# Iran-US relations
Latest news and articles about Iran-US relations
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Transactional Security: Trump’s Break with Italy Signals a NATO in Existential Crisis
Donald Trump has publicly withdrawn his commitment to defend Italy after Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni refused to allow U.S. strikes on Iran from Sicilian bases. This escalation highlights a breakdown in NATO unity as European allies increasingly balk at being drawn into American-led Middle Eastern conflicts.
The Chokepoint Trap: Why the US-Iran Ceasefire Has Failed to Reopen the Strait
A fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran has failed to restore traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, with transit levels remaining at historic lows. Iran continues to exercise tight control over the waterway, citing security concerns while effectively blockading global energy supplies.
A Ceasefire in Name Only: Iran’s Missile Diplomacy Challenges the Washington-Tehran Standoff
A tenuous ceasefire between the US and Iran collapsed within hours of its implementation as missiles targeted multiple Gulf nations. While diplomacy continues in Islamabad, the ongoing targeting of civilian infrastructure and Israel's refusal to halt military operations suggest a deepening regional crisis rather than a breakthrough.