Hunter Biden, even parodying the president's writing style, appeared to mock his failure to reach an agreement with Tehran while Americans continue to feel financial strain

A long-term U.S.-Iran peace deal may depend on a separate agreement between Israel and Lebanon. Analysts say that presents a problem.

"The danger Kurds pose is down the road," a former U.S. official told Newsweek.

Unlike previous crises, the latest conflict simultaneously disrupted crude oil, liquefied natural gas (LNG), refined fuels and fertiliser supplies, exposing vulnerabilities in global energy markets.

Everyday expenses have doubled,” one Tehran resident told NBC News.

Saudi Arabia is exporting the most crude from inside the Persian Gulf since the Iran war blocked the Strait of Hormuz, as producers across the region boost shipments following an interim peace deal between Washington and Tehran.

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are pivotal players at a moment when the posts of U.S. ambassador to Moscow and Kyiv are both vacant.

Despite Iranian attacks, several GCC states continue to speak with Tehran in effort to mend ties and forge cooperation.