In Iran, Trump Has Found an Opponent He Cannot Easily Dominate
Iran’s strategy forces Trump into a war he can’t win—or walk away from
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Iran’s strategy forces Trump into a war he can’t win—or walk away from
Escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran follow the funeral of Iran's supreme leader, with both sides trading threats and military strikes.
Escalating military exchanges between the U.S. and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz follow the collapse of a ceasefire and the indefinite closure of the waterway.
U.S. Patriot missile production in Ukraine reshapes NATO’s defense calculus—and Moscow’s calculus with it
Trump’s Gaza peacekeeping plan collapses from 20,000 troops to just 10–20 as deployment stalls
Stock markets face volatility following the collapse of the Iran peace deal and subsequent shifts in crude oil pricing.
Trump's renewed calls for U.S. control of Greenland draw defiance from Denmark and Greenlanders during the NATO summit in Turkey.
President Trump has declared the interim ceasefire accord with Iran over as tensions escalate following reports of renewed strikes.
Former President Trump has expressed support for Ukraine targeting Russian territory, marking a shift in policy during the NATO summit.
Donald Trump has renewed calls for U.S. control over Greenland as he arrives at the NATO summit.
NATO leaders navigate conflicting priorities as military spending plans collide with U.S. strikes on Iran and renewed interest in Greenland.
Trump’s NATO summit in Ankara escalates tensions as loyalty demands and regional crises dominate early talks
Trump’s renewed push for Greenland stirs NATO tensions over Arctic sovereignty and U.S. strategic interests
Escalation in the Gulf: US and Iran trade strikes as Trump declares ceasefire ‘over’
U.S. escalates military action in Iran amid collapsing ceasefire talks, rattling global markets
NATO summit looms as Trump demands allies deliver on 2025 defense spending pledges—will flattery or pressure prevail?
Trump reverses course on Ukraine’s missile production, signaling deeper U.S. military support amid war
NATO summit tests alliance unity as Trump’s ‘loyalty’ demand reshapes transatlantic expectations
Donald Trump heads to Turkey this week to push NATO allies for fulfillment of defense spending commitments made last year.
NATO’s Ankara summit tests unity as Trump’s influence reshapes Europe’s defense strategy
Turkey’s Erdogan escalates rhetoric against Israel over US-Iran deal, framing conflict as existential for regional stability
Trump’s NATO summit gambit tests alliances amid rising tensions with Europe and Turkey’s shifting role
U.S.-Iran ceasefire hangs in balance as talks resume amid conflicting statements
International mediators have established de-escalation channels following a series of strikes between the United States and Iran.
Kazakhstan’s leader pivots toward the U.S. while positioning the nation as Eurasia’s new geoeconomic hub—sparking regional realignment.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte faces diplomatic pressure as President Trump demands alliance loyalty regarding the ongoing conflict with Iran.
Gulf nations are expressing alarm over a potential U.S.-Iran agreement, signaling a major shift in regional security and diplomatic alliances.
The U.S. has issued sweeping waivers for Iranian oil sales, marking a shift in administration policy as international scrutiny of the agreement intensifies.
Israel’s regional tensions escalate as Trump’s influence in Lebanon reshapes the Israel-Iran proxy conflict