NYTIMES (Steven Erlanger) - On the Nuclear Issue, Each Side Finds a Way to Claim Victory
President Trump said Iran had promised to suspend enriching uranium, but it is unclear for how long and the details still have to be negotiated.
NYTIMES (Steven Erlanger) - The War in Iran Is Another Blow to Russia’s Credibility. Or Is It?
Despite its long slog in Ukraine and the loss of former allies like Syria, Russia is benefiting from costly energy, a clever narrative and America’s own failure to achieve a quick victory.
NYTIMES (Steven Erlanger) - Europe Prepares for a Longer War in Ukraine, With No Strategy to End It
With American dealmakers wrapped up with Iran, neither Russia nor Ukraine has a clear path to victory — or toward a negotiated peace.
NYTIMES (Steven Erlanger) - ‘We Cannot Lose Sight of Ukraine.’ Europeans Promise More Aid to Kyiv.
The focus in recent weeks has been on the conflict in Iran, but European leaders said it was crucial to keep aid flowing to Ukraine.
NYTIMES (Steven Erlanger) - One Global Power, One Regional Power, Two Different Goals
The U.S. is a superpower that views Iran through a prism of global responsibilities and strategic goals. Israel has a more regional approach. After three weeks of war, their paths are diverging.
NYTIMES (Steven Erlanger) - Iran’s Regime May Survive, but the Middle East Will Be Changed
A badly weakened Iran will no longer intimidate or threaten its neighbors in the same way. The regional impact could be comparable to the collapse of the Soviet Union.
NYTIMES (Steven Erlanger and David E. Sanger) - Three American Speeches at Munich, and Plenty of Confusion
As the U.S. message veered from shared heritage and values to shared interests and back again, Europeans wondered what kind of alliance they were left with.