Patrick Theros, a Greek American former envoy to Qatar with decades of experience in the Persian Gulf, argues that the Trump administration weakened Iran militarily but damaged its path to a negotiated exit
Tehran’s twin imperatives appear to keep it at the negotiating table despite overnight skirmish
FIFA confirmed the relocation to Tijuana after U.S. authorities declined to host Iran’s squad during the tournament, with players set to travel into the United States only for matchdays
Rising fuel and fertilizer costs linked to the Iran war are forcing Sudanese farmers to scale back planting, raising fears of lower food production and worsening hunger in a country already devastated by years of conflict
Fresh American military action and Iran’s claim of downing a U.S. drone have heightened regional tensions, while Israel signals a tougher campaign against Hezbollah despite ongoing ceasefire efforts
Both sides have incentives to reach an agreement but are digging in, with Trump saying he won’t do a bad deal
The U.S. president said he has urged several Middle Eastern and regional nations to join the Abraham Accords collectively, suggesting Iran could also become part of the framework if an agreement is reached
A senior administration official said the agreement in principle would see the U.S. lift its blockade in exchange for Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz
Statement follows president’s separate calls with Middle Eastern mediators and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
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According to Bloomberg, Greek central bank chief Yannis Stournaras said the European Central Bank may have to raise interest rates in June if energy-driven inflation pressures persist and the euro zone’s price outlook deteriorates further.
The Dow gained over 270 points Thursday to close at an all-time high of 50,256, as oil prices eased and investors bet on a Middle East resolution
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Tehran expanded its atomic program after Trump quit the 2015 nuclear deal and then accelerated its work under Biden
Kuwait never fully rebounded from Iraq invasion in 1990; now, it is reeling again
Move comes as Trump keeps economic pressure on Iran amid threats to resume military strikes
Soaring energy prices, disrupted supply chains and shipping bottlenecks linked to the Iran war have already cost global companies at least $25 billion, with losses mounting across airlines, manufacturers and consumer goods firms
The pause on strikes set for Tuesday will allow negotiations to proceed on a potential deal with Tehran, president says
The action near the Strait of Hormuz occurred the day the Trump-Xi summit began in Beijing, with Iran on the agenda
A series of events and developments confirm that repositioning is needed to adapt to new global balances, as Athens watches with deep concern