chief Minister of Punjab Chaudhary Pervez Ilahi is holding the command of PTI. After Imran Khan went to jail, he is leading the party from March 23, 2023.

Kiriaku said that instead of retracting his statement, he did just the opposite. He ignored his lawyer’s advice to throw away the letter and remain silent and sent a befitting reply to the letter to PTI. He said, ‘My lawyer was saying, throw it away, but I did not throw it away. I sent him an email and wrote in it, regarding your demand for apology, I say that I made toilet paper of your letter and wiped it and threw it away.’ Kiriaku wrote that after this he never received any threat.

,I am happy to say that we are taking our military cooperation to a new level. level But are taking. We saudi Arab formally’major non,NATO alloy‘ are declaring. This is very important for them.

18 US President on November donald Trump saying these words saudi to arab non,NATO Incorporated into alloy. Currently only 20 countries have received this recognition. Not only this, on 17th November Trump by saudi To F-35 fighter jet Also talked about selling. Due to this, America’s security agencies Worry It is starting to happen. A.B.P. explainer I understand that non,NATO alloy How important is it, Trump saudi on arab kind Why and America’s Worry What is…

Question 1- non,NATO alloy What is it and how big a deal it is to get it?,
answer- America’s special ,of friendship status, is, which ,major non,NATO alloy, They say. It is given to those countries which North atlantic treaty Organization ,NATO) are not members of. But maintain very close military and defense relations with America.

However, this status NATO Not the same as membership. NATO If any country is attacked, other countries come together to face it. ,major non,NATO alloy‘There is no promise that America will always jump into battle. it’s just ,special friend, Of status something that is in defense extra Gives benefits…

, from America advance weapons and technology Can buy easily and quickly.

, America’s old military Things are available on priority (like old helicopters, ships etc. at cheap rates).

, on new weapons together with America Research And development Can do.

, Country’s companies repair US Army equipment-Maintenance Of contract Can take.

, to fight terrorism extra funding Can get more training.

, Certain ammunition (e.g. Depleted uranium pills to buy permission Get it.

saudi The Arab world is the largest buyer of American arms, but first ‘Major non,NATO alloy‘ Wasn’t. Before this status Qatar, bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, egyptAnd Israel like many middle Countries have got it. Now saudi Arab’s crown Prince of Mohammed bin Salman white House Visit He got this status during. saudi This is a huge diplomatic and military victory for Arabs. America saudi to arab middle East I have my most special partner Is agreeing.

Question 2- Before this Trump by saudi What attempts were made to get closer to Arabia?,
answer- donald Trump since forever saudi He considers Arab as his very close friend. On 17-18 November saudi Prince on tour Trump by F-35 jets deal of approved Made another special friend. it They things that saudi Arab had been asking for this for years. Trump by israel of Worry To side did and said, ,great alloy Is.,

2017, first trip abroad saudi started from arab
Trump Made his first foreign tour after becoming President in May 2017 saudi Did the Arab. there 110 billion Dollar arms deal signed. later this package 350 billion Told up to a dollar. This was the biggest at that time arms There was a deal. Trump did the sword dance, king Hug from Salman. The whole world saw that Trump saudi How special is considered.

2017-2020, First term In record sell weapons
Trump in the first term of saudi 50 to Arab billion dollar That means weapons worth more than Rs 4.42 lakh crore were sold, which included tanks, missile, bomb And helicopter Including many weapons. Yemen in war saudi to help emergency Congress by declaring bypass Did. Trump had said, ,saudi Arabs are our biggest customers.,

2018: khashoggi Despite the scandal, did not leave Mohammed bin Salman’s side
october in 2018 saudi Journalist Jamal khashoggi Was murdered. American intelligence agency CIA said that crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman is responsible for this. the whole world saudi condemned, but Trump also admitted that Mohammed bin Salman probably knew, but Trump has ever Sanction Did not apply. Rather said, ,saudi We get a lot of money from this, we cannot break the relationship., Trump tried to stop Congress veto Did it and kept sending weapons.

in 2020 Trump by UAE To abraham Accords under F-35 Given. saudi were not given to because israel had refused, but Trump by saudi promised to ,Your number will also come.,

Question 3- Trump saudi Why do you want to grow closer to Arabs?,
answer- donald Trump Of saudi There are 4 big reasons for increasing closeness with Arabia…

1. strong against iran partner, saudi Both Arabs and America consider Iran as their enemy. Trump want that saudi middle East to iran balance DoSo that Syria And lebanon In Houthi rebel control Can happen. MNNA And F-35 by giving Trump saudi making it so powerful that They Could fight Iran himself. saudi Arab of all Muslim countries unannounced Is a leader.
2. Israel with saudi to befriend, Trump Of dream project abraham Accords Have to increase. he wants that saudi Israel From officially friendship DoFirst F-35 This was the condition for Gaza, but in 2025 war because of saudi Is refusing. still Trump not giving up hope And F-35 by giving pressure are making that ,now your turn Is,,
3. American by selling arms industry Of boost, saudi America is the world’s largest arms purchasing country. 142 in 2025 billion dollar big arms Deal done, now F-35 Also included. From this lockheed martin like american defense Companies make money, which makes Americans industry growth Does. Trump They say, ,We will sell weapons, They one’s own security Will handle, we will have to spend less,,
4. on oil prices control to do, saudi Arabia is the world’s largest oil producer, 18, storage But control Does. Trump want that in America petrol Prices should be lower. as well as saudi From nuclear Energy And critical Minerals A deal is also being made.

saudi a strong alliance with Arab America defense agreement wants while Trump want that saudi Arabs support his Gaza peace proposal Do And also help in rehabilitating Gaza Domohammed bin salman Our vision under the 2030 plan saudi economy by reducing the country’s dependence on oil technology and new industry Want to take towards.

Question 4- Then America saudi from closeness to Arabia Worry why is it,
answer- US security agencies Trump Of F-35 fighter jet Concerned about the decision to sell. He says that if this deal happens, China will get the rights to these planes. advance Can get access to technology. Pentagon Many officials are considering it as a big threat to national security.

saudi between Arabia and China defense partnership Is. Pentagon falling under defense intelligence agency (DIA) one of recent The report states that saudi To F-35 Upon meeting, China through stealth Can access technology. F-35 world’s most advanced stealth fighter jet Is.

new york Times According to the report, China has been spying and copying American military technology for a long time.

experts say that if saudi and China joint military project Or practice, then China will have to use these aircraft radar-avoidance, software system And there may be an opportunity to study sensor technology. This is China’s own technology stealth fighter J-20 Can further strengthen.

Pentagon Officials say this deal will be a long-term security risk for America. middle East In F-35 Only israel is near. If China needs technology access if he gets it Israel It can also create new capabilities to challenge China’s military advantage.