In this interview, Gerard Baker, Editor at Large of The Wall Street Journal, reflects on the growing instability in global politics. Arguing that NATO is dead in the water, Baker also examines the U.S. strategy toward Iran, suggesting it was poorly planned and executed and seems to be failing. Ultimately, he highlights a growing desire […]

“The United States is going to knock out every single power plant and every single bridge in Iran,” U.S. President Donald Trump wrote.

No date has been set for the next round of negotiations between Iran and the United States, Iran’s deputy foreign minister said.

Tehran cites alleged U.S. violations of ceasefire terms as it restores strict military control of the key oil route, while vessels report being hit by gunfire.

Oil prices fell by more than 9% following Iran's announcement

Tehran says all commercial vessels can pass freely through the strategic waterway for the duration of the Lebanon ceasefire, linking the move to the broader truce in the region.

Rising energy costs are driving budget revisions across Europe, with Greece already adjusting growth forecasts while households face mounting pressures.

The truce is set to take effect at midnight, raising hopes it could open a path to easing wider regional tensions.

Europe faces looming energy crunch. IEA chief Fatih Birol warns jet fuel shortages could ground flights and spike global prices

Donald Trump said he asked China’s Xi Jinping not to supply weapons to Iran, receiving assurances that Beijing was not doing so. The exchange comes amid rising tensions and U.S. threats of tariffs on countries aiding Tehran.

Japan will create a $10 billion financial framework to help Asian nations secure oil and other energy resources amid rising geopolitical tensions, aiming to safeguard regional supply chains and reduce the risk of disruptions affecting key industries.

The US and Iran may be preparing for a new round of negotiations this week aimed at de-escalating the conflict.

Negotiating teams from the JD Vance and Iranian delegation led by Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf could return to Islamabad for further peace talks as early as this weekend, according to multiple sources.

European NATO members, including the UK and France, say they will not take part in a U.S. blockade of Iranian ports ordered by Donald Trump, instead pushing for a multinational mission to restore navigation once hostilities end