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Iran’s efforts to mount attacks against US extend far beyond its military. Here’s what to know
Features/Interviews
March 28, 2026
Iran’s efforts to mount attacks against US extend far beyond its military. Here’s what to know
As the US sends large numbers of troops to the Middle East, preparing for a possible ground incursion, Iran’s willingness…
Iran threatens to target 6 steel plants in Israel and other countries in the region
Middle East
March 28, 2026
Iran threatens to target 6 steel plants in Israel and other countries in the region
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Friday that it will target six steel plants in Israel and five…
Ignore the bombast – the Iran war is only likely to end one way
Features/Interviews
March 28, 2026
Ignore the bombast – the Iran war is only likely to end one way
Beirut — Strip away the bombast and superlatives. Let the apocalyptic, threat-laden deadlines slide. The dynamics of President Donald Trump’s war…
Trump’s Gulf allies push to have their concerns addressed before Iran war ends
Features/Interviews
March 26, 2026
Trump’s Gulf allies push to have their concerns addressed before Iran war ends
Before the Iran war, US President Donald Trump’s Gulf Arab allies lobbied hard against strikes, fearing the attacks Tehran is…
Trump warns Iran to “get serious soon” amid negotiations
Middle East
March 26, 2026
Trump warns Iran to “get serious soon” amid negotiations
President Donald Trump voiced frustration today with Iran’s approach to negotiations, warning that time is running out for a deal.…
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…