US airstrikes hit Iran after tankers attacked in Hormuz Iran's military headquarters threatened a "crushing response" after US warplanes bombed more than 80 targets in the third round of tit-for-tat attacks since the ceasefire. Iran
US revokes Iran oil waiver after Hormuz attacks The United States had issued the two-month sanctions waiver as part of its preliminary deal with Iran. Iran
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Trump says US will lift CAATSA sanctions on Turkey Washington imposed the sanctions on Turkey in December 2020 over Ankara’s acquisition of Russia’s S-400 air defense systems. By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Russia’s Rosatom says staff to return to Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant: What to know Russia evacuated hundreds of personnel from Bushehr after the start of the US-Israel-Iran war, but it has pledged to continue helping Iran develop its nuclear capabilities. Iran
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Iran mourns Khamenei as questions swirl over Mojtaba’s absence By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Analysis How Iran war shaped divergent paths to security among GCC states By Sabena Siddiqui In Karachi, reporting on South Asia, Middle East, Iran
Analysis Iran set to bury Khamenei, but his hard-line legacy may endure By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
As Iran looks to boost production, major political barriers remain Iran’s leaders have put a renewed focus on increasing domestic production, yet to achieve this goal there must be political stability and sincere efforts to push back on corruption. Iran
Iran enters third trial phase of domestic coronavirus vaccine Iran-made vaccines may be available this summer as cases continue to rise despite lockdown measures. Iran
US Navy fires warning shots in encounter with Iranian patrol boats A US Navy patrol ship fired warning shots to ward off Iranian boats in the Persian Gulf on Monday, marking the second run-in between the two countries’ naval forces this month. Iran
Rouhani defends Zarif, Soleimani as Iran roils over leaked audio Iran’s president and speaker of parliament both defended assassinated Quds Force commander Qasem Soleimani after critical comments by the foreign minister became public. Iran
Zarif faces fury from Iranian hard-liners after leaked tape Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called for an investigation into the leak of a tape meant for posterity. Iran
Leaked recording of Iran's foreign minister stirs debate The recording of Iran’s foreign minister has led to speculation as to motivations and meanings. Iran
Iran sentences British-Iranian aid worker to another year in jail Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe had just competed her five-year sentence when she was summoned to court on a new propaganda charge. Iran
Khamenei critic faces 'imminent death' in Iran prison Relentless pleas from international rights groups and members of the Iranian civil society for the release of outspoken journalist Mohammad Nourizad continue to remain unheeded by Iranian authorities. Iran
Iranian military leader threatens Israel following missile strike from Syria The new deputy commander of Iran's elite Quds Force claimed Israel will soon "collapse" as Iranian-Israeli tensions continue to rise. Iran
The Takeaway: Two tracks lead to Tehran: one through Vienna, another through Baghdad Plus: Egypt’s train wrecks; new Nile Dam tensions; Turkey’s trafficking scandal; Iraq’s tribal vote; more! Iran
Iran, Egypt lead Middle East in executions in 2020 Iran, Egypt, Iraq and Saudi Arabia accounted for 88% of executions last year outside of world leader China, according to Amnesty International. Iran
Iran's Rouhani says nuclear negotiations have progressed 60 to 70% President Hassan Rouhani said the nuclear negotiations with the United States are moving at a positive pace. Iran
