U.S.-Iran War Stalemate Deepens As Blockade, Hormuz Closure And New Hill Cost Probes Shape Talks
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President Trump on Saturday, April 25, 2026, called off a planned Islamabad trip by envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, deepening a stalemate as Iran tied reopening the Strait of Hormuz to lifting a U.S. naval blockade.
Trump Envoy To Turkey Defends Israel Hezbollah Comments As Realism
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The Trump administration's envoy to Turkey defended his comments about Israel and Hezbollah as realism in recent remarks. He doubled down after criticism, saying his view reflected a "peace through strength" approach to deter adversaries and protect allies. The comments sparked backlash from critics who viewed them as inflammatory, prompting debate about U.S. rhetoric in the region.