#Middle East

Lebanon and Israel signed a framework agreement in June 2026. Hezbollah rejected it. Israel kept fighting. History suggests this moment is real—and fragile.

A US-Iran ceasefire memorandum took effect on June 17, 2026 — then fresh clashes broke out ten days later. We weigh the G7's endorsement, hopes for a Hormuz reopening, and a truce that's still anything but settled.

Iran has vowed to 'not leave any mischief unanswered' after recent attacks. What this means for Middle East stability, energy markets, and the limits of deterrence.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard shot down a US Reaper drone hours after American "self-defense" strikes hit southern Iran. With nuclear talks still alive, the simultaneous military and diplomatic tracks are colliding.

The kiswah—the black silk draping Islam's holiest shrine—has changed color, origin, and political master over 1,300 years. Its history is a map of Islamic power itself.

Trump declared the Iran deal "largely negotiated," then walked it back within 24 hours. Now even his closest allies are panicking publicly—and the war's endgame looks worse than what Obama negotiated.

Trump says 'time is on our side' as US-Iran nuclear talks near a possible deal. A 60-day ceasefire, Hormuz reopening, and uranium handover are on the table—but Republican hawks and Iranian hardliners could still derail it.

Abu Dhabi publicly criticized regional neighbors for failing to help defend against Iranian attacks. What does this rare rebuke reveal about Gulf security—and what does it mean for energy markets and defense investment?

Trump says a US-Iran nuclear deal is 'largely negotiated.' Iran calls it a 'Persian-style peace.' Both sides claim victory. Here's what's actually at stake.

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.