Thursday, July 16, 2026
Every side of the story
15 stories
Markets jumped and oil prices fell after reports that the U.S. and Iran are close to a one-page memorandum that could end the regional war, though key details remain contested.
Read the storyU.S. officials say the offensive phase of "Operation Epic Fury" has ended, while Iranian spokespeople warn the conflict continues — leaving shipping and markets exposed.
Read the storyThe UAE reported intercepting missiles and drones near Fujairah; Tehran denies involvement. Early market and diplomatic reactions paint sharply different pictures.
Read the storyConflicting official statements and messy on-the-ground reporting in the Strait of Hormuz have reopened questions about how to keep commercial shipping safe — and who pays when diplomacy fails.
Read the storyIran says it has received a U.S. response to a 14‑point plan to end the war — a procedural step that could be meaningful only if mediators and operational guarantees translate public rhetoric into enforceable terms.
Read the storyA diplomatic exchange between Tehran and Washington has produced competing narratives: breakthrough or political signal? We parse the facts and the missing perspectives.
Read the storyJailed Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi has been hospitalized and is reported in critical condition — this piece explains the indisputable facts and the conflicting narratives.
Read the storyPresident Trump warned the U.S. could "restart strikes" on Iran — strategic posturing or a dangerous escalation that could reshape trade and diplomacy.
Read the storyA clandestine network is smuggling satellite internet terminals into Iran to bypass a months-long blackout — but the human, legal, and logistical tradeoffs show this is about more than tech.
Read the storyThe U.S. warned maritime companies about sanctions risk tied to payments for passage through the Strait of Hormuz — a move that pits legal enforcement against on-the-ground shipping and humanitarian realities.
Read the storyPresident Trump says a ceasefire has "terminated" hostilities with Iran and argues he does not need congressional approval — a claim legal scholars and some lawmakers dispute.
Read the storyA terse presidential remark about Iran has set off clashing narratives: political theater to some, a signal of real risk to others.
Read the storyOil prices surged to their highest level since 2022 after reports of US strike planning against Iran, sparking market turmoil and geopolitical debate.
Read the storyThe Iran conflict has quietly disrupted the global fertilizer supply chain, threatening crop yields by up to 15% and pushing hundreds of millions toward food insecurity. Here's what mainstream media is missing.
Read the storyA fragile two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran offers temporary relief, but rising tensions and ongoing regional conflict cast doubt on lasting peace.
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