America’s final military withdrawal from Iraq is a major bonus for Iran
US troops quitting Iraq leavesTehran a friendly neighbour and trading partner which can act as a pressure valve against international sanctions.
Primary Results
Why the UK’s support for Saudi Arabia also signals a reset of relations with Donald Trump
It signals a departure from the approach of the Starmer government.
Why Donald Trump is backing the US into a corner on Iran
The US has imposed new sanctions against Iran’s top leaders, but its foreign policy has no clear focus.
UN chief says world’s biggest problem is the changing way power is used – Donald Trump’s speech confirms his diagnosis
The UN general assembly meeting brought together many leaders whose countries are locked in conflict.
Trump’s first term lies at the heart of escalation between Iran and Israel
The conditions that led to this war would almost certainly not have arisen without Trump’s mishandling of Iran policy in his first administration.
Trump has few good options to prevent Iran from building a nuclear bomb
Donald Trump’s team are locked in debate over what to do about Iran’s nuclear programme.
Iran nuclear capability is more likely bluff than bombs
The US and Israel are warning that Iran could build a nuclear bomb very soon. But is it that simple?
Evidence of the very real trauma of war in Ukraine
A recent study estimates that one in three civilans in Ukraine meet the criteria for PTSD or CPTSD.
Why Total’s gas deal with Iran is so important for the country’s future
The deal will give a much-needed boost to Iran’s economy and lend important support to Rouhani’s government.
Iran’s hardliners benefit from US ramping up talk of sanctions
Trump’s tough rhetoric is bad news for Iran’s moderates.
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