‘Makes no sense’: NATO allies bash Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade as oil rises...
Julia Conley
Common Dreams / April 13, 2026
“It’s one more episode in this whole downward spiral into which we’ve been dragged,” said Spain’s foreign minister.
Contrary...
Trump: US to block Hormuz, shooting ourselves & allies in foot
Kelley Beaucar Vlahos
Responsible Statecraft / April 12, 2026
Washington is clearly trying to process its failure at the negotiating table in Islamabad on Saturday.
After Vice...
Bluster or genuine economic suicide ? – Trump’s naval blockade threat against Iran
Trita Parsi
tritaparsi.substack.com / April 12, 2026
Donald Trump: ‘At some point we will reach an ALL BEING ALLOWED TO GO IN, ALL BEING ALLOWED TO...
JD Vance and US delegation leave Pakistan after failing to reach deal with Iran
TG Staff
The Guardian / April 12, 2026
US vice-president cites shortcomings in peace talks, saying Iran chose not to accept American terms including to not...
Rising casualties, worsening humanitarian collapse in Gaza
IMEMC / April 12, 2026
Israeli strikes continued across the Gaza Strip on Saturday, with new casualties reported in the northern and central regions as...
Israeli ministers hint at possible resumption of attacks on Iran
Middle East Monitor / April 12, 2026
Israeli ministers on Sunday hinted at a possible resumption of attacks on Iran, with Energy Minister Eli Cohen...
JD Vance says talks failed due to Iran’s refusal to give up nuclear programme
Sam Jones
The Guardian / April 12, 2026
Iranian delegates in Islamabad say Washington needs to do more to win their trust if talks to resolve...
Planeloads of negotiators and too little time: US and Iran’s 21 hours of talks
Patrick Wintour
The Guardian / April 12, 2026
The two sides turned up to test one another’s resolve. It was probably unrealistic to expect a dispute...
Trump says US will blockade Strait of Hormuz after Iran peace talks fail
Dan Sabbagh & Sam Jones
The Guardian / April 12, 2026
Iran warns move would breach ceasefire as US president also repeats threats to strike critical...
Iran: despite failure in Islamabad, talks with US will continue
Juan Cole
Informed Comment / April 12, 2026
Ann Arbor – The Islamabad negotiations between the U.S. and Iran ended early Sunday without a comprehensive agreement....
