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The Saudis found an escape hatch for some of the world’s oil. The Huthis could slam it shut
March 31, 2026
The Saudis found an escape hatch for some of the world’s oil. The Huthis could slam it shut
London — The world, hungry for oil, got a modest reprieve earlier this month when Saudi Arabia began diverting millions of…
Why the nation trying to broker US-Iran peace talks risks being drawn into the conflict
March 31, 2026
Why the nation trying to broker US-Iran peace talks risks being drawn into the conflict
Islamabad, Pakistan — In the month since the US and Israel began their aerial bombing campaign of Iran, thousands of people…
Destruction of vital US radar aircraft could hamper ability to spot Iran threats, analysts say
March 30, 2026
Destruction of vital US radar aircraft could hamper ability to spot Iran threats, analysts say
The destruction of a US Air Force E-3 Sentry aircraft in an Iranian strike on a Saudi Arabia air base…
Trump’s Iran war is at a fateful fork in the road
March 30, 2026
Trump’s Iran war is at a fateful fork in the road
One month in, President Donald Trump’s war in Iran is at a crossroads. A fast-escalating conflict could widen further with…
Cornered and wounded, will Iran now go for a nuclear bomb?
March 29, 2026
Cornered and wounded, will Iran now go for a nuclear bomb?
When Iran’s covert nuclear program came to international attention over two decades ago, Tehran insisted that its intentions were peaceful…
How risky would a US assault on Iran’s Kharg Island be — and why might Trump consider it
March 29, 2026
How risky would a US assault on Iran’s Kharg Island be — and why might Trump consider it
Even as US President Donald Trump has declared the “war has been won” with Iran, amphibious warships, landing craft and…
Iran’s efforts to mount attacks against US extend far beyond its military. Here’s what to know
March 28, 2026
Iran’s efforts to mount attacks against US extend far beyond its military. Here’s what to know
As the US sends large numbers of troops to the Middle East, preparing for a possible ground incursion, Iran’s willingness…
Ignore the bombast – the Iran war is only likely to end one way
March 28, 2026
Ignore the bombast – the Iran war is only likely to end one way
Beirut — Strip away the bombast and superlatives. Let the apocalyptic, threat-laden deadlines slide. The dynamics of President Donald Trump’s war…
Trump’s Gulf allies push to have their concerns addressed before Iran war ends
March 26, 2026
Trump’s Gulf allies push to have their concerns addressed before Iran war ends
Before the Iran war, US President Donald Trump’s Gulf Arab allies lobbied hard against strikes, fearing the attacks Tehran is…
If Trump’s diplomacy fails, the Iran war could get much worse
March 26, 2026
If Trump’s diplomacy fails, the Iran war could get much worse
Iran doesn’t seem to be susceptible to the art of the deal. President Donald Trump is desperate to sell the…