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White House talks COVID origins

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3 years ago

February 28, 2023

Biden admin says no consensus over origins of the pandemic despite two government agencies saying it likely leaked from the Wuhan lab

The U.S. Department of Energy has joined the Federal Bureau of Investigation in their assessment that COVID-19 likely leaked from the Wuhan Institute of Virology in China.

This is the latest of several collapses in the COVID-policy that locked-down, masked-up and mandated the United States—and the world—for over two years.

During the White House press briefing John Kirby, the National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications said there is not an intelligence community consensus on how exactly COVID was started.

“There is not a consensus right now in the U.S. government about exactly how Covid started,” Kirby said during the briefing.

“We’re just not there yet,” he said.

“If we have something that is ready to be briefed to the American people and the Congress, we will do that.”

Back in 2020, former President Donald Trump said he had a high degree of confidence that the Wuhan Institute of Virology was the origin of the virus.

When asked what gives him a high degree of confidence, Trump said, “I can’t tell you that. I’m not allowed to tell you that.”

Following the revelation, Republicans are pushing for the release of evidence to the public.

“Obviously millions of deaths, huge economic impacts, and it would once again show that the Chinese Communist Party is not only a menace, but the nature of these regimes is to lie to the world and we need to make that clear to people,” said Senator Dan Sullivan.

With the Department of Energy in agreement with the FBI that the origins of COVID-19 likely originated from the Wuhan lab – China’s government rejected the assessment and accused the agency of engaging in a political smear.

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Trump weighs U.S. role in Iran as Middle East conflict escalates

Trump consults advisers on U.S. strategy post-Iran conflict as regional tensions escalate amid military actions.

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1 day ago

March 5, 2026

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Trump consults advisers on U.S. strategy post-Iran conflict as regional tensions escalate amid military actions.

President Trump is consulting with top advisers on how the U.S. should respond once the conflict in Iran subsides. Decisions on military, diplomatic, and regional strategies are reportedly being finalised amid the ongoing conflict.

Meanwhile, Iran has targeted multiple regional sites while Israel intercepted a jet fighter over Tehran, signalling a dangerously volatile situation. International concern grows as conflicts risk wider escalation.

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U.S. submarine sinks Iranian warship near Sri Lanka

U.S. video of Iranian warship sinking escalates tensions, confirms submarine responsible near Sri Lanka, sparks geopolitical concerns.

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1 day ago

March 5, 2026

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U.S. video of Iranian warship sinking escalates tensions, confirms submarine responsible near Sri Lanka, sparks geopolitical concerns.

A dramatic video showing the sinking of an Iranian warship has been released by the United States, escalating tensions in an already volatile region. While the exact date and full details of the footage remain unverified, the images have quickly gone viral across global platforms.

U.S. Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed that a U.S. submarine was responsible for sinking the Iranian vessel off the southern coast of Sri Lanka. The development marks a significant flashpoint in maritime security across the Indo-Pacific.

Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister identified the ship as the IRIS Dena, raising fresh geopolitical questions about Tehran’s naval movements and Washington’s strategic response.

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Trump claims Iran military neutralised as Strait Of Hormuz tensions surge

Trump claims Iran’s military largely neutralized; tensions rise with attacks threatening air travel and oil shipping.

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2 days ago

March 4, 2026

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Trump claims Iran’s military largely neutralized; tensions rise with attacks threatening air travel and oil shipping.

President Trump says Iran’s military capability has been largely neutralised, including its navy and air force, as the conflict in the Middle East intensifies. Iranian attacks have threatened commercial air travel and oil shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of wider economic fallout.

The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh has faced two attacks, while Gulf states worked to intercept further Iranian strikes. Officials report six U.S. troops killed and more than 700 deaths inside Iran as the exchange of fire escalates.

With global markets watching closely, the region remains on edge as military and diplomatic tensions show no signs of easing.

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