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McGurk Warns Trump's Escalatory Threats Against Iran Will Fail to Secure Strait Deal
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McGurk Warns Trump's Escalatory Threats Against Iran Will Fail to Secure Strait Deal
Brett McGurk, a former national security official under Trump, says the president's latest threats against Iran will not
Auchincloss: Iran's Strait Control Outweighs Nuclear Ambitions as Trump Threatens Strikes
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Auchincloss: Iran's Strait Control Outweighs Nuclear Ambitions as Trump Threatens Strikes
Democratic Rep. Jake Auchincloss contends Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz is more strategically vital than a nucl
Trump Issues Profane Ultimatum to Iran, Vows Infrastructure Strikes Over Strait of Hormuz
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Trump Issues Profane Ultimatum to Iran, Vows Infrastructure Strikes Over Strait of Hormuz
President Trump threatened to strike Iranian infrastructure in a profane social media post, demanding Tehran reopen the
Spain's Airspace Ban Exposes NATO's Fracturing Consensus on U.S.-Led Military Action
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Spain's Airspace Ban Exposes NATO's Fracturing Consensus on U.S.-Led Military Action
Spain's decision to close its airspace to U.S. military aircraft involved in the Iran conflict marks a pivotal break fro
U.S. Conducts Daring Rescue of Downed Pilot in Iran as Trump's Strait of Hormuz Deadline Nears
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U.S. Conducts Daring Rescue of Downed Pilot in Iran as Trump's Strait of Hormuz Deadline Nears
U.S. forces rescued a wounded colonel from Iranian territory after his F-15E was shot down, marking the first American a
Former World Bank President Warns Iran's Economy Nearing Barter Collapse Amid Conflict
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Former World Bank President Warns Iran's Economy Nearing Barter Collapse Amid Conflict
Former World Bank President David Malpass warns Iran's economy risks collapsing into a barter system as inflation accele
Airlines Slash Flights, Hike Fares as Iran Conflict Sends Jet Fuel Prices Soaring
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Airlines Slash Flights, Hike Fares as Iran Conflict Sends Jet Fuel Prices Soaring
A severe jet fuel shortage, exacerbated by the ongoing conflict in Iran, is forcing airlines worldwide to cancel thousan
Trump Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum to Iran as Search for Downed Pilot Continues
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Trump Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum to Iran as Search for Downed Pilot Continues
President Trump escalated threats against Iran, warning of 'all hell' if Tehran does not comply with a U.S. deadline to
Analysis: US Can Prevail in Long-Term Conflict with Iran Through Strategic Pressure, Internal Support
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Analysis: US Can Prevail in Long-Term Conflict with Iran Through Strategic Pressure, Internal Support
The United States can defeat Iran in a prolonged conflict by empowering internal dissent and applying relentless economi
Gallup Poll: Global Approval of China's Leadership Surpasses U.S. for First Time in Decades
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Gallup Poll: Global Approval of China's Leadership Surpasses U.S. for First Time in Decades
China's global approval rating reached 36% in 2025, surpassing the U.S. at 31%, according to a Gallup poll. The survey s
State Department Revokes Visas for Qasem Soleimani's Kin as Iran Tensions Escalate
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State Department Revokes Visas for Qasem Soleimani's Kin as Iran Tensions Escalate
The State Department has revoked the permanent residency of two family members of former Iranian commander Qasem Soleima
Graham Endorses Trump's 48-Hour Iran Ultimatum, Warns of 'Overwhelming' Military Response
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Graham Endorses Trump's 48-Hour Iran Ultimatum, Warns of 'Overwhelming' Military Response
Sen. Lindsey Graham endorsed President Trump's 48-hour ultimatum to Iran, warning Tehran to 'choose wisely' and stating