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
Turkey sees opportunity in Iran-West faceoff under Raisi Raisi’s hard-line approach may further sharpen disagreements between Ankara and Tehran over Syria and Iraq, but Ankara also sees new opportunities under the new Iranian leadership. Turkey
Israel's Bennett works to boost ties with Biden administration Prime Minister Naftali Bennett learned from the mistakes of his predecessor, former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and is investing tremendous efforts into developing an intimate relationship with President Joe Biden. Israel
Iran's new foreign minister may bring 'tough line' to nuclear talks Amir-Abdollahian previously served as Iran’s deputy foreign minister for Arab and African affairs. Iran
CIA chief Burns, Israel's Bennett meet to discuss Iran CIA Director William Burns met with the new Israeli prime minister on Wednesday as talks to revive the landmark nuclear deal remained deadlocked. Israel
Raisi to Macron: Iran's 'rights' must be upheld in nuclear talks During their phone call Monday, French President Emmanuel Macron urged Iran's new president to resume negotiations in Vienna. Iran
Raisi ready to support ‘any diplomatic plan’ that lifts sanctions on Iran Meanwhile, Israeli prime minister is ready to "send a message" to Iran in response to drone attack on Israeli-managed ship that killed two. Iran
G7 condemns Mercer Street attack, says evidence points to Iran The G7 foreign ministers said there was no justification for the drone attack, which came days before the suspected Iranian hijacking of a ship in the Gulf of Oman. Iran
Gantz says Israel ready for military action against Iran, if necessary Defense Minister Benny Gantz and Foreign Minister Yair Lapid champion diplomatic efforts against what they consider Iranian terror acts at sea. Israel
US urges Iran to return to nuclear talks as Raisi sworn in Talks over reviving the nuclear deal remain on hold — a process the Biden administration warned "cannot go on indefinitely." Iran
Bennett styles himself as Israel’s new Mr. Security On the backdrop of the fatal drone attack against the oil tanker off Oman and of growing tensions on Israel’s northern border, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is positioning himself as Israel’s new Mr. Security. Israel
The Takeaway: Does Raisi sink prospects for Iran nuclear deal? Maybe not, but diplomacy just got harder; also, Egypt pushes plans to address climate and water crises; Sudan calls out Ethiopia on recent floods; Russia says it is helping save Syria’s heritage; Turkish cleric takes issue with dress code for Olympic women; remembering Beirut’s port explosion; more! Iran
