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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.

Trump, Masoud Pezeshkian
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.

Iran bombing
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

US strikes on alleged drug  boats have killed more than 160 people
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.

Think the Iran war is a disaster? Blame these DC think tanks first.
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.

American farmers fertilizer
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