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The US is striking Iran again. Can it ever deliver a knockout blow?
Middle East
July 9, 2026
The US is striking Iran again. Can it ever deliver a knockout blow?
In many ways it was already the ceasefire that never was. But with the United States and Iran claiming to…
The US has reimposed Iran’s oil sanctions. What does that mean for Tehran?
Middle East
July 8, 2026
The US has reimposed Iran’s oil sanctions. What does that mean for Tehran?
The United States’ decision to reimpose penalties on sales of Iranian oil is a serious knock to Tehran, which had…
US and Iran trade strikes, as Trump declares ceasefire “over.” Here’s the latest
Middle East
July 8, 2026
US and Iran trade strikes, as Trump declares ceasefire “over.” Here’s the latest
US President Donald Trump said at the NATO summit this morning that the Memorandum of Understanding with Iran “is over,”…
Trump admin shared confidential information on Iranian asylum seekers as it worked to deport them, lawsuit alleges
Middle East
July 8, 2026
Trump admin shared confidential information on Iranian asylum seekers as it worked to deport them, lawsuit alleges
A newly filed lawsuit alleges that the Trump administration shared confidential information with Tehran about Iranian asylum seekers as it…
In 1989, Iran held a massive funeral for its supreme leader
Middle East
July 6, 2026
In 1989, Iran held a massive funeral for its supreme leader
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in joint US-Israeli strikes in late February, was Iran’s second and longest serving supreme…
What the title “Ayatollah” means in Iran’s leadership and politics
Middle East
July 5, 2026
What the title “Ayatollah” means in Iran’s leadership and politics
“Ayatollah,” an Arabic term meaning “sign of God” or “divine sign,” is a senior clerical title in Twelver Shiite Islam…
“We shattered their hegemony” – Iranian Parliament Speaker claims defeat over US and Israel
Middle East
July 5, 2026
“We shattered their hegemony” – Iranian Parliament Speaker claims defeat over US and Israel
The Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, asserted that the Iranian people—through their steadfast resistance in the recent…
Anger at US and Israel courses through vast crowds in Iran
Middle East
July 5, 2026
Anger at US and Israel courses through vast crowds in Iran
Tens of thousands of mourners — the faithful and the loyal clad in black — beat their chests and chanted…
Qatar’s prime minister met with US envoys to review negotiations. Here’s what to know
Middle East
July 2, 2026
Qatar’s prime minister met with US envoys to review negotiations. Here’s what to know
Qatar’s Foreign Ministry said Tuesday that Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, the country’s prime minister, met with…
Could shipping waterways in Southeast Asia be a blueprint for Strait of Hormuz fees?
Middle East
July 2, 2026
Could shipping waterways in Southeast Asia be a blueprint for Strait of Hormuz fees?
Oman has outlined a plan for shipping companies to pay service fees to transit the Strait of Hormuz, pointing to…