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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.

523 articles published

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
Ansari Condemns 'TACO' Memes on Iran Ceasefire, Warns Against Trump's 'Crisis Cycle'
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Ansari Condemns 'TACO' Memes on Iran Ceasefire, Warns Against Trump's 'Crisis Cycle'
Rep. Yassamin Ansari denounced political jokes about Trump's Iran ceasefire, arguing the focus should be on preserving l
Israel Launches Major Beirut Strikes, Excluding Lebanon from Iran Ceasefire
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Israel Launches Major Beirut Strikes, Excluding Lebanon from Iran Ceasefire
Israeli forces conducted a major coordinated strike on central Beirut, targeting over 100 Hezbollah sites. The attack ca
Hegseth Confirms Military Readiness for Trump's Iran Civilization Threat
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Hegseth Confirms Military Readiness for Trump's Iran Civilization Threat
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed the U.S. military was prepared to carry out President Trump's threat against Ir
Graham Demands Congressional Vote on US-Iran Ceasefire, Citing Need for 'Sunlight'
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Graham Demands Congressional Vote on US-Iran Ceasefire, Citing Need for 'Sunlight'
Sen. Lindsey Graham has called for a congressional vote on the new US-Iran ceasefire, advocating for a review process ak
Vance Labels US-Iran Ceasefire 'Fragile,' Warns Tehran Against Bad Faith
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Vance Labels US-Iran Ceasefire 'Fragile,' Warns Tehran Against Bad Faith
Vice President JD Vance described the new two-week US-Iran ceasefire as a 'fragile truce' during remarks in Hungary, war
Trump Claims 'Total Victory' in Iran Ceasefire, Credits Chinese Pressure
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Trump Claims 'Total Victory' in Iran Ceasefire, Credits Chinese Pressure
President Trump has characterized the newly reached two-week ceasefire with Iran as an unambiguous American victory, sug
Beijing's Panama Canal Pressure Tactics Spark Regional Backlash in Latin America
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Beijing's Panama Canal Pressure Tactics Spark Regional Backlash in Latin America
China's punitive measures against Panama, including detaining its vessels, have ignited regional criticism of Beijing's
Trump Declares Iran Uranium Enrichment Ban, Proposes Joint Hormuz Venture
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Trump Declares Iran Uranium Enrichment Ban, Proposes Joint Hormuz Venture
President Trump stated Iran will not enrich uranium under a new agreement and proposed a joint venture to manage Strait
Lapid Denounces US-Iran Ceasefire as Strategic Failure, Criticizes Netanyahu's Exclusion
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Lapid Denounces US-Iran Ceasefire as Strategic Failure, Criticizes Netanyahu's Exclusion
Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid sharply criticized the temporary US-Iran ceasefire, labeling it a political disaste
Pentagon to Detail Iran Stance After Trump Extends Strike Pause, Cites Peace Talks
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Pentagon to Detail Iran Stance After Trump Extends Strike Pause, Cites Peace Talks
Top Pentagon officials will brief reporters following President Trump's decision to again delay strikes on Iran, citing
Trump Announces Ceasefire with Iran, Claims 'Big Money' Opportunity in Strait of Hormuz
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Trump Announces Ceasefire with Iran, Claims 'Big Money' Opportunity in Strait of Hormuz
President Trump declared a temporary ceasefire with Iran and stated the US would maintain a presence in the Strait of Ho
Hegseth, Caine to Brief on Iran Ceasefire as Trump Meets NATO Chief Amid Alliance Tensions
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Hegseth, Caine to Brief on Iran Ceasefire as Trump Meets NATO Chief Amid Alliance Tensions
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and General Dan Caine will brief reporters Wednesday following President Trump's announce