Oil falls 1.8% as traders await 'toughest' sanctions on Iran Traders are awaiting details about new US measures sure to further disrupt Iranian oil flows. Iran
Analysis Can Trump's economic war ultimately force Iran to compromise? President Trump's new economic offensive comes as Iran is grappling with war damage, tighter oil restrictions and a shrinking ability to absorb another major shock. By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Iraq’s Zaidi doubles down on militia disarmament, boosting oil exports Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi made the comments amid Hormuz-related export struggles and a nearing deadline for armed groups to disarm. Iraq
Caught in the middle, Oman shrugs off Trump's latest Iran threat For the second time in months, President Donald Trump has threatened to strike the US partner as it holds talks with Iran. Oman
Iran unveils underwater suicide drone as US tensions grow: What we know The showcasing of the unmanned aerial vehicle follows the unveiling of a new drone carrier warship and plans to develop a supersonic cruise missile. Iran
Trump admin taps Joel Rayburn for senior State Department position The Trump administration has nominated Joel Rayburn as assistant secretary of state for Near East affairs, a key role in shaping US policy in the Middle East. United States
Iran pushes diplomatic blitz to thwart Trump's Gaza relocation plan With its regional proxies decimated in Israeli attacks, Iran is seeking to restore its position within the new regional dynamics by encouraging Islamic countries to mobilize against President Donald Trump's Gaza policies. Iran
Iran's Pezeshkian rejects Trump's call for talks, denounces 'plots' against Tehran US President Donald Trump has reinstated his "maximum pressure" strategy against Iran while simultaneously calling for negotiations over the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program. Iran
Analysis What's next as Khamenei rejects Trump's offer for US-Iran diplomacy? The Iranian supreme leader's adamant refusal laid bare divisions within Iran's political structure and has shaken pro-engagement camps that pinned hopes of economic reform on recent overtures from the US president. By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Trump administration unveils sanctions on Iran oil exports to China The opening shot of Trump's rebooted "maximum pressure" campaign against Iran comes after the president suggested this week that its leaders should "immediately" work with the US on a new nuclear agreement. By Jared Szuba In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military
Analysis Will Trump’s maximum pressure on Iran restart talks or force escalation? President Donald Trump signed a presidential memorandum to impose “maximum pressure” on Iran, a campaign that — during his first term — levied intense sanctions on the country in hopes of bringing it back to the negotiating table for nuclear talks. By Rosaleen Carroll In Washington, DC, US, reporting on the Middle East
Iran to send four naval ships to UAE for rare meeting: What to know The announcement of the first-ever visit came a day after Iran unveiled a new ballistic missile. Iran
Netanyahu first foreign leader to meet Trump Tuesday: What to expect While President Donald trump is expected to push Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to go through with the second phase of the hostage deal, the Israeli leader is expected to ask the American president to turn up the heat on Tehran. Israel
Iran's Khamenei cautiously leaves door open for diplomacy with Trump In his latest statements, Ali Khamenei did not rule out talks with the United States, marking a shift from his uncompromising anti-US approach in recent years. Iran
Iran confirms purchase of Russia’s Sukhoi-35 fighter jets: What we know Iran and Russia have grown closer since the start of the Ukraine war as the two countries face international sanctions. Iran
As Trump returns, Iran's IRGC steps up Hormuz military drills: What to know Iran's influential hard-liners have long argued that closure of the oil-strategic strait can serve as a bargaining chip in any confrontation with Israel and the United States. Iran
