India on Saturday summoned Iran’s ambassador, Mohammad Fathali, following the attack on Indian vessels, and formally lodged a protest over the incident. Fathali was seen leaving the Ministry of …
Iran’s Hormuz whiplash highlights divide within regime as U.S. blockade tightens. ‘The fight between different factions has started’
The Institute for the Study of War said in a note on Friday that the IRGC’s criticism of Araghchi is “reflective of broader divisions within the Iranian regime.” …
India flags deep concerns over attack on two Indian ships in Strait of Hormuz
By Saurabh Sharma MUMBAI, April 18 (Reuters) – India said it had called in the Iranian envoy to New Delhi and flagged its “deep concern” over the attack on two Indian-flagged ships attempting to cross …
Ex-CIA official says Trump’s ‘handshake’ deal with China could cut off Iran’s weapons, end conflict
Former CIA official John Kiriakou said President Trump’s “handshake” deal with China to cut Iran’s weapons supply could be a game-changer for the Middle East.
This Ukrainian counter-drone company is worried about missing its moment in the Iran war
Ukraine’s battle-proven drone interceptors are seeing new interest. One maker worries that without being able to export, it will miss the window.
Trump’s favorite field marshal: Who is Pakistan’s powerful army chief Asim Munir with deep intel ties
How Pakistan’s military chief Asim Munir became one of the few foreign figures trusted by both Trump and Iran’s security establishment today.
Pakistan’s Shehbaz Sharif, Asim Munir return after Iran diplomacy push as Hormuz tensions cloud peace talks
Iran’s military announced the closure of the strategic waterway once again on Saturday, only hours after briefly reopening it.
China cautiously stakes out behind-the-scenes role to end Iran war
As Trump pursued an unpopular war, Beijing positioned itself as a peacemaker, with little incentive to pressure Iran or annoy the U.S.
Long recovery even if war ends now: Saudi finance minister
Markets underestimate the global economic impact of the US-Israeli war with Iran and how long it will take for oil, gas and other commodities to resume flowing once hostilities end, the Saudi finance …
While You Are Watching Iran, South Korea’s Stock Market Is Going Absolutely Berserk
South Korea’s KOSPI delivered one of the strongest runs among major equity markets over the past year, yet almost no one outside Asia noticed because the news cycle was consumed by a war in the Middle …