The much-anticipated US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad ended without a breakthrough, leaving questions about the future of diplomacy in the region. Despite over 21 hours of discussions, the delegations from …
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Middle East DiplomacyDiplomacy and International RelationsGeopoliticsNuclear NonproliferationPeace NegotiationsRegional SecurityUS-Iran Relations
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Iran and US Agree to Conditional Two-Week Ceasefire and Opening of the Strait of Hormuz
In an unprecedented development, US President Donald Trump and Iranian leadership have agreed to a conditional two-week ceasefire, marking a potential turning point in the ongoing conflict between the two …
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Middle East ConflictGlobal EconomyInternational RelationsMilitary NewsOil and Energy
Israel Strikes Iran and Lebanon, US Destroys Iranian Mine-Laying Ships as Tensions Escalate in the Middle East
The ongoing conflict between Iran, Israel, and the United States has taken a dramatic turn, with renewed Israeli airstrikes on Iran and Lebanon, as well as US military actions targeting …
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Mojtaba Khamenei Becomes Iran’s New Supreme Leader as Oil Prices Surge and Middle East War Escalates
In one of the most dramatic developments in modern Middle Eastern politics, Mojtaba Khamenei has reportedly been named Iran’s new supreme leader following the death of his father, Ayatollah Ali …
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Iran Conflict: Four Lessons Learned for the Oil Market
by Li Liby Li LiIn the oil-soaked geopolitics of the Middle East, few scenarios are as anxiety-inducing as open conflict involving Iran. For decades, analysts and policymakers have feared that a war in the …
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GeopoliticsGlobal SecurityMiddle East ConflictNuclear PolicyWar & Peace
Israel’s Massive Strikes Risk Pushing Iran Toward Nuclear Weapons
In the early hours of June 13, 2025, Israel carried out one of the most sweeping and aggressive military operations in its history, targeting more than 100 sites across at …