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National security reporter at @wsj. Author, THE INTERNATIONALISTS. Alum, @politico. Signal: AlexWardWSJ.83

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U.S. Launches New Wave Of Sanctions Against Iran

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U.S. Launches New Wave Of Sanctions Against Iran

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Wall Street JournalAUG 25, 2026Lead Story
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Readiness Tests Tee Up New Russia Mobilization

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Wall Street JournalAUG 24, 2026
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Frustrated Over War, Trump Threatens Ally Oman

President discusses bombing Gulf state, which is in talks with Iran to reopen strait

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Wall Street JournalAUG 18, 2026
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Iranians Confound U.S. Exit Strategy

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Wall Street JournalAUG 10, 2026
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Iran Bets All of Its Chips on Control Of Strait

Tehran’s maximalist stance poses risk of new escalation with U.S., economic harms

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Wall Street JournalAUG 5, 2026
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Gulf Allies Sway U.S. In Pivot To Talks With Iran

Trump calls off escalation of strikes after mediators offer new Hormuz plan

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Wall Street JournalAUG 3, 2026
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President Is Leaning To Escalation in Iran

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Wall Street JournalJUL 16, 2026
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U.S. Hits Iran Sites, Revokes Oil-Sale Licenses

Prices surge after moves, which were prompted by attacks on vessels near strait

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Wall Street JournalJUL 8, 2026
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U.S., Iran Agree to Halt Days Of Strikes In Strait

Talks in Doha could begin as soon as Tuesday and focus on Hormuz traffic

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Wall Street JournalJUN 29, 2026
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President Defends Deal on Iran War At G-7

Threat of ‘economic catastrophe,’ Trump says, motivated him to end the conflict

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Wall Street JournalJUN 18, 2026
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Iran Can Start Selling Its Oil Following Deal

Accord with U.S. to end war offers early financial incentive to wind down conflict

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Wall Street JournalJUN 17, 2026Lead Story
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President Backs Off Attacks On Iran, Eyes Deal

Trump says last points resolved for pact; Tehran denies 'final conclusion'

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Wall Street JournalJUN 12, 2026
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Trump Launches New Wave Of Attacks On Iran

U.S. will ‘negotiate with bombs’ to force a deal that ends the war, Hegseth says

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Wall Street JournalJUN 11, 2026
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U.S. Hits Iran Sites Following Downing Of Copter

Tehran officials deny targeting the aircraft after water rescue of two crew members

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Wall Street JournalJUN 10, 2026
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Trump Seeks End To Lebanon Conflict

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Wall Street JournalJUN 2, 2026
Reports on diplomatic efforts and communications regarding tensions between Israel and Hezbollah.
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Iran Seeks Deal to Ease Pain In Economy, Deny Trump a Win

Twin imperatives appear to keep talks with U.S. alive after overnight skirmishes

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Wall Street JournalMAY 27, 2026
Analysis of Iran's diplomatic strategy to secure economic relief while attempting to prevent the US administration from claiming a political victory.
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Trump, Xi Hail Reset After Summit

Choreographed visit masks differences, as both sides seek to stabilize relations

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Wall Street JournalMAY 16, 2026Lead Story
The paper focuses on the financial strategy of the Republican party, highlighting their reliance on well-funded allies to counter polling deficits and public opinion challenges ahead of the midterms.
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Xi Gives Trump Warning on Taiwan

Remark about peril of a ‘clash’ highlights tensions despite leaders’ cordial talks

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Wall Street JournalMAY 15, 2026Lead Story
The paper presents the geopolitical friction straightforwardly, balancing the severity of Xi's warning regarding Taiwan with the visibly cordial nature of the summit.
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Trump, Xi Vie for Wins at Summit

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Wall Street JournalMAY 13, 2026
Focuses on the strategic maneuvering between the US and Chinese leaders during a high-stakes diplomatic meeting.
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Iran War Is Casting Shadow On China Summit

As Trump prepares to meet with Xi, he is eager to move on from Mideast conflict

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Wall Street JournalMAY 11, 2026
Highlights geopolitical friction, focusing on how a Middle Eastern conflict is complicating U.S. diplomatic priorities with China.
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Iran, U.S. Working On Talks To End Fighting

Trump says Tehran agrees not to have nuclear weapon, but threatens new strike

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Wall Street JournalMAY 7, 2026
Provides a straightforward diplomatic update on efforts to negotiate a ceasefire.
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Hegseth Keeps Trump’s Support Amid Strife, Firings at Pentagon

Navy secretary seen as slow on agenda; a last-ditch plea to pal in Oval Office failed

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Wall Street JournalAPR 24, 2026Lead Story
Presents the military operation as a straightforward geopolitical enforcement action. The focus is on the mechanics of the seizure and its implications for international sanctions.

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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 Alexander Ward 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.