Even as They Praise Iran Cease-Fire, World Leaders Are Whipsawed by Trump

The New York Times | April 8, 2026, 5:36 a.m. | Original
Across Europe and the globe, the war has damaged economies, roiled politics and underscored a lack of options in dealing with the president’s whims.
China Pressed Iran Toward Cease-fire, Iranian Officials Say Gulf Nations Face New Reality, Whether Cease-Fire Holds or Not