The Iranian theory of the war boils down to "everyone else has a lot more to lose than we do". A question that should follow: what if that's true, but it doesn't end up mattering on a timetable that's helpful to the regime? There's a scenario in which the world staggers out of

The hardship in the Gaza Strip is intensifying: According to the Israeli newspaper Haaretz, aid to the Gaza Strip has decreased by 80% since the beginning of the war, and the crisis in Gaza is worsening. Following the decline in aid, there has been a sharp increase in the prices

Lebanon's PM responds to Hezbollah: threatening violence and civil war isnt policy... it's unacceptable to drag the country to war and then forbid asking what's the point...it's unacceptable to hijack the decision of war and peace and then ask the state to bear the consequences

With attention on Iran, “Israel is escalating ethnic cleansing and full annexation of the West Bank,” UN experts said today. They called them “State-backed terror squads” They denounced Minister of national security Ben Gvir, who said “Jews are above the law in the West Bank”

Araghchi trying to explain nuclear fuel production to Witkoff and Kushner at talks in Oman in February, because the US negotiators did not bring technical experts: Amwaj report: amwaj.media/en/article/ins… “Informed Iranian political sources familiar with the talks additionally

After 10 weeks of a U.S. oil blockade, Cuba's grid is near collapse. Russia may be sending a lifeline: a state-owned tanker full of crude. But a Chinese-owned tanker, spooked by U.S. threats, abandoned its Cuba delivery and is now looking for a buyer elsewhere. w/ Jack Nicas

The Israeli Strike Near Iran’s Reactor is an Ominous Signal The US and Israel find themselves cornered with dwindling options and growing desperation. This is evident in their attacks on Iran’s electrical grid and their calculated attempt to shift the Overton Window toward the

“The United States has spent years building sanctions architecture specifically designed to constrict Russia and Iran. Within three weeks of this conflict starting, we’re tearing it to shreds. washingtonpost.com/world/2026/03/…

This is what war is An important piece from Financial Times correspondent on the ground Quiet rituals of survival in Tehran giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/ac…

Iran war is the greatest threat to global energy ‘in history’, warns IEA ft.trib.al/whmGh7d

Once engaged into this war, the US is doomed to choose between escalation and humiliation. Of course, it will go to the former one. Months of war ahead of us…. And a major economic crisis.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to travel to Hungary, an ICC member country, this weekend. If he visits, Hungary should arrest Netanyahu, who is wanted by the ICC to answer charges of crimes against humanity and war crimes in Gaza. hrw.org/news/2026/03/2…

Iran attempted to strike Diego Garcia, located 3,800km from its shores, revealing it possesses intermediate-range missiles capable of reaching much, or even all, of Europe. Thread on what we know about Iran's long-range missile capabilities. 1/18

Trump is considering ending Iran war without reopening Strait of Hormuz. Would leave other countries to clean up hugely consequential economic quagmire he created. Extraordinary step to withdraw without solving major crisis driving gas prices up at home — Axios. 1/

🇺🇳⚖️ Exclusive: Judges clear ICC’s Karim Khan over sexual misconduct claims “Panel appointed by war crimes court’s governing body says UN probe has not established any ‘misconduct or breach of duty’ by chief prosecutor” Int'l Criminal Court via ⁦Johann Soufi⁩ middleeasteye.net/news/judges-cl…

As Iran is highly unlikely to comply, in 39 hours we will either have a major escalation of the war, or a major blow to the U.S. deterrence ability.

In my final op-ed as I end my tenure as Commissioner-General, I warn about relentless efforts to destroy UNRWA, amid growing disregard for international law. Read more in The Guardian ⬇️ theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

In this interview with Margaret Brennan the head of the UN's nuclear watchdog pours some cold water on the Omani foreign minister's claim that a nuclear deal was imminent on the eve of the war Somewhat academic at this point, but a useful corrective. Oman (understandably) had an

Israel has destroyed another main crossing over the Litani River, further isolating southern Lebanon. There is now only one crossing left standing in the Tyre area, where tens of thousands of civilians remain.