Middle East
Tehran declares ‘strategic control’ over the Strait of Hormuz
May 14, 2026
Tehran declares ‘strategic control’ over the Strait of Hormuz
Amid the rapidly escalating developments in the US-Iranian conflict, Tehran is tightening its grip on the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian…
On the road to Tehran, Iranians on edge as threat of resumption of war looms
May 14, 2026
On the road to Tehran, Iranians on edge as threat of resumption of war looms
Near Tabriz — Flanked by glistening, snow-capped peaks, the long road to Tehran winds through picturesque valleys of Tabrizi poplar trees…
Is the Iran war costing Americans $29 billion or $1 trillion?
May 13, 2026
Is the Iran war costing Americans $29 billion or $1 trillion?
The Pentagon says the cost of the Iran war is $29 billion, a figure that’s higher than the $25 billion…
Israel announces 18 soldiers killed in renewed Lebanon clashes
May 13, 2026
Israel announces 18 soldiers killed in renewed Lebanon clashes
The Israeli army announced on Tuesday that 18 officers and soldiers have been killed and 910 others are wounded since…
Trump downplays need for China’s help in war with Iran before his trip
May 13, 2026
Trump downplays need for China’s help in war with Iran before his trip
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he plans to have a “long talk” about the Iran war with Chinese leader…
Israel is worried that Trump will strike a ‘bad deal’ with Iran, leaving war objectives unmet
May 13, 2026
Israel is worried that Trump will strike a ‘bad deal’ with Iran, leaving war objectives unmet
Israel is concerned that US President Donald Trump may strike an agreement with Iran before addressing some of the key…
Israeli airstrike kills six in southern Lebanon, state media reports
May 12, 2026
Israeli airstrike kills six in southern Lebanon, state media reports
An Israeli airstrike on a house in southern Lebanon killed six people and wounded seven, Lebanon’s National News Agency reported…
Trump more seriously considering resuming combat operations than he has in weeks, sources say
May 12, 2026
Trump more seriously considering resuming combat operations than he has in weeks, sources say
President Donald Trump has grown increasingly frustrated with how the Iranians are handling negotiations to end the war, and some…
Clash of perception: Why talks between Iran and the US are deadlocked
May 12, 2026
Clash of perception: Why talks between Iran and the US are deadlocked
The United States waited 10 days for Iran’s response to its framework for ending the war. When Tehran’s demands arrived…
Saudi’s Arabia’s oil giant gets boost from higher crude prices
May 11, 2026
Saudi’s Arabia’s oil giant gets boost from higher crude prices
Saudi Aramco has reported a 26 percent jump in first-quarter profit thanks to higher oil prices, a positive sign for…