Diminishing American Influence and the Illusion of Dominance
The US-Iran talks in Islamabad ended exactly as they were bound to end under the current balance of power – without a deal, without a
Trump Warns China: 50% Tariffs If It Arms Iran
United States President Donald Trump said his threat to impose 50% tariffs on goods from countries that sold weapons to Iran was aimed at China. Trump told
Trump Warns China Of ‘Big Problems’—But Here’s How China And Russia Could Be Helping Iran
Both the New York Times and CNN reported in the last week that China was preparing to ship new air defense systems to Iran, citing sources familiar with U.S.
U.S. Intelligence Shows China Taking a More Active Role in Iran War
China may have shipped missiles to Iran, and Beijing is allowing some companies to sell Tehran supplies that can be used in military production, American
Trump Says U.S. Will Blockade Strait of Hormuz After Iran Peace Talks Fail
President Donald Trump said Sunday that the United States will begin a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz following the collapse of high-stakes peace talks with
UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon says Israeli military rammed its vehicles with a tank
The United Nations’ peacekeeping force in Lebanon says that Israeli soldiers rammed UN vehicles with a tank two times on Sunday. In one case, the
White House spells out red lines it says Iran refused to agree on
The White House on Sunday spelled out the “red lines” it says Iran wasn’t able to agree to during marathon talks in Pakistan this weekend.
Oil prices likely to climb after US threatens Strait of Hormuz blockade
Oil prices will likely climb in response to a US blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, exacerbating already slowed oil transports. “If we have a blockade,
UK working to establish “coalition” to ensure Strait of Hormuz passage, spokesperson says
After US President Donald Trump claimed that the United Kingdom and other countries will send minesweepers to the Strait of Hormuz, the UK said it
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard issues dire warning to military ships nearing Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned Sunday that any military vessels attempting to approach the Strait of Hormuz “will be dealt with harshly and decisively,”