Alexander Ward is a national security reporter at The Wall Street Journal. He focuses on themes such as geopolitics, international affairs, and regional interests, covering a range of topics including conflict, current affairs, and global security. His work has been featured in prominent outlets such as POLITICO Europe, LiveMint, and Yahoo News.
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In one weekend, Trump veered from threatening the “ultimate alternative” against Iran to celebrating what he called a “great deal” to end the war.
By: Noemie Bisserbe, Alexander Ward, Natalie Andrews
The president has spent the last four months focused on Iran, but the Group of Seven summit has left him little choice but to turn his attention back to Ukraine.
By: Alexander Ward, Laurence Norman, Summer Said
The Wall Street Journal reviewed a copy of the draft document. Read the text in full, alongside the Journal’s analysis.
By: Noemie Bisserbe, Natalie Andrews, Alexander Ward
Facing criticism, including from allies, Trump defended his interim agreement with Iran.
By: Josh Dawsey, Alexander Ward, Anat Peled
“Why are you blowing up buildings?” Trump asked the Israeli leader in a recent call.
By: Brian Schwartz, Alexander Ward, Natalie Andrews
The president has made a series of decisions that have confounded Republicans and are challenging his grip on the party.
By: Alexander Ward
The president has made a series of decisions that have confounded Republicans and are challenging his grip on the party.
By: Alexander Ward, Natalie Andrews
Vice President JD Vance’s plane was fueled for his trip to nuclear negotiations in Switzerland, but he never got on.
Trump negotiated a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and begin talks on Iran’s nuclear program. A lot can happen in the next 60 days.
Read this exciting story from The Wall Street Journal June 20, 2026 issue. Plan by U.S., Qatar would allow Tehran to use funds to buy humanitarian goods
