Middle East
What is the PMF, that said it was targeted by US-Saudi strikes?
July 29, 2026
What is the PMF, that said it was targeted by US-Saudi strikes?
The Iran-linked group that claims it was targeted by US-Saudi airstrikes Wednesday is part of an Iraqi security apparatus formed…
Could a proposal for voluntary fees in the Strait of Hormuz break the deadlock in talks?
July 28, 2026
Could a proposal for voluntary fees in the Strait of Hormuz break the deadlock in talks?
A proposal to charge vessels for services in the Strait of Hormuz, which previously drew little interest from Iran, may…
Iran’s top diplomat calls counterparts in Oman and Saudi Arabia
July 28, 2026
Iran’s top diplomat calls counterparts in Oman and Saudi Arabia
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s has held separate phone calls with his counterparts in Oman and Saudi Arabia on regional…
The Iran and Ukraine wars are colliding on the world’s biggest lake. Here’s what to know
July 28, 2026
The Iran and Ukraine wars are colliding on the world’s biggest lake. Here’s what to know
The Caspian Sea has become the latest region to be sucked into the growing conflict between Iran and its adversaries…
Why this time around, Netanyahu’s meeting with Trump might not go to script
July 28, 2026
Why this time around, Netanyahu’s meeting with Trump might not go to script
For years, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s trips to meet US President Donald Trump in Washington followed a choreographed script:…
Trump says he froze attacks on Iran at request of mediators
July 28, 2026
Trump says he froze attacks on Iran at request of mediators
US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he decided to freeze attacks on Iran at the request of mediating…
Iran “will never allow the United States to determine timing of war,” foreign ministry says
July 27, 2026
Iran “will never allow the United States to determine timing of war,” foreign ministry says
Iran on Monday said it is not currently engaging in peace talks with the United States and will “defend ourselves…
Iran war casualty count eclipses 600 as Pentagon quietly changes accounting
July 27, 2026
Iran war casualty count eclipses 600 as Pentagon quietly changes accounting
The Pentagon updated its war casualty database Saturday, recording more than 140 additionally wounded and restoring the four soldiers killed…
At every fork in the road on Iran, Trump’s choices get worse
July 27, 2026
At every fork in the road on Iran, Trump’s choices get worse
President Donald Trump has arrived at yet another fork in the road on Iran. But each time he reaches such…
Iran’s new supreme leader reaffirms country’s support for Hezbollah
July 27, 2026
Iran’s new supreme leader reaffirms country’s support for Hezbollah
Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, reaffirmed Iran’s support for the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah in a letter addressed to…