Strait of Hormuz
Why Trump’s possible Iran deal may be almost as divisive as his decision to wage war
Middle East
May 25, 2026
Why Trump’s possible Iran deal may be almost as divisive as his decision to wage war
The best hope for ending a poorly planned war, which started with scant consultation with Congress or the American people,…
US-Iran draft deal: Proposed framework aims to end hostilities and lift oil sanctions
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May 24, 2026
US-Iran draft deal: Proposed framework aims to end hostilities and lift oil sanctions
Iran’s Tasnim News Agency reported on Sunday that a proposed memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States outlines…
‘Won’t be anything left’: Trump issues warning to Iran after national security team meeting
Middle East
May 19, 2026
‘Won’t be anything left’: Trump issues warning to Iran after national security team meeting
President Donald Trump met with top members of his national security team over the weekend to discuss the path forward…
This tiny center in a UK seaside town is the first place vessels under attack in the Persian Gulf call
Middle East
May 18, 2026
This tiny center in a UK seaside town is the first place vessels under attack in the Persian Gulf call
Portsmouth, UK — When a vessel under attack in the Strait of Hormuz calls for help, a black phone in the…
Iran eyes a new source of power deep beneath the Strait of Hormuz
Middle East
May 18, 2026
Iran eyes a new source of power deep beneath the Strait of Hormuz
Emboldened by its successful wartime blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran is turning to one of the hidden arteries…
Tehran declares ‘strategic control’ over the Strait of Hormuz
Middle East
May 14, 2026
Tehran declares ‘strategic control’ over the Strait of Hormuz
Amid the rapidly escalating developments in the US-Iranian conflict, Tehran is tightening its grip on the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian…
On the road to Tehran, Iranians on edge as threat of resumption of war looms
Middle East
May 14, 2026
On the road to Tehran, Iranians on edge as threat of resumption of war looms
Near Tabriz — Flanked by glistening, snow-capped peaks, the long road to Tehran winds through picturesque valleys of Tabrizi poplar trees…
What Trump says vs. what the intelligence says on Iran
Features/Interviews
May 14, 2026
What Trump says vs. what the intelligence says on Iran
One of the Trump administration’s key talking points on the Iran war is that the Islamic Republic’s military capabilities were…
Israel is worried that Trump will strike a ‘bad deal’ with Iran, leaving war objectives unmet
Middle East
May 13, 2026
Israel is worried that Trump will strike a ‘bad deal’ with Iran, leaving war objectives unmet
Israel is concerned that US President Donald Trump may strike an agreement with Iran before addressing some of the key…
Clash of perception: Why talks between Iran and the US are deadlocked
Middle East
May 12, 2026
Clash of perception: Why talks between Iran and the US are deadlocked
The United States waited 10 days for Iran’s response to its framework for ending the war. When Tehran’s demands arrived…