US Foreign Policy
Trump launches crushing economic operation and economic warfare against Iran
US President Donald Trump announced a major economic operation against Iran, threatening severe penalties for any nation maintaining commercial ties with Tehran.
Trump pushes for meeting with Kim Jong-un later this year
Donald Trump is pushing aides to arrange a face-to-face meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un later this year while cutting joint military drills.
Trump says North Korea's Kim has responded to his overtures
President Donald Trump confirmed that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has responded to his diplomatic overtures, following an order to reduce joint military exercises.
Trump threatens to bomb Oman as Iran vows to escalate Hormuz tensions
US President Donald Trump has issued a blunt threat to bomb Oman following the expiration of a 60-day memorandum of understanding with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz.
Donald Trump threatens to seize Strait of Hormuz as US war with Iran grinds on
Donald Trump threatened to declare the Strait of Hormuz a United States territory, escalating the ongoing conflict with Iran that has disrupted global shipping.
Trump was joking about declaring Strait of Hormuz US territory
US President Donald Trump sparked regional defiance and a subsequent White House retreat after stating he would declare the Strait of Hormuz American soil.
Marco Rubio says progress made in Iran‑Oman Strait talks
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says progress is being made in talks, signaling a potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz soon.
Trump says Iran talks will start Monday after canceling planned attack
US President Donald Trump announced new negotiations with Iran will begin Monday afternoon, following the eleventh-hour cancellation of a planned military strike.
Trump reaffirms US backing for Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara
US President Donald J. Trump has reaffirmed Washington's recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara, calling Rabat's autonomy proposal the sole basis for a lasting solution.
Trump vows Iran will 'pay' for killing US soldiers
Following the deaths of two U.S. soldiers in Jordan, President Trump pledged that Iran will pay for its actions as the U.S. continues air strikes.
UK allows US to use British bases for defensive strikes against Iran
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has confirmed that British military infrastructure may now be utilized by the United States to target Iranian missile sites. This policy change follows escalating violence and direct risks to British personnel in the Middle East.
Iran asks Houthis to close Red Sea gateway if US hits power network
Tehran is reportedly considering tasking Houthi rebels in Yemen with blocking the Bab el-Mandeb waterway, which now serves as a critical global oil route.
Iran urges Houthis to block Red Sea shipping if US attacks power grid
Tehran has informed its Houthi allies to be ready to disrupt the Red Sea shipping lane, which currently serves as a critical alternative for regional oil exports.
US seeks Iranian pledge to free up Strait of Hormuz
Washington is pushing for a public pledge from Tehran to keep the Strait of Hormuz open as mediation efforts begin in Oman following recent military strikes.
Eswatini receives 11 people deported from the US as part of migration crackdown
Eswatini continues to host third-country deportees under a U.S. arrangement, as legal challenges mount regarding the program's transparency and oversight.
US strikes on Iran were 'absolutely necessary', says NATO chief Mark Rutte
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has defended recent U.S. air strikes on Iran as necessary, highlighting a growing divide among alliance members.
Donald Trump threatens to pull US troops from Europe and seize Greenland
President Donald Trump warned he could withdraw all American soldiers from Europe and demanded US control over Greenland. These threats have sparked tensions and an urgent review of security impacts among NATO allies.