The Guardian Europe
Iran War: The Six-Month Clusterf*ck in One Timeline
Six months of strikes, threats, and failed diplomacy - because who needs oil when you have principles?
2026-08-28
The Guardian Europe
2026-08-07
The Atlantic
Iran Sends Love Letters to Jordan, Missiles Not Included
Iran bombs Jordan, then sends love letters and thanks for targeting tips, hoping to woo the locals - because nothing says romance like a missile strike.
2026-07-21
The Atlantic
Iraq's New PM Tries to Play Matchmaker Between U.S. and Iran, Gets Splinters
Iraq's new PM tries to convince the U.S. and Iran that he's not taking sides, while warning that his country is a 'meeting point, not a place for hostility' - and also really needs investors.
2026-07-15
The Guardian Europe
Venezuela's Interim Government and Opposition to Hold Talks: Democracy's Awkward Family Therapy Session Begins
Venezuela's government and opposition will talk about democracy, but the most popular opposition leader is left out, and elections are still a distant dream.
2026-07-09
The Atlantic
France: The Ally Who Will Never Let Us Forget We Owe Them Money and Also Croissants
The Franco-American alliance: a 250-year saga of loans, wars, betrayals, and really good bread.
2026-06-21
BBC World
Meloni to Trump: Worry About Your Own Popularity, Mine's None of Your Business
Giorgia Meloni tells Donald Trump to stop obsessing over her approval ratings and take a long, hard look at his own, as their transatlantic bromance goes spectacularly sour.
2026-06-14
The Guardian Europe
Trump Tells Putin He'd Be Happy to Help End War in Ukraine, Possibly Between Cage Matches
Trump tells Putin he's ready to help end Ukraine war, but the Russian leader seems more focused on wishing him a happy 80th birthday ahead of a White House cage match.
2026-06-13
BBC World
Iran Hints Hormuz Might Reopen, Which Would Delight Everyone Who Likes Oil
Iran says a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is near, which would be great for global oil supplies, provided everyone actually signs the thing this time.
2026-05-10
The Atlantic
America Just Got Checkmated by Iran, and There's No Undo Button
America's confrontation with Iran has ended in a strategic defeat that can't be walked back, leaving Iran in control of the Strait of Hormuz and the global energy market as a hostage.
The Good Times
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