Welcome to Thursday’s edition of Washington Secrets, which is something of a deep dive into Vice President JD Vance’s role in the Trump administration. Much of it is played behind a wall of silence. His aides are not bigging up his achievements or strategically leaking to bolster his position. The result has been an assumption […]
How JD Vance became Trump’s ‘closer’ in Iran peace talks
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Wed 15:30 - Le Figaro
“This is very controversial legal ground”: can Donald Trump unilaterally withdraw from NATO?
Wed 21:32 - Le Monde
In the United States, the questioning of land law desired by Donald Trump seems to leave the Supreme Court skeptical
Thu 07:34 - Le Figaro
“Emmanuel Macron is mistreated by his wife”: Donald Trump once again attacks the French president
Thu 07:51 - Le Figaro
A statue mocking Donald Trump and his “Gold Dome” installed in Washington
Thu 08:06 - DW All
Fact check: Donald Trump speaks on Iran, oil and economy
Thu 08:06 - DW Top
Fact check: Donald Trump speaks on Iran, oil and economy
Thu 08:06 - DW World
Fact check: Donald Trump speaks on Iran, oil and economy
Thu 09:30 - La Libre (BE)
The Belgian massacre caused by Donald Trump
Thu 10:11 - Le Figaro
“Neither elegant nor up to par”: Emmanuel Macron reacts to Donald Trump’s comments about his relationship
Thu 20:12 - La Libre (BE)
Donald Trump heavily criticizes Bruce Springsteen: "A complete failure"
Thu 20:27 - Le Figaro
Donald Trump shares images of the destruction of “the largest bridge in Iran”
Fri 03:56 - Rzeczpospolita (PL)
Donald Trump is threatening Iran, and Iran has a proposal for Oman regarding the Strait of Hormuz
Fri 04:43 - Al Jazeera English
Donald Trump fires loyalist Attorney General Pam Bondi
Fri 08:25 - Le Figaro
“Bridges are next, then power plants!” : Donald Trump threatens further destruction in Iran
Fri 10:00 - The Hill
Iran 'toll booth' on Strait of Hormuz underscores its leverage on Trump, US
Fri 11:40 - The Hill
Trump: US military 'hasn't even started destroying what's left in Iran'
Fri 11:47 - Middle East Eye
Japanese LNG tanker crosses Hormuz
Fri 13:39 - Euronews
Trump says US can open Hormuz with 'a little more time' and asks Congress for $1.5tr for defence
Fri 15:00 - ANSA Top News
Embassy of Iran, Italy ask for a stop to the war before talking about Hormuz
Fri 15:00 - ANSA Mondo
Embassy of Iran, Italy ask for a stop to the war before talking about Hormuz
Fri 15:45 - Middle East Eye
Three tankers, including one Japanese-owned, cross Strait of Hormuz near Oman
Fri 20:55 - Al Jazeera English
Will force be used to reopen Strait of Hormuz?
Sat 07:02 - DW All
India news: LPG tanker headed for Mumbai crosses Strait of Hormuz
Sat 07:02 - DW Top
India news: LPG tanker headed for Mumbai crosses Strait of Hormuz
Sat 09:01 - NYT Europe
Europe’s Options in the Strait of Hormuz: Few, and Risky
Sat 09:30 - France 24
War in the Middle East: UNSC vote on Strait of Hormuz postponed
Sat 10:00 - The Hill
World leaders bypass Trump to tackle Strait of Hormuz crisis
Sat 11:13 - La Repubblica (IT)
From the nightmare of tariffs to that of Hormuz, because America will not save us
Sat 11:31 - Middle East Eye
IRGC claims attack on Israel-linked vessel in Strait of Hormuz
Sun 01:45 - Middle East Eye
Japan-linked tanker clears Strait of Hormuz
Sun 03:18 - ANSA Mondo
Second Japanese ship crosses the Strait of Hormuz
Sun 03:18 - ANSA Top News
Second Japanese ship crosses the Strait of Hormuz
Sun 10:45 - Middle East Eye
Oman and Iran hold meeting on Strait of Hormuz
Sun 11:39 - Middle East Eye
Oman and Iran hold talks on reopening Strait of Hormuz
Sun 12:18 - Al Jazeera English
Oman, Iran discuss smooth transit in Strait of Hormuz, Muscat says
Mon 00:33 - Washington Examiner
Iran vows to continue Strait of Hormuz chokehold in face of fiery Trump threats
Mon 03:13 - Middle East Eye
Beijing, Moscow push for ceasefire, Hormuz stability
Mon 05:40 - Al Jazeera English
A new regional order for the Strait of Hormuz
Mon 09:00 - Fox News
Why the Strait of Hormuz matters as Trump issues fresh ultimatum to Iran
Mon 09:37 - France 24
US president Donald Trump warns Tehran to reopen Hormuz or face "hell"
Mon 10:30 - National Review
The Strait of Hormuz Is Not the 1915 Dardanelles Campaign
Mon 14:11 - France 24
Donald Trump threatens "hell" unless Tehran reopens Hormuz Strait
Mon 14:28 - France 24
Donald Trump issues expletive threat to Iran over Hormuz Strait blockage
Mon 15:34 - Fox News
Trump reveals Iran made 'significant proposal' after ultimatum, but 'not good enough'
Mon 22:40 - PBS Newshour
What international law says about Trump's threats to bomb Iran's bridges and power plants
Tue 05:55 - Middle East Eye
Saudi-Bahrain causeway closed after Trump threatens to blow up Iran’s infrastructure
Tue 07:00 - Euronews
UAE tells Euronews ceasefire not enough for Iran war solution, says 'no trust' in Tehran regime
Tue 13:00 - Le Figaro
“They are animals”: Donald Trump justifies his threat to bomb Iranian civilian infrastructure
Tue 19:03 - Fox News
Trump's threat to end Iranian 'civilization' sparks uproar on Capitol Hill
Wed 02:58 - BBC Headlines
What we know about the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran
Wed 07:03 - Al Jazeera English
Iran war: What is happening on day 40 of US-Israeli attacks?
Wed 07:16 - Euronews
Five teens to go on trial in Sweden over attempted murder of Iranian dissident
Wed 09:00 - Washington Post
Trump’s Iran brinkmanship reaches truce, escalates backlash at home
Wed 09:00 - Fox News
AOC tells troops to refuse 'illegal' orders ahead of Trump's looming Iran deadline
Wed 09:14 - Euronews
Iranian attacks continue in the Gulf, raising questions about ceasefire
Wed 10:47 - Le Figaro
Ceasefire: contrary to what he claims, Donald Trump is far from having achieved his war objectives in Iran
Wed 10:50 - Le Figaro
“His mental faculties are collapsing”: American elected officials invoke the 25th amendment to impeach Donald Trump after his comments on Iran
Wed 12:37 - La Libre (BE)
“Donald Trump has completely discredited the presidential words, since for him, the facts do not exist” (VIDEO)
Wed 14:40 - Le Figaro
Pierre Lellouche: “Behind the ceasefire in Iran, a strategic disaster for Trump and the West”
Wed 16:07 - La Libre (BE)
Donald Trump cries “victory” in Iran, not many people are convinced
Wed 18:03 - Le Figaro
Philippe Gélie’s editorial: “Truce in Iran, Donald Trump’s three challenges”
Wed 19:00 - Le Figaro
After the ceasefire, Gulf countries are worried about an Iran reinvigorated by the truce
Thu 02:50 - Rzeczpospolita (PL)
Donald Trump attacks NATO again. “They weren't there when we needed them.”
Thu 03:13 - Le Monde
War in Iran: a ceasefire in the form of a strategic debacle for the United States
Thu 04:42 - Le Figaro
LIVE – “America is back,” Trump warns that US forces will remain deployed “in and around Iran” until final deal
Thu 06:20 - Le Figaro
War in the Middle East: the American army will remain deployed near Iran until a “real agreement”, says Donald Trump
Thu 07:38 - Al Jazeera English
Trump says US forces to stay near Iran, ready for ‘next conquest’
Thu 11:14 - Washington Examiner
Trump holds his fire as Iran tests his patience with truce violations and Strait of Hormuz restrictions
Thu 11:46 - The Hill
Trump warns of 'bigger,' 'better,' stronger' attacks if Iran deal is not reached
Thu 12:51 - The Hill
Live updates: Trump holds troops near Iran until it complies with 'real agreement'
Thu 14:47 - France 24
Trump sending US VP Vance to Pakistan for Iran talks
Thu 15:07 - Fox News
Rogue Dem bucks party on Trump war powers, calls Iran ‘47-year-old war crime’
Thu 15:37 - The Hill
GOP blocks Democrats’ attempt to limit Trump’s Iran war powers
Thu 15:41 - Euronews
EU rejects Trump's 'joint venture' with Iran to charge ships through Strait of Hormuz
Thu 15:44 - Le Figaro
The French massively reject Donald Trump and his war against Iran
Thu 15:55 - Washington Examiner
How JD Vance became Trump’s ‘closer’ in Iran peace talks