Strait of Hormuz

Today’s Big Question ‘Fundamental disagreements persist’ between the US and Iran and, if unresolved, could result in the same ‘impasse’ as before conflict began

By Will Barker, The Week UK Published 8 April 26

The Explainer Donald Trump keeps threatening to withdraw from the alliance but actually doing so would present major challenges

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 7 April 26

Today's Big Question Traders aren’t listening to the US president anymore, as oil prices continue to rise

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 2 April 26

The Explainer These waterways act as a lifeline for much of the world’s economy

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 31 March 26

TODAY'S BIG QUESTION Iran isn’t just flexing its petrochemical muscles in the Gulf — it’s turning a profit at the Trump war effort’s expense

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 30 March 26

Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 25 March 26

Today’s Big Question Trump fights clean energy, but oil shock may spur change

By Joel Mathis, The Week US 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

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