Trump Had His Eye on China, Then Plunged Into a New Mideast War
The Trump administration said the Middle East would “recede” in importance as the China challenge took priority. But the president started the war in Iran. [Source]
Publication Date:Origin: nytimes.com
Category: US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
Topics: China, Trump, started, president, priority, challenge, importance, “recede”, would, Middle, administration, Mideast, Plunged
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/25/us/politics/trump-china-mideast.html