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Iran Signals Diplomatic Openness but Warns of Deep Distrust as Ceasefire Nears Expiry
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasized the importance of pursuing diplomatic solutions with the United States, even as mutual distrust continues to dominate relations....
Hormuz May Reopen Quickly, but Oil Flows Face a Long, Uneven Recovery
Even if tensions in the Strait of Hormuz ease and shipping lanes are formally reopened, the global oil system will not return to normal...
Ceasefire on the Brink as US Seizes Iranian Ship and Tensions Surge
A fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran is nearing collapse after a dramatic escalation at sea. The seizure of an Iranian cargo...
Hormuz on the Brink: Law, Power, and the Fight for Control
The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints, has once again become the center of geopolitical tension. In recent days,...
Gulf on Edge as US Seizes Iranian Ship, Ceasefire Nears Collapse
Tensions between the United States and Iran have sharply escalated just as a fragile ceasefire approaches its deadline. The US seizure of an Iranian...
CSTO Is Right to Worry
The CSTO discussions in Dushanbe and the April 8 Afghanistan working group should not be dismissed as routine security theater. The organization is reacting...
The Strait of Hormuz: A Geopolitical Test for EU Foreign Policy and Security
This article discusses the energy crisis affecting Europe following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime route supplying EU member states...
Lebanese Return Home as Fragile Israel Ceasefire Holds
Residents displaced by weeks of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah have begun returning to parts of Lebanon following a 10-day ceasefire announced by Donald...
US Expands Hormuz Blockade, Raising Risk of Global Escalation
The United States has significantly widened its naval blockade targeting Iran, asserting the authority to intercept and seize vessels suspected of carrying goods to...
Trump Signals Iran War May End Soon as Ceasefire Holds and Talks Near
Donald Trump has indicated that the conflict with Iran could conclude “soon,” citing progress in negotiations and a possible meeting between the two sides...