US-Middle East relations

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

There are concerns that the move may allow the kingdom to turn uranium into weapons-grade material

2026-07-22T22:56:59.000Z

The comments follow nights of US airstrikes and Iranian retaliation, that have clouded the outlook for a broader peace deal

2026-07-11T01:47:23.000Z

The US is still committed to finding a diplomatic solution with Iran

2026-07-10T07:03:43.000Z

Top US diplomat to meet with partners concerned about elements of Iran deal

2026-06-23T07:10:34.000Z

The US-Iran deal on Jun 17 stipulated an end to fighting across all fronts, including Lebanon

2026-06-23T06:49:11.000Z

The Iranian delegation halted talks over Trump’s latest threat and refused to return, reported Iranian media

2026-06-20T14:26:17.000Z

Markets are pricing in a normalisation in Hormuz flows, but observers say the process could take around six months

2026-06-19T12:54:02.000Z

Despite the MOU, which includes a US$300 billion fund, analysts say uncertainty still lies ahead

2026-06-18T06:04:47.000Z

The agreement, however incomplete, is about achieving what’s possible

2026-06-17T22:30:00.000Z