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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

Trump Floats U.S. Toll Collection in Strait of Hormuz, Mirroring Iranian Tactic
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Trump Floats U.S. Toll Collection in Strait of Hormuz, Mirroring Iranian Tactic
President Trump proposed that the United States could impose tolls on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, direc
Trump Dismisses War Crime Concerns Over Threatened Strikes on Iranian Civilian Infrastructure
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Trump Dismisses War Crime Concerns Over Threatened Strikes on Iranian Civilian Infrastructure
President Trump dismissed concerns that targeting Iranian civilian infrastructure like power plants and bridges would co
Trump Sets Tuesday Night Ultimatum for Iran, Threatens Infrastructure Destruction
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Trump Sets Tuesday Night Ultimatum for Iran, Threatens Infrastructure Destruction
President Trump has reiterated a Tuesday night deadline for Iran to reach a deal with the United States, threatening to
Far-Right Activist Claims Role in ICE Arrest of Slain Iranian General's Family Members
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Far-Right Activist Claims Role in ICE Arrest of Slain Iranian General's Family Members
Far-right commentator Laura Loomer claims credit for ICE arresting relatives of slain Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani
Stavridis: Iran Withholding Ceasefire to Leverage Strait of Hormuz and Nuclear Stockpile
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Stavridis: Iran Withholding Ceasefire to Leverage Strait of Hormuz and Nuclear Stockpile
A former NATO commander argues Iran is refusing a ceasefire to preserve major strategic advantages, including control of
Bolton Criticizes Trump's Shifting Iran Deadline as Sign of Weakness
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Bolton Criticizes Trump's Shifting Iran Deadline as Sign of Weakness
John Bolton criticized President Trump's decision to extend a military deadline for Iran, stating it demonstrates to Teh
Petraeus: Russian Military Advantage Erodes as Ukrainian Forces Stall Frontline Advances
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Petraeus: Russian Military Advantage Erodes as Ukrainian Forces Stall Frontline Advances
Former CIA Director David Petraeus states Russia no longer holds the upper hand in Ukraine, citing Ukrainian forces' suc
Trump Vows to Prosecute Media Over Leaked Details of Covert Iran Rescue Operation
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Trump Vows to Prosecute Media Over Leaked Details of Covert Iran Rescue Operation
President Trump announced a hunt for the source who leaked information about a U.S. pilot downed in Iran, threatening to
U.S. Citizen Missing in Bahamas After Reported Overboard Incident from Dinghy
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U.S. Citizen Missing in Bahamas After Reported Overboard Incident from Dinghy
A search is underway in the Bahamas for an American woman who reportedly fell overboard from a small boat with the keys,
Analysis: Iran Conflict Echoes U.S. Failures in Vietnam, Afghanistan, and Iraq
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Analysis: Iran Conflict Echoes U.S. Failures in Vietnam, Afghanistan, and Iraq
A senior analyst argues that Iran, following the playbook of Vietnam and Afghanistan, could defeat the U.S. by simply no
House GOP Armed Services Member Predicts Inevitable U.S. Troop Deployment to Iran
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House GOP Armed Services Member Predicts Inevitable U.S. Troop Deployment to Iran
A senior House Republican on military personnel matters predicts President Trump will deploy U.S. troops to Iran, statin
Trump Calls Iran Ceasefire Proposal 'Significant' but Insufficient Amid Military Threats
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Trump Calls Iran Ceasefire Proposal 'Significant' but Insufficient Amid Military Threats
President Trump characterized Iran's new ceasefire proposal as a meaningful diplomatic step but ultimately insufficient,
Stephen A. Smith Criticizes Trump's Profane Iran Ultimatum as Diplomatic Liability
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Stephen A. Smith Criticizes Trump's Profane Iran Ultimatum as Diplomatic Liability
Stephen A. Smith criticized President Trump's use of profanity in a social media threat demanding Iran open the Strait o
Israeli Forces Strike Iran's Largest Petrochemical Facility as Trump Deadline Looms
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Israeli Forces Strike Iran's Largest Petrochemical Facility as Trump Deadline Looms
Israeli military forces conducted a strike on Iran's largest petrochemical facility, located in the strategic South Pars
Iran Dismisses Latest U.S. Ceasefire Plan as 'Unrealistic' Amid Trump Ultimatum
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Iran Dismisses Latest U.S. Ceasefire Plan as 'Unrealistic' Amid Trump Ultimatum
Iran has formally rejected a U.S.-mediated ceasefire proposal, labeling it 'unrealistic,' while facing an imminent deadl
U.S. Pharmaceutical Dependence on China Raises National Security Alarms
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U.S. Pharmaceutical Dependence on China Raises National Security Alarms
The United States faces deepening dependence on China for critical medicines and pharmaceutical ingredients, creating na
Trump Confronts Iran Deadline with White House Briefing as Tehran Rejects U.S. Demands
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Trump Confronts Iran Deadline with White House Briefing as Tehran Rejects U.S. Demands
President Trump will hold a press conference hours before his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, after Te
Trump Sets Tuesday Deadline for Iran, Threatens 'Hell' in Social Media Ultimatum
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Trump Sets Tuesday Deadline for Iran, Threatens 'Hell' in Social Media Ultimatum
President Trump will hold a press briefing Monday following a provocative social media post threatening Iran with a Tues