Iran
Extended Iran blockade may strain US Navy capabilities elsewhere, says naval expert
Middle East
April 14, 2026
Extended Iran blockade may strain US Navy capabilities elsewhere, says naval expert
An extended US blockade of waters around Iranian ports could burden US Navy’s operations around the world, a South Korean…
Islamabad talks provided framework for continued negotiations: US officials
Middle East
April 14, 2026
Islamabad talks provided framework for continued negotiations: US officials
The US-Iran negotiations held in Islamabad have contributed to creating positive momentum that can be built upon in the next…
How the US Navy could blockade Iran’s ports and sweep mines from the Strait of Hormuz
Middle East
April 13, 2026
How the US Navy could blockade Iran’s ports and sweep mines from the Strait of Hormuz
Six weeks after the beginning of the war with Iran, President Donald Trump is giving the United States Navy its…
Why Trump is threatening to blockade a strait that Iran is already blockading
Features/Interviews
April 13, 2026
Why Trump is threatening to blockade a strait that Iran is already blockading
President Donald Trump is threatening to close off the Strait of Hormuz — a crucial waterway that he has repeatedly…
Trump is using his tariff playbook against Iran. It’s not working
Features/Interviews
April 13, 2026
Trump is using his tariff playbook against Iran. It’s not working
The U.S. has positions also, much stronger and more far reaching. I have just not chosen to use them, there…
Trump criticizes Pope Leo’s stance on Iran war, says he’s ‘not a fan’ of Catholic leader
World
April 13, 2026
Trump criticizes Pope Leo’s stance on Iran war, says he’s ‘not a fan’ of Catholic leader
President Donald Trump strongly criticized Pope Leo XIV on Sunday evening, denouncing his stance on the Iran war and saying…
US Military says it will prevent ships from entering or leaving Iran
Middle East
April 13, 2026
US Military says it will prevent ships from entering or leaving Iran
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced it will begin imposing full control over maritime traffic to and from Iranian ports…
Why reopening the Strait of Hormuz won’t be enough to solve shipping woes and high oil prices
Features/Interviews
April 12, 2026
Why reopening the Strait of Hormuz won’t be enough to solve shipping woes and high oil prices
Reopening the Strait of Hormuz is proving to be difficult. But even if the vital waterway fully opens and oil…
At least 3,375 Iranians killed during war, state media says
Middle East
April 12, 2026
At least 3,375 Iranians killed during war, state media says
At least 3,375 people have been killed in Iran since the US and Israel began strikes on the country, according…
Failure of US-Iran talks is a blow to hopes of finding an off-ramp to crisis
Features/Interviews
April 12, 2026
Failure of US-Iran talks is a blow to hopes of finding an off-ramp to crisis
We watched the sun go down in Islamabad and then come up again as these marathon talks went on. To…