In shift, Lebanon grants Iranian ambassador residency extension Mohammad Reza Sheibani’s visa was set to expire early Tuesday morning and he was first ordered to leave in March. Iran
China holds second air drill with Egypt: What to know China is seeking to strengthen ties with Egypt and Gulf states, including via joint air drills. Egypt
Explainer SDF chief Kobane’s Damascus visit a high wire act for Syria’s Kurds The SDF says its integration with Damascus is complete, but major questions remain over its fighters, weapons and the future of Kurdish self-rule. Syria
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? By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Iran criticizes nuclear watchdog's 'unfair' report A new IAEA report underlined Tehran's failure to come clean on its undeclared nuclear sites and fears are growing that the assessment may further complicate a revival of the Iran nuclear deal. Iran
Israelis warned to leave Turkey over Iran threat Following the killing of Sayad Kohdai last week, Iran has warned it will avenge his death by targeting Israeli businesspeople in Turkey. Israel
Iran seizes two Greek tankers after US, Greece seize Iranian fuel The tanker wars between the US and Iran appear to be heating up once again as Vienna talks remain on the rocks. Iran
Israeli leadership divided on Iran deal Israel’s top security and intelligence officials can’t agree on whether Israel is better off with or without an Iran nuclear deal. Israel
Analysis The Takeaway: Are protests an incentive for Iran to close nuclear deal? Israel’s shadow war with Iran; Gulf shifts to mass transportation; Turkey and Egypt reset ties; Israel targets Jenin camp; Hamas takes student council elections in West Bank. By Andrew Parasiliti , Elizabeth Hagedorn
Iran nuclear deal’s future a ‘huge question mark,’ US negotiator says US Special Envoy for Iran Rob Malley told lawmakers that prospects for a renewed agreement with Tehran were "at best, tenuous." Iran
IRGC colonel's assassination highlights Israel's shift in tactics against Iran After the killing of IRGC colonel Hassan Sayyad Khodaei, reports claim that Israel has multiplied its efforts against Iranian entrenchment in Syria and Lebanon, against Hezbollah's precision missile project and against terrorism by Iranian agents. Israel
Will the FIFA World Cup help bridge Iran-US gaps? The US men's national soccer team is in the most politically charged group along with Iran and possibly Ukraine, among other teams. Iran
Iran nuclear deal back in play after EU envoy's visit Multiple sources in Iran say Mora left Tehran with 'more than suggestions' for a revival of the deal, while both sides may have moved on from differences. Iran
New CENTCOM chief visits Israel as Iran nuclear talks drag on Gen. Michael Kurilla's visit comes as Israel seeks a Plan B in case the Vienna talks fail. Israel
EU envoy, Qatar emir arrive in Tehran amid final push for Iran deal The Iran nuclear deal may be facing "last bullet" with no deal in sight on IRGC. Iran
Top EU diplomat says offer may be 'last bullet' to pull off Iran nuclear deal Tehran has dismissed expectations of a breakthrough as a top EU diplomat makes a last-ditch effort in Tehran. Iran
