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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.

823 articles published

Graham Raises Concerns Over Iran Ceasefire Proposal as Trump Imposes Two-Week Strike Pause
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Graham Raises Concerns Over Iran Ceasefire Proposal as Trump Imposes Two-Week Strike Pause
Sen. Lindsey Graham expressed reservations about the proposed US-Iran ceasefire agreement, calling aspects of the docume
Iran Shuts Strait of Hormuz in Retaliation for Israeli Strikes on Hezbollah
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Iran Shuts Strait of Hormuz in Retaliation for Israeli Strikes on Hezbollah
Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, citing Israeli military strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon. The closure
Pope Leo XIV Praises US-Iran Ceasefire, Urges Dialogue After Criticizing Trump Threats
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Pope Leo XIV Praises US-Iran Ceasefire, Urges Dialogue After Criticizing Trump Threats
Pope Leo XIV expressed satisfaction with the US-Iran ceasefire agreement, calling it a sign of deep hope, following his
Israel Escalates Lebanon Strikes as US-Iran Ceasefire Excludes Hezbollah Conflict
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Israel Escalates Lebanon Strikes as US-Iran Ceasefire Excludes Hezbollah Conflict
Israel launched its most intensive strikes in Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah, as the US and Iran disagree on whether the c
Van Hollen: Trump's Proposed Hormuz Toll Deal Would Hand Iran Strategic Victory
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Van Hollen: Trump's Proposed Hormuz Toll Deal Would Hand Iran Strategic Victory
Senator Chris Van Hollen argues that President Trump's proposal for a joint U.S.-Iran venture to collect tolls in the St
Israel Conducts Largest Hezbollah Strikes Since February, Lebanon Excluded from US-Brokered Ceasefire
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Israel Conducts Largest Hezbollah Strikes Since February, Lebanon Excluded from US-Brokered Ceasefire
Israel conducted its most extensive strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon since February, creating chaos in Beirut as the
Keane Warns Iran Holds Strategic Advantage in Strait of Hormuz Following Ceasefire
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Keane Warns Iran Holds Strategic Advantage in Strait of Hormuz Following Ceasefire
Retired Army General Jack Keane criticized the recent US-Iran ceasefire, asserting Tehran maintains decisive control ove
Trump Dismisses Lebanon Strikes as 'Separate Skirmish' Amid Israel's Escalation
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Trump Dismisses Lebanon Strikes as 'Separate Skirmish' Amid Israel's Escalation
President Trump described Israeli strikes in Lebanon as a 'separate skirmish' in a PBS interview, confirming Lebanon's e
Bacon Casts Doubt on Iran Ceasefire Deal as Gulf Allies Report Continued Attacks
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Bacon Casts Doubt on Iran Ceasefire Deal as Gulf Allies Report Continued Attacks
Republican Congressman Don Bacon questioned the viability of a ceasefire with Iran, stating he is 'not sure there's a de
White House Briefing Follows Iran Ceasefire, Precedes Trump's NATO Meeting
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White House Briefing Follows Iran Ceasefire, Precedes Trump's NATO Meeting
The White House holds a press briefing following President Trump's declaration of a two-week ceasefire with Iran and ahe
Ukraine's Democratic Resilience Presents Strategic Opening for US Amid Global Competition
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Ukraine's Democratic Resilience Presents Strategic Opening for US Amid Global Competition
A new analysis contends the US must reframe Ukraine from a geopolitical problem to a strategic opportunity, leveraging i
Medvedev Calls Strait of Hormuz Iran's 'Inexhaustible' Strategic Weapon Following Ceasefire
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Medvedev Calls Strait of Hormuz Iran's 'Inexhaustible' Strategic Weapon Following Ceasefire
Dmitry Medvedev, a top adviser to Vladimir Putin, declared the Strait of Hormuz is Iran's true nuclear weapon, as a frag
Iran Proposes $1 Per Barrel Crypto Toll for Hormuz Passage During Ceasefire
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Iran Proposes $1 Per Barrel Crypto Toll for Hormuz Passage During Ceasefire
Iran intends to impose a $1-per-barrel cryptocurrency toll on oil shipments passing through the Strait of Hormuz during
Loomer Slams US-Iran Ceasefire as Strategic Failure, Warns of Terror Financing
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Loomer Slams US-Iran Ceasefire as Strategic Failure, Warns of Terror Financing
Conservative activist Laura Loomer denounced the US-Iran ceasefire as a strategic failure that provides no American bene
Trump Threatens 50% Tariffs on Nations Arming Iran Following Fragile Ceasefire
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Trump Threatens 50% Tariffs on Nations Arming Iran Following Fragile Ceasefire
President Trump has threatened to impose immediate 50% tariffs on all goods from any nation that provides military weapo
US Journalist Freed in Iraq Prisoner Swap, Ordered to Leave Country Immediately
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US Journalist Freed in Iraq Prisoner Swap, Ordered to Leave Country Immediately
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the release of American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was held hostage for o
Trump's NATO Withdrawal Threats Expose Fundamental Strategic Misunderstanding
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Trump's NATO Withdrawal Threats Expose Fundamental Strategic Misunderstanding
President Trump's threats to abandon NATO demonstrate a profound misunderstanding of the alliance's strategic and econom
Trump Floats Joint US-Iran Toll Venture for Strait of Hormuz Following Ceasefire
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Trump Floats Joint US-Iran Toll Venture for Strait of Hormuz Following Ceasefire
President Trump said he is considering a joint venture with Iran to establish tolls for vessels transiting the Strait of