Iran war
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…
From Minneapolis to Iran, Trump’s strategy is coercion, not persuasion
Features/Interviews
March 22, 2026
From Minneapolis to Iran, Trump’s strategy is coercion, not persuasion
Wars of choice, at home and abroad, have become the defining feature of President Donald Trump’s tumultuous second term. From…
Israel orders expanded strikes in southern Lebanon, targeting homes and bridges over strategic river
Middle East
March 22, 2026
Israel orders expanded strikes in southern Lebanon, targeting homes and bridges over strategic river
Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz said he and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have ordered the military to speed up the…
Trump threatens to “obliterate” Iran’s power plants if Strait of Hormuz not opened in 48 hours
Middle East
March 22, 2026
Trump threatens to “obliterate” Iran’s power plants if Strait of Hormuz not opened in 48 hours
President Donald Trump threatened Saturday to “hit and obliterate” Iranian power plants if Tehran does not reopen the Strait of…