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US experience fighting Iran offers lessons for China, experts say
Features/Interviews
May 11, 2026
US experience fighting Iran offers lessons for China, experts say
As the war in Iran enters its third month, it’s providing a window for China into how US military capabilities…
Oil prices climb after Trump rejects Iran’s peace proposal
Middle East
May 11, 2026
Oil prices climb after Trump rejects Iran’s peace proposal
Oil prices are rising today, after US President Donald Trump dismissed Iran’s latest terms to end the war, sparking fears…
Iran’s response to US peace proposal is unacceptable: Trump
Middle East
May 11, 2026
Iran’s response to US peace proposal is unacceptable: Trump
US President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s response to Washington’s proposal for peace talks to end the war. Trump wrote on…
The US is expecting Iran’s response to a proposal to end the war. Where things stand now
Middle East
May 9, 2026
The US is expecting Iran’s response to a proposal to end the war. Where things stand now
President Donald Trump told CNN on Friday that his administration was expecting to hear back from Iran later that evening…
‘Super Revolutionaries’: The radical Iranian hardliners bent on sabotaging a deal with the US
Features/Interviews
May 9, 2026
‘Super Revolutionaries’: The radical Iranian hardliners bent on sabotaging a deal with the US
As negotiations between the United States and Iran enter a critical stage, a small but influential hardline faction has intensified…
US choice of strike targets sends a warning to Iran, CNN military analyst says
Middle East
May 8, 2026
US choice of strike targets sends a warning to Iran, CNN military analyst says
The US strikes on key military sites Thursday sent a warning to Iran about the scope of any potential escalation…
Iran imposes new rules for Strait of Hormuz in bid to secure wartime gains
Features/Interviews
May 8, 2026
Iran imposes new rules for Strait of Hormuz in bid to secure wartime gains
Iran is trying to force shippers to comply with a new protocol for transiting the Strait of Hormuz — or…
Pro-Iran rally erupts in Tehran, as protesters question whether Trump will strike again
Middle East
May 7, 2026
Pro-Iran rally erupts in Tehran, as protesters question whether Trump will strike again
Crowds gathered in Tehran on Wednesday night, waving flags and chanting “down with Israel” during a rally in support of…
Iran says safe passage through Strait of Hormuz possible after US pauses “Project Freedom”
Middle East
May 6, 2026
Iran says safe passage through Strait of Hormuz possible after US pauses “Project Freedom”
Safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz is possible under “new procedures” following the pausing of a short-lived US military…
Could China push Iran into a peace deal? Only if it gets something in return
Features/Interviews
May 6, 2026
Could China push Iran into a peace deal? Only if it gets something in return
Beijing — A visit to Beijing by Iran’s top diplomat – days before US President Donald Trump is set to travel…