Alexander Ward
National security reporter at @wsj. Author, THE INTERNATIONALISTS. Alum, @politico. Signal: AlexWardWSJ.83
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Iran Can Start Selling Its Oil Following Deal
Accord with U.S. to end war offers early financial incentive to wind down conflict
FRONT-PAGE HISTORY
U.S. Hits Iran Sites, Revokes Oil-Sale Licenses
Prices surge after moves, which were prompted by attacks on vessels near strait
U.S., Iran Agree to Halt Days Of Strikes In Strait
Talks in Doha could begin as soon as Tuesday and focus on Hormuz traffic
Trump’s Moves Test His Grip On GOP
President Defends Deal on Iran War At G-7
Threat of ‘economic catastrophe,’ Trump says, motivated him to end the conflict
Iran Can Start Selling Its Oil Following Deal
Accord with U.S. to end war offers early financial incentive to wind down conflict
President Backs Off Attacks On Iran, Eyes Deal
Trump says last points resolved for pact; Tehran denies 'final conclusion'
Trump Launches New Wave Of Attacks On Iran
U.S. will ‘negotiate with bombs’ to force a deal that ends the war, Hegseth says
U.S. Hits Iran Sites Following Downing Of Copter
Tehran officials deny targeting the aircraft after water rescue of two crew members
Trump Seeks End To Lebanon Conflict
Iran Seeks Deal to Ease Pain In Economy, Deny Trump a Win
Twin imperatives appear to keep talks with U.S. alive after overnight skirmishes
Trump, Xi Hail Reset After Summit
Choreographed visit masks differences, as both sides seek to stabilize relations
Xi Gives Trump Warning on Taiwan
Remark about peril of a ‘clash’ highlights tensions despite leaders’ cordial talks
Trump, Xi Vie for Wins at Summit
Iran War Is Casting Shadow On China Summit
As Trump prepares to meet with Xi, he is eager to move on from Mideast conflict
Iran, U.S. Working On Talks To End Fighting
Trump says Tehran agrees not to have nuclear weapon, but threatens new strike
Hegseth Keeps Trump’s Support Amid Strife, Firings at Pentagon
Navy secretary seen as slow on agenda; a last-ditch plea to pal in Oval Office failed
President Scraps China Playbook
White House walks back previous aggressive approach
Israel To Begin Direct Talks With Lebanon
Trump says he told Israel’s leader to ease attacks, citing threat to Iranian cease-fire
Trump Backs Off Threat to Level Iran
President says at 11th hour he agreed to a two-week cease-fire after warning 'a whole civilization will die tonight'
Hopes Fade for Iran Deal Ahead of Deadline
Trump vowed to bomb bridges, power plants if Hormuz stays shut
Force, Deception Were Crucial To U.S. Airman’s Rescue in Iran
High-risk mission occurred as hostile forces closed in on the injured aviator
Trump Weighs Pulling U.S. Out Of NATO
Iran war tensions threaten to break up alliance that has long been a bulwark
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Paperboy tracks bylines on the front pages of major US and UK broadsheets. This page shows every front-page story attributed to Alexander Ward in our archive, based on bylines extracted from front-page images by AI. It covers only front-page stories — not the full output of this journalist. Data begins April 2026.