Welcome to Friday’s edition of Washington Secrets, and our weekly rundown of the president’s week and whether he won it or lost it. Today, we also consider just why JD Vance has been charged with flying to Pakistan for ceasefire talks. Easter Sunday brought good news. Soon after midnight, President Donald Trump was able to […]
White House report card: Trump’s Iran showdown was ‘act of testicular homicide’
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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
Thu 19:18 - Fox News
NATO chief signals allies may act on Hormuz, warns of ‘unhealthy codependence’ on US
Thu 20:55 - Middle East Eye
Starmer and Trump discuss need for opening Strait of Hormuz
Thu 21:01 - Al-Monitor
Starmer, Trump discussed opening Strait of Hormuz, Downing Street says
Thu 22:36 - Al-Monitor
Trump says Iran should not charge fees to tankers going through Strait of Hormuz
Thu 22:53 - Middle East Eye
Iran ‘doing a very poor job’ of allowing oil through Strait of Hormuz, Trump says
Fri 02:47 - Al Jazeera English
Shipping in Strait of Hormuz at a standstill despite US-Iran ceasefire
Fri 03:26 - Rzeczpospolita (PL)
Donald Trump to Iran: This is not what we agreed on. Attacks on Kuwait and Saudi Arabia
Fri 04:25 - Die Welt
Trump accuses Iran of “dishonorable” behavior in the Strait of Hormuz
Fri 04:57 - Al Jazeera English
Kuwait blames Iran for drone strike, Iran denies responsibility
Fri 07:50 - Euronews
'NATO not obliged to reopen the Strait,' Turkey's trade minister tells Euronews
Fri 09:41 - Euronews
Pakistan prepares to host US-Iran talks as ceasefire remains shaky
Fri 10:25 - Middle East Eye
Starmer says he discussed military options for Strait of Hormuz with Trump
Fri 10:36 - Al-Monitor
UK's Starmer and Trump discussed military options for Strait of Hormuz
Fri 11:06 - Sky News (UK)
Starmer 'fed up' with Trump and Putin causing energy bills to skyrocket
Fri 11:30 - Al-Monitor
US-Iran talks in Pakistan uncertain as sides trade accusations
Fri 13:24 - The Hill
Vance optimistic for 'positive' discussions with Iran as he heads to Pakistan
Fri 13:28 - Die Welt
Before leaving for Pakistan, Vance warns Iran against trickery
Fri 13:59 - Middle East Eye
Starmer faces reckoning over his support for Trump's illegal war on Iran
Fri 14:07 - BBC Headlines
The high-stakes diplomacy that led to Pakistan hosting US-Iran peace talks
Fri 14:26 - Al Jazeera English
Pakistan sets modest goal for US-Iran summit: A deal to keep talks going
Fri 14:46 - The Hill
Starmer says he's 'fed up' with actions of Trump, Putin hitting UK energy bills
Fri 15:37 - France 24
Cloud of uncertainty over US-Iran talks in Pakistan as sides trade accusations
Fri 15:38 - France 24
Inside the Iran war decision making: NYT describes how Trump chose to go to war
Fri 15:51 - Washington Examiner
White House report card: Trump’s Iran showdown was ‘act of testicular homicide’
Fri 15:59 - Al Jazeera English
US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad face massive hurdles
Fri 16:05 - Al Jazeera English
JD Vance expects ‘positive’ US-Iran war talks as he departs for Pakistan
Fri 16:37 - Middle East Eye
Trump threatens new strikes on Iran if talks fail