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’s Lapid calls on Europe, US to stop talks on final nuclear deal draft with Iran After Tehran submitted its reaction to the European Union’s final nuclear deal draft, Prime Minister Yair Lapid is campaigning against the world powers continuing to negotiate with Iran. Israel
Tehran urges US to immediately release jailed Iranians Iran's demand came as expectations were growing for a prisoner swap alongside an EU-mediated possible agreement on reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. Iran
Analysis The Takeaway: Iran deal may come too late to stave off energy crisis in Europe Turkey’s mysterious foreign currency; Israel and Russia; Islamic Jihad says Tel Aviv reneges on truce; Palestinian activists claim social media crackdown; Iraq’s Coordination Framework. By Andrew Parasiliti , Elizabeth Hagedorn
Iran’s response to EU conveys 'initiatives' on restoring nuclear deal After submitting its response to the European Union’s proposal on reviving the 2015 nuclear deal, Iran says it's waiting answers on its own “practical ideas and initiatives.” Iran
Iran sends EU response on text to revive nuclear deal An advisor to Iran's negotiating team said the two sides are "closer than we've been before." Iran
Republicans push Biden to deny Raisi’s visa request President Ebrahim Raisi’s planned address to the UN General Assembly comes weeks after the Department of Justice charged an Iranian national with plotting to kill former US official John Bolton. Iran
Iranian government intensifies crackdown Iran has arrested three of its most prominent filmmakers. Iran
Restoring Iran deal may see trade-off between past, present knowledge Sticking points to kickstarting the Iran nuclear deal include Iran’s "demand that the IAEA end its investigation of uranium particles found at three sites in 2019." Iran
Israel asks Russia to prevent interference in elections The Shin Bet requested recently Russia to help block any hacking attempts of the upcoming general elections in Israel. Israel
Analysis The Takeaway: Iran deal’s fate could again hinge on IAEA probe Hamas sits out Gaza war; Israel pursues Islamic Jihad in West Bank; Gaza’s eroding beaches; Turkey’s Alevis fear attacks; Iran trains Russians on drones. By Elizabeth Hagedorn , Andrew Parasiliti
Comparing Ukraine with Gaza, Russia accuses Israel of hypocrisy Moscow argues that Prime Minister Yair Lapid cannot condemn Russia for alleged war crimes while attacking the Gaza Strip. Israel
US renews Iran sanctions waiver for civilian nuclear activities The waiver renewal comes as the United States and Iran consider a final text of an agreement to revive the 2015 nuclear deal. Iran
