Middle East
The Strait of Hormuz to re-open. Now what?
Its closure may have 'permanently altered' the world's economy
June 18, 2026
Its closure may have 'permanently altered' the world's economy
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf began the conflict as a controversial speaker of parliament. He ends it as a leading presidential hopeful.
Its ability to wage war and occupy more territory in Lebanon — and for how long — certainly comes into question
Massive meltdown of hawks and neoconservatives who seemed to think this war would go on forever
Listen to Prime Minister Edi Rama – he’s trying to blame Iran for the genuine street protests against the Trump family’s island grab – wonder why?
Rep. Don Bacon and Sen. Joni Ernst told a CNAS audience that the president looks too eager and that talks were fruitless
