While peace talks dawdle, Trump's war on Iran is transforming the Middle East May 01, 2026 · Tom Howell Jr. · washingtontimes.com read more » President Trump's war on Iran is fundamentally reshaping the Gulf region, from near-term shocks to Tehran's oil-based economy under a crippling U.S. naval blockade to the long-term impact of the United Arab Emirates ditching the OPEC cartel. Read more »