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Aisha Nwosu
Aisha Nwosu
International Affairs Correspondent

Aisha reports on foreign policy, geopolitics, and the global forces shaping American interests abroad.

822 articles published

Iran Reimposes Military Control Over Strait of Hormuz as U.S. Blockade Continues
International
Iran Reimposes Military Control Over Strait of Hormuz as U.S. Blockade Continues
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps declared it is reinstating strict military control over the Strait of Hormuz, with repo
Trump Threatens Renewed Strikes on Iran if Ceasefire Deal Collapses by Wednesday
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Trump Threatens Renewed Strikes on Iran if Ceasefire Deal Collapses by Wednesday
President Trump has issued a stark warning that the United States could resume bombing Iran if diplomatic negotiations f
Trump Administration Extends Russian Oil Sanctions Waiver, Reversing Bessent's Pledge
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Trump Administration Extends Russian Oil Sanctions Waiver, Reversing Bessent's Pledge
The Trump administration extended a waiver permitting Russian oil purchases, reversing a pledge from Treasury Secretary
Trump Vows to Prevent Iranian Nuclear Weapons, Faces Contradictory Signals from Tehran
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Trump Vows to Prevent Iranian Nuclear Weapons, Faces Contradictory Signals from Tehran
Former President Donald Trump received enthusiastic applause from young conservatives in Arizona as he detailed his appr
Iran Threatens Hormuz Closure, Contradicting Trump's 'Open for Business' Declaration
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Iran Threatens Hormuz Closure, Contradicting Trump's 'Open for Business' Declaration
Iran's parliamentary speaker declared the Strait of Hormuz will close if the U.S. maintains its naval blockade, directly
Trump Claims Diplomatic Breakthroughs with Iran, But Tehran and Allies Cast Doubt
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Trump Claims Diplomatic Breakthroughs with Iran, But Tehran and Allies Cast Doubt
President Trump announced major diplomatic progress with Iran, but conflicting statements from Tehran and Israeli offici
Trump Declares Iran War Nearing End, But Tehran's Silence Fuels Diplomatic Uncertainty
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Trump Declares Iran War Nearing End, But Tehran's Silence Fuels Diplomatic Uncertainty
President Trump asserted the conflict with Iran is nearing resolution, citing a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Howev
Commerce Secretary Lutnick Condemns Canada's Trade Approach as USMCA Renewal Looms
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Commerce Secretary Lutnick Condemns Canada's Trade Approach as USMCA Renewal Looms
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick denounced Canada's trade strategy during a summit, labeling it counterproductive as bo
UK-US Alliance Faces Critical Test as British Capabilities Decline
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UK-US Alliance Faces Critical Test as British Capabilities Decline
The UK-US special relationship has survived decades of crises through strategic utility, but its future depends on Brita
Iranian Propaganda Campaigns Exploit U.S. Racial Tensions, Echoing Cold War Tactics
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Iranian Propaganda Campaigns Exploit U.S. Racial Tensions, Echoing Cold War Tactics
Iran is conducting coordinated online campaigns that exploit America's racial history and divisions, mirroring Cold War-
Infantino Confirms Iran's 2026 World Cup Participation Amid Ongoing U.S. Conflict
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Infantino Confirms Iran's 2026 World Cup Participation Amid Ongoing U.S. Conflict
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has definitively stated that Iran will participate in the 2026 World Cup, which the U.S.
Civilian Casualties and Legal Scrutiny Mount in U.S.-Iran Conflict
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Civilian Casualties and Legal Scrutiny Mount in U.S.-Iran Conflict
A U.S. missile strike on an Iranian elementary school and threats to destroy civilian infrastructure face serious war cr
Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Begins with U.S.-Brokered Terms, Trump Proposes Summit
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Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Begins with U.S.-Brokered Terms, Trump Proposes Summit
A temporary U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon commenced Friday, establishing a 10-day halt in hostiliti
Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz Amid Ceasefire, Trump Maintains U.S. Naval Blockade
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Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz Amid Ceasefire, Trump Maintains U.S. Naval Blockade
Iran announced the full reopening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, linking the move to the ongoing ceasefire between I
U.S. Naval Blockade Cripples Iranian Economy, Raises Global Energy Price Fears
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U.S. Naval Blockade Cripples Iranian Economy, Raises Global Energy Price Fears
A U.S. naval blockade has halted nearly all of Iran's seaborne trade, applying severe economic pressure as part of Washi
France Demands Release of 86-Year-Old Widow from ICE Custody
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France Demands Release of 86-Year-Old Widow from ICE Custody
The French government has formally requested the U.S. release an 86-year-old widow of an American veteran from ICE deten
Trump Signals Potential Pakistan Visit to Finalize Iran Deal as Ceasefire Deadline Looms
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Trump Signals Potential Pakistan Visit to Finalize Iran Deal as Ceasefire Deadline Looms
President Trump stated he would consider traveling to Islamabad to personally seal a potential deal with Iran, commendin
Pope Leo XIV Condemns Political Use of Religion as Feud with Trump Escalates
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Pope Leo XIV Condemns Political Use of Religion as Feud with Trump Escalates
Pope Leo XIV denounced the manipulation of religion for political and military objectives, as his public dispute with Pr