Middle East

Speed Read The strikes in Lebanon killed at least 254 people

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 9 April 26

Speed Read The deal is subject to the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, said Trump

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 8 April 26

Speed Read The bill received condemnation from several human rights organizations

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 31 March 26

Speed Read Experts warned that this could constitute a potential war crime

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 31 March 26

In depth Most of us probably won’t realise that we are in a global conflict - at least until it enters ‘the history books as a real event in retrospect’

By The Week UK Last updated 31 March 26

Talking Point In going to war, the Israeli PM is risking his country’s long-term security, as well as support at home and abroad

By The Week UK Published 29 March 26

Speed Read Iranian officials are demanding reparations for the attacks

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 26 March 26

Talking Point US president is buying time to escape the ‘mess he created’, but Iran will ‘drive a hard bargain’

By The Week UK Published 26 March 26

Today's Big Question Attempted missile attack on Diego Garcia suggests Tehran has weapons with range to reach Europe

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 24 March 26

Speed Read Trump has given Iran until Friday to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 24 March 26

The Explainer Islamabad accuses neighbouring Taliban regime of harbouring militants and allowing them ‘safe havens’ from which to attack, with ‘shaky truce’ set to expire

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 24 March 26

Speed Read Trump later said he would postpone strikes on these targets

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 23 March 26