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Crucial phase of talks reached

U.S., Iran push for pact to end war. Deal to extend ceasefire, open Hormuz is near

View Front PageWashington Post • MAY 25, 2026

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Truces buckle on two fronts

ISRAEL, HEZBOLLAH BATTLE IN LEBANON Tehran threatens to retaliate after U.S. strikes

With:Susannah George

Washington Post•MAY 27, 2026

Reports on the intensification of conflict in Lebanon and threats of retaliation from Iran despite existing ceasefire efforts.

Peace plan is panned by GOP

Trump urges expansion of Abraham Accords

With:John Hudson

Washington Post•MAY 26, 2026

Focuses on internal political opposition within the president's own party regarding a Middle East diplomatic strategy.

Crucial phase of talks reached

U.S., Iran push for pact to end war. Deal to extend ceasefire, open Hormuz is near

With:Susannah George,John Hudson,Natalie Allison

Washington Post•MAY 25, 2026•Lead Story

The story focuses on the immediate human and physical impact of a specific missile strike, using ground-level imagery and quotes from local officials to anchor the geopolitical event.

Shooter was facing trespassing charges

Man who fired near White House had been barred from its grounds

Washington Post•MAY 25, 2026

A profile of an individual who fired at the White House, focusing on his legal history and personal background.

Trump extends truce in Iran

SCHEDULED TALKS CALLED OFF FOR NOW Tehran says blockade is a violation of ceasefire

With:Michael Birnbaum,Natalie Allison

Washington Post•APR 22, 2026•Lead Story

The paper frames the diplomatic development factually, balancing the extension of the truce against the complications of postponed talks and Iranian complaints about a blockade.

Talks clouded by ship seizure

U.S., IRAN CLAIM HORMUZ CONTROL

With:Susannah George

Washington Post•APR 21, 2026

Highlights rising tensions and complications in US-Iran negotiations following a maritime incident in the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump: Iranian vessel seized

CLAIMS SHIP TRIED TO RUN BLOCKADE

With:Tara Copp

Washington Post•APR 20, 2026

Reports on military action and presidential statements regarding a blockade, balancing reports of escalation with notes on diplomatic talks.

Israel, Lebanon to enter talks as attacks continue

Netanyahu says goals are to normalize relations and disarm Hezbollah

Washington Post•APR 10, 2026

Highlights the contradictory nature of current Middle East diplomacy, noting that negotiations for normalisation are running parallel to ongoing military strikes.

Fragile ceasefire under threat as accusations fly

TEHRAN WARNS IT MAY PULL OUT OF TALKS; Sides far apart on key issues; Hormuz is still snarled

With:Susannah George,Tara Copp,Natalie Allison

Washington Post•APR 9, 2026

2-week delay on Iran assault

THREAT TO WIPE OUT ‘WHOLE CIVILIZATION’

With:Tara Copp,Isaac Arnsdorf,Karen Deyoung

Washington Post•APR 8, 2026

Reports on a temporary pause in military action to allow for diplomacy, juxtaposed against severe ongoing threats.

Trump renews threats as Iran rebuffs demands

VOWS RAMPAGE IN WAKE OF AIRMAN’S RESCUE

With:Tara Copp,Isaac Arnsdorf

Washington Post•APR 7, 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 Sammy Westfall 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.