President Donald Trump runs hot and cold in his relationship with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin — often at the same time

Could Iran’s air defenses really stop a full-scale US strike? With tensions skyrocketing in early 2026, this question is no longer hypothetical. The USS Abraham Lincoln is in the region, Trump has hinted at possible military action,

President Donald Trump indicated Iran is seeking negotiations as the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier enters the region and protests continue inside Iran.

President Donald Trump is warning Iraqi officials that the U.S. would no longer support the country if its former prime minister, Nouri al-Maliki, returns to power.

U.S. President Donald Trump's renewed threats against Iran have stoked fears of possible supply disruption in the oil-rich Middle East.

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President Donald Trump has said the military will intervene if the Iranian government kills peaceful protesters.

U.S. President Donald Trump again echoed hard-line rhetoric toward Iran, saying “another beautiful armada floating beautifully toward Iran right now” as he urged Tehran to make a deal and warned of potential military consequences if tensions rise.