# US foreign policy
Latest news and articles about US foreign policy
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Trump Declines Ceasefire Talks with Iran as Regional Mediation Efforts Stall
The Trump administration has declined proposals from Middle Eastern mediators to open ceasefire talks with Iran, prioritizing continued military pressure to degrade Tehran’s capabilities. Iran has rejected a ceasefire unless US and Israeli airstrikes stop, leaving mediation attempts by Oman, Egypt and others without progress and raising risks of prolonged regional conflict and market disruption.
Davos Drama: Trump’s Greenland Demand and a Pay-to-Join 'Peace' Club Expose a Fraying Western Coalition
At Davos 2026 President Trump and his cabinet staged a high‑profile offensive, pressing claims on Greenland, launching a paid "Board of Peace" and openly chastising European policy choices. The spectacle crystallised widening disagreements within the Western camp and highlighted both opportunities and limits for China and other middle powers amid an evolving global order.
Trump Urged by Advisers to Exit Iran Fight as Oil and Politics Bite
Senior advisers have urged President Trump to craft a clear exit strategy from the confrontation with Iran, warning that oil prices above $100 a barrel and prolonged conflict risk a domestic political fallout. Mixed messaging from the White House and public opposition to the war heighten the pressure to either define a limited objective or to de-escalate.
Melania’s UN Spotlight Backfires as Deadly Strike on Iranian School Casts a Shadow
Melania Trump chaired a Security Council meeting on children in conflict days after a reported strike on a girls’ school in southern Iran killed 165, a timing that drew accusations of hypocrisy from Tehran and critical coverage abroad. The incident highlights tensions between US humanitarian rhetoric and its military actions and funding decisions, undermining Washington’s credibility on child protection at the UN.
US Voices Support for Pakistan After Deadly Afghanistan Border Clashes, UN Urges Diplomacy
A deadly exchange of fire along the Afghanistan–Pakistan border on 26 February prompted a US statement backing Pakistan’s right to self‑defence and condolences to Pakistani officials. The UN called for diplomatic resolution, while the incident raises concerns about escalation along an already volatile frontier.
Netanyahu Sets Red Lines: Israel Demands Iran’s Nuclear Infrastructure Be Removed as Geneva Talks Loom
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly set uncompromising conditions ahead of a new round of US–Iran talks, demanding the dismantling and removal of Iran’s uranium‑enrichment infrastructure rather than merely a pause. He also insists on the complete disarmament of Hamas and signalled a desire to end US military aid to Israel after the current package expires in 2028.
Trump Plans Official Visit to Greece — A Signal of Renewed U.S. Focus on the Eastern Mediterranean
The U.S. ambassador in Athens said President Trump plans an official visit to Greece, a declaration that signals growing American interest in the eastern Mediterranean. The trip — timing and itinerary still unknown — would have implications for regional energy projects, NATO dynamics and U.S. relations with Greece, Turkey, Israel and Cyprus.
Senate Hearing Interrupted as Protester Shouts ‘Stop Intervening in Venezuela’ — Arrest Highlights Polarised Debate on U.S. Policy
A protester interrupted Senator Marco Rubio during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing, demanding an end to U.S. interference in Venezuela and Cuba and was arrested. Rubio said Washington would soon set up a diplomatic presence in Venezuela to gather intelligence and engage locally, while denying preparations for military action. The Chinese report that carried the story also appended unverified claims of a U.S. military seizure of Venezuela’s president, which are not corroborated and appear false.
Trump Demands 'Immediate' Talks to Buy Greenland at Davos, Deepening Rift with Europe
At Davos, President Trump demanded immediate talks to purchase Greenland, calling it a U.S. "core national security interest" while insisting he would not use force. His remarks, including a disputed claim that the U.S. once owned Greenland, heightened tensions with Denmark and Europe and raised fresh questions about NATO cohesion and Arctic geopolitics.
Trump Announces Parallel Gaza ‘Peace Committee’ With Himself as Lifetime Chair, Invites About 60 States
China’s CCTV reports that a Trump‑led Gaza "peace committee" has been offered invitations to around 60 states and organizations, with a draft charter naming Trump as lifetime chair and offering permanent membership in exchange for $1 billion. Western diplomats worry the initiative would bypass the UN and weaken established multilateral mechanisms for peace and security.