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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

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
Political Pundits Demand 'Finishing the Job' in Iran Without Defining Military Strategy
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Political Pundits Demand 'Finishing the Job' in Iran Without Defining Military Strategy
Political voices urging the U.S. to 'finish the job' against Iran provide no specific military roadmap, raising question
Trump Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum to Iran, Threatens Escalation After Aircraft Losses
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Trump Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum to Iran, Threatens Escalation After Aircraft Losses
President Trump issued a stark 48-hour warning to Iran, threatening severe military escalation unless a deal is reached,
Bipartisan Senators Demand Answers on Sanctioned Russian Officials' Capitol Hill Visit
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Bipartisan Senators Demand Answers on Sanctioned Russian Officials' Capitol Hill Visit
A bipartisan Senate duo is demanding explanations from the administration after a Florida Republican hosted sanctioned R
Moulton Declares Iran Gaining Upper Hand After Downing of Two U.S. Fighter Jets
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Moulton Declares Iran Gaining Upper Hand After Downing of Two U.S. Fighter Jets
Congressman Seth Moulton stated Iran is achieving strategic leverage by downing two American fighter jets and restrictin
Allies Forge Independent Strategy for Strait of Hormuz as U.S.-Iran Conflict Escalates
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Allies Forge Independent Strategy for Strait of Hormuz as U.S.-Iran Conflict Escalates
Major energy-importing nations are crafting independent plans to secure the Strait of Hormuz, openly criticizing the Tru
Mace Demands Congressional Authority Before Any Ground Troop Deployment to Iran
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Mace Demands Congressional Authority Before Any Ground Troop Deployment to Iran
Republican Rep. Nancy Mace expressed deep concern over potential U.S. ground troop deployment in Iran, arguing Congress
Iran's Strait of Hormuz 'Toll' Strategy Tests Trump's War Exit Amid Soaring Oil Prices
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Iran's Strait of Hormuz 'Toll' Strategy Tests Trump's War Exit Amid Soaring Oil Prices
Iran is leveraging its control of the Strait of Hormuz to pressure the U.S., instituting a de facto toll system for ship
Iranian Diplomat Mocks Trump's 'Stone Age' Threat, Highlights Energy Infrastructure as Target
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Iranian Diplomat Mocks Trump's 'Stone Age' Threat, Highlights Energy Infrastructure as Target
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi dismissed President Trump's threat to take Iran 'back to the Stone Age,' pointin
Ansari Urges Swift Diplomatic Off-Ramp as U.S.-Iran Conflict Enters Second Month
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Ansari Urges Swift Diplomatic Off-Ramp as U.S.-Iran Conflict Enters Second Month
Democratic Rep. Yassamin Ansari, an Iranian-American lawmaker, has publicly called for President Trump to urgently find
Iran Deploys AI-Generated Memes in Propaganda War Against Trump Administration
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Iran Deploys AI-Generated Memes in Propaganda War Against Trump Administration
Iranian-aligned digital campaigns are using AI-generated memes and animations to ridicule President Trump and challenge