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Facing Quagmire in Iran, Trump Turns to a Familiar Face: North Korea’s Kim Jong-un

17 août 2026 à 19:25
Seven years ago, President Trump failed to disarm North Korea and walked away. Could the same thing happen with Iran?

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President Trump with Kim Jong-un of North Korea at the Demilitarized Zone between North and South Korea in 2019.

Trump’s Overture to North Korea Strains Alliance With the South

17 août 2026 à 06:57
President Trump wants to curtail military exercises with South Korea, saying they were hostile to North Korea. But under Mr. Kim, the North has become increasingly belligerent toward the South.

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U.S. and Iran Blow Through Deadline to Agree to a Broad Deal to End War

17 août 2026 à 10:04
President Trump said a cease-fire agreed in June would lead to limits on Iran’s nuclear program and finish the conflict, but the countries appear far apart.

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People in Tehran, Iran, last month. Iranians are coping with severe economic strain from six months of war.
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