Archives for May, 2026

Explainer-Iran's strongest card in nuclear talks: its highly enriched uranium

Reuters

What options as UN force's Lebanon exit looms?

Agence France-Presse

Lebanon and Israel hold military talks at Pentagon despite Israeli offensive: What to know

A renewed Israeli offensive in southern Lebanon aims to extract concessions from Beirut in US-brokered diplomatic talks, but Lebanese military officials say there is no path forward until Israel halts its attacks and returns to the April ceasefire.

Lebanon

Explainer

Trump team floats $300B Iran fund after rejecting Tehran’s past business pitch

Amid negotiations to end the war, an eye-catching new proposal from the Trump administration echoes past attempts to use business deals to avert new regional hostilities.

Iran

Trump says now making 'final determination' on Iran deal

Agence France-Presse

Trump says meeting Friday to make final decision on deal with Iran

Reuters

Israeli forces cross key Lebanon river in expanded ground offensive

Reuters

Hamas calls Netanyahu's plan to expand control in Gaza a dangerous escalation

Reuters

Analysis

Can Iraq absorb Iran-backed militias without deepening Tehran’s influence?

While some militias have openly resisted disarmament, experts say those expressing support for the government’s plans may be motivated by political calculations.

By Adam Lucente

In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change

Container rates climb as logistic firms scale up Hormuz alternatives

The Drewry World Container Index measuring container shipping prices has soared by more than 40% since the start of the US-Israel-Iran war.

United Arab Emirates

Analysis

Iran oil shock jolts Libya’s fortunes, but old fault lines complicate national recovery

Soaring energy prices due to the Iran war are delivering a windfall to Libya just as the country's oil and gas sectors show signs of resurgence.

By Samuel Wendel

In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech

Ukraine says Russian drones attacked three foreign-flagged vessels

Reuters

Iran calls for actions not words after US officials say peace deal is near

Reuters

Photo and video journalists in Gaza to receive 'Golden Pen' award

Agence France-Presse

Analysis

A draft maritime law and strategic rivalry: Why Greece is watching Turkey closely

Turkey’s core maritime positions are not expected to change with the proposed new law, but the legislation has grabbed attention in Greece, where sensitivities over Aegean boundaries remain high.

By Barin Kayaoglu

In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security

Pakistan foreign minister set to discuss Iran with Rubio in Washington

Reuters