Donald Trump

In the Spotlight The president has ‘two very risky gambles’ available to him, but the Iranian regime has the upper hand if the Strait of Hormuz remains affected

By The Week UK Published 15 March 26

Speed Read The White House is opening a slew of investigations into trading partners’ practices

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 12 March 26

The Explainer The vital Gulf oil hub has been untouched so far by US attacks

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 12 March 26

In Depth Ecuador is the latest country to face U.S. military might, but it has not been the first

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 11 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

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 The White House is posting ‘video-game vibe’ content to promote US success in the Middle East conflict

By Will Barker, The Week UK Published 10 March 26

Today’s Big Question As oil prices rise and travel remains disrupted, many of the routes to concluding the conflict are still ‘fraught with danger’

By Will Barker, The Week UK Published 9 March 26

In the Spotlight Collapse of murderous regime has ‘the potential to reshape the Middle East for the better’, but odds of success are slim without clear objectives

By The Week UK Published 7 March 26

Talking Point Iran strikes have divided conservative commentators, and polls suggest Americans have strict limits on their support for prolonged involvement

By The Week UK Published 7 March 26

Speed Read More than 20 states took legal action against the president

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 6 March 26

Speed Read Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the deceased ayatollah, is considered the top replacement in Iran

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 6 March 26