Donald Trump
US intelligence chief: Iran's regime intact but weakened by Operation Epic Fury
US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard testifies that Iran's regime, though weakened, is still capable of targeting US and allied interests in the Middle East.
How religion and faith shapes the Israel-Iran war - opinion
Top counterterror official Joe Kent quits, but poll shows Trump base still backs war - analysis
Trump calls on US allies to ‘get a grip’ and help reopen Strait of Hormuz
The war in Iran and American interest - opinion
From Washington’s perspective, the war against Iran marks a turning point in its relations with its allies in the Middle East.
Trump administration ramps up attacks on news organizations over coverage of Iran war
While Trump has for years disparaged news coverage he deems unfavorable, his recent comments mark an escalation of threats against the news media.
Japan weighs Hormuz escort role as Trump request tests legal limits - explainer
Here’s a teaser under 200 characters: Trump’s call to escort tankers through Hormuz is testing how far pacifist Japan can go, as legal limits and past precedents shape Tokyo’s response.
When the stakes are global, neutrality is not neutral - editorial
If a regime that funds terrorism, admits that it has enough enriched uranium for 11 nuclear bombs, and is now holding the world’s economy hostage, is not a shared threat, then what is?
Trump's operation in Strait of Hormuz could extend war with Iran by months, sources tell 'Post'
Issues in the Strait of Hormuz "could extend the war by as much as two months,” one source familiar with the discussions said.
US intelligence says Iranian regime change unlikely, IRGC maintains power - report
Two anonymous sources told the Post that current US intelligence assessments predict that the regime will remain intact following Operation Epic Fury, and may even become emboldened.
Trump says US will leave Iran operation in 'very near future'
'We'll be leaving in pretty much the very near future,' Trump said.
In striking Kharg Island, Trump struck the choke point of Iran’s oil economy - opinion
Kharg Island, a tiny Persian Gulf outpost, controls nearly all of Iran’s oil exports, making it the regime’s key economic vulnerability.
US counterterror chief quits over Iran war, claims Iran poses 'no imminent threat'
Joseph Kent resigned in a letter to the president on Tuesday, which he posted on social media.
Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei said to reject ceasefire talks, demand US and Israel be ‘brought to knees'
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei had held his first foreign policy session since being named supreme leader, and had taken a stance for revenge against the US and Israel that was “very tough and serious.”