US issues more Iran sanctions as Trump says strikes will resume The sanctions are the latest to target Iran's weapons procurement networks. By Elizabeth Hagedorn In Washington, DC, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, human rights
Suez Canal traffic soars as Hormuz disruptions reroute energy trade The canal generated $419 million in revenue in April, up 27% year over year. Egypt
US sanctions network smuggling Iranian LPG as talks falter The sanctions come as President Donald Trump has offered mixed signals on prospects for a deal. United States
As Iran seeks leverage, can US enforce Lebanon-Israel ceasefire? The US-brokered ceasefire plan is already showing cracks. Lebanon
Israel’s Lapid campaigns against new deal with Iran in London Visiting London while the Vienna talks resume, Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid argued that Tehran has no intention of stopping its nuclear program. Israel
Israel ups the alarm on Iranian drones Defense Minister Benny Gantz revealed this week that Iran tried transferring explosives in 2018 from Syria to terror elements in the West Bank using an unmanned aerial vehicle. Israel
The Takeaway: Iran nuclear talks resume next week — What you need to know Turkish lira crisis hits Syria; Saudi, Syrian intel chiefs talk; Netflix drama evokes memories for Izmir’s Jews; Oman bets on logistics; Egypt, Tanzania deepen ties; Gaza’s women skateboarders — all in less than 1,500 words. By Andrew Parasiliti , Elizabeth Hagedorn , Joe Snell
UN nuclear agency chief leaves Iran with no agreement IAEA chief is concerned time could be running out regarding inspections of Iran’s nuclear facilities. Iran
Iran's deputy foreign minister pledges 'new chapter' in Iran-UAE relations Iran's deputy foreign minister, Ali Bagheri Kani, met with senior Emirati officials in Dubai on Wednesday. Iran
IAEA chief holds 'intense' talks in Tehran amid uncertainties Aimed at encouraging Iranian cooperation, Rafael Grossi’s visit could play central to the trajectory of the upcoming talks on the revival of the nuclear deal, which has been in tatters since the US withdrawal in 2018. Iran
US, Israel divisions on Iran spill into open Israel is worried that the Americans are heading for an interim agreement with Iran that will wipe away the sanctions. Israel
France warns Iran against making nuclear talks a 'sham' Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian also said France had yet to determine whether Iran was ready to pick up where the talks left off in June. Iran
Iran increases enriched uranium, prevents inspector access, says IAEA Confidential International Atomic Energy Agency reports have revealed Iran is still restricting inspectors' access to Karaj, where The Wall Street Journal reports the production of advanced centrifuges has resumed. Iran
Ahead of Vienna meeting, Israel’s Lapid multiplies efforts against Iran Preparing for the United States resuming talks on Iran Nov. 29, Foreign Minister Yair Lapid and his team are active in Brussels, Paris and Washington to advance Israeli positions. Israel
Turkish foreign minister meets Iranian president in Tehran Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said there is “no ceiling for elevation of ties with Turkey.” News Brief
