The US has placed a $10 million bounty on the leader of a pro-Iranian organization in Iraq, which is responsible for dozens of kidnappings of American citizens
The latest victim of Kataeb Hezbollah was journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was abducted while walking on a street in Baghdad
Analysis: The Strait of Hormuz, a ceasefire hanging by a thread, and what Trump and Iran want – “Shipwreck” in the negotiations in Islamabad
Trump is attempting an exit even without a clear victory, the mullahs are “investing” in the Strait of Hormuz as a means of pressure on the international community, and Israel is focusing its military operations on Lebanon - Markets are constantly pricing in geopolitical risk
US–Iran talks fail: “We made clear what our red lines are,” Vance says departing Islamabad
“Unreasonable demands,” Tehran responds - After 21 hours, US and Iranian delegations failed to reach an agreement to end the war - “I think it’s worse news for Iran than for the US,” said J.D. Vance
