#Middle East

Mike Waltz exits as Trump weighs resuming strikes on Iran. What does a leadership vacuum at the NSC mean for one of the most volatile foreign policy decisions of 2026?

A drone strike on a UAE nuclear power plant sent oil prices up more than 1%. Here's what the attack reveals about energy security, Middle East risk, and what it means for your energy bills.

Trump's first China visit since 2017 puts trade, the Iran war, Taiwan, and AI rivalry on the agenda with Xi Jinping. What each side wants—and what neither can afford to concede.

The US launched strikes on Iran after Tehran attacked American destroyers. What triggered the escalation, who stands to lose, and where does this go from here?

Tensions over Iran's threat to close the Strait of Hormuz are triggering a surge in precautionary oil buying across Asia and Europe. Here's what's really at stake—and who wins and loses.

An explosion on an HMM cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz has handed Trump a concrete pretext to press South Korea into joining Project Freedom—and Seoul's options are narrowing fast.

Oil surged to $114 a barrel as Middle East conflict deepened, while U.S. Treasuries sold off simultaneously — a rare combination that markets read as a stagflation warning signal.

With the Strait of Hormuz effectively blocked by the Iran conflict, Syria is emerging as an alternative energy corridor. What this means for global energy markets and Middle East geopolitics.

Iran has formally proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz while deferring nuclear talks. Trump says he's unsatisfied but prefers no military action. Here's what's actually at stake.

Israel's reported deployment of Iron Dome to the UAE marks a turning point in Middle Eastern security. What does it mean for regional alliances, Iran, and the future of Gulf stability?

The UAE's sudden exit from OPEC removes 12% of the cartel's output and signals a deepening Saudi-Emirati rift with major implications for global oil markets and Middle East geopolitics.

As the US tightens pressure on Iran, China is expanding economic footholds across the Middle East—from energy deals to infrastructure and diplomacy. What's really changing?