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Christopher Cann

@ChrisCannFL

Senior Foreign policy Correspondent for Arizona Republic, specializing in foreign policy.

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Last Front PageMAY 28, 2026Latest appearance

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TRUMP: IRAN ‘NEGOTIATING ON FUMES’

‘Other options’ available if talks fail, Rubio says

View Front PageArizona Republic • MAY 28, 2026

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TRUMP: IRAN ‘NEGOTIATING ON FUMES’

‘Other options’ available if talks fail, Rubio says

With:Michael Loria,Andrea Riquier

Arizona Republic•MAY 28, 2026•Lead Story

The report focuses on the diplomatic rhetoric following recent military strikes, highlighting the administration's stance that negotiations are continuing despite the escalation of hostilities.

TRUMP WARNS IRAN: ‘CLOCK IS TICKING’

Tehran defends right to nuclear enrichment

Arizona Republic•MAY 19, 2026

Iran weighs U.S. framework for peace

Trump threatens strikes unless strait is reopened

With:Michael Loria,Francesca Chambers

Arizona Republic•MAY 8, 2026

Trump claims Iran in a state of collapse

Gas prices in United States rise to highest level since 2022

With:Michael Loria

Arizona Republic•APR 29, 2026

Pairs a political figure's strong assertion about a foreign adversary with the factual domestic context of rising gas prices.

Iran seizes 2 ships in Strait of Hormuz

Actions come after Trump extends two-week ceasefire

With:Michael Loria,Bart Jansen,Andrea Riquier

Arizona Republic•APR 23, 2026

Provides a factual update on escalating maritime tensions following a presidential ceasefire extension.

Iran: Strait of Hormuz is open again

Trump says naval blockade to continue until deal is reached

With:Michael Loria,Andrea Riquier,Zac Anderson

Arizona Republic•APR 18, 2026

Provides an update on international maritime security and ongoing ceasefire negotiations, balancing Iranian declarations with US naval policy.

Trump announces a Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

President says leaders agreed to 10-day truce

With:Michael Loria,Andrea Riquier

Arizona Republic•APR 17, 2026

Iran pledges retaliation for blockade

TRUMP SAYS WAR ‘CLOSE TO OVER’ IN INTERVIEW

With:Michael Loria

Arizona Republic•APR 16, 2026

Highlights escalating military tensions and economic warfare in the Middle East, contrasting Iranian threats with the US president's optimism.

Lebanon-Israel peace talks begin

U.S. BLOCKADE CONTINUES, INCLUDES 10K TROOPS

With:Michael Loria,Francesca Chambers

Arizona Republic•APR 15, 2026

Blockade of strait leads to threats

President warns that Iranian vessels will be ‘eliminated’ as Iran vows to retaliate

Arizona Republic•APR 14, 2026

Details escalating geopolitical tensions and military threats between the U.S. and Iran over maritime blockades, placing a major international crisis prominently on the page.

Iran lays out conditions for further talks with the U.S.

Tehran says Lebanon must be included in any ceasefire deal

With:Michael Loria,Zac Anderson

Arizona Republic•APR 11, 2026

Outlines new diplomatic demands from Tehran regarding the inclusion of Lebanon in broader regional ceasefire negotiations.

U.S.-Iran ceasefire is on shaky ground

Israel continues its attacks on Lebanon

With:Michael Loria

Arizona Republic•APR 10, 2026•Lead Story

The paper highlights the fragility of the recent diplomatic agreement by juxtaposing the ceasefire announcement with the reality of ongoing military strikes.

State media: Iran has closed Strait of Hormuz

News agency: Israeli attacks in Lebanon precipitated action

With:Michael Loria,Zac Anderson

Arizona Republic•APR 9, 2026

Trump threats to Iran getting more hostile

Iran ramps up its own warnings before deadline

With:Michael Loria,Francesca Chambers

Arizona Republic•APR 8, 2026•Lead Story

The paper presents the escalating rhetoric between the US and Iran in a straightforward manner, summarising the severity of the threats without editorialising the imminent danger.

Iran rejects new ceasefire plan from U.S.

President says looming deadline to open Strait of Hormuz is final

With:Zac Anderson

Arizona Republic•APR 7, 2026

Reports on deteriorating diplomatic efforts and escalating tensions in the Middle East ahead of a strict U.S. deadline.

World leaders and markets skeptical after Trump speech

Oil prices climb as war on Iran continues

With:Michael Loria,Bart Jansen,Zac Anderson

Arizona Republic•APR 3, 2026

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Paperboy tracks bylines on the front pages of major US and UK broadsheets. This page shows every front-page story attributed to Christopher Cann in our archive, based on bylines extracted from front-page images by AI. It covers only front-page stories — not the full output of this journalist. Data begins April 2026.