United States shifts Middle East policy and faces White House security debates

The United States government intends to terminate military and security assistance to the Kurdistan Regional Government in Iraq. According to sources, the Trump administration does not plan to renew the expired agreement that provided security aid to the Peshmerga forces. The Pentagon has proposed reducing all security assistance to the Peshmerga in its fiscal year 2027 budget, citing the defeat of ISIS as a reason to reallocate funds.

Separately, President Donald Trump has informed mediators that he has no interest in returning to the terms of a previous memorandum of understanding with Iran. The White House stated that no negotiations with the Islamic Republic are currently underway or planned, emphasizing the continuation of maritime blockades and economic pressure. This stance follows the collapse of a 14-point memorandum mediated by Pakistan and Qatar, which had aimed to establish a ceasefire and address nuclear negotiations.

In domestic developments, reports have surfaced regarding a deep underground bunker constructed during the Obama administration beneath the White House, designed to withstand nuclear explosions. The existence of this facility has complicated legal challenges facing the Trump administration regarding the construction of a new hall in the East Wing. While the administration cites national security and evolving threats as the necessity for renovations, critics question whether the project is a genuine security requirement or a political endeavor.