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Vaughn Cockayne

Vaughn Cockayne is a Foreign Affairs Correspondent for The Washington Times. He is an Ohio native and holds a bachelor's degree in Multi-Platform Journalism from Bowling Green State University. Vaughn previously worked as a freelance writer, covering data security and privacy issues before joining The Washington Times. He can be reached at vcockayne@washingtontimes.com.

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EU nations aim for billions in defense loans

More than a dozen European Union member states have expressed interest in securing $146 billion in EU-supported loans to bolster defense procurement.

July 30, 2025

U.K. official says recognizing a Palestinian state does not reward Hamas

British Transport Minister Heidi Alexander said Wednesday that the U.K. government's decision to recognize a Palestinian state if Israel fails to allow more aid into Gaza will not reward the militant group Hamas.

July 30, 2025

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says no current plan for future U.S. talks

Iran has no current plans to reestablish diplomatic talks with the U.S. negotiators, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced Tuesday.

July 30, 2025

Trump: U.S. would bomb Iran again if it restarts uranium enrichment

President Trump has threatened to carry out airstrikes on Iran again if the Islamic Republic restarts enriching uranium at sites already hit by the U.S. and Israel.

July 29, 2025

Just 32% of Americans approve of Israel’s actions in Gaza

Americans' approval for Israel's war in Gaza is at an all-time low, with just 32% supporting the effort, according to new polling from Gallup.

July 29, 2025

U.S.-China competition needs to go beyond military, says China expert

As the White House shifts its foreign policy focus to ending wars in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, one China expert who worked in President Trump's first administration says Beijing is continuing to expand its political influence globally.

July 28, 2025

Iranian and European leaders meet in Istanbul for nuclear talks

Diplomats from Iran and Europe arrived in Istanbul, Turkey, on Friday to discuss the future of Tehran's uranium enrichment program and the possibility of renewed sanctions.

July 25, 2025

Security officials aim to thwart drone attacks at U.S. events

As the U.S. gears up to host massive events in the next few years, lawmakers and security officials want to ensure defense from next-generation threats while keeping the experience pleasant for attendees.

July 25, 2025

Iran outlines conditions for renewed nuclear talks with U.S.

Iran is prepared to restart nuclear negotiations with the U.S., as long as certain conditions are met.

July 24, 2025

Mysterious blasts hit Iran one month after Israeli ceasefire

Iran has faced explosions at industrial centers, apartment complexes, an airport and an oil refinery, all a month after its ceasefire with Israel.

July 23, 2025

New U.K. proposal seeks to ban ransomware payments

The U.K. government issued a new proposal this week that would require victims of ransomware attacks to notify law enforcement so they could disrupt the criminals' activities before the ransom is paid.

July 23, 2025

Turkey vows to intervene in Syria against ‘acts toward division’

Turkey on Tuesday promised to battle groups trying to divide Syria following sectarian violence last week.

July 22, 2025

SpaceX to launch satellites on Tuesday after last-minute cancellation

SpaceX said it expects to launch European communication satellites on a Falcon 9 rocket on Tuesday, one day after a last-minute cancellation.

July 22, 2025

Iran warns Europe not to trigger snapback mechanism over nuclear program

Iran's Foreign Ministry said Tuesday that reimposing sanctions would create unnecessary complications and further postpone a solution to the Islamic republic's nuclear program.

July 22, 2025

Syrian president pledges protection for Druze minority, condemns Israeli strikes

Syria's interim president promised to protect members of the Druze minority as government forces began a withdrawal from the volatile Sweida province following Wednesday's ceasefire agreement.

July 17, 2025

Syrian adviser: Israeli airstrikes impede search for Assad-era chemical weapons

Israel's newest round of bombing in Damascus this week has hindered efforts to discover chemical weapons supposedly hidden by the since-deposed Assad regime, a top Syrian government adviser said.

July 17, 2025

Iran complains to U.N. about Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet firm

Iran has filed a formal complaint with the United Nations against Elon Musk's Starlink, alleging the satellite internet provider has been operating illegally in its territory over the last month.

July 17, 2025

Ceasefire in Syria follows Israel’s bombing of Damascus

Syria and the leaders of the Druze religious minority signed a ceasefire agreement Wednesday following Israeli airstrikes in Damascus.

July 16, 2025

Iranian parliament: No negotiations with U.S. until preconditions met

Iran formally ruled out any further participation in U.S. nuclear negotiations unless a series of preconditions are met, Iran's parliament ruled this week.

July 16, 2025