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How risky would a US assault on Iran’s Kharg Island be — and why might Trump consider it
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How risky would a US assault on Iran’s Kharg Island be — and why might Trump consider it

Even as US President Donald Trump has declared the “war has been won” with Iran, amphibious warships, landing craft and…
Iran’s president thanks Pakistan’s PM as talks continue
Middle East

Iran’s president thanks Pakistan’s PM as talks continue

Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian has thanked Pakistan for its efforts to stop the war as the country continues to act…
Iran’s efforts to mount attacks against US extend far beyond its military. Here’s what to know
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Iran’s efforts to mount attacks against US extend far beyond its military. Here’s what to know

As the US sends large numbers of troops to the Middle East, preparing for a possible ground incursion, Iran’s willingness…
Iran threatens to target 6 steel plants in Israel and other countries in the region
Middle East

Iran threatens to target 6 steel plants in Israel and other countries in the region

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Friday that it will target six steel plants in Israel and five…
Ignore the bombast – the Iran war is only likely to end one way
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Ignore the bombast – the Iran war is only likely to end one way

Beirut —  Strip away the bombast and superlatives. Let the apocalyptic, threat-laden deadlines slide. The dynamics of President Donald Trump’s war…
Trump’s Gulf allies push to have their concerns addressed before Iran war ends
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Trump’s Gulf allies push to have their concerns addressed before Iran war ends

Before the Iran war, US President Donald Trump’s Gulf Arab allies lobbied hard against strikes, fearing the attacks Tehran is…
Trump warns Iran to “get serious soon” amid negotiations
Middle East

Trump warns Iran to “get serious soon” amid negotiations

President Donald Trump voiced frustration today with Iran’s approach to negotiations, warning that time is running out for a deal.…
Asia embraces energy austerity as dire fuel shortages force Philippines to declare national emergency
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Asia embraces energy austerity as dire fuel shortages force Philippines to declare national emergency

As the war with Iran drags on, energy-starved nations in Asia –– including close US allies –– are resorting to…
Obstacles to ending war come into focus as US and Iran outline starkly different demands
Middle East

Obstacles to ending war come into focus as US and Iran outline starkly different demands

Almost exactly one month ago, US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met indirectly with the Iranians in Geneva…
If Trump’s diplomacy fails, the Iran war could get much worse
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If Trump’s diplomacy fails, the Iran war could get much worse

Iran doesn’t seem to be susceptible to the art of the deal. President Donald Trump is desperate to sell the…
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