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Trump’s Iran strategy depends on economic pain. The pain is mounting
Middle East
August 11, 2026
Trump’s Iran strategy depends on economic pain. The pain is mounting
Deepening poverty, rising household debt, rampant inflation, hidden unemployment. The indicators for Iran’s economy signal a deepening crisis on multiple…
Rather than capitulating to the US, Iran toughens its demands over the vital Strait of Hormuz
Middle East
August 10, 2026
Rather than capitulating to the US, Iran toughens its demands over the vital Strait of Hormuz
The list of demands from Iran can’t have surprised the White House. Hardliners have been repeating the mantra on a…
The veteran IRGC commander who’s now Iran’s top security official
Middle East
August 10, 2026
The veteran IRGC commander who’s now Iran’s top security official
Iran’s new national security chief is a military veteran and prominent regime figure who has voiced skepticism of negotiations with…
How both Iran and Oman have economic claims to the Strait of Hormuz
Middle East
August 9, 2026
How both Iran and Oman have economic claims to the Strait of Hormuz
Iran is waiting for “final approval” on a proposed framework agreement with Oman for shipping in the Strait of Hormuz,…
Where things stand on the Strait of Hormuz and the day’s other top stories
Middle East
August 9, 2026
Where things stand on the Strait of Hormuz and the day’s other top stories
Iran and Oman have both given positive signals today that an agreement on navigation through the Strait of Hormuz could…
Saudi Arabia turns to Muslim military heavyweights in landmark defense pact as Iran war closes in
Features/Interviews
August 8, 2026
Saudi Arabia turns to Muslim military heavyweights in landmark defense pact as Iran war closes in
Saudi Arabia has drawn two of the Muslim world’s most formidable military powers into its defense as the Iran war…
Iran displays wreckage of downed US and Israeli aircraft
Middle East
August 8, 2026
Iran displays wreckage of downed US and Israeli aircraft
Iran is showing off some of the US and Israeli aircraft it has brought down during the almost six-month war…
Vance says peace negotiations with Iran are “going to be messy”
Middle East
August 6, 2026
Vance says peace negotiations with Iran are “going to be messy”
As Tehran denies talks with Washington, US Vice President JD Vance said Wednesday that peace negotiations with Iran would “be…
An agreement on the Strait of Hormuz is taking shape – but not one Trump wants
Middle East
August 6, 2026
An agreement on the Strait of Hormuz is taking shape – but not one Trump wants
Like shifting winds, plans for the future of the Strait of Hormuz – and their chance of success – change…
Iranian state media casts doubt on Trump’s claim of strait reopening
Middle East
August 5, 2026
Iranian state media casts doubt on Trump’s claim of strait reopening
US President Donald Trump has raised hopes that the Strait of Hormuz could be reopened “soon” amid talks between Iran…