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In the mediaUS‑Israel‑Iran, China, Iran, Middle East, Military analysis

Trump says U.S. caught Chinese ‘gift’ for Iran, testing red line

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

April 22, 2026

Op-edUS‑Israel‑Iran, Iran, Middle East

Trump’s chance to regain control of the Iran war

By Alexander Langlois

April 22, 2026

Op-edUS‑Israel‑Iran, Iran, Middle East

Iran’s Leaders Can Afford to Be Patient

By Jennifer Kavanagh

April 22, 2026

Op-edChina, Asia, Iran, Middle East

War has significantly altered major Trump meeting with Xi

By Lyle Goldstein

April 22, 2026

Op-edChina, Asia, Iran, Middle East, US‑Israel‑Iran

Taiwan’s KMT offers U.S. an off-ramp from war with China

By Lyle Goldstein

April 22, 2026

Op-edIsrael, Middle East

Déjà vu in Lebanon

By Daniel DePetris

April 21, 2026