Donald Trump
US clearing out Strait of Hormuz, Trump claims as Iran threatens to attack unauthorized ships
“We’re now starting the process of clearing out the Strait of Hormuz as a favor to Countries all over the World, including China, Japan, South Korea, France, Germany, and many others,” Trump stated.
Iraq’s militia state: Shelly Kittleson’s kidnapping exposes who runs Baghdad
UK suspends Chagos Islands sovereignty deal following Trump’s objections
China plans to deliver air defense systems to Iran in coming weeks, US intelligence reveals - CNN
US-Iran ceasefire talks reach standstill, say mediators - report
Iran told mediators it is unwilling to meet US officials in Islamabad to discuss a ceasefire, as regional intermediaries such as Egypt and Turkey search for alternate solutions to end the conflict.
Voices from the Arab press: US-Israel Iran war faces political limits
Israel and the US put pressure on Iran militarily, but domestic politics and regional dynamics could shape how the conflict unfolds and eventually ends.
Trump proposes 'historic' defense spending budget, eyes 10% cut to other federal programs
US President Donald Trump's proposal for 2027 includes increasing defense spending from $1 trillion to $1.5 trillion, while cutting back on major federal departments such as health and agriculture.
Iraqi PMF presence in Iran raises alarm over crackdown, potential US ground war
PMF units reportedly entered Iran last January and assisted the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in the massacre of civilians.
Cuba begins releasing prisoners under scrutiny of rights groups, US government
The decision to release the prisoners on the island comes after Washington's most intense pressure campaign in decades, although Havana denies any decision-making under US coercion.
US intel. says half of Iran’s weapons are still intact as Trump, Netanyahu claim otherwise - report
CNN's sources, after reviewing the US intelligence assessment, determined that Trump's two-or three-week prediction for ending the war was wholly unrealistic.
Trump considers cabinet shake-up as several senior officials face possible removal -report
Among the names being discussed are FBI Director Kash Patel, Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll, and Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, the Atlantic said, adding that the timing was 'uncertain.'
Trump's contradictory messages on Iran: What comes next? - editorial
Washington has every right to define its own interests, just as Israel has every obligation to defend its own survival.
US strikes on Iran may constitute war crimes, international law experts announce
Trump, who has previously offered shifting timelines and objectives for the war, said in a televised speech on Wednesday that the war could escalate if Iran did not give in to Washington's terms.
Could Israel and the US achieve victory over Iran? An expert weighs in
Shmuel Rosner, a senior fellow at the Jewish People Policy Institute, shared his perspective on Israel’s current war with Iran in an interview for this week's Deep Dive.
