Conflict by the Strait of Hormuz and the Global Food Risk
A farmer sprinkles fertilizer over crops at a rice field on the outskirts of Amritsar on July 23, 2024.
Middle East
How Ukraine's Drone Defenses Can Help Against Iran
Fighting in the Middle East has revealed that many nations are ill equipped to face new forms of warfare, including massive deployment of drones. Attempts to shoot down Iranian drones in the Gulf states using expensive missiles from Western air defense systems have had limited success.
Netanyahu Denies Israel Drew US into Iran Conflict
Skip next section WATCH — For Iranian Americans, Nowruz brings hope — and worry March 20, 2026 WATCH — For Iranian Americans, Nowruz brings hope — and worry The war weighs heavily on communities marking the Persian New Year in Washington, DC, as people gather to celebrate while worrying about loved ones in Iran.
Gulf States Rethink US Bases Amid Iran Conflict
The statements made following an emergency meeting of Arab and Islamic foreign ministers on Thursday in Riyadh had one clear subject: Iran. The previous day, in a major escalation of the war which started at the end of February when the US and Israel attacked Iran, the Iranians targeted a major energy hub in Qatar.
SalamPix: How Fake Iran Images Fooled Newsrooms
Manipulated or recycled photos and videos frequently circulate during wars and crises — sometimes to deceive, sometimes simply to generate clicks. During the ongoing US‑Israel war with Iran, the problem has reached a new level. Photo agencies themselves were supplied with manipulated or fake images, which then ended up in newsrooms across Europe.
Trump: No Further Israeli Strikes on South Pars, Issues Threat
Skip next section Iran considering charging toll on Strait of Hormuz March 19, 2026 Iran considering charging toll on Strait of Hormuz Leaders in Iran are mulling imposing a toll on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a lawmaker has said.
EU weighs responses to potential Israel-Lebanon offensive
European powers have warned Israel against a ground offensive in Lebanon as Israel's military admitted that it was carrying out "limited and targeted ground operations" in the south of the country against Hezbollah, an Iran-backed militia and political group.
Why Kharg Island Matters in the Iran–U.S. Clash
Iranian tanker docking at the platform of the oil facility in the Kharg Island, on the shore of the Persian Gulf. The island is responsible for 90% of Iran's oil exports, making it a lifeline for its economy. Atta Kenare/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Atta Kenare/AFP via Getty Images The U.S.
Iran conflict curbs Gulf states' overseas spending
The sums invested in different countries around the world by oil-rich Gulf states are astronomical. Sovereign wealth funds belonging to countries like Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait and other Gulf countries manage around $5 trillion (€4.35 trillion) worth of investments.
Ali Larijani: Iran's Skilled Powerbroker and Security Chief
Iran's supreme national security council confirmed the death of its chief, Ali Larijani, on Tuesday evening. Israel said earlier that it had killed Larijani in an airstrike. Larijani was the most senior Iranian figure killed since Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei died in an Israeli strike on February 28.
Israel Strikes Beirut as US Hits Iranian Missile Sites Near Hormuz
Skip next section Death toll from Israel's Beirut strikes rises — Lebanese Health Ministry March 18, 2026 Death toll from Israel's Beirut strikes rises — Lebanese Health Ministry This building in the Bachoura district was completely destroyedImage: Mohamed Azakir/REUTERS The Lebanese Health Ministry has updated the death toll from Israeli strikes on central Beirut on
NCTC Director Joe Kent Resigns Over Iran War
Joe Kent, director of the US National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), resigned from his post Tuesday, citing President Donald Trump's decision to go to war with Iran as the reason. "I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran.