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Oil tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz, December 21, 2018.
What We're Watching

States are remapping global shipping routes, Progressives get mixed results in US primaries, China and Indonesia’s military drills raise alarms

Iran's leverage in the Strait of Hormuz is prompting a rethink of global shipping routes.

A building damaged by earthquakes that hit the country, in Caracas, Venezuela, on June 25, 2026.
What We're Watching

Deadly earthquakes rock Venezuela, Iraq reportedly threatens OPEC-xit, Anthropic claims Chinese firm is stealing from its model

At least 164 people were killed and nearly 1,000 were left injured after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening.

A man holds an Iranian flag on a street while reading a newspaper
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US-Iran agree to initial deal, Peru’s Fujimori expected to prevail in closest of elections, France eyes UAE as replacement defense partner

The United States and Iran said Sunday that they had reached an interim agreement that could end the months-long war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Officials are expected to sign the deal in Switzerland on Friday, following the G7 summit in France.

Saudi Arabia's MBS shaking hands with the UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Analysis

The Gulf rift gets ugly

To understand the deepening rift between the UAE and Saudi Arabia, following the UAE's exit from OPEC, GZERO spoke with Gulf expert Firas Maksad. He breaks down the tensions between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh and what "OPEC-xit" means for the region.

How the UAE is keeping global trade moving during the Strait of Hormuz crisis
Global Stage Interviews

How the UAE is keeping global trade moving during the Strait of Hormuz crisis

In this Global Stage interview, GZERO's Tony Maciulis speaks with Gulftainer Group CEO Farid Belbouab about how the UAE rapidly transformed its eastern coast into a critical alternative logistics corridor, keeping food, pharmaceuticals, and essential goods flowing throughout the Gulf region.

Why Trump can't end the Iran war on his terms
by ian bremmer

Why Trump can't end the Iran war on his terms

President Trump unveiled “Project Freedom,” an initiative to escort ships and restore traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, on Sunday. By Tuesday evening, he had unceremoniously suspended it by Truth Social post, shortly after Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters how committed the administration was to it.

Iran tensions rising again: Is the ceasefire about to collapse?
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Iran tensions rising again: Is the ceasefire about to collapse?

In this "ask ian," Ian Bremmer breaks down the rapidly unraveling situation following the US announcement of “Project Freedom” and why tensions with Iran are escalating again.

UAE to withdraw from OPEC
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UAE to withdraw from OPEC

In this “ask ian,” Ian Bremmer says the United Arab Emirates’ decision to withdraw from OPEC reflects a broader erosion of trust in longstanding institutions amid growing regional instability.

​UAE's Oil Minister Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei arrives at the OPEC headquarters in Vienna, Austria, on June 4, 2023.
What We're Watching

UAE to exit OPEC, EU-China relations on edge again, Violence erupts in Colombia ahead of election

The Emiratis have long been frustrated with the crude quotas that the oil cartel imposes.

​US President Donald Trump in the State Dining Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., USA, on April 21, 2026.
What We're Watching

US extends Iran ceasefire, Ukraine explores Donbas name change, Evidence emerges of possible UAE support for Sudanese rebels

Donald Trump said he was extending the ceasefire with Iran, while adding that the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will continue, too. With US-Iran talks in Pakistan postponed indefinitely, the path to long-term peace remains unclear.