Fighters from pro-Iranian factions, state-linked militias, and regular army forces are intertwined in a complex web that exacerbates tensions between Baghdad and Washington
US troops are intensifying the search for the second crew member of the F-15 fighter jet, whose whereabouts are unknown. Iranian authorities are offering a reward for his capture
Although the US produces more oil than it consumes, domestic prices continue to depend on the international market
European political and economic authorities warn about the danger of entering a phase of low growth and high inflation of up to 6%, if the conflict in the Middle East becomes entrenched
The IDF is using cheaper and more readily available systems to intercept projectiles, with mixed results. Experts emphasize the importance of their efficient use and of destroying launchers
The Strait of Hormuz, blockaded by Iran, will open ‘naturally’ when the conflict ends ‘in two or three weeks,’ predicts the US president, who threatens to ‘strike hard’ at Tehran within that timeframe
I eagerly await the voyage of Artemis 2. But I hope even more urgently that, against Trump’s authoritarianism, American democracy will be reaffirmed in the November midterms
The head of the world’s largest investment firm, with a total of $14 trillion in assets under management, also noted that ‘Spain is a beacon of hope for Europe’ in an exclusive interview with EL PAÍS
Following US strikes on national territory, the Iraqi prime minister asserts that the army will defend itself if attacked again: ‘We cannot stand idly by when we have martyrs and wounded’
The US president provides his version of the Middle East offensive daily through press conferences, interviews, and social media posts. ‘I can change my mind in seconds,’ he responds when inconsistencies are pointed out
The supposed attempts at rapprochement between Washington and Tehran to agree a ceasefire are hampered by decades of broken agreements and dirty tricks
The Spanish government is walking a tightrope: it rejects involvement in a war it deems illegal, while still contributing to the defense of Turkey and Cyprus, in keeping with its commitments to NATO and the EU
The US president has extended the deadline he gave Tehran to accept his terms until April 6, warning that he will ‘unleash hell’ if it fails to do so
Donald Trump’s statements about opening a dialogue provoke diverse reactions among the Iranian population, ranging from fear and hope to uncertainty
The crossfire between the US and Tehran against pro- and anti-Iranian militias on Iraqi soil threatens to escalate into open conflict, fueled by the rising casualties among regular Iraqi and Kurdish soldiers
Alireza Tangsiri was targeted as the man responsible for the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz
Hezbollah promises a battle ‘without limits’ after Israel declared its goal of militarily occupying 10% of the country
With more than 3,000 events planned across the U.S., this could be the day with the highest number of national political demonstrations in the country’s history
The exiled analyst and nuclear physicist believes that a US victory narrative will be very fragile and that the Iranian regime has become radicalized
The mediating countries are trying to arrange a meeting between the two adversaries and warn that it may be the last chance to prevent a more bitter escalation
Once the Strait of Hormuz reopens, it will be necessary to repair facilities, restart wells, and manage a logistical crisis at sea. Gas and oil prices will continue to reflect geopolitical risks
Years of preparation and reams of information have made it possible to conduct successful ‘targeted killings’ such as those that took out the supreme leader Ali Khamenei and the heads of Hezbollah and Hamas
Representative Nydia Velázquez’s War Powers Resolution adds to the unsuccessful attempts to halt the operations in Venezuela and Iran, initiated without authorization from Congress
The roles of Islam, the army, and women are three key elements to understanding a country that defies stereotypes and in which the current war has sparked renewed interest
After three decades stationed in Iraq, the fighters are vacating their military bases and preparing for ‘the day after’ the possible collapse of the Tehran apparatus
The autonomous region that houses Kurdish-Iranian militias, aligned with the US and Israel, is the only border in the Middle East from which troops could be sent to the neighboring country
While some warn of the danger of having someone suffering from ‘cognitive decline’ in the White House, his inner circle attributes his outbursts to his iconoclastic personality
