United States International Relations – Page 16 – War Watch

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As Trump Weighs Iran Strikes, He Declines to Make Clear Case for Why
ByDavid E. Sanger February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

Rarely in modern times has the United States prepared to conduct a major act of war with so little explanation or public debate.

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Israel’s Actions Questioned at Security Council Meeting
ByFarnaz Fassihi February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

Amid criticism over the board’s structure and broad mandate, the U.S. ambassador to the U.N. defended the board, saying “a new way” was needed to address the situation in Gaza.

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As Trump Weighs Possible Iran Strikes, U.S. Military Moves Into Place
ByHelene Cooper, Eric Schmitt and Ronen Bergman February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

President Trump has given no indication that he has made a decision about how to proceed, as diplomatic talks continue.

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Trump Bets on Diplomacy Without Diplomats
ByDavid E. Sanger and Anton Troianovski February 17, 2026February 18, 2026

President Trump’s most trusted envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, are at the center of the Iran and Ukraine negotiations.

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Iranians Mourn Slain Protesters With ‘Revolutionary Rage’
ByErika Solomon and Leily Nikounazar February 17, 2026February 17, 2026

The authorities moved to suppress shows of defiance at ceremonies commemorating 40 days since the death of protesters.

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Memorials for Iran’s Slain Protesters Wil Test of State Crackdown
ByErika Solomon and Leily Nikounazar February 17, 2026

Ceremonies commemorating the 40 days after protesters were killed are planned this week, challenging the authorities’ ability to restrain them.

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Iran Holds Exercises in Strait of Hormuz After Trump Threatens Military Action
ByAmelia Nierenberg and Sanam Mahoozi February 16, 2026

The day before nuclear talks were set to resume, Iran conducted live drills in the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway for oil and gas shipments.

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Iran Holds Exercises in Strait of Hormuz After Trump Threatens Military Action
ByAmelia Nierenberg and Sanam Mahoozi February 16, 2026February 16, 2026

The day before nuclear talks were set to resume, Iran conducted live drills in the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway for oil and gas shipments.

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Trump’s Stinging Attack on Israel’s President Touches a Nerve
ByIsabel Kershner February 15, 2026February 18, 2026

President Trump called President Isaac Herzog of Israel “disgraceful” because he has not yet pardoned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his corruption trial.

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Trump’s Stinging Attack on Israel’s President Touches a Nerve
ByIsabel Kershner February 15, 2026

President Trump called President Isaac Herzog of Israel “disgraceful” because he has not yet pardoned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his corruption trial.

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