Middle East
Trump Claims US-China 'Feel Very Similar' on Iran War — No Details Given
President Trump said US and China share views on ending Iran conflict during Beijing summit with Xi Jinping, but offered no specifics on breakthrough.
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The desk stays on the war with Iran, Israel and its neighbors, the Gulf states, and the ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz. Diplomatic tracks run beside the military ones, and claims from the parties are attributed before they are published.
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CIA Report: Iran Regime Has 3-4 Months Left Under Economic Blockade
Leaked CIA assessment shows Iranian regime can only survive current blockade for three to four months, as expert calls for targeting oil revenue streams.
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Iran Military at 'Highest Level of Readiness' as Vance Claims Diplomatic Progress
Iranian Brigadier-General Mohammad Akrami Nia warns of military readiness with 'no room for retreat' as VP Vance reports progress in talks during Trump's China trip.
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China Gains Military Edge Over US During Iran War — Cuba Out of Fuel
US intelligence warns China gaining military, economic advantage over America during Iran conflict. Cuba runs out of fuel from Hormuz blockade. Xi-Trump summit today.
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Trump: Americans' Financial Pain 'Not Even a Little Bit' Factor in Iran Talks
President Trump dismissed economic hardship from Iran war as motivation for peace deal despite three-year high inflation and climbing fuel costs.
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112 Nations Back US-Bahrain Resolution on Strait of Hormuz Navigation
Two-thirds of UN member states co-sponsor resolution demanding Iran end attacks on Gulf neighbors and reopen critical shipping lane to free navigation.
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Trump Blasts Kurds Who 'Take, Take, Take' — Denies Getting US Weapons vs Iran
President Trump criticized Kurdish forces Monday for failing to support Iranian opposition despite claims CIA provided weapons during US-Israeli assault on Iran.
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Trump Dismisses Iran Peace Proposal — Says He 'Didn't Even Finish Reading'
President Trump called Iran's latest peace offer 'garbage' and said the April 7 ceasefire is on 'massive life support' as he considers naval escorts.
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Trump-Xi Summit Derailed by Middle East War — China Alarmed by Iran Strikes
Trump's planned Beijing summit with Xi Jinping was postponed after the president approved joint strikes with Israel against Iran, alarming Chinese leadership.
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Trump Says Iran Ceasefire on 'Life Support' — Eyes Naval Escorts
President Trump declares Iran ceasefire on 'life support' after rejecting peace proposals, considers restarting Navy escorts in Strait of Hormuz to counter blockade.