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Updated April 17, 2026

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Trump family deal spree could open door for future presidents to profit from office

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Iran’s “Diplomatic Play” Meets Trump’s “War‑ship” Warning

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talks is a textbook case of “brinkmanship by diplomacy.” when could have signaled a thaw, the delegation was welcomed by Pakistani officials and the U.S.

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Iran’s “Diplomatic Play” Meets Trump’s “War‑ship” Warning

When a delegation from Tehran lands in Islamabad for talks with the U.S., the White House tells them not to play the U.S. – and President Trump vows to sink any Iranian warship that dares to cross the blockade.

The Iranian delegation’s arrival in Pakistan on Friday for U.S. talks is a textbook case of “brinkmanship by diplomacy.” when could have signaled a thaw, the delegation was welcomed by Pakistani officials and the U.S. Department of State, yet immediately after the flight landed, Secretary of State Antony Vance issued a stark warning:

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