US targets Iran's military tech with sanctions after allies trigger snapback New sanctions aim to increase pressure on Iran to restrict the IRGC’s relentless development of ballistic missiles and military aircraft, but risk pushing Tehran further into the orbits of Russia and China. United States
Analysis How far will China, Russia go in shielding Iran from UN sanctions? Iran is lobbying states to resist enforcement of UN sanctions — looking particularly to China and Russia to blunt the impact, even as questions remain about the limits of their willingness to act. By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
From F-35s to Ukraine: Erdogan-Trump talks signal reset, but sanctions obstacles remain The summit underscored both leaders’ personal chemistry while highlighting the limits of what the partnership can deliver. Turkey
Analysis 'Prepared for any scenario': What are Iran's options after sanctions snapback? As the snapback nears, Iran weighs diplomacy, escalation and changes to its nuclear policy. By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Analysis As US steps back from Europe, Turkey eyes bigger role in NATO defense industry By Barin Kayaoglu In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security
India weighs options as US ends waiver for Iran’s Chabahar Port: What to know India has been working to develop the strategically important Gulf port for close to a decade, but the move has been complicated by US sanctions on Iran. Iran
Russia’s energy minister in Iran to discuss stalled natural gas deal: What to know Russia and Iran are strengthening their energy ties amid their growing international isolation. Iran
In first visit in 25 years, Syrian FM pushes sanctions relief in Washington Asaad al-Shibani’s visit to Washington comes as Syria seeks sanctions relief and engages in US-mediated talks with Israel on a security agreement. Syria
US lists 4 Iran-backed Iraqi militias as foreign terrorist organizations Secretary of State Marco Rubio cited the militias' repeated attacks on US and coalition forces across Iraq. Iraq
Iran FM signs preliminary deal with IAEA chief in Cairo amid diplomatic push The announcement of the agreement comes less than two weeks after the European signatories to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal triggered snapback sanctions, which will likely mean the automatic reimposition of UN sanctions on Iran within 30 days. Iran
Analysis Old sanctions, new risks: Iran’s economy hampered by war fallout, China reliance Europe’s move to revive UN sanctions against Iran comes amid growing economic strain for a country already buckling under war damage, domestic crises and a plunging currency. By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Trump order lets US label countries as wrongful detention sponsors Iran will be reviewed for possible listing as a State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention. United States
Iran’s Pezeshkian meets Xi in Beijing as China, Russia try to stall E3 sanctions Iran’s president met China's in Beijing after the SCO summit, which backed Iran’s against international sanctions and condemned US-Israeli strikes on the country earlier this summer. Iran
US sanctions network smuggling Iranian oil diguised as Iraqi: What to know The move come on the heels of the E3’s push to reimpose UN sanctions on Iran. Iran
At SCO summit in China, Iran seeks support ahead of UN sanctions China's SCO will bring together major world leaders, including China’s Xi Jinping, Russia’s Vladimir Putin, Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Iran’s Masoud Pezeshkian, as Tehran seeks support amid mounting Western pressure. China
US eases export controls to boost Syria's recovery The move is the Trump administration’s latest bid to assist the country's postwar reconstruction. Syria
US to deny visas to Palestinian officials for UN summit Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on Palestinian officials to “return to a constructive path of compromise." Palestine