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Iran offers 7-day plan to reopen Hormuz: What’s in the proposal

Iran has offered the United States a seven-day plan to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz and resume stalled talks on its nuclear programme, with foreign minister Abbas Araghchi saying the next move now rests with Washington.

The Times of India · Sep 25

Whiplashed middle powers seek new alliances as Trump rages on world stage

While world leaders prepare for annual UN gathering, shifts in the global order continue in the face of a disruptive American president

The Guardian - UK · Sep 21

Trump Mocked by US Service Members? Message on KC-135 Wing in Persian Gulf Goes Viral

An alleged KC-135 graffiti photo sparks fury online with 'Operation Epstein Fury', Trump, Epstein and Israel references, while questions mount over its authenticity.

International Business Times UK · Aug 17

Trump and Bibi Are Fighting

Plus: L.A. mayoral race updates, stabbing at Penn, Jon Ossoff thirst, and more...

Reason · Jun 8

Major humiliation for Donald Trump as ships ignore his Hormuz blockade bluff and sail right through

Donald Trump’s high-stakes gamble to squeeze Iran by blockading the Strait of Hormuz just got a reality check. Within hours of the U.S. Navy’s supposed ironclad blockade taking effect, multiple ships — including some linked to Iran and even a Chinese tanker — sailed right through the waterway like it…

The Mary Sue · Apr 15

Donald Trump called allies ‘cowards’ for not joining Iran war. Now they’re fixing it themselves and didn’t even invite him

Finally, someone’s dealing with this like adults.

We Got This Covered · Apr 4

Trump still ponders ground war in Iran

Military experts say Trump could be walking into a trap and invasion would unleash needless carnage

Salon · Apr 3

Iranian regime likely to remain in power despite two weeks of attacks, US intelligence suggests

At least 2,000 people have killed as the war enters a third week

The Independent UK · Mar 17

‘America’s mortal enemy’: Pete Hegseth expressed extreme antipathy toward Iran for years

Comments in books, speeches and videos shed new light on defense secretary’s personal commitment to war on Iran

The Guardian - US · Mar 12

Trump’s plan in Iran is not ‘regime change’ but ‘endless war,’ senior Democrat says after intelligence briefing

'Incoherent' aims and 'unforgiveable' lack of foresight mean Trump administration has 'no plans' on how to re-open Strait of Hormuz or exit war

The Independent UK · Mar 11