Middle East
Oman walks tightrope with Iran across the Strait of Hormuz
Muscat is the only Gulf capital that has remained friendly with Tehran throughout the war. There is a reason for that, and why those relations will persist.
April 15, 2026
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Middle East
Is this the grand bargain that could end the Iran war?
The blockades are bad but consider them points of leverage for an actual negotiation. Here is what a positive outcome — for both sides — might look like.
April 15, 2026
Middle East
6 weeks of war has pushed millions of Iranians into poverty
But Washington should not assume that economic pressure alone can force the nation and its regime into submission
April 15, 2026
QiOSK
US strikes on alleged drug boats have killed more than 160 people
With eyes on Middle East, military continues campaign of deadly strikes at sea.
April 14, 2026
Washington Politics
Think the Iran war is a disaster? Blame these DC think tanks first.
We asked AI to find the conflict's biggest boosters in Washington. Surprise: many are connected to Israel and pushed for the invasion of Iraq too.
April 14, 2026
Global Crises
Trump risks war backlash from the heartland: American farmers
Even if Gulf shipping reopens tomorrow, supply lags and energy costs are driving fertilizer and other input costs sky high — just in time for planting season
April 14, 2026
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