In Iran, beyond the smoke of war, there lives a beautiful, ancient society determined to preserve its dignity, its culture, and its humanity, even in the darkest of times

After days of newly intense fighting, Trump asserted he’ll take control of the Hormuz Strait — and charge for access.

Commentary: The 20% fee on cargo passing under US protection aims to squeeze Iran’s Revolutionary Guard and punish those who shunned Washington, but the fighting masks a deeper…