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Trump’s theory of global power faces a reckoning in Iran and Canada
Middle East
September 1, 2026
Trump’s theory of global power faces a reckoning in Iran and Canada
Donald Trump’s presidency rests on the premise that he and the United States are so powerful that allies and enemies…
The US says it’ll crack down on countries doing business with Iran. Who’s buying Iranian oil?
Middle East
September 1, 2026
The US says it’ll crack down on countries doing business with Iran. Who’s buying Iranian oil?
New York — US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday vowed an “economic D-Day” for countries that buy oil from Iran.…
Israel’s far-right competes for votes with increasingly extreme visions
Middle East
September 1, 2026
Israel’s far-right competes for votes with increasingly extreme visions
Far-right Israeli minister Itamar Ben Gvir has made it a point to post videos of himself on social media taunting…
How the US and Middle East allies flipped the oil script on Iran
Middle East
August 31, 2026
How the US and Middle East allies flipped the oil script on Iran
On the afternoon of July 25, the Greek-owned supertanker Kiku docked at Qatar’s Mesaieed oil export terminal, a massive, 30-berth…
Israeli settlers storm Palestinian village, seizing home with owner inside
Middle East
August 31, 2026
Israeli settlers storm Palestinian village, seizing home with owner inside
Jerusalem — Israeli settlers stormed a Palestinian village in the occupied West Bank on Saturday and seized a home while its…
US and Iran trade attacks, marking first major military escalation in a month
Middle East
August 31, 2026
US and Iran trade attacks, marking first major military escalation in a month
Iran and the United States traded attacks for the first time in over a month overnight into Monday, in an…
Up to 83 ships redirected in maritime blockade of Iran: US Central Command
Middle East
August 31, 2026
Up to 83 ships redirected in maritime blockade of Iran: US Central Command
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Sunday that its forces redirected 83 commercial vessels, disabled three, and boarded two…
Trump remains vague on sanctions plan for Iran’s partners
Middle East
August 30, 2026
Trump remains vague on sanctions plan for Iran’s partners
President Donald Trump remained vague Friday when asked about his campaign to choke off Iran’s economy, refusing to say whether…
No, Iran is not winning: In Act IV of the war, it’s losing its leverage in Hormuz
Middle East
August 30, 2026
No, Iran is not winning: In Act IV of the war, it’s losing its leverage in Hormuz
A conventional wisdom has begun to settle over the war with Iran: Iran won. The argument is straightforward. The US…
Six months into the Iran war, Iranian Americans remain divided over what comes next
Middle East
August 30, 2026
Six months into the Iran war, Iranian Americans remain divided over what comes next
Los Angeles — Six months since the United States and Israel launched the first strikes on Iran, the physical, financial and…