Briefing: Wary allies show there's no quick fix to Trump's Iran crisis
Strategic angle: European leaders are hesitant to help Trump secure the Strait of Hormuz, but they know inaction on the Iran war is not really an option.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
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Briefing: ‘War is expensive’: As bombs pummel Lebanon, an ancient souk falls silent
Strategic angle: Israel's devastating war with Hezbollah has compounded the suffering of ordinary Lebanese who were already grappling with an economy on the brink of collapse.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: 'Kurds can play a significant role in a breakthrough in Iran,' Iranian Kurdish leader says
Strategic angle: Abdullah Mohtadi discusses the potential impact of Kurdish involvement in Iran's political landscape.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Israel pounds Beirut's southern suburbs with death toll raising to 850
Strategic angle: An Israeli strike hit Beirut's southern suburbs on March 15, leading to a significant increase in casualties.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Spain Temporarily Relocates Special Forces from Iraq Over Security Fears
Strategic angle: Spain has moved its special forces out of Iraq amid rising security concerns, ensuring the safety of all personnel.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Oil’s war-driven volatility pulls in record retail money, fueling 'meme-style' trading
Strategic angle: Net retail buying of oil ETFs hit a record $211 million on March 12, surpassing the previous peak seen during the market turmoil in May 2020.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Ships stranded at Hormuz, energy crunch at home: How India’s U.S.-Israel tilt is testing ties with Iran
Strategic angle: India’s U.S.-Israel tilt is costing it leverage with Iran just as its ships struggle to get safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: U.S. Struggles to Secure Iran's Enriched Uranium Stockpile
Strategic angle: Concerns rise over the management of Iran's nuclear materials.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: 'A new norm': BBC visits Doha market starting to fill up again two weeks into Iran war
Strategic angle: The BBC's International News correspondent, Barbara Plett Usher, visits Doha's Souq Waqif market as strikes in the region continue.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Markets may be underestimating how the Iran war could hit the global economy
Strategic angle: The Iran war is exposing fragile economic chokepoints, raising concerns about long-term supply disruptions.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: EU scrambles to curb energy costs as Iran war hits markets
Strategic angle: The European Union is taking urgent measures to address rising energy costs amid escalating tensions in Iran.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Netanyahu’s rivals compete to outdo him over Iran
Strategic angle: Israel’s opposition parties criticise PM’s management of war even if they express strong support for offensive
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Iran taking steps to prevent anti-establishment protests, Tehran residents tell BBC
Strategic angle: Residents describe new security checkpoints around the capital, where they say people are stopped and searched.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: U.S. stock futures, oil prices bounce around as investors weigh developments in Iran conflict
Strategic angle: MarketWatch reports on the fluctuations in U.S. stock futures and oil prices amid ongoing tensions in Iran.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Trump says US is 'talking' to Iran, but it's not 'ready' for deal to end war
Strategic angle: US President Donald Trump claims discussions are ongoing with Iran, despite Tehran's reluctance to negotiate.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Buried or not, Iran’s uranium a cause for concern, nuclear expert says
Strategic angle: A nuclear expert highlights the ongoing concerns surrounding Iran's uranium reserves.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Democrats blast FCC Chair Carr's broadcast license threats as anti-First Amendment, 'totalitarian'
Strategic angle: Carr on Saturday blasted broadcasters shortly after President Donald Trump called reports that Iran struck five U.S. tanker planes 'fake news.'
Editorial Staff Mar 15
Briefing: What happens to Iran’s uranium stockpile? A complex question behind the war
Strategic angle: Exploring the implications of Iran's uranium reserves amidst geopolitical tensions.
Editorial Staff Mar 15
Briefing: Iran Uranium Buried Under Bombed Sites
Strategic angle: Recent reports reveal that Iran's uranium reserves are hidden beneath sites that have been bombed.
Editorial Staff Mar 15
How the Iran war could trigger a fresh food crisis
The Iran conflict is driving up energy and fertilizer costs, raising alarms over a return of food inflation.
Editorial Staff Mar 15