The Financial Times reports a former senior U.S. intelligence official warned that in a second term Donald Trump is following a 'dictator's playbook,' weakening checks on his power and degrading U.S. security. Trump, who pledged to fight the 'deep state' on returning to the White House, has sought to suppress critics and demand personal loyalty. Former CIA station chief Paul Kolbe said dictators follow a common script for seizing and exercising power that mirrors current U.S. developments. Natio

The Wall Street Journal reported US officials say President Trump is taking a patient approach to the Iran standoff and expects to weather it, particularly while gasoline prices remain near current levels. A White House official said US strikes have hit all identified Iranian military targets. Trump’s immediate priority is keeping energy and other shipping through the Strait of Hormuz open; officials say the US will retain military options if Iran mounts further attacks on vessels. Officials added Trump has privately told senior aides in recent weeks that US strikes last year destroyed three major Iranian nuclear facilities and that Iran is unlikely to restart its nuclear program during his term; he believes US intelligence would detect any rebuilding and that the threat of further strikes would serve as ongoing deterrence. Officials said if the US can contain Iran’s nuclear program and the Strait reopens, Trump is more likely to extend the current ceasefire indefinitely, and that if Iran fully reopens the Strait he would lift the US military blockade of Iranian ports.

伊朗议会议长卡利巴夫：当今世界已经意识到伊朗是不可屈服的。