It made sense to await the release of the actual terms of the Memorandum of Understanding. After all, media reports can be wrong, and there was always the possibility that the administration was leaking terrible terms so that when the
UN chief welcomes US-Iran peace deal
OFAC Expands Guidance on Strait of Hormuz “Safe Passage” Restrictions
Since issuing its Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQ”) 1249 on April 28, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) has updated its position with respect to “toll” payments to Iran for safe passage through the
Shirin Ebadi
“Human rights is a universal standard. It is a component of every religion and every civilization.”
Like many Iranians in 1979, Shirin Ebadi had hoped the revolution would bring something better. The regime that emerged gave her a
Trump’s War
By Kenneth Tiven
Memorial Day in the United States is traditionally observed as a solemn occasion—a day to honour the nation’s war dead while also marking the unofficial start of summer. This year, however, President Donald Trump used the holiday
We Need A Global War Powers Resolution
The times has come to do something about the scourge of war.
It is shocking that, in the twenty-first century, the interacting of the minds of two men could cause a world war affecting all human beings everywhere. Despite the
"The United States and Iran have agreed in principle to a deal that would wind down the war in the Middle East by reopening the Strait of Hormuz and by committing Iran…"
“… to dispose of its highly enriched uranium, a senior U.S. official told reporters on Sunday…. News of a possible deal came after a roller-coaster few weeks, with Mr. Trump at times threatening to restart attacks on Iran, and at
What the War in Iran Means for Fuel and Construction Costs
The construction industry is once again facing a familiar challenge. Specifically, geopolitical conflicts translating directly into higher project costs, price volatility, and contractual disputes. The ongoing war involving Iran and the continuing disruptions to shipping traffic through the Strait of
More Than a Trade Route
Geography stands first, and it is unrelenting. The Strait of Hormuz places a fundamental constraint on U.S. and Israeli efforts to subdue Iran through overwhelming military force.
The natural chokepoint of navigation played no role, at least officially, in the