What were Trump’s goals when the war began?
Has Trump achieved those goals?
If Iran was weakened, why is the conflict still unresolved?
Was the Strait of Hormuz always likely to become the centre of the conflict?
What happened to the Strait of Hormuz?
Did Hormuz become Iran’s most powerful weapon?
Has the ceasefire worked?
Why does Lebanon matter so much?
Has diplomacy made any progress?
Who has gained the upper hand after 100 days?
What has been the biggest consequence of the war?
A Senior Associate Editor with more than 30 years in the media, Stephen N.R. curates, edits and publishes impactful stories for Gulf News — both in print and online — focusing on Middle East politics, student issues and explainers on global topics.
Stephen has spent most of his career in journalism, working behind the scenes — shaping headlines, editing copy and putting together newspaper pages with precision.
For the past many years, he has brought that same dedication to the Gulf News digital team, where he curates stories, crafts explainers and helps keep both the web and print editions sharp and engaging.















