Iran’s Larijani in Qatar, meets Hamas leadership: What to know Qatar and Oman have played a vital role in mediating between Iran and the United States to avoid military confrontation that would spill over to the rest of the region. Iran
Fidan: Iran nuclear breakout could drag Turkey into regional arms race The top Turkish diplomat said an Iranian nuclear breakout could push Ankara into a nuclear race but declined to say whether Turkey would pursue its own nuclear weapons. Turkey
Analysis Fearing Iran deal, Netanyahu races to US to sway Trump, sidestep Witkoff Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is flying to Washington to persuade President Donald Trump not to forget Iran's ballistic missile project and its proxies in the talks with Tehran. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Analysis New nuclear deal is no silver bullet for Iran's untapped gas reserves Iran has an estimated 32 trillion cubic meters of natural gas reserves, but it has been unable to exploit them under the weight of international sanctions. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Analysis From 'help is on the way' to nuclear talks, Iranians wary of Trump's shift By Elizabeth Hagedorn In Washington, DC, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, human rights
Iran reconsidering list of disqualified presidential candidates Iran's powerful Guardian Council said it would review the decision to bar certain candidates from running in this month's presidential election. Iran
Iran's Zarif: Netanyahu headed for 'dustbin of history' Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif weighed in after Israel's opposition formed a "change bloc" to unseat the longtime prime minister. Israel
Iran's Rouhani says problems with US ‘resolved’ in Vienna talks President Hassan Rouhani said most issues with the United States have been resolved, but he hinted a deal may not happen until after his term ends. Iran
Iran, IAEA extend inspection agreement by one month Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency extend an understanding to keep the nuclear talks alive. Iran
Rouhani claims US has agreed to lift key Iran sanctions Iran's president said the United States has agreed to remove substantial economic sanctions against the Islamic Republic following marathon talks in Vienna. Iran
US Navy fires 30 warning shots to ward off Iran’s speed boats IRGC fast boats harassed US Navy ships once again amid nuclear talks in Vienna. Iran
Top Democrats urge Biden to lift sanctions on Tehran in good faith Prominent Democratic National Committee members urged President Joe Biden to relieve sanctions on Iran as the window closes for a return to the nuclear deal. Iran
Iran's Zarif denies bid for presidency In a meeting with a powerful parliamentary commission on the recently leaked audiotape of himself, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said he would not run for president. Iran
Saudi Arabia confirms talks with Iran, plays down breakthrough Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry says it is premature "to reach any definitive conclusions" about the talks. Iran
House Republicans call for review of John Kerry's security clearance Republicans on the House Oversight Committee responded to a report that Kerry provided Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif information on Israel's operations in Syria, but Kerry has denied this ever happened. United States
Israel not reassured by Biden’s meeting with Mossad chief President Joe Biden told Mossad chief Yossi Cohen in the White House that the United States will not abandon Israel on Iran. Israel
Mossad chief conveys Israeli concerns about Iran to Biden Reports say that President Joe Biden joined unexpectedly on Friday a meeting at the White House between Mossad Chief Yossi Cohen and US national security adviser Jake Sullivan. Israel
