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West Bank assault allegation puts focus on settler violence and accountability
A Palestinian man’s account, supported by witnesses and now under investigation, highlights growing concerns over attacks in the occupied territory
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What US intelligence officials actually said on Iran, and what they didn’t
A US Senate hearing meant to clarify the case for war instead exposed gaps, contradictions and unanswered questions
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Rising oil prices could hit US economy harder than expected, warns Trump ally
A sharp jump in energy costs linked to the Iran war is raising fresh concerns about inflation, growth and political fallout in the US
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How the Iran war is helping Russia, and why Europe is worried
Higher oil prices and shifting priorities are giving Moscow an unexpected boost while raising concerns about Ukraine’s position
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Who decides what counts as a threat? A clash over intelligence and politics in Trump’s Iran stance
A US Senate hearing exposed a deeper issue: whether intelligence agencies assess threats independently or defer to the president’s interpretation
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Why Europe is not backing the US in the Iran conflict
From lack of consultation to NATO limits and oil market pressures, several factors explain Europe’s stance
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Oil’s backup route is now under threat as the Iran war spreads
With the Strait of Hormuz under pressure, oil shipments have shifted to the Red Sea, but rising threats there are now putting even this fallback route at risk.
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How Saudi Arabia’s Iran strategy unravelled after the US-Israel war
Mohammed bin Salman’s push for stability has collided with a widening regional conflict he wanted to avoid.
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Why Joe Kent’s resignation matters for Trump’s Iran war
It may not shake the US administration immediately, but it signals early cracks within Trump’s own support base.
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Why Israel is urging Iranians to rise up despite expecting a brutal crackdown
Public calls for revolt contrast with private assessments that any uprising could be violently crushed.
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Iran’s regime under pressure, but still firmly in control
Weeks of airstrikes have weakened Iran’s military, but the system itself looks more hardened, with power shifting further toward the IRGC.
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Why the Strait of Hormuz may outlast the war itself
Iran’s grip over a narrow sea route has turned into a long-term global risk, not just a wartime disruption.
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Israel and the US are fighting Iran together, but they don’t want the same end
The strikes may be coordinated, but the exit plan clearly isn’t
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Iran keeps earning from oil even during war as US looks the other way
Washington is allowing Iranian crude to keep flowing to avoid pushing global prices even higher.
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Why oil executives say the global fuel crunch could worsen after Strait of Hormuz disruption
Senior executives from some of the world’s largest oil companies have warned the Trump administration in the US that the global energy crisis triggered by the Iran war may worsen in the coming weeks, largely because of the disruption in the Strait of Hormuz.
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OpenAI’s adult chat plan sparks internal backlash
The company wants to allow erotic conversations with ChatGPT, but advisors warn the move could expose users and minors to serious risks.
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Why the Middle East is looking to Ukraine for cheaper ways to stop drones
The war in Ukraine has shown how low-cost defences can stop large waves of cheap drones, a lesson the US and Gulf countries are now studying closely.
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How an alleged Iran-linked cyberattack hit a US medical company
Security officials say the incident shows how cyber warfare is becoming part of modern conflicts.
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How a former Chevron executive became an influential voice in Washington’s Venezuela plans
Ali Moshiri’s long ties to Venezuela’s ruling elite gave him unusual influence as the Trump administration weighed who could run the country after Nicolás Maduro.
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What it would take to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Washington is weighing tanker escorts, air strikes and even ground operations as it looks for ways to restore shipping through the world’s most important oil chokepoint.
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Why the US is sending a Marine unit to the Middle East
The deployment could allow Washington to strike Iranian positions near the Strait of Hormuz as attacks on shipping intensify.
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Trump’s personal phone has become Washington’s most sought-after number
Reporters, executives and political insiders are all trying to reach the president directly on his private iPhone.
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US oil producers set to gain billions as Gulf war drives crude prices higher
The surge in oil prices following the Strait of Hormuz disruption is boosting revenues for American producers even as global energy supplies face a severe shock.
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AI war fakes are flooding social media during the Iran conflict
Dozens of fabricated videos and images showing explosions, destroyed cities and damaged warships are circulating widely online, creating confusion about what is really happening on the battlefield.
