Trump Foreign Policy Faces Midterm Test

WASHINGTON, United States — President Donald Trump is heading toward the November midterm elections with several major foreign policy goals still unresolved, as the prolonged Iran war, stalled efforts over Gaza and Ukraine, and rising economic costs create new political pressure for his administration.

Donald Trump Says No Iran Talks as Hormuz Dispute Deepens

DUBAI/WASHINGTON, United States — US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that no negotiations with Iran were taking place or scheduled, while insisting that the Strait of Hormuz was open to shipping. Iran disputed that position, saying the strategically important waterway remained closed until conditions agreed with Washington were met.

Donald Trump Approval Falls to 33%, Lowest of His Presidency

WASHINGTON, United States — President Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to 33%, its lowest point of his current presidency, as concerns grow among Americans over the duration of the US conflict with Iran and the impact of higher gasoline prices, according to the latest Reuters/Ipsos poll.

US Military Uses Most Long-Range Precision Missiles During Iran War, Raising Readiness Concerns

The United States has used a significant portion of its long-range precision missile inventory during the five-month conflict with Iran, according to multiple people familiar with internal military data. The reported depletion of key missile stockpiles has sparked concerns among some officials and analysts about the U.S. military’s readiness to respond to future conflicts involving other major adversaries.