Middle East
Will Trump meet his Suez moment & seize Hormuz deal on the table?
Oman and Iran appear close to a temporary arrangement to reopen the Strait — which Washington should welcome if it keeps traffic open and free
August 05, 2026
Trita Parsi
Europe
Zelensky's dangerous gambit to merge the Iran and Ukraine Wars
Of course this would also appeal to Israel, prolonging the Middle East war and potentially drawing European governments into the theater, too.
July 28, 2026
Middle East
A new US-Iran war would end where the last one did
The fundamentals won't change: Iran can threaten Hormuz, the United States can punish Iran, and neither can secure its objectives through force.
July 13, 2026
Middle East
US-Iran on dangerous path to blowing up MOU over Hormuz
Resumed airstrikes on both sides underscore both the fragility and the mixed interpretations of the 14-point document
July 08, 2026
QiOSK
Iranians believe Israel will restart war before its October elections
Whether the Trump admin is coordinating with Israel remains unclear to Tehran. But suspicions surrounding Marco Rubio run particularly deep.
July 01, 2026
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