Strait of Hormuz

Talking Point Does the British version of the US comedy raise a smile?

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 23 March 26

Talking Point The US sought a ‘swift, painless victory from the air’ but regime’s resistance stirs fears of another Middle East 'forever war’

By The Week UK Published 21 March 26

Speed Read Trump made the demand of seven countries that rely on Middle Eastern oil

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 16 March 26

Today's Big Question America’s allies reluctant to join war they did not start and were not consulted on

By The Week UK Published 16 March 26

Today’s Big Question ‘Death valley’ oil-tanker shipping passage crucial to world’s energy prices

By Will Barker, The Week UK Published 11 March 26

Speed Read At least 16 mine layers were reportedly destroyed by US forces

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 11 March 26

Today’s Big Question As the Iran war enters its second week, Tehran turns to — and adjusts — longstanding plans to defend itself

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 10 March 26

TODAY'S BIG QUESTION While the thrust of the combat has been between American, Israeli and Iranian forces, Tehran has sought to leverage threats against its oil-producing neighbors to force the West’s hand

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 6 March 26