Israeli FM says indirect US-Iran talks likely, hails 'common objective' with France Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said France shares the same concerns as Israel on the Iranian nuclear plan and predicted that Washington would soon launch indirect talks with Tehran. Israel
Analysis Can Trump's Middle East strategy avert military confrontation with Iran? The US and Iran are not on the brink of war just yet. But Washington is racing against the clock to rein in Tehran’s nuclear program before China can invade Taiwan — and before Israel tries to do the job alone. By Jared Szuba In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military
Iran's IRGC says US troops in 'glass room' after Trump threat: What to know The comments follow President Donald Trump repeating his assertion that the United States will “bomb” Iran if it does not agree to a new agreement on its nuclear program. Iran
Iran's reply to Trump arrives as US messaging mixed on nuclear deal Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi doubled down on Tehran's refusal to participate in face-to-face talks with Washington. Iran
Iran not building nuclear weapon despite strategic losses: US intel By Jared Szuba In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military
Exclusive Israel to push Trump on Iran attack plan on high-stakes Washington visit Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer and national security adviser Tzachi Hanegbi will lead the multiagency Israeli team to the talks with US national security adviser Michael Waltz and State Department and Pentagon officials in Washington next week. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
US slaps sanctions on Iran's oil tankers, targets China 'teapot' refinery Targets of the sanctions include a refinery allegedly purchasing Iranian oil from a vessel linked to Yemen's Houthi militant group. Iran
UAE's Anwar Gargash visits Iran to deliver Trump's letter: What to know Anwar Gargash's visit to Iran as an interlocutor would mark the Emirates' foray into mediating between Washington and Tehran, a role Abu Dhabi is uniquely placed to play. Iran
As Iran set to receive Trump's letter, China to host talks on nuclear program China will host a trilateral meeting with Russia and Iran in Beijing Friday to discuss Iran's nuclear program, amid renewed US efforts to renegotiate a new deal. China
Trump’s Pentagon policy chief pick signals more military pressure on Iran Tossing aside his past arguments that the US can contain a nuclear-armed Iran, Elbridge Colby promised that if confirmed, he would provide the White House with military options to disrupt Tehran's nuclear program if diplomacy should fail. Iran
Iran Reformists scramble as Zarif resigns, Hemmati impeached: What to know This is the second time Mohammad Javad Zarif has submitted his resignation under Iran’s current president, Masoud Pezeshkian. Iran
US sanctions 6 China firms for helping Iran procure drones: What to know The latest decision follows the United States sanctioning more than 30 entities involved in Iran's shadow fleet. China
IAEA warns Iran ramping up uranium enrichment as US sanctions intensify IAEA reports say Iran has accelerated its production of enriched uranium amid a renewed campaign of maximum pressure by the Trump administration. Iran
Iran’s navy and IRGC hold missile drill in Indian Ocean as FM rules out US talks Iran has unveiled various drones and held drills throughout the country this year. Iran
US sanctions on Iran’s 'shadow' oil fleet target brokers in UAE, China The latest sanctions come after President Donald Trump pledged his administration would drive Iran's oil sales down to zero. Iran
Analysis Why Iran's oil exports to China are surging despite Trump's 'maximum pressure' Data from shipping analytics firm Kpler suggests Iran is offloading more crude from its floating storage off the coast of Malaysia and Singapore. By Jennifer Gnana In Dubai, reporting on Gulf energy policy and politics
Israeli officials urge Trump to fill vacuum left by Iran Sensing opportunity, Israeli strategists are asking the United States to redouble its engagement in the Middle East to capitalize on Hezbollah's collapse in Syria and Lebanon – and to end Iran's nuclear program once and for all. Iran
