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Trump says US allies should take responsibility for Strait of Hormuz once Iranian regime “finished off”
Middle East
March 18, 2026
Trump says US allies should take responsibility for Strait of Hormuz once Iranian regime “finished off”
President Donald Trump suggested today that American allies should take sole responsibility for policing the Strait of Hormuz if the…
Iran puts Trumpism to the test
Features/Interviews
March 18, 2026
Iran puts Trumpism to the test
President Donald Trump is now applying the unpredictable style that built his business empire and political brand to a far…
Israeli strike destroys building in central Beirut
Middle East
March 18, 2026
Israeli strike destroys building in central Beirut
An Israeli airstrike destroyed a highrise building in central Beirut on Wednesday morning in a district near the Lebanese government…
Ali Larijani was a ‘true insider’ and the Iranian regime’s public face. His killing could prolong the war
Features/Interviews
March 18, 2026
Ali Larijani was a ‘true insider’ and the Iranian regime’s public face. His killing could prolong the war
As Iran’s top national security official and de facto leader, Ali Larijani emerged as the key architect of the country’s…
Who is Ali Larijani, Iran’s defense chief whom Israel says it has killed?
Middle East
March 17, 2026
Who is Ali Larijani, Iran’s defense chief whom Israel says it has killed?
Ali Larijani, the head of Iran’s National Security Council whom Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said was “eliminated” Monday night,…
The war that never ended: Israel seizes moment to finish fight against Hezbollah, Iran’s proxy in Lebanon
Middle East
March 17, 2026
The war that never ended: Israel seizes moment to finish fight against Hezbollah, Iran’s proxy in Lebanon
Tel Aviv — In early January, Israel was quietly finalizing plans for a wide-scale operation along its northern border. More…
The US is considering Hormuz naval escorts. There are risks and it could go disastrously wrong
Features/Interviews
March 17, 2026
The US is considering Hormuz naval escorts. There are risks and it could go disastrously wrong
As US President Donald Trump pressures American allies to contribute naval forces to protect shipping traffic in the Strait of…
“Suffocated and frustrated”: Tehran residents describe life under bombardment
Middle East
March 16, 2026
“Suffocated and frustrated”: Tehran residents describe life under bombardment
Iranians are feeling intense strain from the US and Israeli assault on their country, with some Tehran citizens telling CNN…
Trump needs China’s help fixing the global oil crisis. It’s unlikely to play along
Features/Interviews
March 16, 2026
Trump needs China’s help fixing the global oil crisis. It’s unlikely to play along
Two weeks before President Donald Trump is scheduled to hash out critical US-China disputes in Beijing, he has set a…
Trump and his officials pressure the news media in unison as Iran war scrutiny intensifies
World
March 16, 2026
Trump and his officials pressure the news media in unison as Iran war scrutiny intensifies
Every day brings a new complaint — or three — from the Trump administration about the American news media’s coverage…