Vali Nasr

On Wednesday, Rubio solemnly called on the Western world to remember its civilizational origins and honor our ancestors by returning to the greatness of our cultural inheritance

Trump did not disclose what action his administration could take against Iran or provide a timeline for his next steps

Trump did not disclose what action his administration could take against Iran or provide a timeline for his next steps

Carter’s fate nearly half a century ago may also be on the mind of Donald Trump as he prepares to embark upon a midterm election campaign over the coming months, while embroiled in a military struggle with Tehran

But the elevation of six hardliners to top security positions this week suggests the Islamic Republic’s new command may be neither moderate nor inclined to compromise

Just over one month into the war on Iran, US President Donald Trump made an apocalyptic threat that raised the alarm in Washington and Middle Eastern capitals alike, attached to a tight deadline

U.S. Central Command released new video it said to show fighter jets launching what it described as a "heavy wave" of strikes against Iran

The renewed strikes marked the first U.S. attacks inside Iran since President Donald Trump paused the bombing campaign Friday after 13 consecutive nights to allow diplomacy another chance

Layered US naval ‘kill web’ seeks to choke Iran’s port traffic, avoid wider war

The Middle East teetered on the brink of an expanded war on Thursday, after resumed hostilities between Iran and the United States reignited conflicts on other fronts and threatened to draw in more countries

The United States has launched military strikes against Iran after President Donald Trump vowed a forceful response to what US officials described as an attempted Iranian attack on American forces in the Middle East

Some international law experts and world leaders have criticized Trump's threats to target ​Iranian bridges and power plants as illegal ​under international ​law

US President Donald Trump has issued a new threat to destroy Iran's bridges as tensions explode once again

Video circulating online appears to show the moment Iranian missiles hit an airbase in Jordan, killing two American service members

Now a leader who once owned some of the world’s best-known casinos may be about to take the biggest gamble of his presidency by restarting a war with Iran less than a month after agreeing to a ceasefire that he hailed as necessary to stop an economic crisis on a par with the Great Depression

Vali Nasr, professor at Johns Hopkins' School of Advanced International Studies, tells Becky Anderson why Iran is not prepared to part with its claim to the Strait of Hormuz and its ability to control access

In the past week, Trump has ordered a resumption of strikes against Iranian military and infrastructure targets after concluding that the memorandum of understanding (MoU) he signed in the Palace of Versailles on 17 June was dead in the water

But Kosta quickly put those concerns aside after revealing Trump walked back his threats on Tuesday

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister warns that a renewed US naval blockade has dismantled their peace accord, vowing a non-proportional response that will make Washington regret its actions

Fresh diplomatic efforts are unfolding alongside renewed military tensions as the United States and Iran continue exchanging strikes while keeping nuclear talks alive

US renews Iran strikes after Trump declares ceasefire ‘over’

Iran turns control of key energy corridor into leverage against Western powers

Iran turns control of key energy corridor into leverage against Western powers

Trump refrained from repeating Iran truce ‘over’ in meeting with Nato leaders

The poll highlights the political challenges facing Trump as voters weigh his handling of both foreign policy and domestic issues

The deal offers desperately needed sanctions relief, much of which will come only if Iran rolls back its nuclear program, including at a minimum diluting its stockpile of highly enriched uranium

Iran hawks are incensed that the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding gives too much to Tehran in their view — particularly via a $300 billion “reconstruction” fund

Christiane Amanpour speaks to Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon to get his reaction on how the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the U.S. and Iran will affect Israel's interests in the region and whether it will change its strategy in Lebanon

This screen grab taken from handout footage released by Bahrain TV on June 11, 2026, shows damage to buildings and vehicles in Bahrain reportedly caused by debris from intercepted drones

Trump has backed a $350 billion reconciliation bill, despite widespread Republican discontentment about military strategy

Trump has backed a $350 billion reconciliation bill, despite widespread Republican discontentment about military strategy

The rapid swing highlighted a broader truth that has shaped the region for decades: force can intensify crises, but only dialogue can resolve them

Tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated once again after US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered one of Washington’s strongest warnings yet against Tehran’s nuclear ambitions

If Vice President JD Vance has seemed more reserved and less incendiary as of late, it's likely because he deleted the X app off his phone for Lent

Iranian officials on Sunday emphasized a lack of trust in American negotiators but appeared to leave the door open for further diplomacy after marathon peace talks in Pakistan ended without a deal

JD Vance Meets Pakistan’s Leader Ahead of Historic Iran Talks

The ceasefire has drawn widespread international support, accompanied by calls for sustained negotiations to achieve lasting regional peace and stability

The development follows intense diplomatic maneuvering and repeated threats from President Donald Trump, who set a Tuesday 8 p.m. ET deadline for Iran to reopen the waterway or face devastating strikes on its power plants, bridges and other infrastructure

Over the weekend, Islamabad hosted the foreign ministers of Turkiye, Egypt and Saudi Arabia for a quadrilateral meeting aimed at pushing the United States and Iran towards negotiations, a month into a war that has rapidly expanded to multiple theatres across the entire Middle East while leading to soaring energy prices and the mounting risk of a global recession

Assessments indicate Iranian leadership remains intact despite weeks of U.S.-Israeli strikes and the killing of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and dozens of senior officials

US President Donald Trump and Iran signal no quick end to war as tankers burn in Iraqi waters

Four people have been injured after two Iranian drones hit near Dubai International Airport, as a major airline cancelled all flights to the region for several weeks

President’s latest comments come as world financial markets are reeling under the weight of sky-high oil prices

The son of slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei will now be charged with leading Iran through the biggest crisis in the Islamic Republic’s modern history

Iranians are expected to gather nationwide on Monday afternoon to pledge allegiance to new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, a hardline regime insider deeply intertwined with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps whose rise sends a strong message of defiance against the United States

President’s latest comments come as world financial markets are reeling under the weight of sky-high oil prices

Iran’s escalating strikes rattle Gulf states on Monday as oil soars and questions grow over who controls Tehran, Euronews' Jane Witherspoon reports

Tokyo's Nikkei 225 index plunged more than 5%

The warning follows celebrations by some Iranian diaspora members, seeking political change in Tehran, in European and American cities after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's killing

Oil prices briefly surged early Monday to almost $120 per barrel, their highest level since the Covid pandemic, as President Trump’s plans for the next steps in the war, let alone its endgame, remained unclear, and Iran showed no sign of bowing to his demand for unconditional surrender

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced a major escalation under “Operation True Promise 4,” declaring its 16th wave of retaliation against U.S. and Israeli targets across the Middle East

Fighting between Israel and Iran spilled deeper into the Gulf after a projectile struck a commercial vessel near the Port of Fujairah, a key global refuelling hub

The second is that he is now surrounded by advisers who either encourage his most aggressive instincts or at least see their role as facilitating his desires