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World politics

The Iran conflict has become the new Cold War

US news

Deadlock over Iran's nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz cripples peace efforts

2 hours ago

World news

No more Mr Nice Guy': Trump warns Iran to get smart' over stalled talks

World politics

Has Iran exposed the limits of what US can achieve by force?

World politics

How Iran is wielding the Strait of Hormuz as leverage

Iran war: Who in Tehran could shape talks with the US?

The US seeks a permanent ceasefire with Iran, but negotiations are stalled due to Iran's internal political chaos.

fromAxios

The Iran conflict has become the new Cold War

U.S. officials are concerned about a potential frozen conflict with Iran, impacting military strategy and political dynamics.

US news

Deadlock over Iran's nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz cripples peace efforts

2 hours ago

No more Mr Nice Guy': Trump warns Iran to get smart' over stalled talks

Trump warns Iran to act smart regarding nuclear deal negotiations amid fragile ceasefire.

Has Iran exposed the limits of what US can achieve by force?

US and Israel must pursue a diplomatic solution with Iran as military options have proven ineffective.

How Iran is wielding the Strait of Hormuz as leverage

Diplomatic channels between the US and Iran remain open, but peace talks are stalled and face significant challenges, including the Iranian nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz.

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US news

Iran's flurry of diplomacy, as Trump insists U.S. has 'the cards'

Russo-Ukrainian War

Can Russia serve as an economic lifeline for Iran amid the Hormuz blockade?

Cryptocurrency

How US and Iran are playing a crypto cat-and-mouse game over sanctions

11 hours ago

World politics

Marxists and monarchists: the group hoping to unite Iran's exiled opposition

How Iran has changed, and how it hasn't, in two months of war

Key institutions in Iran remain entrenched despite job losses and shortages faced by the population.

fromThe Cipher Brief

Half Measures and Maximum Risk in Iran

U.S. and Israeli operations against Iran have not achieved strategic victory despite significant tactical successes.

US news

Iran's flurry of diplomacy, as Trump insists U.S. has 'the cards'

Russo-Ukrainian War

Can Russia serve as an economic lifeline for Iran amid the Hormuz blockade?

Moscow's support for Iran may be limited by logistical challenges and costs of new trade routes amid ongoing sanctions and economic pressures.

Cryptocurrency

How US and Iran are playing a crypto cat-and-mouse game over sanctions

Iran increasingly uses cryptocurrencies to evade sanctions, with significant involvement from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

11 hours ago

Marxists and monarchists: the group hoping to unite Iran's exiled opposition

A new group, Iran Freedom Congress, aims to unite Iran's exiled opposition for democratic change after decades of division.

How Iran has changed, and how it hasn't, in two months of war

Key institutions in Iran remain entrenched despite job losses and shortages faced by the population.

fromThe Cipher Brief

Half Measures and Maximum Risk in Iran

U.S. and Israeli operations against Iran have not achieved strategic victory despite significant tactical successes.

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#israel

France politics

Middle East crisis live: IDF orders evacuations in southern Lebanon as it accuses Hezbollah of ceasefire violations

Israeli military ordered evacuations in southern Lebanon due to Hezbollah's ceasefire violations, amid ongoing airstrikes and military actions.

World politics

Reality check: Israeli ambitions confront US dictates in Iran and Lebanon

Ceasefires in Lebanon and Iran are influenced by the US, causing unease in Israel regarding control over regional conflicts.

France politics

Middle East crisis live: IDF orders evacuations in southern Lebanon as it accuses Hezbollah of ceasefire violations

Israeli military ordered evacuations in southern Lebanon due to Hezbollah's ceasefire violations, amid ongoing airstrikes and military actions.

Reality check: Israeli ambitions confront US dictates in Iran and Lebanon

Ceasefires in Lebanon and Iran are influenced by the US, causing unease in Israel regarding control over regional conflicts.

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UK politics

6 hours ago

How the Iran war is hitting the UK

Economic woes and unrest in the UK grow due to the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran, affecting public confidence and military readiness.

Environment

fromWIRED

The Iran War Is Impacting the Environment in Unseen Ways

War significantly damages the environment through emissions, oil spills, and toxic fallout, impacting ecosystems long after conflicts end.

#trump

fromSlate Magazine

US politics

The World's Most Expensive Standoff, and Nobody Can Quit

World news

Trump reviews Iranian proposal aimed at reopening Strait of Hormuz

US politics

fromSlate Magazine

The World's Most Expensive Standoff, and Nobody Can Quit

Trump seeks a face-saving exit from the Iran standoff while facing legal challenges and scrutiny over higher education trust issues.

Trump reviews Iranian proposal aimed at reopening Strait of Hormuz

Trump's national security team is reviewing an Iranian proposal but is dissatisfied due to delays in nuclear negotiations.

What is Europe's plan to secure the Strait of Hormuz?

European powers are forming a multinational naval mission to secure shipping in the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing conflicts.

7 hours ago

Life in limbo: How Iranians navigate a state of no war, no peace'

Sajjad's despair captures the suspended reality of millions in the Iranian capital. The absence of bombing does not equate to peace, as stark disparities in recovery persist across the city.

World news

Writing

1 week ago

My dreams in Iran were already dead before the ceasefire came

The war has devastated lives, leaving individuals like Sina without jobs and hope for the future.

#uae

The UAE's OPEC exit is not about oil; it is the end of Gulf solidarity

The UAE's withdrawal from OPEC signals a significant rupture in Saudi-Emirati relations and a shift in Gulf alliances.

4 hours ago

Why UAE's OPEC exit is a blow to Saudi Arabia

The UAE is leaving OPEC to increase oil production independently, challenging Saudi Arabia's influence and altering the dynamics of the cartel.

Oil cartel rocked as UAE exits Opec amid Strait of Hormuz chaos - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

UAE's withdrawal from OPEC escalates tensions in global energy markets and signals strain within the oil-producing bloc.

The UAE's OPEC exit is not about oil; it is the end of Gulf solidarity

The UAE's withdrawal from OPEC signals a significant rupture in Saudi-Emirati relations and a shift in Gulf alliances.

4 hours ago

Why UAE's OPEC exit is a blow to Saudi Arabia

The UAE is leaving OPEC to increase oil production independently, challenging Saudi Arabia's influence and altering the dynamics of the cartel.

Oil cartel rocked as UAE exits Opec amid Strait of Hormuz chaos - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

UAE's withdrawal from OPEC escalates tensions in global energy markets and signals strain within the oil-producing bloc.

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#hezbollah

France politics

Down but not out: In war with Israel, Hezbollah shows it is still powerful

Hezbollah remains a significant force in Lebanon, influencing stability and US-Iran negotiations despite recent setbacks and ongoing conflict with Israel.

Middle East crisis live: Trump says Iran can call if they want to talk' amid impasse on negotiations

Hezbollah rejects Lebanon's direct talks with Israel, calling them a grave sin that threatens stability.

France politics

Down but not out: In war with Israel, Hezbollah shows it is still powerful

Hezbollah remains a significant force in Lebanon, influencing stability and US-Iran negotiations despite recent setbacks and ongoing conflict with Israel.

Middle East crisis live: Trump says Iran can call if they want to talk' amid impasse on negotiations

Hezbollah rejects Lebanon's direct talks with Israel, calling them a grave sin that threatens stability.

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Gulf leaders meet in Saudi Arabia for first time since start of war on Iran

Gulf leaders united in Jeddah to address regional crisis and emphasize diplomatic solutions amid ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran.

How the US-Israeli war is collapsing the sanctions regime on Iran

The over-reliance on punitive measures has led to their growing ineffectiveness, particularly evident in the context of the US-Israel war on Iran, which may further weaken the impact of US sanctions.

World politics

#oil-prices

World news

Energy crunch risk rises as Iran negotiations fail to unlock the vital Hormuz route - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Calls for humanitarian corridor through strait of Hormuz as Iran war hits vital aid

The war on Iran is disrupting oil prices, hindering humanitarian aid and increasing operational costs for aid organizations.

World news

Energy crunch risk rises as Iran negotiations fail to unlock the vital Hormuz route - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Calls for humanitarian corridor through strait of Hormuz as Iran war hits vital aid

The war on Iran is disrupting oil prices, hindering humanitarian aid and increasing operational costs for aid organizations.

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#strait-of-hormuz

Is a US-Iran deal still possible?

The Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed, impacting Iran-bound trade and prompting diplomatic efforts from Iran through Moscow and Islamabad.

Will the Iran war end supremacy of Strait of Hormuz?

The Strait of Hormuz is vulnerable, prompting Gulf states to develop alternative oil export routes to secure energy supplies.

Will the Iran war end Strait of Hormuz oil supremacy?

The Strait of Hormuz is vulnerable to geopolitical tensions, prompting Gulf states to seek alternative oil export routes.

1 week ago

Iran war: What is happening on day 50 of the US-Iran conflict?

Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz with conditions and threatens closure if the US blockade continues.

Is a US-Iran deal still possible?

The Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed, impacting Iran-bound trade and prompting diplomatic efforts from Iran through Moscow and Islamabad.

Will the Iran war end supremacy of Strait of Hormuz?

The Strait of Hormuz is vulnerable, prompting Gulf states to develop alternative oil export routes to secure energy supplies.

Will the Iran war end Strait of Hormuz oil supremacy?

The Strait of Hormuz is vulnerable to geopolitical tensions, prompting Gulf states to seek alternative oil export routes.

1 week ago

Iran war: What is happening on day 50 of the US-Iran conflict?

Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz with conditions and threatens closure if the US blockade continues.

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The war on Iran is eroding nuclear non-proliferation

US-Israeli actions against Iran are undermining trust in the NPT and raising questions about its effectiveness for non-nuclear-weapon states.

Iran war deadline heats up Trump-Congress showdown

Donald Trump must seek Congressional approval to continue military operations against Iran after 60 days without a negotiated solution.

fromFortune

German chancellor says the U.S. 'is being humiliated by the Iranian leadership' as allies go public with discontent | Fortune

U.S. allies express growing discontent over the prolonged Iran war and its economic repercussions.

fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty

18 hours ago

After 60 days of war in Iran, does US Congress want a say?

The US Constitution limits a president's war-making powers. A subsequent law passed in 1973, dubbed the War Powers Act, further codified that presidents must cease military action after 60 days, or receive congressional authorization to legally continue.

World politics

Putin Praises Iran's 'Heroic' Fight, Says 'Strategic Relationship' Will Continue

Putin expressed strong support for Iran amid its conflict with the US and Israel, emphasizing the strategic partnership between Russia and Iran.

fromThe Atlantic

Vance Doubts the Pentagon's Depiction of the Iran War

J. D. Vance questions the Pentagon's portrayal of U.S. missile stockpiles and the war in Iran, raising concerns about military readiness.

fromNature

Gulf states must move from efficiency to resilience

The Gulf Cooperation Council faces vulnerabilities due to reliance on the Strait of Hormuz for hydrocarbon exports and water supply.

3 days ago

Iran war: What's happening on day 58 as Tehran-Washington talks stall?

Trump cancels envoy trip to Pakistan, hindering US-Iran conflict resolution efforts.

Iran-Iraq Tanker War redux? Why the Strait of Hormuz crisis is different

The US recently seized an Iranian-flagged ship, echoing the Tanker War between Iran and Iraq in the 1980s.

Middle East crisis live: Witkoff and Kushner headed to Pakistan for Iran negotiations

The US imposed sanctions on a Chinese refinery for purchasing Iranian oil amid ongoing peace talks with Iran.

fromAxios

Iran deploys more mines in the Strait of Hormuz, sources say

President Trump ordered the U.S. Navy on Truth Social to 'shoot and kill' any Iranian boats laying mines with 'no hesitation.' This directive comes amid concerns over new mines in the Strait of Hormuz, which could deepen the largest oil supply disruption in history.

World news

fromwww.bbc.com

2 weeks ago

Iran conflict will define us for a generation, says PM

The Iran conflict will significantly impact global dynamics and economic conditions for years to come.