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      Thomas Watkins

      Thomas Watkins

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      Thomas Watkins is US bureau chief and foreign correspondent at The National. He has worked across America, Europe and South Asia and reported from 30 countries, primarily for Agence France-Presse as Pentagon correspondent and Af-Pak bureau chief. He joined The National in 2021 to help set up the Washington bureau and manage its 10-person team. Thomas holds degrees in psychology and journalism.
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      Former secretary of state Hillary Clinton has accused the congressional panel of carrying out 'fishing expeditions' in relation to the Epsein files. Bloomberg
      Hillary Clinton testifies in Epstein investigation before Bill Clinton's appearance

      Former Democratic presidential candidate says she has no memory of ever meeting late sex offender

      USFebruary 26, 2026
      The USS Gerald R Ford aircraft carrier arrives at Souda Bay on the island of Crete, Greece. Reuters
      CommentIs it already too late for Tehran to make a deal?

      Vibe in Washington has shifted to a consensus that US strikes against Iran are all but inevitable

      CommentFebruary 26, 2026
      Protesters march from Whitehall to the Iranian embassy in London, calling for a regime change in Iran. PA
      ExclusiveOpposition figures meet in London to form 'Iran Freedom Congress'

      Separately, CIA tries to lure Iranian officials as Tehran regime's ability to survive comes into focus

      USFebruary 24, 2026
      Britain's then-Prince Andrew attends the Easter Service at Windsor Castle on April 20, 2025. EPA
      CommentAndrew's arrest highlights America's justice system failing in its duty

      The Department of Justice is sitting on its hands while European investigators comb through the Epstein files

      CommentFebruary 19, 2026
      President Donald Trump attends the inaugural Board of Peace meeting at the US Institute of Peace in Washington on February 19. Reuters
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      Trump's Board of Peace details Gaza security forces and says Rafah to be rebuilt first

      US President says more than $17bn has been raised for Gaza relief in board's first meeting

      USFebruary 19, 2026
      Ships from the Gerald R Ford Carrier Strike Group in 2023. AFP
      Iran would be 'very wise' to make deal with US, White House says

      Trump reportedly told American forces ready for potential strikes as soon as Saturday

      USFebruary 19, 2026
      US President Donald Trump with national leaders who signed on to the Board of Peace at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on January 22. Reuters
      Trump's Board of Peace to discuss money and international troops for Gaza

      Thousands of soldiers and more than $5bn have already been pledged

      USFebruary 18, 2026
      Ships from the Gerald R Ford Carrier Strike Group and other vessels sail in formation in the Mediterranean Sea in December. AFP
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      Iran regime change would be 'best thing', Trump says as US builds up Middle East arsenal

      USS Gerald R Ford, world's largest carrier, is heading to the Middle East

      USFebruary 13, 2026
      The world's largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R Ford, is set to sail to the Middle East, as tensions with Tehran simmer. Reuters
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      US preparing to send second aircraft carrier to the Middle East

      Trump says failure to reach deal would be 'very traumatic' for Iran

      USFebruary 12, 2026
      Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara. Getty Images
      US not satisfied with Syria's Al Shara, senior Republican says

      'Syria is nowhere close to where they need to be today', says Brian Mast, chairman of the House foreign affairs committee

      USFebruary 10, 2026
      Iran US nuclear talks Oman Gif
      Play01:08
      Trump imposes tariffs on Iran after nuclear talks conclude 'positively'

      Tehran said subject of negotiations was 'strictly nuclear' after US pushed to widen their scope

      MENAFebruary 06, 2026
      A protest against the deadly crackdown on demonstrations in Iran, outside the White House in Washington, on January 17. AFP
      Play02:13
      Trump officials court wealthy Iranian exiles for regime transition plan

      Prominent Iranian Americans weigh in on what could come next

      USFebruary 05, 2026
      President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after Iran's brutal suppression of protests. AFP
      Play00:17
      Trump warns Iran's Khamenei 'should be very worried' ahead of Friday talks in Oman

      Iranian and American officials said they have agreed to talks but the agenda remains uncertain

      USFebruary 04, 2026
      US Vice President JD Vance speaks during the Critical Minerals Ministerial at the State Department in Washington. Reuters
      US proposes trading bloc for critical minerals to counter China

      Washington announces supply chain partnership with EU and Japan

      USFebruary 04, 2026
      Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to lead Tehran's team in the nuclear talks with the US. Getty Images
      US open to talks with Iran but only if they are 'meaningful', Marco Rubio says

      US Secretary of State says logistics are still being worked out after venue shift from Turkey

      NewsFebruary 04, 2026
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