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23 stories from Middle East Affairs.
Guardian columnist questions whether Trump wants Republicans to lose midterm elections
A Guardian columnist argues Trump's policies on Iran, Canada and data centers may harm Republicans in upcoming elections; a report links U.S. aid cuts to deaths of women and children in Afghanistan; a global trial begins testing preventive Alzheimer's treatment.
Trump sends envoys to Moscow and Kyiv with peace proposal
US President Donald Trump is sending envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Moscow and Kyiv with a proposal to end the war in Ukraine.
Trump calls Iran conflict "small potatoes" despite casualties
President Trump characterized a six-month military conflict with Iran that has killed 18 American service members as "small potatoes."
Trump to use Qatar-gifted aircraft for Ireland trip despite past security concerns
President Trump plans to use a Qatar-provided aircraft for an upcoming trip to Ireland, according to a White House official, despite security concerns that prompted him to switch planes during a Turkey visit two months earlier.
Trump says US could strike Iran site "very soon"
President Trump said Friday the US could strike Iran's Pickaxe Mountain site soon and characterized the ongoing military confrontation as minor.
Iranians weigh Trump's calls to resist amid shifting US priorities
Some Iranians expressing doubt about whether to heed Trump's calls to rise up against their government, citing months of shifting US policy between supporting protesters and negotiating with Tehran.
Trump accuses critics of ammunition-supply reports of treason
President Trump accused critics and media outlets questioning US ammunition supplies of treason, saying the country has ample stockpiles for its military operations against Iran.
Trump calls Iran conflict 'small potatoes' as US plays down war
President Trump described an ongoing six-month conflict with Iran as minor for the United States, part of an administration effort to reduce its political impact before November's midterm elections.
Trump sends envoys to Moscow and Kyiv with peace proposal for Ukraine
President Trump is sending Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff to Moscow and Kyiv with a proposal to end the war, though details of the plan remain undisclosed.
Iran turns to shadow networks and cryptocurrencies to weather Trump sanctions
Iran is relying on shadow business networks and cryptocurrencies to circumvent the Trump administration's new sanctions on oil, banking and technology sectors.
Trump names policy sparks frustration at US geological survey
Staff at the US Geological Survey expressed frustration after President Trump ordered the renaming of Lake Ontario to Lake America and mused about renaming the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump says oil flow through Strait of Hormuz returning to pre-war levels
Trump said oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz has returned to pre-war levels as the U.S. military escorts cargo ships and repels Iranian attacks in the vital waterway.
British newspapers debate Israeli settlements, Sudan's migration crisis, and Trump
British newspapers publish commentary on Israeli settlements policy, Sudan's civil war driving migration, and US-UK relations under Trump.
Milei Says U.S. May Shift on Falklands, Vows Sanctions on Oil
Argentine President Javier Milei said the U.S. position on the Falkland Islands may be changing and threatened sanctions against oil companies operating in the British territory.
Trump attacks New York governor over mosque visit, sparking debate on religious respect
Donald Trump attacked New York Governor Cathy Hochul on his Truth Social platform after she wore a headscarf during an official visit to an Islamic center in New York City.
Trump's darker hair draws Brosnan comparisons online
Donald Trump appeared with noticeably darker hair, prompting social media users to draw comparisons to actor Pierce Brosnan.
Trump to use Qatar-funded 747 for Ireland trip after July security diversion
Trump will fly to Ireland aboard a Boeing 747 donated by Qatar, marking his first use of the aircraft since he unexpectedly switched planes during a NATO summit in Turkey in July citing security concerns.
Trump hints at potential military action against Iran nuclear site
President Trump suggested the United States might attack Iran's fortified nuclear facility near Natanz, characterizing any such conflict as a limited military operation.
Trump declines to discuss CIA involvement in potential Iranian uprising
President Trump said it would be inappropriate to discuss whether he would authorize CIA operations to arm Iranians, a day after calling for the Iranian people to rise up.
Trump says Iran seeks talks; Tehran sets conditions
President Trump said Iran is seeking negotiations, while Iran's foreign minister outlined conditions for resuming diplomacy.
Trump says Iran wants talks; Tehran says U.S. must change approach
President Trump said Iran is seeking a deal, while Tehran's foreign minister said resuming talks requires the U.S. to end its pressure campaign and respect Iranian rights.
Trump says Iran threat to shipping has faded
President Trump said Iran's response to U.S. actions is restrained, as CENTCOM's commander announced the clearing of sea mines from shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump renames Lake Ontario to "Lake America," Canada refuses
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Aug. 27 renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America, a move Canada rejected, insisting on the 400-year-old name.
