Trump travel ban bars entry from Iran, Libya, Sudan, Yemen The president issued a number of travel bans largely aimed at Middle Eastern countries during his first term, and the new one targets countries the administration says have insufficient vetting procedures and internal security risks. Iran
Iran oil exports to China fall sharply amid US sanctions, weakened demand China is by far Iran’s largest customer for oil, snapping up around 90% of the Islamic Republic’s shipments. Iran
As US proposal takes shape, Iran mulls response to nuclear compromise Iran says it will soon respond to what the White House described as a "very detailed and acceptable proposal." Iran
Analysis If Iran rejects Trump’s nuclear deal, will Israel seize moment to strike? With the Israeli military ready to attack Iranian nuclear sites, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will face a dramatic choice if Tehran rejects the deal Washington is proposing. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Analysis With clock ticking, Iran shows mix of defiance, engagement in nuclear talks By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Analysis Rebuffed by Trump, has Netanyahu missed his chance to strike Iran? By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Analysis US, Iran may punt on enrichment issue to keep talks alive By Elizabeth Hagedorn In Washington, DC, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, human rights
Iran to become full member of Shanghai alliance: Russian FM Gulf states are also seeking to join China and Russia in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. Iran
Iran envoy Rob Malley on leave over security clearance probe The State Department says Abram Paley is currently serving as the acting special envoy for Iran. Iran
Israeli Mossad interrogated inside Iran agent who had operated in Cyprus Mossad published more details on a daring operation on Iranian soil, where its agents tracked and interrogated a head of an Iranian terror cell who had plotted to kill an Israeli in Cyprus. Israel
Iran police chief makes rare visit to Russia for surveillance deals The police commander's trip came against the backdrop of Iran's months-long unrest and reports that Tehran has been seeking Moscow's advice and surveillance equipment to crack down on dissent. Iran
Israel: seizure of millions of dollars in crypto linked to Iran IRGC, Hezbollah The news follows Hamas announcing it will not use Bitcoin anymore and more government scrutiny of cryptocurrency transactions, including by the United States. Israel
Iran-US diplomacy trudges on as hopes of new nuclear understandings grow Even if the nuclear deal is never revived, recent developments give hope that the nuclear situation will not deteriorate further. Iran
South Syria increasingly unstable even as normalization proceeds with Assad Economic turmoil and failed attempts at reconciliation over a decade after the beginning of Syria's civil war keep the country on unstable footing. Syria
Congress doubles down on Middle East defense architecture in NDAA markups To counter China's influence and Iran activities, lawmakers want to expand cybersecurity, maritime and air and missile defense support to Middle East allies and enable Israeli Air Force pilots as Arab leaders begin to engage with Iran. Legacy: Gulf
Iran rushes regional thaw in UAE as it hopes for sanctions relief Iran's foreign minister was in the United Arab Emirates to pursue the Islamic Republic's reproachment drive, while his deputy was on a parallel mission in neighboring Qatar in a quest for sanctions relief through indirect diplomacy with the United States. United Arab Emirates
Family fears US resident jailed in Iran will be left out of prisoner deal As Iran and the United States appear closer to a potential prisoner exchange, Shahab Dalili’s Virginia-based family is urging the Biden administration not to leave him behind. Iran
Iran's FM visits Kuwait, then UAE in latest Gulf charm offensive Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian arrived in Oman on Tuesday to meet with Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi as part of his Gulf tour that began in Doha. United Arab Emirates
UK launches probe into British colleges accused of helping Iran develop drones British leader Rishi Sunak confirmed the inquiry into UK universities' cooperation with Iran in the House of Commons on Wednesday. Iran
