Why Trump Says The ‘Clock Is Ticking’ For Iran
Trump said on Truth Social that Tehran must move “FAST” toward a deal or face harsher consequences.
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Beijing’s Chokepoint
China spent years buying discounted Iranian oil. The bill arrived at Hormuz.
Tehran Signals Doubts Over U.S. Negotiations
Araghchi blamed “contradictory messages” from the U.S. for slowing efforts to reach a lasting agreement after last month’s ceasefire between Iran, the U.S. and Israel.
How The Iran Conflict Is Fueling Somali Pirate Attacks
According to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations, pirates are currently holding at least three vessels captured between April 21 and May 2.
Trump To Decide On China-Iran Oil Sanctions Soon
President Donald Trump said he will soon decide whether to lift sanctions on Chinese firms purchasing Iranian crude oil.
What Did Xi Tell Trump About China’s Support For Iran
Speaking in an interview with Sean Hannity on Fox News, Trump described Xi’s pledge as “a big statement.”
Trump Wraps Up Beijing Visit Without Major Trade Breakthrough
The two leaders discussed trade, Taiwan, Iran and energy security during two days of meetings marked by elaborate state ceremonies and unusually warm public exchanges.
SPY WARS: Former CIA Covert Operations Officer Explains How Intelligence Is Influencing The Iran War
Former CIA covert operations officer Mike Baker gives an inside look at how the CIA, Mossad, and other intelligence agencies are influencing the Iran war, and where the contest between America and China is heading, in this preview from the latest “Signal Sitdown” podcast with Bradley Devlin.
Trump-Xi Talks Focus On Strait Of Hormuz Crisis
According to the White House, Trump and Xi agreed the strategic waterway must remain open. The report said Xi also opposed any “militarization” of the strait or attempts to impose tolls on shipping traffic.
Tehran's Blackmail
When Iran called the Strait of Hormuz its territory, one hundred thirteen countries disagreed.
Payback: Russia Uses Iran As A Proxy Against The United States
With the onset of the war in Iran, Moscow now has a new opportunity to retaliate against the United States and Ukraine’s other NATO sponsors. Russian leaders are not hesitant about tormenting Washington. Indeed, they are already taking tangible steps to do so.
‘Ways Of War’ Are In Metamorphosis: Lessons From The Iran War
The post-war western approach (especially in the Cold War context) relied on the ability to outspend any military adversary through the acquisition of high-end, over-engineered and costly manned aircraft and munitions.
Why China Is Carefully Managing Trump’s Beijing Visit
Chinese officials are preparing an intensely choreographed state visit for U.S. President Donald Trump as he arrives in Beijing for high-stakes talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
