In Islamabad, US set to face a more defiant Iran at negotiating table Iran's widening ambitions after the war include a bid to exercise permanent control over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran
Analysis Ahead of Washington talks, Israel has little choice but to accept ceasefire in Lebanon Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had little choice but to agree to direct talks with Beirut as it became clear that Hezbollah is unlikely to be quickly disarmed. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
UAE says no more 'niceties' with Iran, seeks clarity on fragile truce terms The UAE said Iran must pay “compensation” for damages incurred during the conflict. United Arab Emirates
Exclusive Senior Houthi official says Bab el Mandab closure an option if any Gulf states join war By Elizabeth Hagedorn In Washington, DC, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, human rights
Israeli army chief discusses Lebanon, Iran with French counterparts The visit of IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi to Paris offered Jerusalem the possibility to discuss the security situation in Lebanon, and how France can play a constructive role against the Hezbollah threat. Israel
Iran nuclear talks' key players converge at UN General Assembly The Iran deal’s negotiators are in town for the United Nations summit, but expectations are low that the diplomatic flurry will produce a breakthrough. Iran
Spokesman says nuclear talks not on agenda for Iran at UN summit The inclusion of Iran's top nuclear negotiator in the delegation, however, could provide opportunities for Iran and other countries to exchange ideas Iran
Ahead of UN address, Iran’s Raisi says ‘no trust’ in US on nuclear talks Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi has said he would not meet with US President Joe Biden in New York this week. Iran
Iranian diplomat calls IAEA statement ‘shameful’ The United States and its European allies want answers from Iran regarding uranium traces found at undeclared sites. Iran
Iran says IAEA statement won’t produce results Iran has dismissed the IAEA statement about its nuclear program. Iran
US, EU say decision on Iran deal depends on Tehran US and EU officials dismiss claims that an Israeli campaign has influenced negotiations, and say the next move is Iran’s. Iran
Israeli spy chief warns Iran deal won't give Iran 'immunity from Mossad' The comments by the Mossad chief reaffirmed Israel’s “octopus head” policy adopted by former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett. Israel
In Germany, Lapid makes case for Israel’s position on Iran Israel’s diplomatic blitz against a renewed JCPOA reaches new heights, with Prime Minister Yair Lapid traveling to Germany and Defense Minister Benny Gantz traveling again to the United States. Israel
Iran criticizes Europe over nuclear talks comments Tehran has criticized the three European signatories to the nuclear deal for their recent joint statement questioning Iran's intentions. Iran
Analysis Israel capitalizes on deadlock in Iran nuclear talks Hezbollah and the Lebanon-Israel gas talks; US-Israel friction over report on killing of Shireen Abu Akleh; Al-Monitor Pro webinar to feature UAE Minister of the Future Al-Roumi By Week in Review
Iran dismisses 'baseless' IAEA report, claims full transparency Iran reasserted its defiance of the IAEA's additional safeguards checks and said the agency's latest assessment was void of new content. Iran
