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Foreign policy, geopolitics, alliances, and the global events reshaping American interests abroad.
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Trump Credits Hegseth as First Cabinet Official to Back Iran Strikes
President Trump publicly identified Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as the first senior administration official to advoca
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State Department Threatens Zambia's HIV Funding in Bid for Mineral Access
The U.S. State Department is threatening to cut global health funding for Zambia to pressure the country into granting p
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Poll: Majority of Americans View U.S. Position in Iran Conflict as Deteriorating
A new CBS News/YouGov survey indicates most Americans view the U.S. position in the Iran conflict negatively, with 57% s
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Iran Conflict Exposes Strategic Gaps as U.S. Military Campaign Falters
Despite administration claims of crippling Iran's military, Tehran continues missile and drone attacks, exposing strateg
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Ex-Counterterrorism Chief Accuses Israel of Undermining Trump's Iran De-escalation
Former National Counterterrorism Center director Joe Kent alleges Israel is actively working to undermine President Trum
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Trump Denies Direct Contact with Iran's Supreme Leader Amid Conflicting Negotiation Claims
President Trump said he has not communicated with Iran's Supreme Leader during ongoing diplomatic efforts, while announc
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Tehran Denies Negotiating with U.S., Claims Trump Reversed Course Under Pressure
Iran has publicly rejected U.S. claims of ongoing negotiations, stating President Trump paused military strikes due to c
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Former Counterterrorism Chief Kent Warns Trump Against Kharg Island Invasion as 'Disastrous'
Former National Counterterrorism Center director Joe Kent warns that deploying U.S. troops to Iran's critical Kharg Isla
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Poll: Young Conservatives Show Strongest Support for Military Action Against Iran
Survey data shows young conservatives are more supportive of military action against Iran than the general public, with
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Graham Urges Trump to Seize Iranian Oil Terminal, Invokes Iwo Jima Precedent
Senator Lindsey Graham has publicly urged President Trump to order the seizure of Iran's primary oil export terminal on
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Trump Orders Five-Day Halt to Planned Strikes on Iranian Energy Targets After Claiming Talks
President Trump has ordered a five-day postponement of planned U.S. strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure, claiming c
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Iran Defies Trump Ultimatum on Strait of Hormuz, Blames U.S. for Shipping Crisis
Iran's foreign minister dismissed President Trump's 48-hour ultimatum to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, stating threats wi