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
Iran negotiators return home, call for 'seriousness' on nuclear deal The Iranian press has been cautiously optimistic since negotiators returned home for consultation on an agreement to revive the 2015 nuclear deal. Iran
Iran nuclear talks make slow progress Wrapping up the latest round of nuclear talks in Vienna, the two sides are currently making progress — but issues remain. Iran
'Political decisions' required to close Iran nuclear deal, says EU Negotiators are returning to their capitals to decide on a revised "final text" following the latest Vienna talks. Iran
Analysis Iran’s long shadow from Vienna to Baghdad and beyond More may be riding on the JCPOA talks than just the fate of Iran’s nuclear program. By Week in Review
IAEA report still key sticking point in Iran nuclear talks Multiple sources report ‘progress’ in Vienna meetings this week. Iran
Iranian negotiators in Vienna as questions remain over IRGC delisting The removal of the Revolutionary Guards from the US list of foreign terrorist organizations continues to play a central role in the debates surrounding the revival of the Iran nuclear deal. Iran
Negotiators head to Vienna for Iran nuclear talks An Iranian lawmaker says recent proposals have grown closer to Iran’s positions. Iran
Iran vows response to US sanctions, ramps up enrichment In response to new US sanctions, Iran has announced its capability to develop atomic weapons. Iran
Iran's oil trade hit with new round of US sanctions Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned the United States will continue targeting Iran's petroleum exports unless the nuclear agreement is revived. Iran
Iran ready to conclude nuclear talks Iran’s top negotiator has said Tehran wants a "swift conclusion" to the nuclear talks. Iran
Analysis Iran nuclear deal's fate uncertain as EU makes final push Neither Washington nor Tehran are calling it quits, but experts are skeptical an EU proposal to revive the nuclear deal can break the deadlock. By Ali Hashem , Elizabeth Hagedorn
Israel sees nuclear deal with Iran as inevitable The working assumption according to which the Mossad is currently operating is that eventually the world powers will reach an agreement with Iran. Israel
