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
COP-28 head Sultan Al Jaber: UAE ‘running toward’ energy transition As the climate summit president continues to face criticism for his role as head of the UAE's state oil producer, Sultan Al Jaber argued that his position will serve more as an asset than an obstacle to energy transition. Legacy: Gulf
Iran rejects latest IAEA report, claims it is 'not up to date' Despite Tehran's outright rejection, the UN watchdog's report on alleged secrecy at a leading Iranian facility has once again highlighted concerns that the Islamic Republic could be inching closer to developing a nuclear bomb. Iran
Turkey plans to expand renewable energy but sticks to coal, nuclear Clean energy advocates say Turkey should speed up its shift to renewable sources not only out of environmental concerns, but also to reduce its costly reliance on imported energy. Turkey
Egypt, Russia commence second phase of nuclear power plant construction Egypt is preparing to build the second unit of the Dabaa nuclear power plant about five months after establishing the first unit. Egypt
Russian company begins construction at Egypt’s first nuclear power plant Russia's state-owned atomic energy company, Rosatom, and the Egyptian Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy have begun work at the Dabaa nuclear power plant, Egypt’s first. Egypt
Iranian officials say decision is theirs to build bomb Iranian officials state that they can increase enrichment for a nuclear bomb but have chosen not to do so. Iran
Egypt licenses first power unit at Dabaa nuclear power plant The Egyptian Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Authority licensed the construction of the first power unit at the Dabaa nuclear power plant, in a step showing that the Russian-Egyptian venture has not been affected by Russia’s war on Ukraine and the ensuing sanctions imposed on Moscow. Egypt
Iran turns off nuclear site cameras in response to IAEA Iran and the IAEA continue escalatory measures. Iran
Iran criticizes nuclear watchdog's 'unfair' report A new IAEA report underlined Tehran's failure to come clean on its undeclared nuclear sites and fears are growing that the assessment may further complicate a revival of the Iran nuclear deal. Iran
Egypt, Russia discuss next steps for nuclear power plant Despite the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine and sanctions imposed on Moscow, a Russian delegation visited Egypt to inspect the construction work at the Dabaa nuclear plant. Egypt
Nonproliferation experts push for Iran deal resurrection as talks stall Dozens of nonproliferation experts and former officials have warned that failure to bring Iran back into compliance with the landmark accord would be "misguided, irresponsible, and dangerous." Iran
UAE expands nuclear power plant, doubles electricity production The UAE is still reliant on oil and gas, though nuclear energy is rising in the country and across the region. United Arab Emirates
