Iran

In the Spotlight Death of British soldier in northern Iraq, not far from Iranian border, sharpens concerns for personnel stationed across the region

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 5 June 26

The Explainer Fighting has continued in the Middle East despite truce agreements

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 5 June 26

Speed Read Four Republicans joined all Democrats in voting for the resolution

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 4 June 26

Today’s Big Question Israeli PM caught between demands of Donald Trump to end bombardment of Lebanon and domestic pressure to destroy Hezbollah threat

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 2 June 26

Speed Read The ceasefire could be extended for another two months

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 29 May 26

talking points Some GOP allies want escalation. Others want to end unpopular war.

By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published 27 May 26

Today’s Big Question Tehran wants peace deal to include end to Israel’s war on Hezbollah but Israel vows to ‘crush’ Iran-backed group

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 27 May 26

Speed Read The U.S. “conducted self-defense strikes” even as President Donald Trump said a deal was being negotiated

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 26 May 26

Today’s Big Question Critics believe mooted ‘memorandum of understanding’ leaves ‘radicalised‘ Tehran in stronger position than before US assault

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 26 May 26

Talking Point Donald Trump considers his next move after Iran's unsatisfactory response to ceasefire proposal

By The Week UK Published 23 May 26

Speed Read Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), who recently lost his primary reelection campaign, was among those who flipped

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 20 May 26

Under the Radar Rising use of prescription drugs in war environments that trigger ‘mounting psychological strain’ could have sinister implications

By Will Barker, The Week UK Published 18 May 26