JD Vance sitting at a desk during an official meeting discussing US foreign policy and Pope Leo comments on Iran War

Vance Says Pope Leo Should Stay Out of U.S. Affairs While Pope Leo Urges Washington to Avoid Iran Escalation

Tensions between the White House and the Vatican have escalated into a rare public diplomatic clash after U.S. Vice President JD Vance urged Pope Leo XIV to avoid commenting on American political affairs, while the pontiff doubled down on his warnings about U.S. military actions in Iran. The exchange highlights a growing global dispute over…

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NASA satellite view of the Strait of Hormuz from space as 35 nations meet without the United States to discuss reopening the blocked oil shipping route in April 2026

35 Nations Meet Without the US to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz – A Historic Break in the Western Alliance

America’s closest allies have convened one of the most significant diplomatic summits in years and Washington was not invited. Discover why 35 nations meet without the US. Here is everything you need to know about what happened, why it matters, and what comes next. The meeting Washington wasn’t invited to On Thursday, April 2, the…

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Trump Iran War: Commander-in-chaos Sparks Criticism

Mixed Messages and Shifting Goals Fuel Debate Over U.S. Leadership in the Middle East President Donald Trump’s handling of the U.S. military campaign against Iran has drawn sharp criticism, with analysts, military experts and political commentators labeling his approach chaotic, inconsistent and lacking clear strategic objectives. As conflict continues to unfold in its third week,…

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