#Middle East

A two-week ceasefire holds — barely. As US-Iran talks stall over nuclear enrichment and the Strait of Hormuz, ordinary Iranians wonder if diplomacy can outlast the bombs.

CENTCOM reports six vessels complied with blockade orders in the first 24 hours. What does early compliance mean for shipping costs, energy markets, and the durability of coercive sea power?

Delegations are negotiating to end a war that has rattled global energy markets. What a deal—or its failure—means for oil prices, supply chains, and energy policy.

An Iranian source claims the US agreed to unfreeze billions in Iranian assets. Washington denied it. But neither side is denying the talks themselves — and that gap tells the real story.

Trump says the Strait of Hormuz will open "fairly soon" as the US and Iran head to the negotiating table in Islamabad. But the strait is still blocked — and the gap between words and reality may define what comes next.

The US-Iran ceasefire announced April 7, 2026, halted a costly war neither side was winning. But with deep mistrust on all sides, can two weeks build a lasting peace?

Qatar gets 99% of its drinking water from the sea. As the Middle East prepares to spend $25 billion expanding desalination capacity, this once-niche technology is becoming critical global infrastructure.

US officials claim Iran's nuclear program is finished. Nonproliferation expert Jeffrey Lewis isn't so sure — and the implications for global security are profound.

The US and Iran reached a ceasefire deal, but Lebanon wasn't at the table. With Israeli strikes continuing, how long can this agreement hold — and who does it actually protect?

Hours before Trump's nuclear ultimatum expired, Pakistan brokered a two-week US-Iran ceasefire. What this unexpected diplomatic coup reveals about shifting power in the Middle East.

Trump's 'civilization will die' warning has reignited tensions across the Middle East. From Pakistan's mediation bid to bread lines in Gaza, here's what's actually at stake.

Trump agreed to a 2-week ceasefire with Iran, contingent on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Brokered by Pakistan, the deal raises as many questions as it answers about the future of US-Iran relations.