Economy 2026-05-08
Syria becomes Iraq's energy lifeline as Iran chokes the Strait of Hormuz
With hundreds of oil trucks rolling overland to the Mediterranean, Iraq and Syria are quietly rewriting the region's energy map.
Economy 2026-05-08
With hundreds of oil trucks rolling overland to the Mediterranean, Iraq and Syria are quietly rewriting the region's energy map.
Diplomacy 2026-05-04
Iran-backed militia groups are turning Iraq into a launchpad for cross-border drone strikes. The Iraqi government can no longer afford to look the other way.
Security 2026-04-28
Russia and China's veto at the UN Security Council signals rising global tensions, as the US remains the most reliable defender of stability in the Strait of Hormuz.
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