UAE Imposes Trade, Financial Embargo on Iran Over Missile Strikes
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at the United Arab Emirates’ economic embargo of Iran, renewed…
How Similar Is the Iran War to Vietnam?
One of the sturdiest conventions about human affairs is the notion that “those who cannot remember the past…
Iran War Exposes U.S. Vulnerabilities
Welcome back to Foreign Policy’s Situation Report. It’s August, and everyone is in vacation mode, but we’ve still…
Iran War Exposes U.S. Vulnerabilities
Welcome back to Foreign Policy’s Situation Report. It’s August, and everyone is in vacation mode, but we’ve still…
Iran-Suspected Hacks of U.S. Water Systems Hit 12 States
Cyber warfare is increasingly coming for U.S. water supplies. Water providers in at least seven U.S. states have…
Live Updates | Lebanon and Israel Unlikely to Resume Talks in Coming Month, Source Says
The Board of Peace’s top envoy said Sunday that Israel would not be required to withdraw from Gaza…
After Iran War, Global Straits Will Be Bloodily Contested
At time of writing, U.S. President Donald Trump’s haphazard attacks on Iran have killed 18 U.S. service members,…
U.S., Iran, Oman Try to Negotiate a Deal to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at a potential plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz,…
Qatar Confirms Progress in Indirect U.S.-Iran Peace Talks
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at indirect U.S.-Iran peace talks, alleged Russian and Ukrainian drone…
Iran Denies Peace Talks With U.S. After Trump Walks Back Strikes
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at rumors of U.S.-Iran peace talks, Red Cross access to…
As Trump’s Iran Threats Near a Breaking Point, Israel Braces for What’s to Come
Donald Trump initiated two moves over the weekend aimed at trying to extract the Middle East from its…
Is the U.S.-Iran War Expanding?
Welcome back to Foreign Policy’s Situation Report. Here’s what’s on tap for the day: The U.S.-Iran war goes…