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International Relations

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President Donald Trump demanding loyalty and warships from hesitant NATO allies for a conflict in the Strait of Hormuz against Iran.
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Trump demands loyalty from NATO allies

President Donald Trump warned NATO allies that the U.

Rafael Montoya·June 25, 2026
US and Iranian naval vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, connected by a digital hotline symbolizing de-escalation and secure shipping.
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US and Iran establish hotline to secure Strait of Hormuz

On Sunday, only 12 vessels dared to cross the Strait of Hormuz, a stark drop from 35 the previous day, according to Aljazeera .

Siobhan O'Malley·June 24, 2026
Symbolic image of a dismantled futuristic fighter jet blueprint, representing the canceled joint project between Germany and France, with leaders looking away from each other.
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Germany and France scrap joint fighter jet project

After years of complex industrial negotiations and significant political investment, a single discussion between German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron sealed the fate o

Ethan Caldwell·June 10, 2026