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What to know as Israeli forces' historic push inside Lebanon complicates an Iran dealIsraeli forces are engaged in their deepest incursion into Lebanon in over two decades. This is happening despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire...
Any deal with Iran that restricts Israel's ability...would be unwise: US Senator Graham draws red lineSenator Lindsey Graham issued a stern warning against any Middle East diplomatic deal that would impede Israel's military actions against H...
Israeli forces make historic push inside Lebanon and complicate an Iran dealIsraeli forces are conducting their deepest incursion into Lebanon in over 25 years. This is happening despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire an...
America's subpar diplomats aren't the world's only choiceThe United Nations, once a global peace beacon, now struggles for relevance. Superpower politics and a decline in multilateralism have dimi...
Trump’s bind deepens with Hormuz shut and hawks pushing warPresident Trump faces pressure from Iran's demands for financial relief and Republican hawks urging a decisive end to the conflict. This ha...
The Ukraine war is changing. European allies' strategy must change tooUkraine's war effort has shifted, with drones dominating the battlefield and blunting Russia's advantages. While Russia faces higher casual...
Red carpet and red lines: Xi charmed Trump but gave up nothingWrapping up a two-day summit in Beijing, Trump has taken a step towards reducing tensions, but the gathering did not result in any major tr...
With Chabahar Port in limbo, can India still reach Central Asia and Russia?India's crucial trade route to Russia and Central Asia is at a critical juncture. US sanctions on Iran's Chabahar port create uncertainty f...
Pakistan 'ditched' US despite playing peacemaker, helped Iran park planes at Nur Khan to escape attacksPakistan reportedly allowed Iranian military aircraft to park on its airfields to shield them from US airstrikes, a claim a senior Pakistan...
Frustrated Trump learns he doesn't have the cards on IranPresident Trump faces challenges with Iran. His approach has not yielded desired results. The conflict has impacted global oil prices. Amer...
Trump punts thorniest Iran challenges in push to reopen HormuzPresident Donald Trump has shifted his strategy in the conflict with Iran, focusing first on reopening the Strait of Hormuz — a critical ro...
Is Pakistan’s grey gamble sinking in the Strait?Fresh clashes between the US and Iran near the Strait of Hormuz have cast doubt on Pakistan’s role as a mediator in the crisis. While Donal...
US intel says Iran nuclear timeline unchanged despite strikes, warIran's nuclear weapon timeline remains unchanged. U.S. intelligence assessments show it still takes up to a year to build a bomb. Recent U....
One of Iran's most powerful families founded its largest crypto exchange. It's used by the IRGC to move millionsIran's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Nobitex, is controlled by the sons of the influential Kharrazi family, who concealed their ties for...
Iran unlikely to concede ground on Hormuz as Trump indicates continued blockade: AnalysisIran maintains a firm stance on its nuclear program and control of the Strait of Hormuz. The United States continues its naval blockade, vi...
Bahrain revokes citizenship of 69 people for 'glorifying or sympathising with' Iranian attacksBahrain has stripped citizenship from 69 people. The government cited sympathy with Iran's hostile actions and dealings with foreign groups...
US-Iran war: Negotiators in Islamabad, divide in Tehran; Analysts flag fractured top brassUS-Iran war news: A US think tank reports internal power struggles within Iran's leadership. IRGC Commander Ahmad Vahidi appears to have pr...