102d ago
Opinion

Diplomacy as Ultimatum? From Islamabad to Hormuz reconsidered

The collapse of the Islamabad meeting now appears less definitive than initially reported. New information suggests what was widely framed as failure may instead have been a premature political interpretation of an ongoing negotiation process.

102d ago
Middle East Conflict

U.S. expands Iran blockade on Iran, warns combat could resume

The United States has expanded its naval blockade on Iran, allowing forces to stop, search and seize vessels suspected of carrying “contraband”, as Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth warned U.S. forces are ready to resume combat if no deal is reached.