International Relations – Page 9 – War Watch

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Pakistan Says It Helped Iranian Crew From Ship That U.S. Seized
ByElian Peltier and Dan Watson May 4, 2026May 4, 2026

Describing the transfer of the crew from the MV Touska cargo ship back to Iran as a ‘confidence-building measure’ between U.S. and Iranian officials, Pakistan again plays a mediating role.

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China Seeks an Advantage With Both Trump and Iran as War Evolves
ByEdward Wong May 3, 2026May 4, 2026

With President Trump’s visit to Beijing looming, China is pushing Iran to negotiate even as its companies export material that could be used by Iran’s military.

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As Israel Entrenches, Frustration With Hezbollah Turns to Support
ByChristina Goldbaum and David Guttenfelder May 1, 2026May 2, 2026

With the cease-fire fraying and Israel demolishing villages in the south, many Hezbollah supporters in Lebanon are putting aside their annoyance with the group and turning to it for protection.

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Hezbollah Using Fiber-Optic Drones Against Israeli Targets
ByIsabel Kershner, Natan Odenheimer, Aaron Boxerman and Adam Rasgon April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

The Lebanese militant group is attacking Israeli troops with explosive drones controlled by fiber-optic cables, like those commonly used in the war in Ukraine.

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Iranians Live With Pain and Powerlessness, Beneath a Smooth Veneer
ByYeganeh Torbati April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

After months of upheaval, many are attempting to get on with their lives while quietly grappling with grief, economic stress and a loss of hope.

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Loss of Emirates Further Weakens OPEC’s Influence
ByIvan Penn and Rebecca F. Elliott April 29, 2026April 29, 2026

The exit of the United Arab Emirates is the most significant in a series of departures from the oil cartel in recent years.

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Britain Summons Iran’s Ambassador Over Message to Iranians in U.K.
ByMegan Specia April 28, 2026April 28, 2026

Iran’s embassy in London posted a message on social media inviting Iranians living in Britain to register for a ‘Sacrifice for the Homeland’ campaign.

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Treasury Issues More Sanctions on Iranian Oil Exports
ByAlan Rappeport April 28, 2026April 28, 2026

The measures aim to crack down on Iran’s shadow banking system and Chinese purchases of Iranian oil.

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It’s Not Just War That’s Making the U.A.E. Leave OPEC
ByVivian Nereim and Ismaeel Naar April 28, 2026April 29, 2026

The United Arab Emirates’ decision to leave OPEC has rocked the region, underscoring how the country, at odds with Saudi Arabia, is increasingly charting its own course.

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Iraq’s Prime Minister-Designate Thrust Into U.S.-Iran Power Struggle
ByErika Solomon and Falih Hassan April 28, 2026April 30, 2026

Ali al-Zaidi, a political unknown, has been tasked with forming a new coalition government. Now, he must grapple with growing U.S. pressure to curb Iranian influence over Iraq.

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