Iran
Indirect negotiations now in place between Washington and Tehran
Middle East
April 26, 2026
Indirect negotiations now in place between Washington and Tehran
Indirect negotiations between Tehran and Washington have commenced in Islambad, with Pakistan now a mediator for the two powers amidst…
‘Nothing feels normal anymore’: How everyday Iranians are coping with war
Features/Interviews
April 26, 2026
‘Nothing feels normal anymore’: How everyday Iranians are coping with war
When bombs started falling on Tehran in February, we heard much about the political ramifications, including the death of Ayatollah…
Iran is suffering in a standoff with the US – but may be betting Trump will blink first
Features/Interviews
April 26, 2026
Iran is suffering in a standoff with the US – but may be betting Trump will blink first
A United States naval blockade on Iran is strangling the Islamic Republic’s main economic corridors – leaving Tehran facing a…
Sisi calls for peaceful resolution of Middle East conflicts
Egypt
April 25, 2026
Sisi calls for peaceful resolution of Middle East conflicts
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi emphasized the importance of resolving conflicts in the Middle East peacefully, noting that the region’s…
Iran says no meeting planned with the US
Middle East
April 25, 2026
Iran says no meeting planned with the US
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismail Baqaei announced Friday that an Iranian delegation has arrived in Islamabad on an official visit,…
Who will blink first as the Iran war hits the world economy?
Features/Interviews
April 25, 2026
Who will blink first as the Iran war hits the world economy?
Islamabad, Pakistan — With peace talks stalled and US President Donald Trump offering no timeline for ending the war with Iran,…
Iran plants more naval explosives in Strait of Hormuz despite US warnings
Middle East
April 24, 2026
Iran plants more naval explosives in Strait of Hormuz despite US warnings
Barak Ravid, a correspondent for the American news site Axios, stated on Friday that Iran planted more mines in the…
Trump holds key to Lebanon ceasefire as Israel tests limits of “self defense,” expert says
Middle East
April 23, 2026
Trump holds key to Lebanon ceasefire as Israel tests limits of “self defense,” expert says
US President Donald Trump holds significant leverage over Israel’s offensive in Lebanon, a regional expert told CNN, as Washington prepares…
Why Trump’s latest blink on Iran could be more than a TACO Tuesday
Features/Interviews
April 23, 2026
Why Trump’s latest blink on Iran could be more than a TACO Tuesday
President Donald Trump blinked again by extending the ceasefire with Iran. His critics are mocking another TACO (“Trump always chickens…
Trump claims Iran’s regime is fractured. The reality is more complicated.
Middle East
April 23, 2026
Trump claims Iran’s regime is fractured. The reality is more complicated.
“Seriously fractured” is how President Donald Trump described the Iranian government when he extended a ceasefire to give it time…