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Foreign Policy Argues New War on Iran Would Undermine U.S. Mideast Leadership
Confirmed
In Short: Foreign Policy, based in Washington, D.C., has published an argument that a new war with Iran would be catastrophic for U.S. leadership in the Middle East.

The publication's downloadable PDFs are available to subscribers, offering in-depth analysis on the potential consequences of military action against Iran.
Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt discussed her experiences working under President Trump on HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher, but this did not directly relate to the Foreign Policy article.
Qatari mediators have presented Iran with a new draft deal to end the ongoing US-Israeli war, highlighting the current diplomatic efforts to avoid further conflict.
The release of 'Manus' in March 2025 raised questions about Chinese leadership in AI systems beyond chatbots, but this is unrelated to the Foreign Policy article on Iran.
What this adds
The article in Foreign Policy does not provide specific details on the new draft deal presented to Iran by Qatari mediators, but it underscores the broader geopolitical context surrounding potential military actions.
Background
Qatari mediators have presented Iran with a new draft deal to end the ongoing US-Israeli war, according to an official briefed on the negotiations.
What's confirmed
- The publication's downloadable PDFs are available to subscribers, offering in-depth analysis on the potential consequences of military action against Iran.
- Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt discussed her experiences working under President Trump on HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher, but this did not directly relate to the Foreign Policy article.
- Qatari mediators have presented Iran with a new draft deal to end the ongoing US-Israeli war, highlighting the current diplomatic efforts to avoid further conflict.
- The release of 'Manus' in March 2025 raised questions about Chinese leadership in AI systems beyond chatbots, but this is unrelated to the Foreign Policy article on Iran.
What's still developing
- Foreign Policy, 1099 14th St NW, Suite 500 East, Washington, D.C., 20005.
- Argument: A New War on Iran Would Deal a Death Blow to U.S.
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- Merz has scheduled a crisis meeting of his centre-right CDU party leadership to discuss the first results as they come in, cleared his calendar for the following days and is skipping a trip to the UN General Assembly to deal with potential aftershocks.
