The Carter Doctrine and the Limits of Liminal Conflict in the Persian Gulf
The crisis in the Persian Gulf is not only a geopolitical rupture but a potential inflection point in the organization of the global political economy.
Iran
Trump polled advisers about replacing Tulsi Gabbard as intelligence chief
Exclusive: Pressure intensifies for Gabbard after president’s displeasure with Iran war testimonyDonald Trump has privately asked cabinet officials in recent weeks whether he should replace his director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, venting …
Lost Friendships, Broken Relationships: How the War in Iran Is Dividing the Diaspora
Amid months of protest, repression and war in their native country, Iranians living abroad are navigating their biggest rifts yet.
‘Weak and pathetic’: why is the EU not using its leverage to stop Israel?
Deep divisions on Israel mean the union has failed to act over Lebanon, Gaza, or settler violence in the West BankThe human costs of Israel’s attacks on Lebanon were plain to see when the Irish MEP Barry Andrews visited Beirut last month. He met people…
Transcript: Trump’s Speech on Iran War
The president made his case for the U.S. attack, and said that the main objectives had been achieved.
Trump claims Iran war ‘nearing completion’ and seeks to justify conflict in prime-time address
Markets sink after president offers little detail on how he intends to wind down conflict over next two to three weeksMiddle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump used a prime-time address to the nation on Wednesday evening to declare the month-long w…
Kuwait’s military says its air defences working to intercept missiles – as it happened
This blog is now closed. You can read about the latest major development in the conflict here. Trump has claimed that Iran was “right at the doorstep” of gaining a nuclear weapon.Earlier on Wednesday the president said he did not care about Iran’s stoc…
What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Wednesday.
Formidable strikes rocked Tehran early Wednesday morning. Iran launched what its state-aligned media called one of the largest attacks on Israel yet, damaging several cities.
Penny Wong to join talks with 35 countries, excluding US, to explore ways to reopen strait of Hormuz
Talks, convened by the UK, will examine ‘all viable diplomatic and political measures’ to get critical waterway openFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPenny Wong will represe…
Penny Wong to join talks with 35 countries, excluding US, to explore ways to reopen strait of Hormuz
Talks, convened by the UK, will examine ‘all viable diplomatic and political measures’ to get critical waterway openFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia will join tal…