Where peace talks between the US and Iran currently stand
It seems highly doubtful that a comprehensive deal can be reached that adheres to Trump’s proclaimed red lines.
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How severe has the economic impact of the Iran war been for the Gulf states?
The Iran war has hurt Gulf economies, but the effects have differed across the region.
Will row over Iran conflict spell the end of Nato?
Donald Trump and his senior advisers have threatened to leave Nato over alliance members’ reluctance to join the war in Iran.
Nato summit will reveal how alliance plans to manage European security as US cuts back its support
As ever, a lot will depend on the mood of the US president, Donald Trump.
Syria: journey through a country in ruins
Our team of researchers travelled through some of Syria’s devastated cities to find out how people are rebuilding their lives after the civil war.
Xi‑Trump summit: reset for US‑Chinese relations but tension over Taiwan remains
The Chinese president warned of possible conflict if the issue of Taiwan is ‘handled poorly’.
Iran war: the search for an ‘off ramp’
It’s hard to see how the US can achieve Donald Trump’s war aims.
Yemen’s Houthis are bringing their war to Saudi Arabia – and reframing the narrative of being an Iranian proxy
A deadly bombing at Riyadh’s international airport is the latest in a tit-for-tat retaliation campaign the Houthis have ramped up for weeks.
How three colonial powers gained – and then lost – control over the straits of Hormuz and Bab el‑Mandeb
The Portuguese, Dutch and British empires all vied for control over these vital shipping lanes.
Why fuel prices may go higher still
Seven months into the US conflict with Iran, with no clear end in sight, the global oil market has now largely exhausted the safety measures that exist to keep a lid on petroleum prices.
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