Trump is falling into the old trap of an American ‘forever war’
To the surprise of many, the US president seems to be doubling down, with no clear path to a settlement with Iran
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Iran trades blows with US and gun stash linked to Polish crime gang in Ireland seized
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Trump to reinstate US naval blockade of Iran
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Vague wording of provisional agreement left critical issues, including Tehran’s nuclear programme, to second phase of talks
Ukraine’s allies pledge to build anti-ballistic missile defence to counter Russian attacks
European leaders gather for ‘coalition of the willing’ summit hosted by Emmanuel Macron in Paris
Lindsey Graham betrayed his younger self by becoming Trump’s golf buddy and confidant
US senator publicly abandoned his criticism of ‘bigot’ Trump after 2016 to become a staunch advocate for the president
Irish unit of US technology firm PTC pays just $151,000 tax as profit soars to $240m
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The Irish Times view on the US and Iran: neither war nor peace in the Gulf
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Israeli attacks kill six in Gaza Strip, including girl (9), officials say
More than 1,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israel since US-brokered ceasefire took effect last October
US and Iran exchange heavy strikes as Tehran targets facilities across the Gulf
Tehran targets US facilities across Gulf while Washington claims commercial shipping continues through strategic waterway
Lindsey Graham, key ally of Donald Trump, dies aged 71
Republican senator served in the Senate since 2003 and was a sharp critic of Trump before becoming one of his most loyal backers
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