US-Middle East relations

Netanyahu was clear in Kushner meeting that Israeli troops would not withdraw

2026-08-18T02:26:18.000Z

EXPLAINER

Several involve China. A land blockade is also an option, one that would require help from seven neighbouring countries

2026-08-17T01:07:00.000Z

Kushner also expected to travel to Israel to meet with Netanyahu to discuss Gaza situation

2026-08-17T00:17:52.000Z

Before the war, the strait was freely open to all ships with no fees

2026-08-07T13:04:53.000Z

NEWS ANALYSIS

Trump’s bluster has done little if anything to force Iran to give ground

2026-08-07T00:23:13.000Z

NEWS ANALYSIS

Teheran believes Trump will yield under pressure, sources say

2026-08-04T04:17:10.000Z

A deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz may be close, the US president suggests

2026-08-03T04:14:41.000Z

US allies are reluctant to join, while Teheran is proving resilient

2026-08-02T10:00:00.000Z

Hamas leaders held talks with mediators from Egypt, Qatar and Turkey on the second phase of Trump’s Gaza plan

2026-07-31T01:56:50.000Z

THINKING ALOUD

The war over Hormuz may have forced the world to end dependence on a single energy corridor

2026-07-22T23:15:00.000Z