Can mediators save the Iran deal despite the Lebanon poison pill?

Can mediators save the Iran deal despite the Lebanon poison pill?

On June 18, Iran and the U.S. signed an agreement, titled the “Islamabad Memorandum,” which committed both countries to an immediate and permanent end to hostilities, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and 60 days of negotiations to reach a final agreement. Within 48 hours, Iran had closed the strait again. The reason was … Read more

Is Pakistan using US weapons to kill civilians in Afghanistan?

Is Pakistan using US weapons to kill civilians in Afghanistan?

After a month of calm, Pakistan carried out a fresh round of airstrikes across Afghanistan last week, killing at least 13 civilians and injuring 10 others, according to the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). Pakistan confirmed the strikes, saying it targeted militant hideouts and killed 26 fighters associated with Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). At … Read more