Iranians Struggle to Afford Groceries as Trump Squeezes Economy
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Trump’s New Strategy of Nothing
Trump’s New Strategy of Nothing The Atlantic-Aug12th2026 How long can the impulsive, reactive president show restraint? By Jonathan Lemire President Trump has been repeatedly stymied in...
Iranian-backed Houthis kill 4 in attack on vessel, and other developments in the Mideast
Iranian-backed Houthis kill 4 in attack on vessel, and other developments in the Mideast AP News-Aug 11th2026 Yemeni authorities say four people were killed...
Saudi Arabia turns to Muslim military heavyweights in landmark defense pact as Iran war closes in
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Gulf official says 50-50 chance of Iran-Oman deal on Strait of Hormuz by Friday
Gulf official says 50-50 chance of Iran-Oman deal on Strait of Hormuz by Friday CNN-August5th2026 Here’s the latest • Hormuz deal: A senior Gulf official said...
Trump administration claims Hormuz deal is close as Iran denies negotiations
Trump administration claims Hormuz deal is close as Iran denies negotiations Washington post-Aug 4th2026 By Karen DeYoung Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that a...
MBS raises concerns over Trump’s plans for massive Iran strikes
MBS raises concerns over Trump’s plans for massive Iran strikes Axios-Aug1st2026 Barak Ravid, Marc Caputo Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke to President Trump on...
Iran war live: Tehran vows Hormuz control, Trump-Netanyahu talks ‘positive’
Iran war live: Tehran vows Hormuz control, Trump-Netanyahu talks ‘positive’ Al Jazeera-July28th2026 By Faisal Ali, Fiona Kelliher, Shola Lawal and Mohammed R Mhawish Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held talks with...
Kuwait signs $16 billion pipeline deal, despite Iran attacks
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Pakistan, Iran explore path towards new talks with US in a China-initiated push, sources say
Pakistan, Iran explore path towards new talks with US in a China-initiated push, sources say Reuters-July24th2026 By Asif Shahzad and Mubasher Bukhari Summary Iran’s interior minister made...
A Possible Solution To The Strait Of Hormuz Crisis
A Possible Solution To The Strait Of Hormuz Crisis Eurasia Review – July17th2026 By:Ata Hoodashtian Key Takeaways Strait of Hormuz tensions reflect competing approaches:...