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No war? 377 US forces injured since July, 36 in last 2 weeks

This brings the total to 794 mostly Army wounded as Iran lashes out at American installations in the Middle East

A group of laborers take a break in the warm afternoon on the streets of Doha
Middle East

Gulf states struggle to recover economically after 6 months of war

The Iran conflict has scared away tourists and expats while reducing crucial fossil fuel exports

A U.S. Airman from the 378th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron directs a taxiing KC-10 Extender assigned to the 908th Air Refueling Squadron after the aircraft returned from the airframe's final combat sortie on Prince Sultan Air Base, Oct. 3, 2023
Middle East

After Iran, US signals major security shift in the Middle East

Reports suggest a smaller presence indicating an accelerated 'burden-shifting' in the region — exactly what Tehran wanted

Donald Trump with reporters
Middle East

New US strikes on Iran may restart war Trump wants to freeze

After Larak Island bombing, the president may desire a low level conflict maintaining the status quo until after the midterms. Tehran will have other ideas.

An illustration showing the prices of various commodities, including Brent crude oil and natural gas
Middle East

After 6 months of war, why aren't oil prices even higher?

Markets analyst Rory Johnston spoke with RS about why worst case predictions about crude markets have yet to materialize

An international meeting chamber in the United Nations Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland
Middle East

The rise or fail of middle powers will determine Middle East peace

The region has long lurched from crisis to crisis. A better approach is possible but demands an diplomatic "table" with yes, everyone invited.