WASHINGTON
US seizes Iran tanker in own waters, derails talks
USS Carney boards $140M oil vessel in Iranian territory as Pakistan peace negotiations collapse after three weeks
US & Iran
30 dispatches from The Meridian's correspondents
WASHINGTON
IMF splits on Iran sanctions, no joint statement
Treasury Secretary Yellen blocks European push for energy stability language as oil hits $98. First breakdown since 2008.
ISLAMABAD
Iran keeps 200kg uranium despite US zero demand
Pakistan's army chief returns from Tehran with Iran's final answer on nuclear stockpiles — and it's not what Washington wanted to hear.
BEIRUT
Lebanon army deploys 47 soldiers where 3 stood yesterday
Military buildup on both sides reveals commanders preparing for next war, not celebrating fragile Israel-Hezbollah truce
WASHINGTON
Trump orders uranium dig from Iran bomb sites
President details 'big machinery' plan to extract nuclear material from destroyed facilities as Pakistan pushes weekend deal
WASHINGTON
Senate blocks Iran war halt as Pakistan talks begin
Republicans vote 52-47 to reject fourth Democratic resolution requiring congressional authorization for Trump's military campaign
LONDON
Copper drops $233 as traders bet on Iran peace talks
Metal erases half its war premium despite structural damage to Iranian mines that could take years to repair
ISLAMABAD
Iran, US deadlock over 15-year uranium gap kills talks
Tehran offers 5-year enrichment halt, Washington demands 20. The math that collapsed Pakistan negotiations may decide war or peace.
WASHINGTON
Trump deletes Christ image after Vatican threatens recall
AI-generated post showing president with halo lasted 47 minutes. Cardinal calls it 'blasphemous' as Iran blockade enters day two.
WASHINGTON
Iran pulls tankers from Hormuz as Pakistan talks fail
Two loaded crude carriers reverse course minutes after Rubio walks out. Insurance rates spike 340% in two hours.
LONDON
Trump's NATO Rift Deepens Over Iran War Support
Alliance fractures as President demands military backing for Middle East operations while Ukraine aid hangs in balance
WASHINGTON
Trump's Europe Troop Cut Eyes Iran Pressure
President considers reducing NATO forces to fund Middle East buildup as Tehran nuclear talks stall and regional tensions climb
ISLAMABAD
Why Iran Called US Talks 'Illegal War' Defense
As delegations meet in Islamabad, Iran's framing reveals negotiation strategy that could reshape Middle East diplomacy
WASHINGTON
Vance's Iran Warning Puts Pakistan Peace Talks at Risk
With Lebanon dispute threatening fragile ceasefire, VP's tough stance could derail weekend negotiations before they begin
BRUSSELS
Trump Demands NATO Hormuz Pledge in 48-Hour Ultimatum
With alliance fracturing over Iran war, president threatens NATO exit unless Europe backs Strait of Hormuz naval mission
WASHINGTON
Trump's Iran Ceasefire Exposes Deep GOP Midterm Cracks
President's 14-day deal with Tehran splits party as energy costs soar and November elections approach with Republicans divided
WASHINGTON
Trump's Iran Talks Hit Wall Despite Two-Week Ceasefire
White House signals uncertainty over direct diplomacy as fragile truce expires, leaving Middle East stability hanging in balance
WASHINGTON
Iran Guards Threaten Multi-Year Energy Cutoff to US Allies
Revolutionary Guards abandon previous restraint, warning oil disruption could last 'years' if Washington crosses red lines
WASHINGTON
Trump's 45-Day Iran Gamble: Will Bridge Day Stop War?
Three Muslim nations push radical ceasefire plan as Tehran balks — and oil markets watch for signs of broader Middle East breakdown
WASHINGTON
Trump's Iran War Fractures GOP Before Midterms
As oil hits $110 and Republican senators break ranks, the President faces his biggest political crisis since taking office
WASHINGTON
Trump's Iran War Reshapes 2026 Midterms as GOP Splits
Energy costs surge while president questions female advisors over Iran strategy ahead of crucial November elections
WASHINGTON
Iran Demands 'Conclusive End' to War as Pakistan Mediates
Tehran's foreign minister signals shift in diplomatic tone while rejecting US media narrative on peace negotiations
WASHINGTON
Trump's Iran Crisis Fractures GOP Ahead of Midterms
Energy costs surge past $110 as president's war cabinet splinters over Middle East strategy with 18 months until elections
WASHINGTON
Trump Purges Female Advisers Over Iran War Strategy
President questions Gabbard and Leavitt roles as Hormuz crisis deepens, following earlier Noem departure
WASHINGTON
Iran officials pressure Trump on Middle East policy
Tehran's radical leadership abandons caution, betting on confrontation to fracture US alliances ahead of 2026 midterms
WASHINGTON
Iran Rhetoric Distorts History to Justify War Path
Washington's historical narratives about Tehran mirror dangerous pre-Iraq invasion messaging patterns
WASHINGTON
US-Iran tensions escalate beyond diplomatic reach
Pentagon's escalation management fails as Tehran pushes past every red line, creating uncontrolled conflict
WASHINGTON
Iran Survives Trump's War — Now What?
One month into military strikes, Tehran's resilience exposes flaws in US strategy
LONDON
Iran War Fantasy Grips Washington As Victory Myth Returns
Pentagon planners revive 'unconditional surrender' doctrine despite Middle East realities
LONDON
Pentagon Plans Ground Ops in Iran as Trump Weighs Strike
Military planners prepare weeks-long operations targeting strategic Iranian sites amid escalating regional tensions