War has shifted how power works in Iran
Most factions are looking for a negotiated settlement. But there are still powerful people who oppose a deal at any cost.
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Latest sanctions on Iran risk strengthening Tehran and undermining US credibility
Washington has promised to unleash “economic D-Day” on Tehran and its allies. But Iran has lived through US sanctions for nearly 50 years.
Diplomacy after death at Senator Lindsey Graham’s funeral
Volodymyr Zelensky and Benjamin Netanyahu met with the US president on the sidelines of Lindsey Graham’s funeral.
Iran war has shown the limits of US power
Military might is not enough to win a war when the objectives aren’t clear.
Shutting Iran’s oil wells may be straightforward – but the consequences are not
Closing down oil wells can cause long-term damage, which is difficult to reverse.
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.
What the conflict in Iran means for Putin and Ukraine
The Russian leader will be angry at the assault on a Russian ally, but American involvement in a conflict in the Middle East for now will play to his advantage in Ukraine.
How Donald Trump’s war in Iran is failing the legitimacy test in the eyes of US voters
The US president does not have a convincing story to tell about the Iran confict.
Iran and the Arabian Peninsula depend on desalination plants to survive – why water has become a target
Plants that convert seawater to drinking water are at the heart of major cities in the Gulf. But they are increasingly becoming military targets.
Iran and Ukraine are changing the EU and testing its unity
The two wars are forcing the EU to take a more assertive role in defence and security affairs, leading to arguments between senior officials.
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