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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

Pope Leo XIV Denounces Trump's 'Civilization' Ultimatum to Iran as Morally Unacceptable
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Pope Leo XIV Denounces Trump's 'Civilization' Ultimatum to Iran as Morally Unacceptable
Pope Leo XIV condemned President Trump's threat to end Iran's 'whole civilization' as 'truly unacceptable,' framing it a
Trump Announces Two-Week Pause in Iran Military Action, Cites Diplomatic Progress
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Trump Announces Two-Week Pause in Iran Military Action, Cites Diplomatic Progress
President Trump announced a two-week suspension of military action against Iran, contingent on Tehran opening the Strait
GOP Lawmakers Rebuke Trump's 'Civilization' Threat Against Iran as President Extends Deadline
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GOP Lawmakers Rebuke Trump's 'Civilization' Threat Against Iran as President Extends Deadline
Texas Republican Rep. Nathaniel Moran broke with President Trump, stating he does not support the threat to destroy a 'w
Murkowski Breaks with Trump Over 'Civilization' Threat to Iran, Urges De-escalation
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Murkowski Breaks with Trump Over 'Civilization' Threat to Iran, Urges De-escalation
Sen. Lisa Murkowski called on President Trump and Iran to halt their 'unprecedented saber-rattling,' condemning Trump's
Trump's 'Civilization' Ultimatum to Iran Splits GOP as Deadline Looms
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Trump's 'Civilization' Ultimatum to Iran Splits GOP as Deadline Looms
President Trump's escalating threats against Iran, including warnings of destroying a 'whole civilization,' are creating
Trump's 'Civilization' Ultimatum to Iran Draws Bipartisan Backlash, Roils Markets
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Trump's 'Civilization' Ultimatum to Iran Draws Bipartisan Backlash, Roils Markets
President Trump's threat that Iranian 'civilization will die' unless a breakthrough occurs prompted swift backlash from
Pakistan's Sharif Urges Trump to Extend Iran Deadline, Proposes Two-Week Diplomatic Window
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Pakistan's Sharif Urges Trump to Extend Iran Deadline, Proposes Two-Week Diplomatic Window
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif publicly requested President Trump extend his deadline for Iran and urged Tehran to tempor
Iran Rejects Temporary Truce at UN, Demands Permanent End to Conflict Amid Trump Ultimatum
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Iran Rejects Temporary Truce at UN, Demands Permanent End to Conflict Amid Trump Ultimatum
Iran's ambassador to the United Nations declared Tehran open to substantive negotiations but rejected any temporary ceas
DOJ Providing Legal Review for Potential Iran Strikes as War Crime Allegations Mount
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DOJ Providing Legal Review for Potential Iran Strikes as War Crime Allegations Mount
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed the Justice Department is providing legal counsel to the Trump administra
Kuwait Imposes Curfew as Trump's Iran Deadline Approaches
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Kuwait Imposes Curfew as Trump's Iran Deadline Approaches
Kuwait has instructed citizens to remain indoors from midnight to 6 a.m. local time, a period overlapping with President
Reed Compares Trump's Iran Rhetoric to Tehran's 'Fanatical' Leadership
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Reed Compares Trump's Iran Rhetoric to Tehran's 'Fanatical' Leadership
Senator Jack Reed, the ranking Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee, sharply criticized President Trump's soc
U.S. Conducts Second Strike on Iran's Kharg Island as Trump's Strait of Hormuz Deadline Passes
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U.S. Conducts Second Strike on Iran's Kharg Island as Trump's Strait of Hormuz Deadline Passes
The United States launched a second round of strikes against Iranian military facilities on Kharg Island, a vital oil ex
Iraqi Militia Releases US Journalist in Prisoner Swap, Orders Immediate Departure
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Iraqi Militia Releases US Journalist in Prisoner Swap, Orders Immediate Departure
U.S. journalist Shelly Kittleson was released by the Iran-backed militia Kataib Hezbollah in a prisoner exchange, with t
UN Security Council Resolution on Hormuz Fails After Russian, Chinese Vetoes
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UN Security Council Resolution on Hormuz Fails After Russian, Chinese Vetoes
A United Nations Security Council resolution aimed at securing the Strait of Hormuz failed on Tuesday after vetoes from
Iran Dismisses Trump's Ultimatum, Vows 'Civilized' Nation Will Prevail
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Iran Dismisses Trump's Ultimatum, Vows 'Civilized' Nation Will Prevail
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson mocked President Trump's threats, asserting a 'civilized' nation's culture and logi
UN Issues Geneva Conventions Reminder as Trump Threatens Iran with 'Civilization' Strike
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UN Issues Geneva Conventions Reminder as Trump Threatens Iran with 'Civilization' Strike
The UN reminded combatants that 'even wars have rules' under the Geneva Conventions, a statement issued hours before Pre
White House Denies Nuclear Option in Iran as Trump's Deadline Looms
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White House Denies Nuclear Option in Iran as Trump's Deadline Looms
The White House rejected claims that Vice President Vance implied a nuclear strike on Iran, as President Trump's 8 p.m.
State Department Issues Evacuation Warning Amid Trump Ultimatum to Iran
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State Department Issues Evacuation Warning Amid Trump Ultimatum to Iran
The State Department has escalated travel advisories and urged Americans to leave the Middle East, citing heightened thr