US sanctions law firm based in Panama, Greece over Iran shipping ties The Treasury Department accused Karnakis and Karnakis of registering shipping companies linked to Iran's so-called shadow fleet. Iran
Gulf oil exports surpass prewar levels despite escalating tanker attacks According to data from Kpler, oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz and alternative routes across the Middle East averaged more than 24 million barrels a day last week, surpassing prewar levels of 23.3 million. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Analysis How Lavrov's Tehran visit tests limits of Russia's influence over Iran As Tehran looks for an off-ramp from renewed conflict, Moscow is positioning itself as a diplomatic partner while pushing Iran to deliver on long-delayed economic deals. By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
IRGC claims it downed US drone, set two tankers ablaze near Hormuz Iran has stepped up attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz in recent weeks. Iran
Analysis Deal or war? Israel fears fallout from Trump’s next move on Iran By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Israel ramps up security talks with US to stave off Iran deal After visits by both Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz and national security adviser Eyal Hulata, Mossad Chief David Barnea is now in Washington to discuss the Iranian file. Israel
Baquer Namazi, American held by Iran, requires life-saving surgery The Namazi family urged Iran to grant furlough to Siamak Namazi so that he can be by his ailing father’s side as he undergoes emergency surgery. Iran
US calls Iran’s latest nuclear deal offer 'not constructive' Iran insisted it put forward “a constructive approach aimed at finalizing the negotiations.” Iran
Bipartisan lawmakers pressure Biden over Iran nuclear deal House members opposed to the emerging nuclear deal with Iran are requesting the administration provide them with the full text of any proposed agreement. Iran
Tehran FM demands 'more robust' US guarantees for nuclear deal Iranian news outlets are emphasizing the uncertainties facing the nuclear deal as the country's top diplomat said more guarantees were still needed from the United States for the accord's revival. Iran
Israel holds out little hope of Europe stopping Iran nuclear deal Israel is worried after French President Emmanuel Macron reiterated today what EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell said earlier this week, that a deal with Iran could take place in a matter of days. Israel
Israel’s Lapid, Mossad chief diverge on emerging Iran nuclear deal Prime Minister Yair Lapid was surprised by the briefings to the press of Mossad Director David Barnea, who accused the West and the United States of generating a strategic catastrophe for the region. Israel
As US awaits Iran deal response, new Vienna round unlikely A European Union source said negotiators would only return to the Austrian capital to ink a final agreement. Iran
Iran wants IAEA probe closed before nuclear agreement implemented Iran’s president says Tehran wants the IAEA probe closed in what could be a sign of inching closer to a new deal. Iran
Analysis Islamic Jihad looks to Hezbollah after disastrous Gaza war Also: three dates to watch for in Iran nuclear talks. By Week in Review
Israel raises concerns over Iran probe as deal looms The Biden administration told Israel that it won’t pressure the International Atomic Energy Agency to drop its investigation into Iran’s unexplained nuclear material. Iran
Israel pours energy into media blitz against looming Iran nuclear deal Israel’s political and security leadership is giving its all in a final media campaign against a renewed nuclear deal with Iran. Israel
