Is Trump losing control of the Iran war?
29 March 2026
A world on edge: from a wavering U.S. stance on Iran and rising nuclear fears in the Middle East, to intensifying Russia–Ukraine strikes, Asian power plays, and political tremors from Europe to Latin America and Africa.
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Is Trump losing control of the Iran war? (gzeromedia.com)
Republicans divided on strategy for US midterms (hurriyetdailynews.com)
Pro-Palestinian French member of European Parliament denied entry to Canada (middleeastmonitor.com)
The US wants talks with Iran but not peace (rt.com)
UK prepares mine-clearing vessel for possible Strait of Hormuz deployment (middleeastmonitor.com)
Europe seeks to increase deportations as some warn of Trump-like tactics (abcnews.com)
I left the UK for Vienna - it’s safer and cleaner, but I miss the diversity (inews.co.uk)
EU in need of ‘urgent repair’ – Polish president (rt.com)
Experts warn Mideast conflict is fracturing global order, raising nuclear risks (aa.com.tr)
Iran says 281 students, teachers killed in US-Israeli attacks (middleeastmonitor.com)
Closure of Bab al-Mandeb ‘likely’ amid Iran-US war: Houthi official (middleeastmonitor.com)
Waves of airstrikes hit Tehran as US Marines arrive in the Middle East (independent.co.uk)