Middle East
Proposal for Shared Control of Strait of Hormuz
A research group in London has proposed using a defunct European pact on coal and steel as a model to form a coalition of countries that would jointly manage the Strait of Hormuz. This proposal
U.S. Expands Airstrikes in Iran Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions
The United States has intensified its airstrike operations against Iran. This escalation occurred early Friday with further attacks on bridges and the demolition of a tower at an important Iranian port. These actions align with
U.S. Faces Challenges in Control of Strait of Hormuz
The United States initiated military action against Iran with the goal of curbing its nuclear ambitions. However, the conflict has shifted focus, concentrating on control of a vital oil-shipping route instead. This adjustment in strategy
LGBTQ Cruise Faces Restrictions in Muslim-Majority Countries
A recent cruise catering to gay passengers circled the Mediterranean after two Muslim-majority countries refused it permission to dock. Turkish authorities cited ‘moral values’ as a reason for rejecting the ship. The Scarlet Lady, chartered
Escalating Tensions Between the United States and Iran
The United States has increased its military actions against Iran, expanding its targets further north and engaging a vessel it accused of breaching its naval blockade. In response, Iran launched missile and drone attacks against
Escalation Between U.S. and Iran Raises Tensions Across Middle East
The United States increased its military actions against Iran early Thursday, expanding its target area and engaging a ship attempting to break a naval blockade of Iran. In retaliation, Iran launched missile and drone attacks
Iran’s Lead Negotiator Calls for Diplomacy Amid Hostilities
Iran’s lead negotiator, Brig. Gen. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has indicated that negotiations with the United States could still occur despite renewed hostilities. Ghalibaf, a significant figure and pragmatic conservative in Iran, stressed the importance of
U.S. Military Targets Iranian Missile Sites in Strategic Strait
The U.S. military launched an attack on Iranian cruise missile storage and launch sites located on Greater Tunb, a small island in the Strait of Hormuz. This area has long been contested in a territorial
Israel’s Concerns Over U.S.-Iran Agreement
Officials in Israel see the possibility of reverting to full-scale war as more favorable than entering into an agreement that fails to address the threats posed by Iran. This stance reflects the ongoing uncertainty and
Tensions Escalate as U.S. Targets Military Sites Near Strait of Hormuz
On July 15, 2026, at 6:02 a.m. EDT, heightened tensions between the United States and Iran became evident. Reports confirmed U.S. forces struck ‘dozens of military targets’ near the Strait of Hormuz and along Iran’s