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Foreign Policy: 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.
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 article, available as a downloadable PDF for subscribers, suggests that military action against Iran would have severe consequences for U.S. influence in the region.
The publication's argument is based on the premise that a new war with Iran would destabilize the Middle East and undermine the U.S. position as a leader in the region. It highlights the potential for increased regional tensions and the loss of diplomatic leverage.
Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt discussed her experiences working under President Trump on the HBO political talk show Real Time with Bill Maher on October 23. Leavitt shared insights into Trump's leadership style and her professional relationship with him during her tenure from January 2025 to August 2026.
Meanwhile, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has scheduled a crisis meeting of his center-right CDU party leadership to address the first results of an unspecified event, likely related to domestic or international political developments.
The article in Foreign Policy emphasizes the need for diplomatic solutions over military action to maintain stability and U.S. leadership in the Middle East.
Background
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.
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
- 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 article, available as a downloadable PDF for subscribers, suggests that military action against Iran would have severe consequences for U.S. influence in the region.
- The publication's argument is based on the premise that a new war with Iran would destabilize the Middle East and undermine the U.S. position as a leader in the region. It highlights the potential for increased regional tensions and the loss of diplomatic leverage.
- Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt discussed her experiences working under President Trump on the HBO political talk show Real Time with Bill Maher on October 23. Leavitt shared insights into Trump's leadership style and her professional relationship with him during her tenure from January 2025 to August 2026.
- Meanwhile, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has scheduled a crisis meeting of his center-right CDU party leadership to address the first results of an unspecified event, likely related to domestic or international political developments.
- The article in Foreign Policy emphasizes the need for diplomatic solutions over military action to maintain stability and U.S. leadership in the Middle East.
What's still developing
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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.
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