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Much has been made of the positive role Pakistan has played as a mediator between the U.S. and Iran. But on the ground, the story is more complicated, with many saying Pakistan is paying too high a price.

As the U.S.-Israel war with Iran has dragged on far longer than President Donald Trump perhaps anticipated, he has alternately predicted an imminent peace deal and threatened punishing attacks. Is this calculated, or a sign he has lost control of the conflict?

Iraq was offering attractive opportunities for Gulf Arab economic and diplomatic initiatives, but the war made it a springboard for Iran-backed militia attacks. Can the country鈥檚 young and untested prime minister navigate a multifaceted crisis?

At one point, President Trump was demanding 鈥渦nconditional surrender鈥� from Iran. Now, the U.S. is working toward a different set of objectives to try to end the war.

Mixed signals surround the U.S.-Iran negotiations, but a bloc of Mideast middle powers is assertively pushing for a ceasefire.

Iran鈥檚 viral social media campaign has been slick, savvy, and accessible to a Western audience. It seems to have caught the U.S. completely off guard.

Ukraine has turned its advances in drone technology into a diplomatic asset. Not so long ago, President Zelenskyy visited foreign capitals to beg for assistance. Now, he seals deals for drone sales and tech-sharing 鈥� as a desirable security partner.

Before the war, Qatar had built itself into a diplomatic power by mediating disputes near and far. Hit hard by Iran, the tiny Persian Gulf country is not wavering in that mission, seen as central to its identity. Still, it recognizes it has security needs, too.

Lebanese first responders face unprecedented casualties from Israeli strikes. Carrying their colleagues鈥� loss, they continue with deepened resolve.

The Iran war has degraded Iran鈥檚 military strength, but the conflict has imposed high economic costs on the U.S., where consumers are feeling squeezed.

Since late 2024, and now as part of the U.S.-Israel war against Iran, Lebanon鈥檚 Tehran-backed Hezbollah militia has been the target of powerful and persistent Israeli attacks. So, how is it that it keeps on fighting, even intensifying its own attacks on Israel?

President Donald Trump鈥檚 threats to punish NATO allies over Iran war disputes have spurred Europe to pursue independent defense as trust in the U.S. partnership fades.

Ahead of President Trump鈥檚 expected visit to Beijing, American allies in Europe and Asia remain on edge about the strength of their partnerships.

Lebanese people displaced by war have been on an emotional roller coaster. A ceasefire has been extended, but fighting in the south hasn鈥檛 ended. Even as families yearning for home prepare to return, despite the uncertainty, they are warned not to take the risk.

For years, the business-friendly United Arab Emirates had sought regional normalization. Now, after being targeted by Iran, it is pushing the United States to demand greater concessions from Tehran, and is pressing its neighbors to cooperate militarily.