Iran war
How Israel killing leaders in Iran could complicate Trump’s search for an endgame
Features/Interviews
March 24, 2026
How Israel killing leaders in Iran could complicate Trump’s search for an endgame
Israel compares its assassinations of the top level of Iran’s leadership to severing the head of an octopus. A campaign…
Why an end to the war won’t take fuel prices back to normal overnight
Business
March 24, 2026
Why an end to the war won’t take fuel prices back to normal overnight
An end to the Iran war will bring immediate relief to oil and natural gas markets, but it could take…
Why Trump may not be able to TACO in Iran — even if he wants to
Features/Interviews
March 24, 2026
Why Trump may not be able to TACO in Iran — even if he wants to
Wars, unlike illegal tariffs, cannot be switched on and off to meet a president’s whims or to permanently shore up…
Iran says there is “no dialogue between Tehran and Washington”
Middle East
March 23, 2026
Iran says there is “no dialogue between Tehran and Washington”
Iran has denied any dialogue with Washington, dismissing President Donald Trump’s claims as an attempt to lower energy prices and…
In the Persian Gulf, Trump risks opening a Pandora’s box
Features/Interviews
March 23, 2026
In the Persian Gulf, Trump risks opening a Pandora’s box
Doha, Qatar — With his latest Iran ultimatum looming on the near horizon, US President Donald Trump has pushed an…
IEA chief warns energy crisis worse than 1970s oil shocks
World
March 23, 2026
IEA chief warns energy crisis worse than 1970s oil shocks
Fatih Birol, the International Energy Agency’s executive director, has said the energy crisis is “very severe” and that the global…
More than 80,000 civilian units in Iran damaged since war began, Iranian media says
Middle East
March 23, 2026
More than 80,000 civilian units in Iran damaged since war began, Iranian media says
Strikes across Iran have damaged more than 80,000 civilian units, including medical centers, schools and ambulances, Iran’s Red Crescent Society…
Trump’s new red line could set the Iran war on a fateful course
Features/Interviews
March 23, 2026
Trump’s new red line could set the Iran war on a fateful course
On Friday, President Donald Trump said he was considering “winding down” his war with Iran. But a day later, he…
Ships from countries not involved in hostilities can cross Strait of Hormuz, Iran assures
Middle East
March 23, 2026
Ships from countries not involved in hostilities can cross Strait of Hormuz, Iran assures
The Iranian Foreign Ministry announced that Iran has prohibited the passage of vessels owned by or affiliated with aggressor parties…
Sisi’s tour carries important message to ensure Gulf security: Analysts
Egypt
March 23, 2026
Sisi’s tour carries important message to ensure Gulf security: Analysts
Experts and politicians affirmed that Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s Gulf tour reflects Egypt’s unwavering stance on the security and…