Iraq’s oil hub slows to a crawl as Strait of Hormuz shutdown strangles exports

The war in Iran is dealing a heavy blow to Iraq’s economy

April 2, 2026Updated: April 2, 2026

By SAMYA KULLAB and QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA

Trump uses Iran war address to urge an increasingly skeptical electorate to give him a bit more time

Trump uses Iran war address to urge an increasingly skeptical electorate to give him a bit more time

Pakistan says a new round of peace talks with Afghanistan is underway in China after deadly fighting

Pakistan says a new round of peace talks with Afghanistan is underway in China after deadly fighting