Trump’s War in the Middle East Has One Clear Winner: China

Why the Post-War Reality Belongs to Iran

Whatever the fate of the current ceasefire, Iran has won the first round of the conflict. The post Why the Post-War Reality Belongs to Iran appeared first on Foreign Policy In Focus.

Galibaf’s Message to the US: The war in the Middle East will never end with Iran’s surrender

Ending the war is a priority for countries around the world; and everyone must know that this conflict will never end with Iran’s surrender, said Tehran’s chief negotiator The post Galibaf’s Message to the US: The war in the Middle East will never end with Iran’s surrender appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Middle East on edge as US pounds Iran, Tehran strikes Gulf bases

The Middle East moved closer to a wider regional war overnight as the United States launched a second straight wave of strikes on Iran, hitting more than 90 military targets, while the Iran regime retaliated with missile and drone attacks against US bases in Bahrain and Kuwait. According to US Central Command, American forces targeted [] The post Middle East on edge as US pounds Iran, Tehran strikes Gulf bases appeared first on World Israel News.

Trump goes wobbly

The result? Empowering and enriching the Islamic regime; heartening the enemies of America and Israel; and intimidating the Gulf states in casting their destiny with Iran and not with the West.

Gulf capital flowing into Asia as Hong Kong-Middle East trade up 35%: Paul Chan

Capital from the Gulf region is showing signs of flowing into Asia, according to Hong Kong’s finance chief, as bilateral trade between the Middle East and the city rose 35 per cent in the first five months of the year. In his weekly blog on Sunday, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said Hong Kong and the Middle East had deepened ties in the areas of the economy, trade, finance, innovation and technology (IT), and culture over the past few years. While trade between the Gulf Arab States and...

George Washington Waged a War of Attrition

QUESTION: You said the the US is not certain of victory against Iran. Could you explain that view? Sam ANSWER: George Washington did lose more battles than he won early on losing New York was his worst. Nevertheless, his overall record shows he understood that winning the war mattered more than winning every battle. He []

In the Strait of Hormuz, Iran is forcing a moment of truth on Trump

Both Iran and Israel are gambling a great deal of their futures on what Trump will do next. Indeed, the fate of the world, in a very real sense, hangs in the balance.

‘Demolished their military’: Trump hits out against Iranian regime as conflict resumes

United States President Donald Trump unleashes a scathing attack against the Iranian regime whilst speaking at the NATO summit in Turkey. “When you look at Iran, we essentially demolished their military in a couple of weeks. They had a good military; they had a good navy; they had 159 ships- everyone’s at the bottom of the sea,” Mr Trump said. “They had hundreds of aeroplanes; they’re all gone, they’re all lying burned up on the runways, they were totally decimated, their radar is gone, everything is gone, their leaders are gone. “We have the strongest military in the world by far, not even close; everybody admits it.”

Trump calls operation in Iran ‘tremendous military success’ as strikes resume

President Donald Trump called the American military operation in Iran a “tremendous military success” on Wednesday at a news conference concluding his time at the 2026 NATO Summit. He also called the conflict a war, though it has yet to be declared a war by Congress. This week, the president said that the ceasefire with []...Click to read more

Asia Could Emerge Long-Term Winner From Iran War Shock, Analysts Say

Asia has been among the regions most exposed to the Iran war because of its heavy dependence on Middle East energy.

Why the Iranian Regime Is Winning at the Negotiating Table

Military superiority does not automatically translate into diplomatic success. America's greatest weakness in negotiations with Iran lies not in its power, but in its misunderstanding of diplomacy, culture, and strategic patience. The post Why the Iranian Regime Is Winning at the Negotiating Table appeared first on Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs.

USA Ramping Up Economic Warfare. Enemies NOT Blinking...

USA Ramping Up Economic Warfare. Enemies NOT Blinking... (First column, 4th story, link) Related stories:Netanyahu bet everything on Trump -- Israel lost at roulette table...

[Video] NOW - Trump: "The Iran War has been a tremendous military success...

NOW - Trump: The Iran War has been a tremendous military success... the oil prices are lower than they were when I started.@disclosetv

Iran’s leadership emerges from war battered and transformed

Iran‘s leadership has pitched its war with the United States and Israel as a triumph, emerging stronger and more resolute than ever, but the damage inflicted by the war may have fundamentally transformed the regime for the worse. After the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding was signed on Thursday, both sides quickly maneuvered to present the []

Houthi congratulates Iran's victory over US, Zionist regime

TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) – leader of Houth Ansarullah movement in Yemen congratulated the Islamic Republic of Iran on its victory over the enemies—America and Israel, affirming that this victory represents an important victory for the entire Axis.

Donald Trump's disastrous deal with Iran has challenging consequences for Israel

EXCLUSIVE: There are fears US President Donald Trump will dodge the Middle East and turn towards China as Israel feels forced to go against the American-Iran deal

President Trump Says the Iran War Was a Test of Our NATO Allies—And They Failed

President Trump Says the Iran War Was a Test of Our NATO Allies—And They Failed

Netanyahu and Katz Threaten Iran; Vow to Remain in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza

Netanyahu boasted about the “success” of Israel and the US's war on Iran, but Israelis largely believe Iran won the war.

Iran ready for full-scale defense if US violates agreements — parliament speaker

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stressed that ending the war is a priority for all countries, but this conflict will never end with Iran’s surrender

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JUST IN: Iran's Supreme Leader advisor warns US actions will push the Middle East into a sea of fire.@BRICSNews

Iraqi President to Araghchi: We support regional peace & sovereignty

Iraqi President to Araghchi: We support regional peace & sovereignty

One week in, what exactly are America and Iran getting from their agreement?

The big news is that the United States and Iran are no longer openly at war. That is, in itself, a win that likely saved lives a week after President Donald Trump signed a memorandum of understanding in France to halt the fighting. That pause was never a given, considering a half-century of hatred between The post One week in, what exactly are America and Iran getting from their agreement? appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Trump Trapped by his Self-Inflicted War

Trump promised not to drag the United States into a Middle East quagmire. Now he must deal with the consequences of his war of choice

'Mazal tov America!': Herzog shares congratulatory message with US amb. Huckabee ahead of July 4

In his letter to Trump, Herzog thanked the American president for his steadfast commitment to Israel's security. May you continue to lead the Middle East and the world toward peace and security.

The world's most and least liked countries - Why is the US five spots from the bottom (behind Russia and Iraq)? Aren't we great again? [Murica]

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Fractured Axis: The Weakening of Iran’s Resistance Network

Iran quietly built one of the most powerful armed groups in West Asia named the Axis of Resistance. This network spread from Lebanon to Yemen, allowing Iran to project power all over West Asia without even putting the Iranian military there. Once, this network was heavily funded, linked by land routes, and led by the [] The post Fractured Axis: The Weakening of Iran’s Resistance Network appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Most Americans say Iran war not worth costs, Trump approval falls to match lowest in second term

Most Americans say Iran war not worth costs, Trump approval falls to match lowest in second term A majority of Americans (52 percent) now say that the US war on Iran is not worth its costs, while only 24 percent agree that it is, according to a Reuters/IPSOS poll on Tuesday. The poll also showed that only 23 percent of Americans say that the US is in a stronger position with Iran after the war, whereas 35 percent consider the US position to be weaker. US President Donald Trump’s approval rating has also fallen to 34 percent, matching the lowest level that it has reached since the beginning of his second term in office.

Trump's Iran war: A $40 billion catastrophe that hurts Americans most

TEHRAN- When Donald Trump last week declared victory in his war against Iran, he painted a picture of American triumph. OIL IS FLOWING, IRAN CAN NEVER HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON... PRICES ARE DROPPING, he boasted on social media. But a comprehensive CNN analysis of the 100-day conflict reveals a devastating reality that the President's all-caps pronouncements cannot obscure: this was a war that bankrupted American taxpayers, emptied the nation's strategic reserves, and inflicted economic pain on ordinary families—all while killing more than 7,500 civilians in the region.

Iran vows ‘full-scale defense’ if US abandons MoU

Ghalibaf said that ending the war is priority for countries around the world. The post Iran vows ‘full-scale defense’ if US abandons MoU appeared first on BOL News.

It’s October 2026 and, oh god – Trump has invaded Greenland

Facing defeat in the mid-term elections, Trump decides that the only possible answer is war.

Winchester and Bingo in Iran

This post Winchester and Bingo in Iran appeared first on Daily Reckoning. Let’s distill the Iran conflict down to two words: Winchester, and Bingo. If you understand these two words, you’ll understand what’s happening with President Trump and the U.S. effort to settle the Iran situation and move ahead. As I’ll explain below, the outcome of the U.S.-Iran conflict is controlled by limitations on American weapons, namely [] The post Winchester and Bingo in Iran appeared first on Daily Reckoning.

Tehran targets Bahrain and Kuwait after U.S. strikes and limits Iran’s oil sales

The regional crossfire raised the risks that an interim agreement to halt fighting in the war could break down. The post Tehran targets Bahrain and Kuwait after U.S. strikes and limits Iran’s oil sales appeared first on MS NOW.

Regional tensions escalate as Iran targets Gulf nations; OIC and neighbors condemn "flagrant" attacks

Jeddah [Saudi Arabia], July 13 (ANI): A wave of regional instability has gripped the Middle East following reports of widespread Iranian attacks targeting multiple Gulf nations in response to US strikes in Tehran, drawing sharp condemnation from the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and triggering formal diplomatic protests as the standoff on the Strait of Hormuz continues. In a statement issued on Sunda

Iran War Live Updates: Middle East war reignites? Iran threatens 'hard slap' after US strikes, targets 3 Gulf states

Iran War Live Updates: Middle East war reignites? Iran threatens 'hard slap' after US strikes, targets 3 Gulf states