Paul Wallace

ME for Middle East & Africa ECOGOV

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Iran Says Hormuz Strait Now Completely Open for Commercial Ships

April 17, 2026

April 17, 2026

Iran Says Hormuz Strait Now Completely Open for Commercial Ships

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April 2, 2026

April 2, 2026

Iran Bypasses Trump With Pitch to US Voters

Iranian president tries to raise pressure on Trump via US voters to end hostilities.

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March 12, 2026

March 12, 2026

Iran’s New Supreme Leader Khamenei Says Hormuz Strait Should Stay Closed

A man holds a poster of Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, right, and the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in Tehran, on March 11.

March 9, 2026

March 9, 2026

Iran’s Regime Digs In Against Trump’s Demands

The Islamic Republic has defied the US president by picking a hardliner as the new supreme leader.

Trump Pays Respects To Six US Army Members Killed In Iran War

March 9, 2026

March 9, 2026

Iran Signals No Letup in War as Khamenei’s Son Made Leader

Fire breaks out in Shahran oil depot following US and Israeli attacks in Tehran

March 4, 2026

March 4, 2026

Trump Says US Doing ‘Very Well’ as Iran War Shakes Region

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March 3, 2026

March 3, 2026

Israel Attacks Clerical Body Meant to Choose Iran’s Next Leader

U.S. And Israel Wage War Against Iran

March 3, 2026

March 3, 2026

Trump’s Iran Goals Still Fuzzy as War Rages

There are also growing questions over what exactly prompted the US and Israel to start their military campaign over the weekend.

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March 1, 2026

March 1, 2026

‘Return to Your Senses’: Gulf States Ramp Up Iran Criticism

Iran Supreme Leader Killed in US-Israel Attack as War Widens

February 18, 2026

February 18, 2026

Trump Gives Iran’s Leaders Some Limited Breathing Room

The US president looks like he will hold off attacking the Islamic Republic for now after the two countries said nuclear talks in Geneva were positive.

Protests in Iran January 2026

February 13, 2026

February 13, 2026

Trump Steps Up Push for Israel President to Pardon Netanyahu

Isaac Herzog

February 3, 2026

February 3, 2026

A Saudi-Israeli Rapprochement Is Looking Increasingly Remote

MBS is shifting strategy in a way that suggests normalization of ties is unlikely anytime soon.

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January 11, 2026

January 11, 2026

Iran Edges Closer to a Revolution That Would Reshape the World

If the uprising succeeds in toppling the Islamic Republic, it would upend global geopolitics and energy markets — with the risk of widespread chaos.

Protests in Iran

December 5, 2025

December 5, 2025

Turkey Closer to Clearing Way for F-35s, Says Trump Ally Barrack

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November 17, 2025

November 17, 2025

Why Selling US F-35 Jets to Saudi Arabia Is So Contentious

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November 14, 2025

November 14, 2025

MBS Has a List of Big Asks for Donald Trump in DC

Top of the Crown Prince’s priorities is a defense deal to bolster Saudi security.

President Donald Trump and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh, in May.

November 7, 2025

November 7, 2025

Israel’s Outlook Changed to Stable by S&P After Gaza Ceasefire

Daily Life in Tel Aviv as Truce Holds With Iran

November 7, 2025

November 7, 2025

Israel Escalates Lebanon Strikes as Tensions With Hezbollah Rise

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October 10, 2025

October 10, 2025

Live Q&A: Is Trump’s Gaza Plan a Reset for the Middle East?

Bloomberg reporters answer your questions about the future of the Middle East and Gaza after Israel and Hamas struck a ceasefire deal.

Live Q&A ceasefire deal wolf HP

October 9, 2025

October 9, 2025

A Gaza Hostage Deal to Calm the Middle East

The agreement is a huge moment for Israelis, Palestinians and the wider Middle East.

Israel Marks October 7 Anniversary As talks Held to End Gaza War