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Fox News
18-06-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Evening Edition: What U.S. Intervention In Iran May Look Like
Now in its sixth day, Israel's Operation Rising Lion continues to target Iran's nuclear sites, military leaders, and missile launchers. Calls for the U.S. to join the airstrikes against Iran are increasing, as are calls against such a move. Meanwhile, President Trump has not confirmed whether he will strike Iran directly, but he hinted on Wednesday that a decision may be forthcoming. K.T. McFarland, who served as Deputy National Security Advisor to President Trump during his first administration, joins the FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition to discuss the likelihood of U.S. involvement, potential actions, and where she believes President Trump would draw the line regarding U.S. intervention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit
Telegraph
18-06-2025
- Politics
- Telegraph
The Daily T: Trump vs Iran - Inside the situation room
As tensions in the Middle East hit a boiling point with the crisis between Iran and Israel growing deeper every day President Trump is reportedly weighing up if he'll join the conflict by taking military action against Iran's nuclear facilities. And it's all playing out on social media, souring any chance of de-escalating the current conflict. So is the world on the brink of an even bigger war? Camilla and Battle Line's Roland Oliphant explore the global stakes, Tehran's potential retaliation and whether a diplomatic solution is off the table now. And we ask KT McFarland, deputy national security advisor in President Trump's first administration, what his next next move might be and what does it mean for the rest of the world.
Al Arabiya
20-05-2025
- Business
- Al Arabiya
The Trump Doctrine resets US foreign policy in the Middle East
US President Donald Trump's first official overseas visit—beginning in Saudi Arabia—marked a pivotal reset in America's approach to the Middle East. He laid out a vision for the Middle East's future following decades of US interventions and failed regime changes that have led to widespread devastation. More significantly, he restored ties with key Arab capitals after a strained period under the previous administration, which had made Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar its first foreign policy targets back in 2021. Saudi Arabia, the first stop on Trump's itinerary, has grown far beyond its traditional regional role. Under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Kingdom is undergoing rapid transformation and asserting itself as a global power. Whether it's mediating between Washington and Moscow, pushing for Syria's return to the international stage, or helping to avert a potential war between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan, Riyadh has become a diplomatic heavyweight—and Trump has taken note. While the trip featured several high-profile economic deals, the most consequential moment came during Trump's major foreign policy speech in Riyadh, where he addressed a room that included Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. 'You achieved a modern miracle the Arabian way,' Trump said. KT McFarland, who served as Deputy National Security Advisor in the first Trump administration, said the president 'put a stake in the heart of American interventionism. We've fought these forever wars for a long time, and we don't win them.' In a televised interview, McFarland added that the trip was not only beneficial for US economic interests but also positive for regional peace. 'But frankly, it's the template for how we're going to deal with countries around the world.' In his remarks, Trump recognized a changing of the guard in the region's leadership: 'Before our eyes, a new generation of leaders is transcending the ancient conflicts and tired divisions of the past, and forging a future where the Middle East is defined by commerce, not chaos; where it exports technology, not terrorism; and where people of different nations, religions, and creeds are building cities together, not bombing each other.' Importantly, he emphasized that this progress was homegrown—not the result of Western interference. 'It is crucial for the wider world to note, this great transformation has not come from western interventionists flying in with lectures on how to live or how to govern your own affairs,' he said. Trump also directly criticized both neoconservatives and liberal ideologues: 'The gleaming marvels of Riyadh and Abu Dhabi were not created by the so-called nation-builders, neo-cons, or liberal non-profits like those who spent trillions failing to develop Kabul and Baghdad. 'Instead, the birth of a modern Middle East has been brought about by the people of the region themselves, people who've lived here their entire lives, developing your own sovereign countries, pursuing your own unique visions, and charting your own destinies in your own way.' This message resonated strongly across the region—and even within the United States. 'In the end, the so-called 'nation-builders' wrecked far more nations than they built—and the interventionists were intervening in complex societies they did not understand,' Trump said. Victoria Coates, who served as Deputy National Security Advisor for the Middle East and North Africa during Trump's first term, described this approach as the Trump Doctrine. 'It's deals, not bombs.'
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Trump can 'squeeze Iran economically': KT McFarland
K.T. McFarland, a former national security adviser, joins "CUOMO" to discuss Trump's claim that he has sent a nuclear weapons deal to Iran, a statement the Islamic nation denies. #Iran #Trump #Nuclear
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Trump can ‘squeeze Iran economically': KT McFarland
K.T. McFarland, a former national security adviser, joins 'CUOMO' to discuss Trump's claim that he has sent a nuclear weapons deal to Iran, a statement the Islamic nation denies. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
