Analysis As US rethinks regional presence, Israel shifts focus to destabilizing Iran Uncertain how to interpret the American regional redeployment, Israel is focusing on efforts to destabilize the Iranian regime and stop its nuclear program. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Iran-Oman deal over Hormuz takes shape as war-weary US looks on Trump administration appears poised to concede Iran and Oman's management of Hormuz in hope that Tehran eventually fold on its nuclear program. By Jared Szuba In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military
Turkey’s Erdogan heads to Saudi Arabia for talks with MBS, Pakistan’s Sharif The visit comes as the three countries ramp up coordination to weather the regional fallout from the Iran war. Turkey
Explainer Iran-Oman deal spurs Hormuz hopes as Red Sea threats evolve Iran has signaled that an agreement was reached with Oman establishing a Hormuz shipping route even as Houthi attacks in the Red Sea expand. Iran
Analysis Why Iran is fighting to keep Hormuz at center of US negotiations By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Iran-Pakistan tensions simmer after strikes, IRGC officer killed in southeast Iran is seeking to contain the damage to its relationship with Pakistan following a deadly Iranian military strike in Pakistani territory targeting a dissident group. Iran
US launches new strikes on Houthi missile sites in Yemen as deterrence falters The US military struck Houthi ballistic missiles on the ground, as the Yemeni faction defied previous allied strikes designed to cripple their ability to attack ships in the Red Sea. Legacy: Gulf
Who is Peshraw Dizayee, Kurdish-Iraqi businessman killed in Iran's attack? Iran claimed it targeted “spy bases” belonging to Israel’s spy agency in northern Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, but several civilians were also killed in the strike. Iraq
Live Updates: Attacks in Red Sea, Israel as Gaza death toll passes 24,000 Gaza City was hit with more airstrikes on Monday as Gaza authorities say the death toll has passed 24,000. Israel
Iran’s IRGC strikes 'spy centers' in Iraq with ballistic missiles The IRGC also said it struck Syria in response to the recent ISIS attack in Iran. Iraq
Will Iran manage to dodge ripple effects of Red Sea tensions? The Islamic Republic has condemned the Western coalition strikes targeting its favored Houthi rebels in Yemen, yet it appears to have no appetite for an escalation that could threaten its very survival. Iran
Turkey says tanker seized by Iran carrying Turkish oil purchased from Iraq The ship was seized by the Iranian navy off the coast of Oman. Turkey
Houthis’ largest attack yet in Red Sea poses test for US resolve Yemeni rebels defied an ultimatum from the United States and its allies, targeting commercial shipping lanes and apparently a UK Royal Navy warship with their largest drone and missile barrage yet. Legacy: Gulf
Coalition chief meets Iraqi Kurdistan president as Baghdad agitates against US presence The Pentagon said it is in dialogue with Iraq’s government over the future of the US troop presence in the country as Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani faces pressure to expel American troops. Iraq
What we know about US strike that killed Iraqi militia leader in Baghdad The US assassination of a senior Harakat al-Nujaba commander threatened to rekindle opposition to the presence of American troops among factions in Baghdad. Iraq
US, allies put Houthis on notice over shipping attacks after Pentagon readies strike options Washington and a dozen other nations issued their clearest warning yet since the Pentagon has readied plans to strike Houthi targets in response to the Yemeni faction's brazen attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea. Legacy: Gulf
US pulls aircraft carrier from Mediterranean as Israel escalates in Lebanon Israeli leaders test Hezbollah's restraint as the US Navy's largest aircraft carrier heads home following an extended deployment to deter Iran and its proxies. Israel
