Arabian Nights - May 14, 2025

A sweeping new overview highlights the escalating regional crisis as Israel claims control over a Lebanese gas field after drawing a Gaza-style “Yellow Line” near the border, raising fears of further ...

22 Apr 2h 15min

Tehran recloses the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S. prepares to seize Iranian tankers, escalating a high-stakes standoff with global economic consequences. New polling shows Donald Trump’s approval crate...

21 Apr 2h 13min

Iran declares the Strait of Hormuz open to shipping even as Donald Trump insists the U.S. blockade remains in effect, highlighting a dangerous standoff with global economic stakes. JD Vance is reporte...

18 Apr 2h 13min

The Senate blocks a Democratic effort to halt arms sales to Israel, even as Israel agrees to slow its assault in Lebanon for ten days amid mounting international pressure. Defense Secretary Pete Hegse...

17 Apr 2h 11min

Donald Trump says the war is close to over even as tensions persist, while Rep. Ro Khanna prepares to introduce a bill to halt U.S. gasoline exports amid the Iran conflict. Abroad, Israel signals Turk...

16 Apr 2h 13min

Lebanon reports over 2,100 killed and nearly 7,000 wounded in Israeli attacks since early March, as Iran-linked ships continue moving through the Strait of Hormuz despite Donald Trump’s attempted bloc...

15 Apr 2h 13min

JD Vance’s high-stakes Iran diplomacy effort collapses after marathon talks fail to produce a deal, exposing a major setback for the administration’s war strategy and raising questions about his leade...

14 Apr 2h 9min

Donald Trump reportedly changes course on Lebanon after a call with Benjamin Netanyahu as the economic fallout hits home—consumer prices rise 3.3% in March, driven by energy spikes tied to the Iran co...

11 Apr 2h 14min