The Ceasefire That Cannot Be Named: Inside the Iran-American Stalemate
The ceasefire neither side can accept has produced a war that nobody knows how to end — and the troops keep arriving.
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Hormuz Minefield: The Seafarers Stranded at Sea
20,000 seafarers are trapped aboard vessels near the Strait of Hormuz as Iran's mining operation enters its fourth week.
Rubio Threatens $8-Per-Barrel Oil Surcharge on Iran Over Hormuz Toll Plan
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is threatening an $8/barrel surcharge on Iranian oil if Tehran proceeds with its Hormuz toll system.
Iran Reviewing US Ceasefire Proposal But Has 'No Intention of Holding Talks'
Tehran is reviewing America's 15-point ceasefire plan — and has no intention of accepting it, with $200 billion in reparations as the stated price.
US Deploys Paratroopers and Marines as Iran Hardens Its Position
13 American dead, thousands more arriving — and Iran says forces must leave the Gulf before any talks can occur.
Hormuz Selective Access: Malaysia Through, But Who Else?
Rubio confirmed Iran runs a selective Hormuz toll road — Malaysia gets through, but the full list remains a secret.
The War's Second-Order Effects Reach Three Continents
The Iran war's supply chain shockwave is hitting Africa with fuel shortages, the Philippines with grid strain, and Cuba with blackouts.
Gulf Allies on Edge: Iranian Missiles Reach Saudi Territory for First Time
Iranian missiles struck a Saudi air base hosting American forces. Gulf allies are recalculating what their alliance guarantees actually mean.
The Mines of Hormuz: What We Know and Don't About Iran's Mining Operation
Maham 3 and Maham 7: Iranian-made mines confirmed in the Strait. Here is what they are and what they can do.
South Korea's Political Crisis Deepens, Separate From the War
South Korea's constitutional crisis has nothing to do with Iran and everything to do with a Christian political movement that has alarmed everyone.
Brazil Pushes Back on European Deforestation Standards as Trade Deal Hinges on Metrics
Brazil and the EU are fighting over how to count Amazon deforestation — and the answer determines billions in trade.
Tangsiri Succession: IRGC-Quds Force Silent on Successor
Esmail Tangsiri is dead, no successor named, but Iran's Hormuz toll road keeps collecting — the infrastructure outlasted its architect.
Lebanon Expulsion Deadline: Sunday, March 29
Iran's ambassador to Lebanon has until Sunday to leave — and Lebanon's political crisis makes enforcement complicated.
Russia Drones to Iran: No US Government Response Filed
European intelligence confirmed Russian drone transfers to Iran. The US government has not responded publicly.
Hormuz Seafarer Crisis: Shipping Companies Exploring Cape of Good Hope Route
Cape of Good Hope traffic is up 90% as ships add 12-15 days and $3-5 per barrel to avoid the Hormuz toll.
Diego Garcia: No New Developments
Diego Garcia remains a named Iranian target with no new developments — the base that launched the war is still in place.