US issues more Iran sanctions as Trump says strikes will resume The sanctions are the latest to target Iran's weapons procurement networks. By Elizabeth Hagedorn In Washington, DC, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, human rights
Amnesty International accuses Israel of state-led ethnic cleansing in West Bank In a new report, Amnesty International said that the escalating forced displacement and settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank is part of a state-led campaign to control the Palestinian territory. Palestine
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
Feature With sanctions off, what’s keeping Syria on US terror blacklist? 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
US sanctions group of Iran-linked 'malicious' cyber actors The Justice Department announced charges against three Iranian nationals for their alleged role in a global computer hacking scheme. Iran
US sanctions Iranian company over drone shipment to Russia The Treasury Department also announced sanctions against three companies and one individual involved in drones used by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Iran
Iran's FM seeks Africa ties to boost sanctions-hit economy The Islamic Republic renewed the official line that it won't keep its battered economy waiting on the fate of the nuclear deal. Iran
Republicans push Biden to deny Raisi’s visa request President Ebrahim Raisi’s planned address to the UN General Assembly comes weeks after the Department of Justice charged an Iranian national with plotting to kill former US official John Bolton. Iran
US renews Iran sanctions waiver for civilian nuclear activities The waiver renewal comes as the United States and Iran consider a final text of an agreement to revive the 2015 nuclear deal. Iran
Iran vows response to US sanctions, ramps up enrichment In response to new US sanctions, Iran has announced its capability to develop atomic weapons. Iran
UAE Central Bank announces more sanctions The Emirates is seeking to improve its record on financial transparency after being implicated in money laundering and sanctions evasion controversies. Legacy: Gulf
Russia to invest $40 billion in Iran’s oil sector The news came during Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Iran and may have been motivated by US sanctions. Iran
Iraq diversifies, expands sources of energy and electricty Iraq is looking to Arab partners to help expand energy production and imports to meet summer demand. Iraq
US unveils fresh sanctions on Iranian oil trade network The Biden administration designated 15 individuals and entities located in Iran, Vietnam, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates and Hong Kong. Iran
Egypt ready to export gas to Lebanon once US grants waiver Egypt plans to export the agreed-upon 650 million cubic meters of natural gas annually in order to alleviate Lebanon's energy shortage. Egypt
Iran's IRGC says US is retreating from region The head of Iran's IRGC said that the United States is now leaving the Middle East. Iran
