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Sep

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Economy, WarAramco, Bab al-Mandab, Donald Trump, iraq, Riyadh, Sanaa, Saudi Arabia, United States, Yahya Saree, Yanbu, Yemen

Saudi Aggression, Uncle Sam’s Complicity: Yemeni Missiles Shatter Trump’s Middle East Strategy

After Saudi Arabia escalated its attacks on Yemen, Yemen’s armed forces launched two special missile and drone operations targeting sensitive sites in Riyadh and Aramco facilities in Yanbu. With Saudi oil infrastructure and shipping lanes under growing pressure, Riyadh has turned to the United States and Israel for more support—proof that Trump’s Middle East strategy has become a lifeline for a Saudi war machine that Yemen’s armed forces are now hitting at will. Recent developments in the Yemen–Saudi conflict—part of the wider regional war—show again that the balance of power has shifted. What once looked like one-sided Saudi military and…

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18

Sep

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EconomyChina, Donald Trump, Iran, Islamic Republic of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, middle east, Pentagon, Persian Gulf, Russia, strait of hormuz, Tehran, United States, Washington, White House

Not a Quick War: Six Months Into the Iran War, Costs for the U.S. Are Mounting

More than six months into the Iran war, the United States continues to fight a major military confrontation with Iran, and the conflict is proving far more difficult and expensive than the Trump administration initially expected. What the Trump administration presented as a relatively short operation has now developed into a prolonged war, creating growing financial, military, and political problems for Washington. When President Trump authorized the campaign in February, the administration appeared to expect a rapid outcome. The administration based the strategy on the assumption that intense military pressure could force Tehran to surrender its strategic capabilities and perhaps…

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15

Sep

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PoliticsChris Wright, Donald Trump, Iran, Israel, JD Vance, middle east, President Donald Trump, Southern Iran, strait of hormuz, Tehran, United States, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright, Vice President JD Vance, Washington

From Promised Deal to Prolonged War: Trump’s Iran Strategy Under Fire

The Trump administration is increasingly turning away from diplomacy with Iran. Meanwhile, the chances of reaching a new nuclear deal are fading as military tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to escalate. The latest comments from a senior US official suggest that President Donald Trump’s original ambition of securing a nuclear deal may be becoming increasingly difficult to achieve. Speaking to ABC News this Sunday, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright acknowledged that there may ultimately be no nuclear agreement with Iran. His remarks raise serious questions about the direction of the administration’s Iran policy, particularly because the United States and…

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14

Sep

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Culture, ElectionAmerica, congress, Deborah Boardman, Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Maryland, Mike Pence, Nancy Pelosi, Ron DeSantis, Supreme Court, Trump, United States, Washington D.C., White House

Trump Loses Another Legal Battle Over Restricting Birthright Citizenship

Donald Trump has suffered another major legal defeat in his latest attempt at restricting birthright citizenship, and that defeat raises serious questions about whether he will respect constitutional limits on presidential power. On Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Deborah Boardman issued a preliminary injunction that blocks Trump’s newest executive order. That order sought to deny automatic U.S. citizenship to children of foreign nationals who give birth on American soil. The ruling represents yet another setback for an administration that has repeatedly tried to use executive power to accomplish what it has failed to achieve through the normal constitutional and legislative process.…

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02

Sep

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EconomyCanada, Capitol Hill, Detroit, Donald Trump, Justin Trudeau, NATO, NORAD, Ontario, Ottawa, Quebec, Tax Foundation, United States, Washington D.C., White House

The Cost of Tariffs on a Former Ally: Trump’s Trade War with Canada

Trump’s trade war with Canada is becoming increasingly serious, raising concerns not only about the economic costs of President Donald Trump’s tariff policy but also about the damage it could do to one of America’s closest allies. Early this week, Trump imposed new tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, and Canada responded with retaliatory measures of its own. Negotiations between the two countries have also reached an impasse, increasing the risk of further escalation. The dispute is particularly significant because Canada is not a strategic rival of the United States. It is one of Washington’s closest political, economic and…

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29

Aug

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Economy, ElectionBrent Crude, Crisis, Donald Trump, Dow Jones, Federal Reserve, Iran, Persian Gulf, Republicans, strait of hormuz, Tehran, Trump, United States, Wall Street, Washington, White House, WTI

America’s First Swinging Miss: Trump’s Economic War Against Iran Already Hit US Markets

On Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a sweeping new economic campaign against Iran, effectively launching an economic war against Iran, describing it as the “MOST CRUSHING ECONOMIC OPERATION EVER TAKEN AGAINST ANY COUNTRY” and accusing Tehran of failing to take an opportunity to reach a deal with Washington. He warned that Iran would face “Economic Warfare and Isolation on an unprecedented scale.”  Yet as Trump attempts to present the confrontation as a demonstration of American strength, its growing economic consequences are increasingly being felt beyond Iran—including in the United States itself.  Trump has also threatened countries whose banks, businesses,…

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22

Aug

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Opinions, PoliticsCrisis, Donald Trump, Iran, Oman, Pentagon, Persian Gulf, Reuters, strait of hormuz, Tehran, Trump, United States, Washington, White House

Trump’s Hormuz Claim: Strength, Frustration, or a Sign of Failure?

On Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump said during a speech in New York that “after we finish defeating Iran, which is being very badly defeated, pretty soon I’ll be declaring the Strait of Hormuz a territory of the United States.” Only two days earlier, Trump had claimed that the United States had “total control” over the Strait of Hormuz.  The White House later said that Trump was joking about the idea of annexing the Strait of Hormoz to the U.S. territory. Yet even if Trump intended it as a joke, Trump’s Hormuz claim remains significant. It reflects the increasingly forceful…

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19

Aug

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Politics, WarBab el-Mandeb, Crisis, Donald Trump, Houthis, Iran, Israel, middle east, Persian Gulf, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, strait of hormuz, Tehran, Trump, United States, Washington, White House

Trump is Playing with Fire in Iran—and the Whole Middle East Could Pay the Price

Trump is Playing with Fire in Iran—and as the U.S. President faces a critical decision over Tehran, his approach to the conflict risks turning an already dangerous confrontation into a much wider war. Analysts now warn that instead of creating greater security, Washington's increasingly aggressive strategy could draw more countries into the fighting, disrupt global energy supplies and leave the United States facing consequences far beyond the battlefield. Trump recently suspended what he described as the biggest attack on Iran since World War II after Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states reportedly urged him to reconsider. Their concerns were understandable:…

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16

Aug

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Politics, WarCarter, CIA, Clinton, Crisis, Donald Trump, Iran, Maloney, Obama, Reagan, strait of hormuz, Tehran, Trump, United States, Washington, White House

No Breakthrough, Rising Frustration: Trump’s War on Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump is increasingly frustrated with Iran as his administration struggles to secure a concession from the country. After accusing Tehran of being "unbelievably duplicitous," Trump admitted that dealing with its leaders had become a source of irritation. "All they do is make me angry," he told reporters Monday. "They just make me angry." The remarks come as negotiations over reopening the Strait of Hormuz remain deadlocked, with Tehran refusing to abandon its demand for transit fees—a condition Trump has repeatedly rejected. Trump's war on Iran has entered a phase where military and economic pressure have yet to…

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14

Aug

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WarAnna Kelly, China, Dan Caine, Iran, North Korea, Patriot, Pentagon, Persian Gulf, Russia, sean parnell, THAAD, Tomahawk, Trump, United States

America’s Missile Shield Under Pressure: Iran Conflict Drains Key US Defense Stockpiles

Trump’s increasingly aggressive approach toward military confrontation with Iran is now creating challenges for the United States. Latest reports suggest that the US military has used a significant portion of its advanced missile defense supplies during the conflict with Iran, leaving senior defense officials concerned about declining weapons reserves. The depletion of critical interceptor systems has raised questions about Washington’s ability to sustain prolonged military operations and respond effectively to potential future threats, placing America's Missile Shield Under Pressure.  The most serious reduction involves the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system. The US military has reportedly consumed nearly 80…

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