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Middle Eastern nations

Coverage of Middle Eastern nations in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 27 · 19:33 UTCMost recent: Jun 15 · 10:00 UTC
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  • SECURITYJun 15 · 10:00 UTCTHE HILL
    Strait of Hormuz oil supply crunch has countries looking for workarounds

    Middle Eastern nations are constructing oil shipping infrastructure to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil supply. Iran's blockade of the waterway has disrupted markets and impacted global oil flow, which previously accounted for about 20 percent of daily consumption.

  • POLITICSMay 27 · 19:33 UTCTHE ATLANTIC
    A Frustrated President Can’t Get the Deal Done

    President Trump expressed frustration over stalled negotiations with Iran, despite repeated assurances from Secretary of State Marco Rubio that a deal would soon be finalized. The proposed agreement, a one-page 'memorandum of understanding,' aims to address Iran's nuclear program but has faced delays. Trump's efforts to pressure Iran through threats and a U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz have not yielded results, while regional leaders urge a swift resolution.