Rubio faces fierce Senate fire over Iran War, Taiwan Arms deal and Cuba policy
Rubio’s testimony, which coincided with a fresh round of Israel-Lebanon political talks at the State Department, offered few definitive answers on several key issues.
Rubio’s testimony, which coincided with a fresh round of Israel-Lebanon political talks at the State Department, offered few definitive answers on several key issues.
Trump outlines a stark Iran strategy, weighing military escalation against diplomacy, while raising doubts over Tehran’s proposal and highlighting economic pressure from US maritime enforcement.
Trump labels Iran war criticism “treasonous” while telling lawmakers hostilities have ended, even as he signals fresh action and expresses doubts over a possible deal with Tehran.
Trump claims Iran’s military and economy have been hit hard, while signalling secret negotiations and downplaying fresh strikes amid growing legal and geopolitical pressure.
Kerry recalls internal US debates, saying successive presidents avoided conflict with Iran, while later reports point to mixed signals during the Trump administration.
Washington keeps pressure on Tehran through sanctions and blockade even as it pauses strikes, leaving negotiations open-ended amid uncertainty over Iran’s internal divisions and response.
A Pentagon intelligence report has challenged US claims on Iran’s military losses, even as Washington extends the ceasefire and maintains pressure through a continued maritime blockade.
Trump’s unpredictable Iran stance mirrors Nixon’s Vietnam-era madman theory. But does projecting chaos actually work, or does it risk weakening credibility over time?
As US-Iran negotiations advance, Trump signals Pakistan as a potential venue and cautions that the absence of a deal could see hostilities resume.
US signals cautious diplomatic reset as Israel and Lebanon prepare for talks after decades, with Washington focusing on trust-building measures instead of pushing an immediate ceasefire.
