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Trump predicted an oil catastrophe if the war didn’t end. The clock is ticking
Features/Interviews
August 2, 2026
Trump predicted an oil catastrophe if the war didn’t end. The clock is ticking
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Iran’s allied militias prove their value in Tehran’s widening war
Middle East
August 2, 2026
Iran’s allied militias prove their value in Tehran’s widening war
After three difficult years, armed groups loyal to Tehran appear to be bouncing back across the Middle East, reinforcing Iran’s…
Trump’s Iran announcement presents a fresh challenge for Netanyahu
Middle East
August 2, 2026
Trump’s Iran announcement presents a fresh challenge for Netanyahu
In announcing he was calling off strikes on Iran, US President Donald Trump said “Israel joins me in this commitment.”…
US issues urgent warning for American citizens in the Middle East
Middle East
August 2, 2026
US issues urgent warning for American citizens in the Middle East
The US State Department has issued an urgent warning to its citizens in the Middle East on Saturday, warning them…
Sources: Trump speaks with Saudi crown prince amid push for resolution to US-Iran war
Middle East
August 2, 2026
Sources: Trump speaks with Saudi crown prince amid push for resolution to US-Iran war
President Donald Trump spoke with Saudi Arabia’s crown prince on Saturday, according to four people familiar with the matter and…
Trump says US canceling planned attack on Iran
Middle East
August 2, 2026
Trump says US canceling planned attack on Iran
President Donald Trump said Saturday night that the US is canceling a planned attack on Iran, citing progress in talks.…
Trump gets conflicting messages as he seeks an exit ramp from the Iran war
Middle East
August 1, 2026
Trump gets conflicting messages as he seeks an exit ramp from the Iran war
Just past 10 a.m. on Wednesday, a delegation of Saudi officials arrived at the West Wing carrying a message for…
Explosions reported in southern Iran after US launches new strikes. Here’s the latest
Middle East
July 30, 2026
Explosions reported in southern Iran after US launches new strikes. Here’s the latest
Explosions were heard tonight in several locations in southern Iran as the US military launched more strikes against the country.…
Trump is stuck in Iran. Here’s one idea that could offer a way out
Features/Interviews
July 30, 2026
Trump is stuck in Iran. Here’s one idea that could offer a way out
The US war in Iran is in desperate need of new thinking. Despite new US strikes Wednesday following President Donald…
FM, US Envoy discuss regional de-escalation efforts
Egypt
July 30, 2026
FM, US Envoy discuss regional de-escalation efforts
Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty held a telephone conversation on Wednesday, July 29, 2026,…