Dean Dougn

U.S. President Donald Trump has consistently downplayed and mocked the “No Kings” protest movement, framing it as marginal and unrepresentative …

From Abu Musa to Larak, Iran’s “unsinkable carriers” may determine control of the world’s most critical energy chokepoint.

Lavrov’s allegation adds new tension to global energy rivalry amid unresolved sabotage mystery.

Pakistan mocked Trump, saying the focus of the war now appears to be reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which had …

Brent tops $110 amid Hormuz disruption, while Trump’s strike delay fails to calm investor fears.

Rising crude and escalating rhetoric weigh on stocks as markets struggle to price diplomacy vs. conflict.

Israeli media reports potential U.S. plan to seize Kharg Island, raising stakes for global energy markets.

Washington’s proposal targets nuclear rollback, regional influence, and recognition of Israel—but major gaps remain.

Backchannel diplomacy intensifies as Washington claims progress—while Tehran denies direct negotiations.

Conflicting signals on backchannel negotiations rattle markets as diplomacy and escalation collide in the Gulf.