Lee Bars Combat Deployments to Middle East While Exploring Maritime Security Options
South Korea’s president rejects combat deployments to the Middle East while exploring non-combat measures to protect shipping and trade routes.
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U.S. Allows Reduced Iranian Delegation to Attend UN General Assembly
The U.S. will allow a smaller Iranian delegation to attend the UN General Assembly in New York under travel and purchase restrictions.
Trump Signals Hope for End to Iran Conflict as Violence Spreads from Yemen to Saudi Cities
Trump expressed hope the Iran conflict may be ending as Saudi strikes in Yemen and Houthi attacks raise oil and shipping risks.
Saudi Coalition Alleges Houthi Strike on Mecca, Raising Regional Stakes
Saudi coalition accuses Houthis of targeting Mecca amid maritime blockade and attacks in the Red Sea, escalating the Yemen conflict.
Houthis intensify strikes as Gulf talks with Iran falter
Houthis stepped up attacks and entrenched along Yemen’s Red Sea coast while Gulf states delayed talks with Iran, raising regional and shipping risks.
U.S. Pressure to Send Korean Forces to Hormuz Strains Alliance
Washington’s demand that Seoul deploy forces to the Strait of Hormuz is creating political friction and strategic dilemmas for the U.S.–South Korea partnership.
How the Campaign Against the ‘Deep State’ Undermined Iran Policy
A look at how confrontation with institutions weakened US capacity and contributed to a costly policy failure with Iran.
Missile and Maritime Strikes Escalate Tensions Between Iran and U.S.-Backed Forces
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says it fired missiles at a Jordan base used by US forces and struck ships after the U.S. destroyed five Iranian tankers.
Novartis faces pipeline pressure as Phase 3 DM1 drug misses primary endpoint
Novartis’ Phase 3 HARBOR trial for del-desiran in myotonic dystrophy type 1 failed to meet its primary endpoint, raising pipeline concerns.
Civilian Toll Rises After U.S. Strikes Across Iran, Wedding Among Sites Hit
U.S. strikes across Iran left 18 dead and 108 wounded, with four killed and dozens injured at a wedding near the Strait of Hormuz.