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
Iranian FM travels to India to upgrade ties During a visit to New Delhi, Iran's foreign minister discussed with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi upgrading bilateral relations, including on energy trade, the Chabahar port and regional connectivity. Iran
Israel still on alert over Iranian threats to tourists in Turkey Israel and Turkey deepen securty cooperation as Israel calls out IRGC security head as part of psychological warfare campaign. Israel
Analysis US, Iran still trying to close gap on nuclear deal The Biden administration may be considering options for a Plan B if nuclear talks fail, but backchannel diplomacy is continuing. By Ali Hashem , Elizabeth Hagedorn
Iran, Russia to establish trade centers The two countries will focus on energy-related trading and establishing a north-south corridor to rival the Suez Canal. Iran
Israel’s coalition chaos won’t impact Biden visit Israeli-American billionaire Haim Saban tried to prepare Biden for his first visit to Israel as president, saying Netanyahu's return as prime minister could be problematic. Israel
US imposes sanctions on Iranian petrochemical network Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the Biden administration “will continue to use our sanctions authorities” if there's no nuclear deal with Iran. Iran
IDF allows Israeli athletes to go to Turkey despite travel warning Five Israeli fencers who still serve in the army were allowed this morning to travel to Turkey for the European Championships despite the severe travel warning issued by Israeli authorities on Monday. Israel
Israeli security whisks nationals out of Turkey over Iranian plot Several Israeli tourists have been taken out of Turkey amid warnings of planned Iranian attacks. Israel
Israel’s Bennett advances 'regional architecture' in Abu Dhabi The quick visit of Prime Minister Naftali Bennett June 9 to Abu Dhabi clearly demonstrates the Israeli-American strategy of creating a large regional alliance that would face the Iranian threat. Israel
Iran pledges 'firm' response to IAEA resolution, switches off cameras Prospects for supervision of Iran's nuclear activities went cloudy as the UN nuclear watchdog chief decried a potential "fatal blow" from Iran's disabling of 27 IAEA-installed cameras at its key facilities. Iran
After IAEA criticizes Iran, Israeli prime minister meets with Emirati leader Prime Minister Naftali Bennett made a quick visit to the Emirates, where he met privately with Emirati President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed. Israel
Iran turns off nuclear site cameras in response to IAEA Iran and the IAEA continue escalatory measures. Iran
