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Obstacles to ending war come into focus as US and Iran outline starkly different demands
Middle East
March 26, 2026
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
Features/Interviews
March 26, 2026
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…
Iran will keep charging a fee to use Strait of Hormuz safely, official says
Middle East
March 25, 2026
Iran will keep charging a fee to use Strait of Hormuz safely, official says
Iran will “absolutely” keep charging countries and vessels a fee for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, a senior…
It’s been 18 months since the last war in Lebanon. This time it’s different
Features/Interviews
March 25, 2026
It’s been 18 months since the last war in Lebanon. This time it’s different
Beirut, Lebanon — Lebanon is a nation that’s no stranger to war, but this conflict feels different. Just 18 months…
Epic flurry: How Trump’s words on Iran have yo-yoed over three weeks of war
Features/Interviews
March 25, 2026
Epic flurry: How Trump’s words on Iran have yo-yoed over three weeks of war
Over the course of nearly a month since the first US strikes on Iran, President Donald Trump has yo-yoed from…
How Israel killing leaders in Iran could complicate Trump’s search for an endgame
Features/Interviews
March 24, 2026
How Israel killing leaders in Iran could complicate Trump’s search for an endgame
Israel compares its assassinations of the top level of Iran’s leadership to severing the head of an octopus. A campaign…
Why an end to the war won’t take fuel prices back to normal overnight
Business
March 24, 2026
Why an end to the war won’t take fuel prices back to normal overnight
An end to the Iran war will bring immediate relief to oil and natural gas markets, but it could take…
Why Trump may not be able to TACO in Iran — even if he wants to
Features/Interviews
March 24, 2026
Why Trump may not be able to TACO in Iran — even if he wants to
Wars, unlike illegal tariffs, cannot be switched on and off to meet a president’s whims or to permanently shore up…
Iran says there is “no dialogue between Tehran and Washington”
Middle East
March 23, 2026
Iran says there is “no dialogue between Tehran and Washington”
Iran has denied any dialogue with Washington, dismissing President Donald Trump’s claims as an attempt to lower energy prices and…
In the Persian Gulf, Trump risks opening a Pandora’s box
Features/Interviews
March 23, 2026
In the Persian Gulf, Trump risks opening a Pandora’s box
Doha, Qatar — With his latest Iran ultimatum looming on the near horizon, US President Donald Trump has pushed an…