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Where Is King Abdullah?
Facing regional turmoil and domestic criticism, Jordan’s ruler is spending more time overseas and less time talking to the press.
Trump Needs China’s Help to Effectively Sanction Iran
But Tehran’s top crude buyer appears unwilling to play ball.
UAE Joins Global Efforts to Isolate Iran
Abu Dhabi is hoping that a trade embargo will force Tehran to surrender.
Vance Pitches a New Objective for the Iran War
Simply lowering energy prices for U.S. consumers is “goal No. 1”
The Iran War Has Left the U.S. Dangerously Exposed
The fight has offered Iran and other adversaries a clear picture of U.S. weaknesses.
The Houthis Are Risking Everything for Iran
Tehran’s proxy risks pushing a newly consolidated Saudi Arabia into an all-out ground war.
The Regional Order Iran Wanted Is Taking Shape Without It
Tehran has long called for greater cooperation among Muslim states. The Mecca pact is not what it had in mind.
The Middle East Tries Its Hand at a NATO-Style Pact
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey pledge mutual defense in the face of aggressive Iranian and Israeli operations.
Is Iran Winning the Battle Over the Strait of Hormuz?
Any level of Iranian control would mark a major geopolitical shift in Tehran’s favor.