Strait of Hormuz
Iran reaches agreements with Oman during Hormuz talks, FM says
Middle East
April 27, 2026
Iran reaches agreements with Oman during Hormuz talks, FM says
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Monday that “some agreements have been reached” with Oman during his meeting with…
The Iran war has the world buying more clean energy. China stands to benefit the most
Features/Interviews
April 27, 2026
The Iran war has the world buying more clean energy. China stands to benefit the most
The war in Iran has sent oil-starved countries scrambling for fuel. Many are opting for energy alternatives — and turning…
‘Nothing feels normal anymore’: How everyday Iranians are coping with war
Features/Interviews
April 26, 2026
‘Nothing feels normal anymore’: How everyday Iranians are coping with war
When bombs started falling on Tehran in February, we heard much about the political ramifications, including the death of Ayatollah…
Iran is suffering in a standoff with the US – but may be betting Trump will blink first
Features/Interviews
April 26, 2026
Iran is suffering in a standoff with the US – but may be betting Trump will blink first
A United States naval blockade on Iran is strangling the Islamic Republic’s main economic corridors – leaving Tehran facing a…
Who will blink first as the Iran war hits the world economy?
Features/Interviews
April 25, 2026
Who will blink first as the Iran war hits the world economy?
Islamabad, Pakistan — With peace talks stalled and US President Donald Trump offering no timeline for ending the war with Iran,…
Why Trump’s latest blink on Iran could be more than a TACO Tuesday
Features/Interviews
April 23, 2026
Why Trump’s latest blink on Iran could be more than a TACO Tuesday
President Donald Trump blinked again by extending the ceasefire with Iran. His critics are mocking another TACO (“Trump always chickens…
The US-Iran war is spilling into the Indo-Pacific. That could make it harder to end
Features/Interviews
April 22, 2026
The US-Iran war is spilling into the Indo-Pacific. That could make it harder to end
The US boarding of an oil tanker in the Indian Ocean on Tuesday shows Washington making good on a pledge…
Iran’s new supreme leader is nowhere to be seen. That might be helping the regime to survive
Middle East
April 22, 2026
Iran’s new supreme leader is nowhere to be seen. That might be helping the regime to survive
More than six weeks after he was announced as their new supreme leader following the assassination of his father, Iranians…
Oil spills from the Iran war are visible from space
Middle East
April 21, 2026
Oil spills from the Iran war are visible from space
Multiple oil spills are visible from space after Iranian and US-Israeli strikes hit oil facilities and ships in the region,…
Trump’s craving for the spotlight risks Iran deal hopes
Middle East
April 21, 2026
Trump’s craving for the spotlight risks Iran deal hopes
Donald Trump has spent days negotiating peace in Iran — with himself. The president has rolled out every trick in…