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Trump Says Talks with Iran Underway — Possible Nuclear Deal in the Offing as Regional Hosts Offer to Broker
President Trump said talks with Iran are ongoing and expressed hope for a deal, while Tehran confirmed plans for imminent negotiations and said Turkey and Oman have offered to host. A meeting between U.S. envoy Witkoff and Iranian foreign minister Araghchi in Istanbul on Feb. 6 has been reported; any agreement faces deep trust deficits, regional sensitivities and domestic political constraints on both sides.
Trump Hails 19th-Century US Conquest as a “Legendary Victory,” Provoking Outrage in Mexico
President Trump described the 1846–48 US‑Mexico War as a “legendary victory” in a White House statement marking its 178th anniversary, linking the historic conquest to his border policies. Mexican leaders and diplomats condemned the comments as insulting and potentially threatening, raising concerns that triumphalist rhetoric could strain essential bilateral cooperation on migration, drugs and trade.
Trump Hails 19th‑Century Win Over Mexico as “Legendary”, Prompting Outrage and Diplomatic Friction
President Trump’s White House statement calling the U.S. victory in the 19th‑century Mexican‑American War a "legendary" triumph provoked anger in Mexico and revived painful historical memories. Mexican leaders and analysts described the rhetoric as insulting and potentially threatening, complicating cooperation on migration, security and trade even if immediate policy shifts are unlikely.
Trump’s Iran Gamble: Bluster, Bargaining and What It Means for China
President Trump’s simultaneous threat of force and offer of talks toward Iran reflects deliberate brinkmanship intended to maximize U.S. leverage. Tehran remains resistant on core issues such as ballistic missiles and regional influence, and a military campaign would carry heavy regional and global costs that complicate any claimed benefits for China.
U.S. Signals Renewed Focus on East Mediterranean as Ambassador Hints at Trump Visit to Greece
The U.S. ambassador to Greece said President Trump plans an official visit to Athens, a move that signals renewed American attention to the eastern Mediterranean. The announcement, made at a first-lady documentary premiere, carries strategic weight amid regional maritime disputes and growing U.S. energy and defence interests. Key questions remain over timing and whether the trip will include other regional players such as Israel, Cyprus or Turkey.
Trump Signals Willingness to Negotiate With Iran While Repeating Military Threats
Donald Trump said he hopes the U.S. can reach an agreement with Iran while emphasising U.S. naval strength and warning of military consequences if talks fail. Iran says it remains confident indirect negotiations are productive, insisting on sanctions relief and the right to peaceful enrichment amid a tense regional military backdrop and recent U.S.-Israel coordination.
Thousands of Danish Veterans Stage Silent March to Protest Trump’s Dismissal of Allied Troops
On 31 January, thousands of Danish veterans and civilians held a silent march to the U.S. embassy in Copenhagen to protest President Trump’s recent remarks belittling NATO allies’ soldiers. The demonstration, led by former service members, signals popular offence in a committed NATO state and highlights the diplomatic strain that hostile rhetoric can impose on alliance cohesion.
Trump Sets an Unspecified Deadline for Talks with Iran, Raising Risks of Brinkmanship
President Trump says he has set a deadline for Iran to reach an agreement but declined to disclose the date, while Iran’s foreign minister says Tehran will only negotiate on equal terms and not under threat. Recent contacts between the two sides reportedly flagged U.S. demands on uranium enrichment and ballistic missiles—conditions Iran has so far rejected—leaving diplomacy precarious and the risk of escalation real.
Trump Nominates Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair, Raising Stakes for Rate Cuts and Fed Independence
President Trump has nominated former Fed governor Kevin Warsh as his choice for Federal Reserve chair, a pick that aligns with the White House’s push for faster interest‑rate cuts. Warsh’s finance background, family ties to the Lauder fortune and political alignment with Trump heighten the stakes for Fed independence and global markets.
On the Brink: US Carrier Group, Strike Assets and Iranian Alerts Raise Risk of Rapid Escalation
U.S. military forces have massed in the Gulf and a carrier strike group has entered the Arabian Sea as Washington signals it may be poised to strike Iran imminently. Tehran has publicly offered talks but has mobilised forces and warned that any attack would prompt regional retaliation, leaving the region dangerously close to rapid escalation.
Trump Signals Willingness to Talk to Iran While Pressing Hardline Demands and Deploying Naval Forces
President Trump said he has contacted Iran and plans further dialogue but issued two firm demands—no nuclear weapons and an end to lethal repression of protesters—while noting a substantial U.S. naval deployment in the region. The public mix of diplomacy and military threat raises the stakes for Tehran, risks regional escalation, and complicates the scope for quiet, multilateral negotiation.
Baghdad Erupts Over Washington's Ultimatum: Protesters Decry US Interference After Trump Threatens Aid Over Maliki
President Trump's public warning to cut aid if Nouri al-Maliki returns as Iraq's prime minister sparked two nights of protests outside Baghdad's Green Zone, where demonstrators denounced U.S. interference. The incident highlights enduring Iraqi sensitivity to foreign influence and complicates Baghdad's fragile political balance between internal factions and external patrons.