Commentary / Japan Aug 13, 2019
How to deal with the Islamic Republic
by Kuni Miyake
Japan should do what it can under existing laws and regulations. Nothing more and nothing less.
Commentary / World Aug 2, 2019
Iran's next move, and how the U.S. and its allies can stop it
by James Stavridis
The U.S. and its European allies must get ready to sweep mines, escort tankers, launch cyberattacks and, perhaps, sink Iranian ships.
World Jul 30, 2019
The United States has asked Germany to join an international naval mission to help secure the strategic Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. embassy in Berlin said Tuesday, as tensions mount between Washington and Iran. The request comes after Britain last week ordered its navy to ...
Editorials Jul 23, 2019
With tensions mounting and ample opportunities for miscalculation, every diplomatic channel must be operating and explored.
World Jul 22, 2019
Iran to execute members of alleged CIA-trained spy network
by Golnar Motevalli
Iran, locked in a worsening political standoff with Western powers, has handed down death sentences to several nationals accused of being part of a CIA-trained spy network uncovered earlier this year, an official said on Monday. Seventeen people were arrested in all, a senior intelligence ...
World Jul 12, 2019
U.S. plans Gulf naval escorts after Iranians menace U.K. oil tanker
The Pentagon said Thursday it was discussing military escorts for vessels in the Gulf one day after armed Iranian boats threatened a British oil tanker. The White House's nominee to become chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Mark Milley, said Washington was attempting ...
National / Politics Jul 2, 2019
by Reiji Yoshida
Minister Adel al-Jubeir said options aimed at securing freedom of navigation include both military and economic measures.
National Jun 30, 2019
Abe, Saudi Arabian crown prince exchange views on Middle East tensions
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman exchanged views Sunday on the situation in the Middle East amid heightened tensions surrounding Iran. Saudi Arabia, a U.S. ally and Iran's main rival in the region, has accused Tehran of carrying out attacks ...
Commentary / World Jun 24, 2019
The fourth Rome versus the neo-Persian empire?
by Kuni Miyake
We should not underestimate the will and power of the Iranians.
Commentary / World Jun 24, 2019
U.S. and allies can still make Iran blink
by James Stavridis
Canceling the missile strike against Iran made the White House look indecisive, but it could be turned to America's advantage
Commentary / World Jun 24, 2019
by John Andrews
Regardless of the culprit, the U.S., Iran and other players must not overreact.
World Jun 22, 2019
U.K. minister to meet top Iranian government officials during visit to discuss crisis
A minister from Britain's Foreign Office will travel to Iran on Sunday for talks with senior Iranian government officials amid escalating tensions in the Gulf region, the department said Saturday. Minister of State for the Middle East Andrew Murrison will call for an "urgent de-escalation" ...