Middle East

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

In the Spotlight Electronic interference in the region is ‘next-level’, affecting both commercial and military navigation systems

By The Week UK Published 13 May 26

Speed Read Trump has provided few details but maintains optimism about a war-ending deal

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 7 May 26

Speed Read Trump described the mission as a “humanitarian gesture”

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 4 May 26

Speed Read “Our understanding means the 60-day clock pauses or stops,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 1 May 26

Speed Read Golfers who left the PGA Tour are now stuck in a certain limbo

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 30 April 26

Today's Big Question Loss of third-biggest oil producer and one of longest-serving members could be existential threat to alliance, as other countries ‘chafe’ under production quotas

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 30 April 26

In the Spotlight Everything from condoms to skin care could be affected

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 29 April 26

Speed Read The country had been the organization’s third-largest producer

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 29 April 26

Speed Read Iranians are “serious about getting themselves out of the mess that they’re in,” said Secretary of State Marco Rubio

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 28 April 26

Talking Points Wars in Gaza and Iran have weakened the longtime alliance

By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published 22 April 26