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James Holtsnider
Middle East

New US ambassador's charm offensive is backfiring in Jordan

Against a backdrop of unpopular support for Israel, locals don't like James Holtsnider's meddling in tribal affairs

Trump Khamanei
Middle East

Could Trump bomb Iran before settling on a rationale?

Even the shifting justifications could be resolved with diplomacy

Iran nuclear
Middle East

Want Iran to get the bomb? Try regime change

Trump appears intent on starting another war on Tehran, this time with greater risk of regional chaos and nuclear proliferation

Nouri al Maliki Trump
Middle East

Trump's Iraq election threats could end up making Maliki more popular

Not exactly what the American president intended when he blasted the longtime politician this week. Or was it?

Experts: Massive military buildup points to new US strikes on Iran
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Experts: Massive military buildup points to new US strikes on Iran

If, when and how is unclear. But the clock appears to be ticking.

European Parliament EU
Europe

EU's far left and right coding obliterated by Iran and Israel votes

Similar to US realignments, alliances are now forming up over sovereignty, non-interventionism, and criticism of Netanyahu's wars