Middle East
Can Pakistan mediate war while opening trade routes to Tehran?
The dual role underscores growing influence as both a practical trade hub and a balancing force in an increasingly volatile region.
May 15, 2026
Specials
Middle East
Why Gulf data centers became deliberate targets in Iran War
Not only did the US make the placement and investment in these tech warehouses a ‘loyalty test,’ they then made them dual use for Washington’s military
May 13, 2026
Middle East
If Trump wants out of war he needs to stand up to Israel on Lebanon
Tel Aviv has controlled the talks from the beginning and as a result Hezbollah is stronger. Time for Washington to learn from history and take the reins.
May 11, 2026
QiOSK
'One big glow': Did Trump just threaten to hit Iran with nukes?
The president is clearly frustrated as the fighting is ramping back up and no deal in sight. Meanwhile his comments did nothing to ease oil fears.
May 08, 2026
Washington Politics
Five shameless moments of Iran war opportunism & grifting
War brings out the best — and worst — in Americans, especially in industry, Capitol Hill and Wall Street
May 06, 2026
Middle East
'Christmas bombings' worked in Vietnam but won't drag Iran to table
The military and diplomatic situation in the Persian Gulf bears virtually no similarity to that in 1972. Here's why.
May 06, 2026
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