Strait of Hormuz | Watching America

Egypt: Afghanizing the US-Iran War

Translator - July 19, 2026. Published in almasryalyoum

America is sleepwalking toward a new Afghanistan.

Austria: Iraq’s Prime Minister Squirms as Trump Professes His ‘Love’

Fiona Garratt - July 19, 2026. Published in Der Standard

[T]the airstrike that killed Soleimani ... [i]n addition to violating Iraq’s sovereignty ... was also an attack on Iraqis.

Germany: Trump’s Fantasy World

Michael Stehle - July 16, 2026. Published in Die Tageszeitung

[H]ow long will it take before Trump emerges from his fantasy world and recognizes that he is trapped?

Taiwan: The Nobel Peace Prize: Is Trump Eligible?

Matthew McKay - July 16, 2026. Published in The Storm Media

If there were an award specifically for people who create trouble internationally, Trump would probably be more qualified than anyone else.

Germany: This Is What Trump’s ‘Tremendous Success’ Looks Like

Mallory Matsumoto - July 14, 2026. Published in Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung

Trump doesn't have many trump cards in his hand.

China: South Korea Must Reflect on America’s Untrustworthiness

Jules Roach - July 9, 2026. Published in Huanqiu

The era of political multipolarity has arrived, and a security framework based on unilateral dependence is only becoming more inadequate against complex threats.

Egypt: The Battle of Hormuz: Money or Sovereignty?

Translator - July 6, 2026. Published in almasryalyoum

[T]he issue is bigger than money and more dangerous than fees.

Germany: Iran War: Stalemate Instead of Progress

Peter Carioca - July 2, 2026. Published in Frankfurter Rundschau

Each side contradicts the other’s announcement of any progress.

Germany: America’s Power Can Be Worth Little*

Mallory Matsumoto - June 27, 2026. Published in Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung

Italy: Trump’s Weak Compromise

Chiara Ciccolella - June 20, 2026. Published in Corriere della Sera

The 14 proposed points read as though they were dictated by the Iranian regime[.]

United Kingdom: Bases in Arab Capitals and Not from Aircraft Carriers, Warships or Even Israel? What Are the Dangers to These Governments and What to Expect...

Lilian Assaly - June 11, 2026. Published in Raialyoum

Trump ... has fallen into a very deep hole and is still digging.

France: Iran: The United States at an Impasse

Max Woodman - June 5, 2026. Published in L'Est Républicain

[C]apitalizing on the White House's indecision, Israel is advancing its offensive in Lebanon.

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