U.N. Chief Warns ‘A Wind of Madness Is Sweeping the Globe’

EDITH M. LEDERER / The Associated Press Feb 4, 2020 Antonio Guterres points to escalating conflicts from Libya and Yemen to Syria and beyond. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Pakistan Is Cleaning Up Trump’s Mideast Mess

Zubeida Mustafa / Truthdig Jan 24, 2020 From Iran to Afghanistan, Pakistan’s role in dialing back U.S.-created tensions has been vital—but it won’t be for free. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

EU Nations Push Iran in Last-Ditch Bid to Save Nuclear Deal

LORNE COOK and DAVID RISING / The Associated Press Jan 14, 2020 Britain, France and Germany trigger pact's dispute mechanism, starting the clock on a process that could result in more sanctions on Iran. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Trump Has Been at War With Iran for More Than a Year

Juan Cole / Truthdig Jan 8, 2020 Attacks on Iraqi military bases Tuesday can be traced directly to the president's violation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

‘A More Dangerous World’: Iran Killing Triggers Global Alarm

JOHN LEICESTER / The Associated Press Jan 3, 2020 The targeted killing dramatically ratchets up tensions in the Mideast and sparks worldwide concerns. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

U.S., Turkey Agree on Turkish Cease-Fire with Syrian Kurds

ZEKE MILLER and ROBERT BURNS / The Associated Press Oct 17, 2019 The agreement was announced in Ankara, Turkey, on Thursday by U.S. Vice President Mike Pence. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Pakistan Says Trump to Talk to India on Kashmir

The Associated Press Aug 16, 2019 The announcement comes after U.N. Security Council meets behind closed doors for the first time in decades on Kashmir. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Scapegoating Iran

Chris Hedges / Truthdig and Mr. Fish Jul 22, 2019 Don’t expect U.S. politicians and generals to accept responsibility for the Mideast mess when they can blame it on Iran. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

44 Migrants Die in Airstrike on Libyan Detention Center

RAMI MUSA and SAMY MAGDY / The Associated Press Jul 3, 2019 The incident spotlights European Union policy of cooperating with militias that detain migrants to prevent them from crossing the Mediterranean. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Tankers Struck in Strait of Hormuz; U.S. Blames Iran

JON GAMBRELL / The Associated Press Jun 13, 2019 The operators of the Norwegian- and Japanese-owned ships offered no immediate explanation on who or what damaged them. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Libya Crisis: Rival Forces Say They Control Tripoli Airport

RAMI MUSA / The Associated Press Apr 6, 2019 The offensive could plunge the oil-rich country into the worst violence since the 2011 civil war that toppled dictator Moammar Gadhafi. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

North Korea Says Trump Overstated Kim’s Demand on Sanctions

ERIC TALMADGE / The Associated Press Mar 1, 2019 Officials maintain the Supreme Leader sought only partial relief, and that he was willing to commit to a permanent halt on missile testing. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )