US sanctions network smuggling Iranian LPG as talks falter The sanctions come as President Donald Trump has offered mixed signals on prospects for a deal. United States
Ireland bans hard-line Israeli ministers Ben-Gvir, Smotrich: What to know Ireland joined France and the United Kingdom in banning Israel's far-right and pro-settler ministers. Israel
Lebanon’s military hits back at US sanctions, says loyalty 'solely to the nation' Lebanon’s army and General Security stressed that their members remain loyal state institutions, responding to US sanctions that for the first time targeted security officers for alleged ties to Hezbollah. Lebanon
Feature With sanctions off, what’s keeping Syria on US terror blacklist? Despite President Donald Trump’s pledge to lift all sanctions on Syria, the country's designation as a state sponsor of terrorism continues to discourage investment. By Elizabeth Hagedorn In Washington, DC, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, human rights
Analysis From hoarding to unemployment: Iran's economy buckles under US pressure By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Analysis Ports and infrastructure: UAE embraces new economic order in Syria By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
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
UK, France, Germany trigger snapback sanctions on Iran The three countries set an end-of-month deadline for Iran to cooperate over its nuclear program. Iran
Analysis As E3 prepares to restore Iran sanctions, IAEA's Grossi pushes nuclear access IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said his team is seeking access to Tehran's nuclear sites "as soon as possible." By Elizabeth Hagedorn In Washington, DC, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, human rights
Iran turns to Russia ahead of E3 nuclear talks: What to know The meeting on Tuesday follows a call on Monday between Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Russian President Vladimir Putin, in which Putin expressed support for Iran's nuclear program and its upcoming talks. Iran
Trump admin reaffirms F-35 ban on Turkey after letter from 40 Democrats The State Department's reassurance followed renewed pressure from lawmakers from both parties opposed to Turkey accessing F-35 technology while retaining the Russian S-400. United States
US sanctions 4 ICC officials over Israel case The sanctions against four of the court's officials come as Israel prepares for a military offensive in Gaza City. Israel
UAE president heads to Russia to meet Putin as ties grow: What to know UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan is heading to Moscow on Thursday for an official visit, his second in less than a year as Russian-Emirati relations continue to develop rapidly. United Arab Emirates
As Trump warms to Syria, US pushes UN to lift Sharaa sanctions The move comes as Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa prepares to attend the UN General Assembly in New York next month. Syria
