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Vessels are seen anchored in the Strait of Hormuz, off the port city of Khasab on Oman's northern Musandam Peninsula, on May 17, 2026.

Analysis

Turkey pushes Iraq, Syria trade routes as Hormuz crisis disrupts Gulf shipping

Turkey is using the Hormuz crisis to promote Iraq- and Syria-based Gulf-Europe corridors, but experts say the routes remain too costly, underbuilt and politically fragile to rival maritime shipping.

By Barin Kayaoglu

In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security

Morocco's midfielder Azzedine Ounahi celebrates scoring with teammates during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E African qualification football match between Morocco and Niger at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat on September 5, 2025. (Photo by Abdel Majid BZIOUAT / AFP)

Culture

10 MENA teams at 2026 World Cup: Morocco eyes title, Iran faces visa hurdles

Jordan is competing in its first World Cup, while Iraq is making only its second appearance, as teams from the region seek to advance against European and Latin American powerhouses.

Iran

Oil tankers and high-speed crafts anchored near the Strait of Hormuz, Muscat, Oman, March 30, 2026.

Analysis

Oman’s wartime paradox: Diplomatic losses, economic gains

Experts see Oman gaining long-term economic benefits from the US-Israel-Iran war even as the conflict bruises Muscat’s diplomatic standing.

By Samuel Wendel

In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech

A monument depicting former Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah stands in the town of Harouf, in the Nabatieh district of southern Lebanon, on May 14, 2026.

Analysis

Why Iran is making Hezbollah a red line in postwar diplomacy

Recent statements from Iran's military and diplomatic leadership suggest Tehran is determined to prove that war has weakened neither its regional alliances nor its leverage.

By A correspondent in Tehran

In Tehran, reporting on politics

Analysis

UAE's Sky News Arabia split from Sky raises issue of media, power in Gulf

UK-based Sky News recently announced that it would relinquish its stake in the 24-hour Arabic-language channel launched with Emirati partner International Media Investments.

By Jack Dutton

In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech

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Analysis

Israel’s Lebanon endgame remains elusive despite ceasefire deal

Smoke rises following Israeli bombardment in southern Lebanon close to the Beaufort Castle as seen from a position across the border in the Upper Galilee, in northern Israel on June 4, 2026.

By Rina Bassist

In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs

'Not your country': Joseph Aoun tells Iran to stay out of Lebanon's affairs

Lebanon

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Armenia candidate Tatoyan eyes Pashinyan's pro-West mantle in sea of Russia-backed rivals

Arman Tatoyan

Founder, Wings of Unity Party

In first, Israeli journalist appears on Lebanon's LBCI TV: What to know

Lebanon

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Iran's Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf speaks in parliament about Iran's response to possible U.S. attacks, in Tehran, Iran January 11, 2026, in this screengrab obtained from a video. IRINN/via Reuters TV/Handout via REUTERS

Iran's top negotiator threatens US targets over Lebanon escalation

Reuters

The moon rises over Tijuana as the Iranian national soccer team is set to establish its base camp for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the Mexican border city after Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum agreed to host the squad, following reports that the U.S. government did not want Iran to remain at its original base in Arizona during the tournament, in Tijuana, Mexico, May 30, 2026. REUTERS/Victor Medina

Soccer-Iran's World Cup team arrive in Tijuana with US tensions high

Reuters

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media on board Air Force One while flying from Joint Base Andrews to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, U.S., June 5, 2026. REUTERS/Nathan Howard/File Photo

Trump says he would not unfreeze Iran's assets ahead before deal is done

Reuters

Middle Eastern airlines are expected to face a difficult year given disruptions from the US war against Iran and surging fuel prices, the IATA projected

More traffic, but halved profits for airlines in 2026: Industry forecast

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Turkey pushes Iraq, Syria trade routes as Hormuz crisis disrupts Gulf shipping

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In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security

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Israel’s Lebanon endgame remains elusive despite ceasefire deal

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