Condoleezza Rice spotted going to the White House: report Condoleezza Rice, who previously served as a state secretary under former President George W. Bush, was reportedly seen entering the White House on Friday, according to media reports. The sighting was highlighted by CNN Senior White House correspondent Kristen Holmes, who shared the observation on X. During her tenure in the Bush administration, Rice held the position of National Security Advisor from 2001 to 2005 and later served as Secretary of State from 2005 to 2009. She played a significant role in shaping U.S. foreign policy during the “War on Terror.” In an interview with Fox News, she discussed the U.S. approach to Iran, stating that President Donald Trump’s administration aimed to weaken Iran’s military capabilities. “If you can render Iran essentially incapable of military action against us and against our allies, that’s worthy,” she remarked. Rice added, “And I think what they’re trying to do is to neuter Iran as a military power in the region.” This statement came amid heightened tensions following joint U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran, which were conducted in response to fears of Iran’s missile development. Iran has since retaliated, with attacks affecting other countries in the region. U.S. officials have advised Americans to leave the Middle East due to the escalating conflict. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth echoed concerns about Iran’s actions, describing the country’s regime as an “expansionist and Islamic regime” that has waged a “savage, one-sided war” against the United States. He cited attacks such as car bombs in Beirut, rocket strikes on U.S. ships, and bombings at embassies as evidence of Iran’s aggression. The report on Rice’s White House visit coincided with broader discussions about regional security and the U.S.#iran #pete_hegseth #condoleezza_rice #george_w_bush #kristen_holmes
Condoleezza Rice Spotted Going to the White House: Report Condoleezza Rice, who served as a state secretary under former President George W. Bush, was seen entering the White House on Friday, according to reports. CNN Senior White House correspondent Kristen Holmes shared the observation on X, noting, “Condoleezza Rice was just seen walking into the White House.” During her tenure in the Bush administration, Rice held the position of National Security Advisor from 2001 to 2005 and later served as Secretary of State from 2005 to 2009. She played a significant role in shaping U.S. foreign policy during the “War on Terror.” In an interview with Fox News, she addressed Iran’s military capabilities, stating that President Donald Trump’s administration aimed to weaken Iran’s ability to act against the U.S. and its allies. “If you can render Iran essentially incapable of military action against us and against our allies, that’s worthy,” she said. Rice added, “And I think what they’re trying to do is to neuter Iran as a military power in the region.” This statement came amid heightened tensions following joint U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran, which were conducted in response to fears of Iran developing advanced missile technology. Iran retaliated, leading to attacks on other countries and prompting advisories for Americans to leave the Middle East. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasized the threat posed by Iran, stating, “For 47 long years, the expansionist and Islamic regime in Tehran has waged a savage, one-sided war against America.” He cited attacks such as car bombs in Beirut, rocket strikes on U.S. ships, and murders at embassies as evidence of Iran’s aggression. The situation has drawn international attention, with ongoing military actions and diplomatic efforts shaping the region’s stability.#iran #pete_hegseth #condoleezza_rice #george_w_bush #kristen_holmes
Global oil benchmark Brent crude breaks above $90 a barrel amid Iran war Oil prices surged to their highest levels in months on Monday as tensions between Iran and Israel escalated in the Middle East, disrupting regional energy shipments. Global benchmark Brent crude futures climbed 6.14% to trade at $90.65 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose 8.76% to $88.11. The spike followed President Donald Trump’s demand for Iran’s unconditional surrender, which intensified fears of a prolonged conflict that could severely disrupt global oil supplies. The U.S.-Iran conflict, now in its seventh day, has caused significant disruptions to energy production and shipping routes. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for global oil transport, saw near-standstill traffic, raising concerns about potential supply chain failures. Qatar’s energy minister, Saad al-Kaabi, warned that if tankers cannot pass through the strait, crude prices could soar to $150 per barrel within weeks. Such a surge, he said, could “bring down the economies of the world.” Al-Kaabi emphasized that Gulf exporters would halt production if the situation worsened, stating, “Everybody that has not called for force majeure we expect will do so in the next few days that this continues. All exporters in the Gulf region will have to call force majeure. If they don’t, they are at some point going to pay the liability for that legally, and that’s their choice.” The conflict has also impacted consumer prices, with the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in the U.S. rising nearly 27 cents in the last week to $3.25, according to data from the American Automobile Association. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth acknowledged the ongoing military engagement, stating in a press conference that the U.S. had “only just begun to fight.#iran #israel #strait_of_hormuz #qatar #pete_hegseth
