Iran
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…
US failed to win Iranian trust at talks, says leader of Tehran team
Middle East
April 12, 2026
US failed to win Iranian trust at talks, says leader of Tehran team
The United States failed to gain the trust of the Iranian delegation at the talks in Islamabad, according to the…
Minesweepers are securing the Strait of Hormuz, Trump announces
Middle East
April 12, 2026
Minesweepers are securing the Strait of Hormuz, Trump announces
US President Donald Trump asserted on Saturday evening that the US had achieved a decisive military advantage over Iran, noting…
A shadowy, pro-Iranian group claimed a spate of attacks in Europe. But it might be a facade
World
April 11, 2026
A shadowy, pro-Iranian group claimed a spate of attacks in Europe. But it might be a facade
London — A shadowy, pro-Iran group has claimed responsibility for a spate of recent attacks on Jewish communities and American interests…
Grim new economic numbers highlight how Trump is losing leverage against Iran
Features/Interviews
April 11, 2026
Grim new economic numbers highlight how Trump is losing leverage against Iran
The week began with President Donald Trump saber-rattling like we’ve never seen before. He threatened apparent war crimes and to…
FM stresses importance of unifying regional, int’l efforts to ensure sustainability of ceasefire between US, Iran
Egypt
April 11, 2026
FM stresses importance of unifying regional, int’l efforts to ensure sustainability of ceasefire between US, Iran
Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty expressed hope that the upcoming negotiations in Islamabad between…