Iran
Iran's shattered economy means any success in war may be fleeting
Even as Iran appears emboldened on the regional stage after exerting its control over crucial energy supplies, it faces mounting internal problems.
Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for Israeli strikes on Hezbollah - report
A pause, not an end: What the two-week ceasefire with Iran really means - opinion
Kurdistan Region of Iraq hopes ceasefire brings end to drone, missile attacks
Pakistan takes on role of peacemaker, but it comes with risks - analysis
As Pakistan steps forward as a peacemaker, it is joined by Turkey, Qatar, China, and other countries. It remains to be seen if Pakistan can build the trust needed for peace.
Gulf States welcome ceasefire deal between US, Israel, and Iran, demand end to all attacks
Even amid ongoing Iranian missile and rocket attacks against Gulf facilities, the states from the region welcomed the ceasefire, demanding an end to hostilities.
'Victory for the US,' claims WH Press Secretary Leavitt, as world reacts to Iran ceasefire
"From the very beginning of Operation Epic Fury, President Trump estimated this would be a 4-6 week operation," Leavitt said. Countries like Pakistan, Australia, and Egypt welcomed the agreement.
US, Islamic regime claim victory over each other as Trump asserts Lebanon not part of ceasefire
Iran threatens ships moving through Hormuz • IDF says no changes to Home Front guidelines as schools set to reopen • US, Iran delegations arriving in Pakistan on Friday
Jewish groups condemn Trump’s threat that a ‘whole civilization will die’ in Iran
US Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called Trump's comments on the Iran war "betrayal" of American values and a "moral failure."
Intelligence report warned of Iran's 'persistent threat' to US as White House downplayed the risk
Multiple US intelligence agencies cautioned that the Iranian government "poses a persistent threat" to US military and government personnel, Jewish and Israeli institutions, and Iranian dissidents.
Iran claims it is weighing strikes on IDF West Bank, Lebanon positions after ceasefire announced
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council said it had accepted the two-week ceasefire, while stressing that the war itself had not ended yet.
Trump announces 'double-sided ceasefire' between US, Iran following Pakistani proposal
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged both the Iranian leadership and Trump to implement a two-week ceasefire “to allow diplomacy to achieve conclusive termination of war."
Kuwait, Bahrain push preemptive measures, close bridges as Iran threatens transport infrastructure
The main route linking Bahrain and Saudi Arabia was closed, while Kuwait ordered citizens nationwide to stay near protected areas from midnight till 6 a.m.
Houthis hold Gulf states from joining US attacks with Bab el-Mandeb Strait trump card - interview
The Houthis' threat to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait may explain why Gulf states have not responded militarily to Iran’s attacks. Yemen expert Inbal Nissim-Louvton weighs in.
