Iran-US draft deal would release $24B in funds, ensure Lebanon ceasefire: Iranian media The draft circulating in Iranian state media, which Trump denied on Friday, would grant Tehran sanctions relief and access to billions in frozen funds while limiting final talks to nuclear issues and excluding its missile program and proxies. Iran
Analysis 'Very bad news’: Israel alarmed as Trump pushes ahead toward Iran deal Israel fears that Iran could emerge from the war strengthened by access to its frozen financial assets and regional acceptance of its dominance over the Strait of Hormuz and potentially resume its nuclear program. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Analysis Cash as leverage: How Iran's push for frozen billions is reshaping diplomacy The frozen assets debate is a test of whether the postwar diplomatic track can move toward a durable framework — or whether financial mistrust will evolve into yet another breaking point. By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
US, Iran trade mixed signals on enriched uranium as Tehran weighs response Speaking on Wednesday, President Donald Trump said he would be willing to wait "a couple of days" for Tehran's response to the latest US proposal to end the war. Iran
Analysis Israel fears Trump seeking Hormuz win while sidestepping Iran nuclear issue By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Analysis Israel sees chance of US-Iran deal as almost 'non-existent,' readies for war By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Top Putin aides in Iran as Russia seeks to ease concerns on Zangezur Corridor The flurry of diplomatic visits and discussions appear to be a fresh move by Moscow to reenergize Iran-Russia bilateral ties, which have recently faced new complexities. Iran
How Saudi Arabia plans to lure foreign investors to kickstart nuclear program Saudi Arabia is looking to begin an ambitious nuclear project and tap into its significant uranium deposits. Saudi Arabia
UAE's final unit of Barakah nuclear reactor hooked to grid: What we know The Emirates is the only Gulf country with a nuclear power program, though neighboring Saudi Arabia also has atomic power ambitions. United Arab Emirates
Analysis How Iran’s new government will impact ties with Pakistan Will Pezeshkian's victory in Iran result in relational shifts with its neighbors and the West alike? Experts believe that remains to be seen. By Sabena Siddiqui In Karachi, reporting on South Asia, Middle East, Iran
China, Turkey ink 'energy transition' deal during Bayraktar's visit The deal was signed as part of the Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar's visit to China. Turkey
Understanding Iran's increasingly open rhetoric about atomic bombs Several Iranian officials and military generals have recently abandoned earlier reservations on nuclear policy, sending out the message that the country could be turning into an atomic weapons possessor to deter Israel. Iran
Iran urges IAEA to dodge US, Israeli 'pressure' over nuclear program The visit by the UN nuclear watchdog's chief comes two months after he raised concerns about losing track of Tehran's enrichment program and its possible capabilities to produce nuclear weapons. Iran
Dubai's record rainfall spotlights Gulf’s troubled relation with water The Gulf’s longterm love–hate relationship with water lies behind a year and a half's worth of rain that fell on Dubai in 24 hours. It includes climate change-induced shifting rainfall patterns, groundwater extractions and unsustainable consumption. United Arab Emirates
Iran vows it will respond 'within seconds' if Israel retaliates The latest Iranian attack on Israel in response to a suspected Israeli strike against Iran’s consulate in Syria has set off fears of a full-blown war in the region. Iran
Iran begins building 4 more nuclear power plants amid IAEA warnings Western officials have long suspected Tehran of looking to produce nuclear weapons, though Iran denies this. Iran
What does Sisi-Putin latest nuclear plant deal mean for Egypt, Russia? Egypt is hoping nuclear energy will help meet its substantial power needs as Russia eyes a greater nuclear foothold in the region. Egypt
Davos 2024: IAEA chief says monitoring of Iran nuclear sites 'not at a good place' Asked by Al-Monitor if Iran was close to enriching weapons-grade uranium, Grossi responded, “They are already there.” Iran
