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Strait of Hormuz instability to remain Iranian leverage until final deal signed, experts predict

“I would say that the primary reason Iran has decided to renew attacks on the Persian Gulf states has to do with the balance of leverage in the ongoing negotiations," one expert says.

Vessels anchored at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, May 25, 2026.
A year ago, the Israel-based Coalition for Regional Security expressed hope that US President Donald Trump could forge a regional alliance for peace, but Gulf analysts do not believe Saudi Arabia and other states would normalize ties with Israel due to the war in Gaza. PremiumPremium

Pause, not peace: Left out of talks, Gulf states brace for next round of Iran war

Israeli soldiers are seen inside southern Lebanon as seen from the Israeli side of the border, June 7, 2026.

Israel denies US claim IDF withdrew from southern Lebanon buffer zone, sources tell 'Post'

Talks between the US, Lebanon, and Israel in Washington DC earlier this year.

Second day of Israel-Lebanon talks begin in Washington, US official tells 'Post'


Iran regime 'incapable of change' post-war, expert says

Khosro Isfahani examines Iran’s divided opposition, the IRGC’s growing grip on power, and the reach of Tehran’s influence networks abroad.

Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, the second son of late Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, attends a meeting in Tehran, Iran, March 2, 2016.

Trump to hold 'National Jubilee of Prayer,' raising concerns about separation of church and state

The event, led by evangelical faith leaders and Trump Administration officials, will celebrate 250 years of American independence.

US President Donald Trump looks on during a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping (not pictured) on the sidelines of a visit to Zhongnanhai Garden on May 15, 2026 in Beijing, China.

Iran a victim of 'illegal expansionism and war mongering', Araghchi says

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claimed during a BRICS meeting that despite foreign aggression towards Tehran, it is ready to "pursue and defend diplomacy."

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi speaks at a weekly news conference in Tehran, Iran, on March 16, 2026.

Anti-Iranian regime activists hold global protests denouncing months-long internet outage

Activists also held banners praising Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, including calling him "King of Iran," according to footage taken at the scenes.

Supporters of the son of Iran's last shah, exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, with Iranian pre-Islamic revolution of 1979 flags, during a protest rally in Vienna, with an Israel flag flying in the background, May 10, 2026.

'My ambition is to change the country': AOC downplays likelihood of 2028 White House run

“What’s funny is they assume my ambition is a title or a seat,” Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said. “My ambition is to change this country. Presidents come and go."

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) speaks at a press conference to announce the Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act at the US Capitol on March 25, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Trump’s White House ballroom 'gift' to America set to cost taxpayers $1 billion

Due to safety concerns after the recent assassination attempt on President Trump, Republicans want to pass a bill that includes $1 billion of taxpayers’ money for security adjustments and upgrades.

US President Donald Trump displays a rendering of his proposed $250 million White House ballroom as he meets with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office of the White House on October 22, 2025 in Washington, DC.

GW University investigates possible chemical attack on student-led Israel festival

The university will examine whether individuals attending the event were targeted based on their Jewish faith, it said in a statement.

Activists make protest signs inside a pro-Palestinian encampment at George Washington University in Washington, DC, US, May 2, 2024.

Secret Service says it exchanged gunfire with armed suspect near White House

The Secret Service confirmed that the incident resulted from a "confrontation between an armed individual and the Secret Service Police."

Members of the Secret Service Police gather at the scene of an officer-involved shooting in Washington, DC, US, May 4, 2026.

The renewed struggle over the Falkland Islands, and implications for Israel - opinion

Argentina’s assertiveness under President Javier Milei and evolving US policy reopen dormant Falklands questions.

Argentina’s President Javier Milei attends a ceremony honoring victims of the 1982 Falklands War.

Iran is losing economic ground as sanctions and time reshape the conflict - opinion

The more Iran disrupts the Strait of Hormuz, the more it deepens its isolation and accelerates international alignment against it.

A map showing the Strait of Hormuz is seen in this illustration taken June 22, 2025.