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U.S. Vows to Block Iran’s Attempt to Shut Down Strait of Hormuz
ByHelene Cooper, Luke Broadwater and Thomas Fuller March 13, 2026March 13, 2026

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that the disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz were “something we are dealing with.” And about 2,500 Marines were headed to the Middle East to bolster the war effort.

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Europe Didn’t Want War With Iran. But So Far, It Can’t Stay Out of It.
ByMark Landler March 7, 2026March 7, 2026

From London to Rome and beyond, leaders are facing diplomatic headwinds and criticism at home as they take part in a conflict they did not seek.

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Iranians Viewed by U.S. as Potential Leaders Died in Strikes, Trump Says
ByJim Tankersley, Aaron Boxerman, Christina Goldbaum and Michael Levenson March 3, 2026

With the future of Iran deeply uncertain, President Trump acknowledged that it could end up with a ruler “as bad” as Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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Drones (Pilotless Planes) | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Merz, Friedrich | Middle East | Politics and Government | Trump, Donald J | United States International Relations | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)

Iranians Viewed by U.S. as Potential Leaders Died in Strikes, Trump Says
ByJim Tankersley, Aaron Boxerman, Christina Goldbaum and Michael Levenson March 3, 2026

With the future of Iran deeply uncertain, President Trump acknowledged that it could end up with a ruler “as bad” as Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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Drones (Pilotless Planes) | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Merz, Friedrich | Middle East | Politics and Government | Trump, Donald J | United States International Relations | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)

Iranians Viewed by U.S. as Potential Leaders Died in Strikes, Trump Says
ByJim Tankersley, Aaron Boxerman, Christina Goldbaum and Michael Levenson March 3, 2026

With the future of Iran deeply uncertain, President Trump acknowledged that it could end up with a ruler “as bad” as Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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Drones (Pilotless Planes) | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Merz, Friedrich | Middle East | Politics and Government | Trump, Donald J | United States International Relations | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)

Iranians Viewed by U.S. as Potential Leaders Died in Strikes, Trump Says
ByJim Tankersley, Aaron Boxerman, Christina Goldbaum and Michael Levenson March 3, 2026

With the future of Iran deeply uncertain, President Trump acknowledged that it could end up with a ruler “as bad” as Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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Leaders of E.U., Canada and Other Countries React to U.S.-led Attack on Iran
ByJonathan Wolfe February 28, 2026February 28, 2026

Governments around the world urged restraint after the United States and Israel launched a major assault, and Iran vowed retaliation.

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How Trump Flexes Power in White House Meetings With Zelensky and Others
ByLuke Broadwater January 20, 2026January 20, 2026

With cameras rolling, President Trump met with more than 40 international leaders in his first year back in office.

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How Starmer, Macron and Merz Tried to Halt the War in Gaza
ByMichael D. Shear, Steven Erlanger and Roger Cohen August 10, 2025August 10, 2025

Images of starving children and Israel’s planned expansion of settlements spurred Britain, France and Germany to a tougher stance. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was undeterred.

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Iran Has Its Back Against the Wall
ByRoger Cohen June 19, 2025June 20, 2025

The Iranian regime finds itself in its most difficult position 46 years after the revolution that brought it to power. But does it mean the end?

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