As the war in the Middle East continues, the United Nations Secretary-General issued a passionate call for “serious negotiations” between the US and Iran to resume, warning that respect for international law “is being trampled” underfoot.
EU and NATO Members Grapple with War in Iran glenssen Tue, 04/14/2026 – 13:24 Latest Updates Africa Asia-Pacific Europe Latin America & Caribbean Middle East & North Africa United States Global Issues & Institutions My Reading List Podcast / Europe 14 April 2026 1 minutes EU and NATO Members Grapple with War in Iran This […]
As Israel and Lebanon prepare for talks in Washington, the UN Secretary-General has urged both sides to use all available diplomatic avenues to end hostilities and advance the implementation of Security Council resolution 1701. At the same time, uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz continues to raise concerns over global trade and food security. Meanwhile, […]
Washington 12 April 2026 #2 lalasor Mon, 04/13/2026 – 21:07 Washington Mon, 04/13/2026 – 12:00 12 April 2026 After leading negotiations with Iran in Islamabad, Vice President JD Vance said “we go back to the U.S. having not come to an agreement. We’ve been made clear what our red lines are… the simple fact is that […]
Tehran 12 April 2026 #2 lalasor Mon, 04/13/2026 – 21:09 Tehran Mon, 04/13/2026 – 12:00 12 April 2026 After leading negotiations with Iran in Islamabad, Vice President JD Vance said “we go back to the U.S. having not come to an agreement. We’ve been made clear what our red lines are… the simple fact is that […]
Hormuz 12 April 2026 #2 lalasor Mon, 04/13/2026 – 21:09 Strait of Hormuz Mon, 04/13/2026 – 12:00 12 April 2026 After leading negotiations with Iran in Islamabad, Vice President JD Vance said “we go back to the U.S. having not come to an agreement. We’ve been made clear what our red lines are… the simple fact […]
Orbán’s Defeat Lifts Block on EU Support for Ukraine, but Frictions Remain eschelhaas Mon, 04/13/2026 – 17:42 Latest Updates Africa Asia-Pacific Europe Latin America & Caribbean Middle East & North Africa United States Global Issues & Institutions My Reading List Analyst’s Notebook / Europe 13 April 2026 2 minutes Orbán’s Defeat Lifts Block on EU […]
Washington 13 April 2026 #1 lalasor Mon, 04/13/2026 – 21:05 Washington Mon, 04/13/2026 – 12:00 13 April 2026 As a U.S. blockade took effect, President Trump warned that if Iranian vessels “come anywhere close… they will be immediately eliminated”. Meanwhile, an Iranian military spokesperson asserted that “enemy-affiliated vessels do not and will not have the right to […]
Tehran 13 April 2026 #1 lalasor Mon, 04/13/2026 – 21:05 Tehran Mon, 04/13/2026 – 12:00 13 April 2026 As a U.S. blockade took effect, President Trump warned that if Iranian vessels “come anywhere close… they will be immediately eliminated”. Meanwhile, an Iranian military spokesperson asserted that “enemy-affiliated vessels do not and will not have the right to […]
Hormuz 13 April 2026 #1 lalasor Mon, 04/13/2026 – 21:06 Strait of Hormuz Mon, 04/13/2026 – 12:00 13 April 2026 As a U.S. blockade took effect, President Trump warned that if Iranian vessels “come anywhere close… they will be immediately eliminated”. Meanwhile, an Iranian military spokesperson asserted that “enemy-affiliated vessels do not and will not have the […]
