Iran’s Sistan and Baluchistan province witnesses uptick in attacks Iranian authorities accuse foreign-backed armed groups of being behind a string of deadly attacks in the southeast, amid concerns about the resumption of war with the United States. Iran
Iran joins SCO drill as China resists direct intervention in US-Iran war An IRGC official said the exercise will focus on countering extremist activities and containing violent groups. Iran
Iraq devalues dinar 13% as Hormuz disruption hits oil revenue The central bank said in a statement that it had revised the official exchange rate to 1,520 Iraqi dinars per dollar from around 1,320. Iraq
US enrichment stance unclear as Vance urges 'meaningful' Iran cuts It's unclear whether Vice President Vance was signaling a retreat from earlier demands of zero enrichment in a final deal or describing preliminary steps Iran would need to take to end the war. Iran
Analysis Why Trump-Xi summit did not move the China needle away from Iran By Yun Sun In Washington, DC, reporting on China-Middle East ties
Israel could strike in Lebanon if Iran renews weapons smuggling Iran’s suspected intention to launch an aerial smuggling route from Tehran to Beirut, using civilian flights of an airline operated by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, has prompted concern in Israel. Israel
Netanyahu says peace with Saudis could lead to Israel-Palestine resolution Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu in a rare interview with Saudi-owned outlet, called on US to reaffirm alliance with Riyadh, and for Riyadh to enter talks with Jerusalem for normalizing ties. Israel
Israeli intelligence sees genuine, lasting changes in Iran According to Israeli security sources, the blunt breach of human rights in Iran blocks world powers from advancing on a nuke deal. Israel
US unveils sanctions on Turkish businessman over IRGC oil sales The United States designated what it described as an international oil smuggling and money laundering network led by Turkish businessman Sitki Ayan. Turkey
Iran produces pickup truck in compliance with EU emission standards Khodro’s Foton Tunland complies with the European Union’s Euro VI emission standards for heavy vehicles. Iran
The Takeaway: US-Palestinian ties get upgrade ahead of Netanyahu’s return Plus, US diplomats are evacuated from Syria and prospects sink for a revived Iranian nuclear deal. Palestine
Israel warns Iran could attempt to enrich uranium at 90% Israel’s military intelligence chief Aharon Haliva says Iran could try soon, at least symbolically, to enrich uranium up to a weaponized level. Israel
France's Macron calls Iran protests a ‘revolution,’ impacting nuclear talks French President Emmanuel Macron admitted this week that amid ongoing protests in Iran and the mass detention of demonstrators, it would be very difficult for the West to make progress on talks for a new nuclear deal. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Analysis The Takeaway: Republicans to dial up Iran pressure in 2023 Plus, Israeli officials were surprised by the reported FBI investigation into Shireen Abu Akleh's death, and the US blames Iran for a drone attack in the Gulf of Oman. By Elizabeth Hagedorn In Washington, DC, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, human rights
With US elections over, new run at Iran nuclear deal is possible By backing the Israel-Lebanon border agreement, Iran shows it is ready to move with the right guarantees. Iran
Netanyahu’s right-wing coalition could upend Israeli democracy Incoming Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a dangerous deal with far-right and religious radical partners who are sure to undercut Israeli's democratic institutions. Israel
Will Israel's Netanyahu upend Lebanon gas deal, Iran policy? Now that the election is over, victor Benjamin Netanyahu will find it hard to keep some of his promises. Israel
