Newsletter: Business & Tech Brent dips on Hormuz, Iran deal optimism Energy markets swing on Iran deal hopes as Hormuz disruption drives global costs higher. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Iran, China discuss Hormuz reopening amid potential US-Iran talks China’s foreign minister told his Iranian counterpart that “persisting in negotiations is particularly important.” Iran
Newsletter: Daily Briefing US pauses Hormuz escort mission as Trump cites progress on Iran talks A tentative diplomatic opening with Iran emerges as the US sustains its pressure campaign. By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Rubio warns Iran of 'total defeat' if it refuses deal Secretary of State Marco Rubio called for Iran "to make a sensible choice" and resume negotiations. Iran
Analysis Iran's Gulf gambit: Attacking the UAE to shift US calculations By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Iran's labor minister resigns as economic protests grow The first high-profile resignation in President Ebrahim Raisi's government comes as he scrambles to soothe public fury over unprecedented rising living costs. Iran
Iran and Iraq sign tourism deal The agreement follows protests of Iranian “interference” after a drone attack targeted an alleged Israeli spy base in northern Iraq. Iran
Iranian IRGC officers 'martyred' amid simmering tensions with Israel The deaths followed the assassination three weeks ago of an IRGC colonel, which Tehran has blamed on Israel. Iran
Rights groups say Iranian prisoners face finger amputations The eight men are expected to have their fingers amputated using a guillotine machine soon, Amnesty International reports. Iran
After Turkey, Venezuela’s Maduro heads to Iran The South American leader said one goal of the visit is to boost tourism between Venezuela and Iran. Iran
Iran, Turkey brace for face-off in Syria Iran has been trying to dissuade Turkey from a fresh intervention in Syria while making military preparations on the ground to protect its interests amid a growing rift between the two neighbors. Iran
Researchers say Iran's doing nothing to protect young people from addiction Addiction among young Iranians is worrying experts who say that as confusion and inconsistency characterize the country's handling of the malady. Iran
Iran pledges 'firm' response to IAEA resolution, switches off cameras Prospects for supervision of Iran's nuclear activities went cloudy as the UN nuclear watchdog chief decried a potential "fatal blow" from Iran's disabling of 27 IAEA-installed cameras at its key facilities. Iran
Iran moves on from India's Prophet Muhammad controversy Iranian diplomats have praised India’s response to members of its ruling Bharatiya Janata Party who insulted Islam. Iran
Iran turns off nuclear site cameras in response to IAEA Iran and the IAEA continue escalatory measures. Iran
Retirees join Iran protests over economic grievances The rallies were sparked by unprecedented rising prices across the food sector under President Ebrahim Raisi's economic policies. Iran
Iran warns IAEA against resolution Iran has threatened to reduce its cooperation with the IAEA if a resolution is written against it. Iran
