Government Trolls Sling Memes in the Online Trenches of Mideast War
via NYT > World News Officials in Tehran and Washington alike are trading taunts in English, often using American pop culture references.
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Elon Musk Joins in Phone Call Between Donald Trump and Narendra Modi
via NYT > World News Mr. Musk’s participation was notable because it is rare for a private citizen to be on a call between heads of state. It also suggests that Mr. Musk is back on better terms with the president.
After Wooing Trump With Deals, Pakistan Gets a Seat at the Table
via NYT > World News Steve Witkoff, a diplomatic envoy, used the Board of Peace to announce an agreement that could raze a Pakistan-owned Manhattan hotel. Now the country is involved in negotiating peace talks with Iran.
Pakistan’s Army Chief Uses Relationship With Trump to Foster Talks with Iran
via NYT > World News Syed Asim Munir’s role demonstrates Islamabad’s acute exposure to regional instability and newly found geopolitical relevance.
Iran’s Attacks Force U.S. Troops to Work Remotely
via NYT > World News Iran has severely damaged several American military bases in the Middle East, officials say.
Lebanon Expels Iranian Envoy as Rift With Tehran Deepens
via NYT > World News The decision by Lebanon’s foreign ministry has heightened fears of internal instability. Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed militant group and political party, was quick to condemn the move.
Trump’s Ultimatum to Iran Was Almost Up. Then He Found an Offramp.
via NYT > World News President Trump postponed his threat to strike power plants in Iran, citing “productive conversations” with the Iranians. But officials said the talks were in an early stage and not substantive.