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Foreign policy, geopolitics, alliances, and the global events reshaping American interests abroad.
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Trump Axes Iran-Pakistan Mediation, Citing Iranian Infighting
President Trump scrapped planned U.S.-Iran negotiations in Pakistan, accusing Tehran of infighting and declaring Washing
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Bolton Dismisses Prospect of Iran Deal as U.S. Envoys Head to Pakistan
John Bolton cast doubt on a U.S.-Iran peace deal as envoys head to Pakistan. He called the talks a 'mistake' and said th
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Pompeo Skeptical on U.S.-Iran Talks as Islamabad Round Nears
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo expressed skepticism ahead of the second round of U.S.-Iran talks in Islamabad, wa
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Iran's Strait of Hormuz Leverage Proves Hard for Trump to Counter
A banner in Tehran declares the Strait of Hormuz Iran's 'hunting ground.' Analysts say Trump's blockade plays into Tehra
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Volker to Europe: Mute Iran Criticism to Avoid Trump Retaliation
Former U.S. ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker cautioned European nations against publicly criticizing President Trump's mil
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Iran Rules Out Direct U.S. Talks as Islamabad Mediation Looms
Iran says no direct meeting with the U.S. is planned in upcoming Pakistan-mediated talks, contradicting White House stat
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U.S. Hits Chinese Refinery, Shipping in New Push to Cut Iran Oil Revenue
The U.S. Treasury sanctioned a Chinese oil refinery and dozens of shipping firms tied to Iran's shadow fleet, aiming to
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UK Rejects Trump Falklands Threat, Defends Sovereignty Amid NATO Tensions
UK politicians across the spectrum declared the Falklands British after a report said Trump may review US stance on UK's
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Kushner and Witkoff Head to Pakistan for Second Round of Iran Nuclear Talks
White House envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner depart for Pakistan on Saturday for a second round of in-person talks
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India Slams Trump-Shared ‘Hellhole’ Remarks as Diplomatic Spat Escalates
India rebuked President Trump for sharing a transcript calling the country a 'hellhole,' with officials calling the rema
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Tehran's Descent: From Theocracy to Naked Coercion as Diplomacy Fails
Iran's clerical rulers are abandoning pretense, evolving into a junta sustained by force and crisis. Negotiations are de
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Ukraine and Russia Wage Shadow War in Middle East Amid Iran Tensions
Russia and Ukraine are fighting a proxy war in the Middle East, with Moscow arming Iran and Kyiv bolstering Gulf defense