Oil Prices Jump as Middle East Tensions Build
Some analysts said the main international oil price, which was up 6 percent on Monday, could climb much higher in the coming weeks if the Strait of Hormuz doesn’t reopen.
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Trump Sends Tougher Peace Proposals Back to Iran, Officials Say
His changes to the proposed deal were potentially designed to speed up the process by putting pressure on Iran to accept the current framework, one official said.
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
Trump’s Iran Approach Sows Confusion
President Trump’s pendulum swings on Iran have often seemed driven by mood and moment rather than any discernible strategy.
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
The Mideast Is Baffled by Trump’s Call to Expand Abraham Accords
The president said more countries should be required to recognize Israel as part of a deal to end the war with Iran. Analysts say the chances of that happening are…
War and Armed Conflicts
Why Pakistan and Afghanistan Are Still Fighting
Months after Pakistan declared “open war” on Afghanistan, neither side appears ready to back down, despite China’s efforts to mediate.
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Trump Says He Feels No Political Pressure to Make an Iran Deal
President Trump held out hope for a peace agreement, but said high oil prices would not force his hand.
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
Iran Threatens to Renew Strikes Against U.S. Amid Push for Diplomatic Deal
The warnings came after U.S. forces struck military sites in Iran. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that negotiations to end the war were continuing.
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
These Are 5 of the Main Issues to Be Resolved in an Iran-U.S. Peace Deal
President Trump says the U.S. and Iran could be close to a peace deal. The big issues at stake include the fate of Iran’s nuclear program and reopening the Strait…
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
What to Know About the Potential U.S.-Iran Peace Deal
President Trump said on Saturday that an agreement to end the war was “largely negotiated,” but neither the United States nor Iran released many details of the proposal.
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
What to Know About the Potential U.S.-Iran Peace Deal
President Trump said on Saturday that an agreement to end the war was “largely negotiated,” but neither the United States nor Iran released many details of the proposal.
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
Iranian Officials Say Proposed Peace Deal Would Open Strait of Hormuz
Iran has not formally responded to President Trump’s announcement that a peace deal was close. But officials suggested the oil choke point in the Strait of Hormuz could reopen.
Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022)
Before Europe Anoints Someone to Talk to Putin, It Debates What to Talk About
Europeans are considering appointing an envoy to Ukraine peace talks with Russia. First, many warn, they need to decide what to ask.