Jeff Mason

2 days ago | theglobeandmail.com | Jeff Mason |Nandita Bose

2 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Daphne Psaledakis |Idrees Ali |Ahmed Rasheed |Jeff Mason

• The move to reduce staff at some U.S. installations in the Middle East comes at a volatile time as President Trump pushes Iran to accept a nuclear deal. • Trump has repeatedly threatened to bomb Iran if it doesn't give up its nuclear program. • Iran has promised to retaliate for any U.S. attack.

Mar 18, 2025 | theglobeandmail.com | Jeff Mason |Katharine Jackson

Mar 18, 2025 | independent.ie | Jeff Mason |Katharine Jackson

latest | Trump and Putin conclude call as US seeks Russian sign-off on plan to end Ukraine warTrump and Putin speak by phoneBoth sides say the phone call has endedUkraine has agreed to U.S.-proposed 30-day truceUS sought Putin's commitment to ceasefire proposalRussian president Vladimir Putin and US president Donald Trump in 2019.

Mar 17, 2025 | independent.ie | Nathan Layne |Jeff Mason

‘We have a very good chance’ – Trump to speak with Putin as US looks to secure 30-day ceasefire in UkraineMembers of the Ukrainian Armed Forces prepare to fire a mortar towards Russian troops near the town of Chasiv Yar in Donetsk region.