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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 hours ago

JD Vance Weirdly Invokes His Marriage When Talking About Nuclear Enrichment

Negotiations with Iran focus on preventing nuclear weapon development and limiting uranium enrichment, despite claims of rights to enrichment by Iranian officials.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 hours ago

Fox Anchor Notes We Don't Know' What Trump Wants From Iran After Leavitt Shoots Down Ten-Point Proposal

Iran's ten-point peace proposal was dismissed by the White House as not aligning with the president's demands.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
11 hours ago

House Republican Pours Cold Water on Peace With Iran: I Am Not Sure There's a Deal'

Rep. Don Bacon doubts a long-term peace deal with Iran, emphasizing the need for continued pressure if Iran remains a threat.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
11 hours ago

Fox's John Roberts Openly Questions More Hardline' Regime Left in Iran After Ceasefire

Operation Epic Fury's end raises concerns about Iran's hardline regime and implications for freedom and rights in the country.
#nato
Europe politics
fromThe Washington Post
2 hours ago

Trump to discuss leaving NATO in meeting with alliance's leader, White House says

Trump is considering the U.S. exit from NATO, threatening the alliance's core defense structure and relations with European members.
Europe news
fromwww.mediaite.com
7 hours ago

They Failed': White House Drops Bombshell That Trump Will Discuss US Withdrawal With NATO Leader

President Trump is considering discussing a potential U.S. exit from NATO with Secretary General Mark Rutte.
Europe politics
fromAxios
5 days ago

Trump threatens to break NATO's promise over Iran war

NATO's mutual defense framework is challenged by U.S. actions regarding Iran, raising questions about the alliance's future and European security independence.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Can Trump pull the US out of Nato and why is he considering it?

Trump is considering withdrawing the US from NATO, which would significantly impact Western security established post-World War II.
Europe politics
fromemptywheel
1 week ago

It's Not that Trump Is Threatening NATO; He Is Making NATO Toxic - emptywheel

Trump's skepticism towards NATO raises concerns about the alliance's reliability and the US's commitment to European defense.
#strait-of-hormuz
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Trump says with more time, US can take the oil' in Iran

US President claims Washington can easily reopen the Strait of Hormuz despite Iranian blockade and suggests seizing Iran's oil industry.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Trump says with more time, US can take the oil' in Iran

US President claims Washington can easily reopen the Strait of Hormuz despite Iranian blockade and suggests seizing Iran's oil industry.
#trump
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Destroying 90 Million People!' Ro Khanna and Martha MacCallum BRAWL Over Trump's War Threats in Fiery Fox Slugfest

Trump's warning about Iran threatens civilization, prompting strong backlash from Democrats, including Rep. Ro Khanna, who condemns such rhetoric.
World politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

Did Trump Just Threaten to Use Nuclear Weapons in Iran?

Trump's rhetoric threatens the destruction of Iran and its civilization, marking a significant and alarming shift in U.S. foreign policy.
World news
fromTruthout
8 hours ago

Trump Baselessly Suggests That Iran, US Will Jointly Manage Strait of Hormuz

Trump expresses optimism about a ceasefire deal with Iran, contingent on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
20 hours ago

EEurope cannot bet on a post-Trump US turning back to sanity | Rafael Behr

Donald Trump embodies a struggle between despotism and democracy, with significant implications for global security and alliances.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Donald Trump says he has agreed two-week ceasefire with Iran

Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire in Iran, contingent on Iran's agreement to open the Strait of Hormuz.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Trump suspends Iran bombing for two weeks following dire threats

Trump suspends bombing of Iran for two weeks, contingent on Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Destroying 90 Million People!' Ro Khanna and Martha MacCallum BRAWL Over Trump's War Threats in Fiery Fox Slugfest

Trump's warning about Iran threatens civilization, prompting strong backlash from Democrats, including Rep. Ro Khanna, who condemns such rhetoric.
World politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

Did Trump Just Threaten to Use Nuclear Weapons in Iran?

Trump's rhetoric threatens the destruction of Iran and its civilization, marking a significant and alarming shift in U.S. foreign policy.
fromwww.mediaite.com
10 hours ago

Michael Moore Trashes Democrats as Cowards' and Insists Leadership Supports' Trump's Iran War

Iran is the cradle of one of the greatest civilizations this planet has ever seen. While our ancestors in Europe were still figuring out how to build a hut, the Persians had already written the world's first declaration of human rights, built a multicultural empire that treated conquered peoples with dignity, and were doing math and medicine that we wouldn't catch up to for a thousand years.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
11 hours ago

A New Geopolitical Reality Is Here

The E-3 Sentry, with its distinctive rotating radar dome, is a flying command center that allows American forces to see and coordinate the battlefield. In recent weeks, Iran destroyed one on a runway in Saudi Arabia and reportedly damaged another.
World politics
#trump-administration
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
15 hours ago

Fox & Friends Admits Trump's Ceasefire Leaves Objectives' Unmet Praise Him Anyway

The Trump administration's objectives regarding Iran have not been met, while Iran's demands remain unacceptable.
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

Trump Said J.D. Vance Will Probably Replace Him. Now He Might Have His Eye on Someone Else.

The Trump administration's Iran conflict has damaged officials' reputations while Secretary of State Marco Rubio's influence has notably increased.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
15 hours ago

Fox & Friends Admits Trump's Ceasefire Leaves Objectives' Unmet Praise Him Anyway

The Trump administration's objectives regarding Iran have not been met, while Iran's demands remain unacceptable.
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

Trump Said J.D. Vance Will Probably Replace Him. Now He Might Have His Eye on Someone Else.

The Trump administration's Iran conflict has damaged officials' reputations while Secretary of State Marco Rubio's influence has notably increased.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Shehbaz Sharif's X Post Requesting Trump Extend Iran Deadline Shows Odd Edit

Diplomatic efforts for peaceful settlement of the ongoing war in the Middle East are progressing steadily, strongly and powerfully with the potential to lead to substantive results in near future. To allow diplomacy to run its course, I earnestly request President Trump to extend the deadline for two weeks.
World news
World politics
fromThe Walrus
1 day ago

Trump Says "A Whole Civilization Will Die." Experts See a War Spinning Out of Control | The Walrus

Open-source intelligence shapes modern warfare, revealing the pitfalls of impulsive military decisions without clear objectives or public support.
US Elections
fromDefector
1 day ago

I Guess We're Just Waiting Around To See If This Demented Psychopath Kills Everyone | Defector

Donald Trump's threats against Iran represent a dangerous escalation in rhetoric and reflect a lack of coherent strategy in U.S. foreign policy.
UK politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 day ago

Starmer blocks Trump from using RAF bases for Iran bridge and power plant strikes - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Keir Starmer has prohibited Trump from using UK air bases for strikes on Iranian civilian infrastructure amid renewed threats from the former president.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

The Guardian view on Trump's apocalyptic threats: a sign not of strength, but of moral and strategic weakness | Editorial

Attacks on civilian targets are prohibited under international law, and threats of such actions by leaders constitute war crimes.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Jamie Dimon says US should strengthen allies economically, in veiled criticism of Trump

Strengthening economic ties with allies is crucial to avoid adverse global consequences amid rising tensions and conflicts.
#cuba
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

Public pressure, secret contacts: Trump's two-pronged strategy on Cuba

Washington employs a dual strategy of pressure and negotiation towards Cuba, aiming for economic agreements and potential regime change.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Cuba crisis explained: Who holds power, and could Diaz-Canel be replaced?

Cuba is experiencing a severe humanitarian crisis marked by blackouts, fuel shortages, and political uncertainty amid increased US pressure.
World politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Nicaragua and Cuba in the mirror of Venezuela

The troika of tyranny in Latin America consists of Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua, but they require differentiated policies due to their unique circumstances.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

US says oil deliveries to Cuba will be made on a case-by-case basis'

Claudia Sheinbaum is considering resuming hydrocarbon shipments to Cuba after a Russian tanker bypassed the energy blockade.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Rubio denies US actions punitive, blames Cuba for economic failures

The US Secretary of State attributes Cuba's fuel crisis to the Cuban government's failures, not US actions or sanctions.
World news
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

U.S. will let Russian oil tanker reach Cuba, breaking Trump's effective fuel blockade

Trump stated he would not enforce a blockade against fuel supplies to Cuba, allowing oil shipments from Russia.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

Public pressure, secret contacts: Trump's two-pronged strategy on Cuba

Washington employs a dual strategy of pressure and negotiation towards Cuba, aiming for economic agreements and potential regime change.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Cuba crisis explained: Who holds power, and could Diaz-Canel be replaced?

Cuba is experiencing a severe humanitarian crisis marked by blackouts, fuel shortages, and political uncertainty amid increased US pressure.
World politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Nicaragua and Cuba in the mirror of Venezuela

The troika of tyranny in Latin America consists of Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua, but they require differentiated policies due to their unique circumstances.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

US says oil deliveries to Cuba will be made on a case-by-case basis'

Claudia Sheinbaum is considering resuming hydrocarbon shipments to Cuba after a Russian tanker bypassed the energy blockade.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Rubio denies US actions punitive, blames Cuba for economic failures

The US Secretary of State attributes Cuba's fuel crisis to the Cuban government's failures, not US actions or sanctions.
World news
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

U.S. will let Russian oil tanker reach Cuba, breaking Trump's effective fuel blockade

Trump stated he would not enforce a blockade against fuel supplies to Cuba, allowing oil shipments from Russia.
#iran-conflict
SF politics
fromFortune
2 days ago

Why DOGE's legacy is hard to measure | Fortune

The U.S. faces uncertainty regarding its approach to Iran amid significant cuts in government efficiency and IRS staffing affecting tax collection.
World politics
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

Economist Steve Hanke Says US Is Losing Iran War and Is Financially Insolvent

The U.S. position in the Iran conflict is weaker than acknowledged, with Iran gaining control over the Strait of Hormuz.
SF politics
fromFortune
2 days ago

Why DOGE's legacy is hard to measure | Fortune

The U.S. faces uncertainty regarding its approach to Iran amid significant cuts in government efficiency and IRS staffing affecting tax collection.
World politics
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

Economist Steve Hanke Says US Is Losing Iran War and Is Financially Insolvent

The U.S. position in the Iran conflict is weaker than acknowledged, with Iran gaining control over the Strait of Hormuz.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Trump says US armed Iranian dissidents via Kurds, Kurdish groups deny claim

Trump admitted the US covertly armed Iranian protesters, supporting Iranian claims of foreign interference during January protests.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

A new regional order for the Strait of Hormuz

GCC and Iran can create a new security framework for the Strait of Hormuz to provide Trump with an exit strategy from ongoing conflicts.
World politics
fromFortune
3 days ago

Trump risks confidence in U.S. role as guardian of global shipping | Fortune

Withdrawing US security from the Persian Gulf could disrupt global commerce and energy markets significantly.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Mearsheimer: No signs of quick end to US-Israel war on Iran

Mearsheimer argues that the idea that the US and Israel are making a safer, more stable Middle East is ludicrous, emphasizing that the real threat comes from their collaboration.
World politics
SF politics
fromFortune
3 days ago

'It's shocking how poorly prepared the administration is': DOGE gutted major energy personnel who warn the U.S. has lost key insights amid Iran war | Fortune

The Trump administration's cuts to the Bureau of Energy Resources hindered U.S. energy diplomacy during escalating tensions with Iran.
fromThe Washington Post
3 days ago

Vance heads to Hungary as MAGA ally Orban trails in polls and election nears

"The U.S. Embassy certainly knows the polls and that Viktor is not on the winning track. Betting on a loser - that sounds weird."
US Elections
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 days ago

Shia militias fighting in Iraq lash out at the US: Iran didn't start the war

Fallujah and Mosul symbolize Iraq's war legacy and ongoing conflict amid reconstruction efforts and foreign military involvement.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

To a world at a loss as to how to handle Trump, I say this: the only answer may be to wait him out| Simon Jenkins

The US faces a paradox of space exploration and aggressive foreign policy, driven by individual leaders rather than national interests.
#iran-war
fromFortune
1 week ago
World politics

Controlling the Strait of Hormuz is the top priority in Iran and Trump may abandon it. Here's what that would look like | Fortune

World politics
fromFortune
1 week ago

Controlling the Strait of Hormuz is the top priority in Iran and Trump may abandon it. Here's what that would look like | Fortune

The U.S. faces difficult choices regarding the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran war, with potential economic repercussions and military risks.
Right-wing politics
fromIntelligencer
1 week ago

Trump's Propaganda Machine Is Flailing on Iran

Media coverage of the war in Iran reveals a disastrous outcome, with ongoing chaos and high civilian casualties despite claims of success.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Trump is fighting a Boomer war' in Iran: a relic unpopular with anyone under 60

The U.S. and Israel's attack on Iran reflects outdated neoconservative fantasies and declining support for such wars among younger Americans.
#venezuela
World politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
6 days ago

Taking a Stand on Adversaries' Influence in the Western Hemisphere

The US operation on January 3rd aimed to counteract adversarial influence in Latin America, particularly against Venezuela and Cuba.
World politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
6 days ago

Taking a Stand on Adversaries' Influence in the Western Hemisphere

The US operation on January 3rd aimed to counteract adversarial influence in Latin America, particularly against Venezuela and Cuba.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Dem Candidate Abdul El-Sayed Defends His Iran Comment On Fox

Abdul El-Sayed faced backlash for comments on Iran's Khamenei, emphasizing the need to avoid unnecessary conflict and criticizing U.S. foreign policy.
#middle-east-conflict
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Middle East crisis live: Trump claims war will end in two or three weeks'; Rubio says US should re-examine' Nato relationship

Israel conducted extensive strikes on Tehran amid escalating tensions in the Middle East affecting global economies.
World politics
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

Dread deepens among U.S. allies in Asia over a protracted Mideast war

Allies in Asia fear a prolonged U.S. conflict in the Middle East will detract from addressing security concerns regarding China.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Middle East crisis live: Trump claims war will end in two or three weeks'; Rubio says US should re-examine' Nato relationship

Israel conducted extensive strikes on Tehran amid escalating tensions in the Middle East affecting global economies.
World politics
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

Dread deepens among U.S. allies in Asia over a protracted Mideast war

Allies in Asia fear a prolonged U.S. conflict in the Middle East will detract from addressing security concerns regarding China.
World politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Trump's Strait of Hormuz Blame Game Is Shameless. It's Also Delusional.

President Trump deflects responsibility for global oil crisis while gas prices soar, exacerbating inflation and economic instability.
World politics
fromAxios
1 week ago

Trump attacks allies, signals Iran war may end without opening Hormuz

The U.S. is withdrawing support, urging allies to secure their own oil and defend their interests in the Strait of Hormuz.
US Elections
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Who's Worse Than Trump? - Above the Law

Trump's presidency has caused long-term damage to America's global standing and institutional integrity, with consequences that may be irreparable.
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
1 week ago

Sanctioned Russian Oil Tanker Enters Sanctioned Cuba's Waters, Possibly With US Permission

The imminent arrival of the Anatoly Kolodkin tanker comes as The New York Times, citing a US official, reported that Washington was allowing the Russian tanker to reach Cuba, amid a de facto oil blockade imposed by the US administration.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Once a foe, Lindsey Graham is now Trump's biggest Iran war booster: The most pro-war Republican out there'

Lindsey Graham's influence over Trump and his insatiable appetite for war make him a significant figure in Washington. Critics argue that he would deploy American troops globally if given the chance.
Right-wing politics
World news
fromIndependent
1 week ago

John Downing: 10 things Ireland has learnt from a murderous month in the Middle East

The world is increasingly dangerous, highlighted by recent US and Israeli actions against Iran.
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