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      Jihan Abdalla

      Jihan Abdalla

      Senior US Correspondent
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      Jihan is a Washington-based correspondent and multimedia journalist who has extensively reported from Israel/Palestine, the United Nations headquarters and Mexico City. Before joining The National, she worked for Al Jazeera, Reuters and the Associated Press among others. Jihan is fluent in English, Arabic, French and Spanish.
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      US President Donald Trump with Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office on Wednesday. AFP
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      Secretary General praises US President's handling of Iran war, as allies prepare to meet in Turkey

      USJune 24, 2026
      US Vice President JD Vance holds a media conference in the White House on Thursday. Bloomberg
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      Vance tries to sell sceptical US public on new Iran deal

      Vice President says agreement reflects US strength and pushes back against criticism from Israel

      USJune 18, 2026
      Iran fans gather outside the stadium in Los Angeles, before their national team face New Zealand. Reuters
      In Tehrangeles, Iran’s World Cup draw stirs celebration – and protest

      Iranian Americans remain divided over whether backing team means supporting state

      USJune 15, 2026
      The Iran squad walk around the pitch in Los Angeles on the eve of their World Cup opener against New Zealand. AFP
      Camera8
      'Bringing joy to all Iranians': Iran arrive in Los Angeles for World Cup opener

      Protests and tension threatened to turn match into political flashpoint

      USJune 15, 2026
      President Donald Trump says a deal with Iran is close to being finalised. Reuters
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      Trump says US and Iran are nearing 'great settlement' to end war

      President says final agreement could be signed this weekend

      USJune 11, 2026
      An AH-64 Apache helicopter during a training exercise in Poland last month. EPA
      US conducts 'proportional' strikes against Iran after US military helicopter shot down

      Trump orders attacks on radar sites and other targets after Iranian drone hits Apache aircraft

      USJune 09, 2026
      US President Donald Trump with Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth at the 2025 Nato Summit in The Hague, the Netherlands. Getty Images
      Trump to attend Nato summit despite tension over Iran war

      Secretary of State Rubio confirms President’s participation in Turkey meeting as US pushes allies to do more

      USJune 03, 2026
      The ruins of Gaza city, Gaza. Donald Trump's Board of Peace was originally proposed as part of a 20-point peace plan for Gaza, responsible for overseeing its postwar stabilisation and reconstruction. Photographer: Bloomberg
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      Special reportReconstruction of Gaza stalls as Iran war diverts focus from Board of Peace

      Billions pledged but little disbursed as officials warn Gaza ceasefire remains fragile and politically stuck

      USJune 03, 2026
      Israel and Hezbollah to halt attacks, Trump says after 'furious' call with Netanyahu
      Israel and Hezbollah to halt attacks, Trump says after 'furious' call with Netanyahu

      US President says he held 'very productive' talks with Israeli PM and leaders of Hezbollah

      USJune 01, 2026
      President Donald Trump at a cabinet meeting at the White House. Reuters
      Trump to make ‘final determination’ on proposed Iran deal

      US President says agreement would reopen Strait of Hormuz, ban Iranian nuclear weapons and extend ceasefire

      USMay 29, 2026
      US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a cabinet meeting at the White House. Reuters
      Trump threatens new Iran strikes and ties Israel normalisation to nuclear deal

      US President also says he would 'blow up' Oman if it seeks any control over the Strait of Hormuz

      USMay 27, 2026
      US President Donald Trump said the delay would allow for “serious negotiations” to take place. Reuters
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      Trump says Gulf leaders have persuaded him to delay strikes on Iran

      US President says Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE asked for pause as negotiations with Tehran continue

      USMay 18, 2026
      China's President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump attend a state banquet at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. AFP
      Play01:05
      Xi warns Trump that Taiwan could cause ‘clashes and conflicts’

      Chinese leader delivers stark warning during Beijing summit

      AsiaMay 14, 2026
      US-China relationship will be ‘better than ever’, Trump says in meeting with Xi
      Play00:45
      US-China relationship will be ‘better than ever’, Trump says in meeting with Xi

      Leaders are set to meet at least twice more before end of year

      USMay 14, 2026
      Xi Jinping and Donald Trump are expected to discuss Taiwan, Iran, AI, energy and trade. AFP
      Play01:41
      Trump heads to Beijing on visit overshadowed by Iran war

      US President expected to press China on Iranian oil purchases, though analysts predict few major breakthroughs on trade or diplomacy

      USMay 12, 2026
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