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With no friends left to burn, Trump is running out of diplomatic ammunition | Rafael Behr
Rafael Behr argues that Donald Trump’s war against Iran has become a strategic and reputational disaster for the United States, even as the president insists he is winning. Six months after military action intended to topple Tehran’s regime and seize its oil resources, Iran remains under hardline control and is demanding financial concessions from Washington,…
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Iran faces strait of Hormuz paradox as strategic value of chokehold erodes
Iranian officials and analysts are increasingly questioning whether the Strait of Hormuz remains a decisive strategic asset, as Gulf states pursue alternative pipelines and export routes that could reduce dependence on the waterway. The debate matters because Tehran faces mounting economic pressure from sanctions, restricted oil exports and budget strain, strengthening arguments for seeking an…
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48 Years Later, These Are the 10 Best Horror Movies of 1978
A Collider feature revisits 1978, arguing it was one of the standout years for horror cinema, sitting alongside major mainstream hits like Superman and The Deer Hunter. The article compiles a ranked list of ten horror films from that year, spanning big-studio sequels, cult B-movies and overlooked international titles, to illustrate the genre’s creative range…
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Jane Fonda Slams Paramount For Calling Mark Ruffalo’s Comments ‘Antisemitic’: ‘A Smear to Delegitimize Criticism of the Merger’
Jane Fonda defended Mark Ruffalo after Paramount described his criticism of the planned Paramount–Warner Bros. merger and the Ellison family’s ties to Israel as antisemitic. Fonda said, as a Jewish American, that accusations of antisemitism should not be used to suppress political criticism, arguing that Paramount was attempting to discredit concerns about the merger. The…
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Elissa Slotkin calls out Hasan Piker for blaming Jewish Americans targeted over their Israel views
Democratic Senators Elissa Slotkin and Jacky Rosen publicly condemned livestreamer Hasan Piker after he suggested that Jewish Americans would inevitably face violent consequences if they continued to be seen as uniquely supportive of Israel. Slotkin, seen as a possible 2028 presidential contender, said no community should face threats of violence for its political views, warning…
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Trump says all mines cleared from Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump has said the US Navy has cleared all mines from the Strait of Hormuz, the strategic waterway that Iran has largely blockaded since the outbreak of war in the Middle East on 28 February. Trump warned that any vessel found laying new mines would be “immediately and systematically destroyed”, as Washington…
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Secret Service is looking into ‘perceived threat’ against Barron Trump after disturbing $10M bounty video out of Iran
The US Secret Service confirmed it is investigating an AI-generated video, circulated via Iranian state-linked media, that maps out Barron Trump’s whereabouts, friendships and daily habits under the title “Where to Kill Barron Trump” and offers a $10 million bounty. Spokesman Nate Herring said the agency “investigates anything that can be perceived as a threat”…
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Huge queues form for petrol in Tehran after US announced ‘economic asphyxiation’ sanctions on Iran
Long queues formed at petrol stations in Tehran on Tuesday after the United States unveiled a fresh wave of sanctions aimed at forcing Iran into submission amid a war that has stalled militarily six months in. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the measures, describing them as a campaign of “economic asphyxiation” designed to “sever…
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Government under fire as Russia threatens UK factories and gold hits five-month high
Burnham signals more tax rises are possible before October’s Budget as Russia warns of strikes on British drone factories over Ukraine support; Carney readies fresh tariffs against the US, and Druckenmiller attacks Bessent over bond yields.
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China warns it will safeguard its interests after US widens sanctions against Iran
China has hardened its rhetoric after the United States widened economic sanctions on Iran, with foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian saying Beijing was “firmly opposed” to what it called “illegal unilateral sanctions” and would take “all necessary measures” to safeguard its rights. The exchange followed US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s announcement of sweeping new measures,…