Iran unveils new underground 'missile city': What to know Iran has moved much of its missile stockpile underground as the threat of a new war looms. Iran
Newsletter: FutureVerse Does Middle East have Nvidia problem? Nvidia shares tumbled this week as the company launched an independent investigation, sparking fallout that could reach all the way to the Middle East. By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Hormuz LNG shipments hit wartime high, but Qatar lags Some 31 LNG carriers transited the Strait of Hormuz in October, the highest number since February before the Iran war began, according to data from S&P Global Energy. Qatar
GCC to build military command center in Kuwait as region simmers: What to know GCC countries have stepped up their joint defense efforts with the announcement of a new forward command center to be headquartered in Kuwait, as tensions between Iran and the US continue to escalate. Saudi Arabia
Zarif touts swift sanctions relief Iran's foreign minister told a New York audience that after a nuclear agreement is reached, sanctions could be lifted within weeks. Iran
Iranian MPs fail to bypass the Guardian Council Iranian parliament members failed in a bid to weaken the powers of the Interior Ministry and Guardian Council to vet candidates. Iran
Iran targets 'MI6 Shiites' The Iranian government is engaged in a media offensive against the Shiite Shirazi movement, which runs a broadcasting network to spread its message. Iran
Zarif: Iran seeks to reduce regional tensions Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says that if and when a nuclear deal is finalized, Iran will focus on resolving regional issues before thinking about resuming diplomatic relations with the United States. Iran
MEK uses congressional spotlight to push regime change in Iran The Iranian dissident group's leader told lawmakers that Tehran's mullahs are an inspiration for Islamists everywhere. Iran
Iran minister apologizes for comment on 'dirty money' in politics After coming under criticism, Iran's interior minister apologizes before an open session of parliament over "misunderstandings" about comments he made regarding dirty money in politics. Iran
US restates positions as Israeli government takes shape Senior Obama administration officials have reiterated the president's commitment in a 2009 Cairo speech to the two-state solution, reinforcing the US stance to Netanyahu's new government. Palestine
Iran's tourism industry scrambles to catch up with demand As Iranian President Hassan Rouhani improves relations with the West, Iranian officials announce they will build more hotels to meet the expected demand of foreign tourists. Iran
Congressional invite to MEK sparks furious backlash Former State Department officials are refusing to testify alongside Mujahedeen-e-Khalq leader Maryam Rajavi. Congress
Iran official warns water crisis could lead to mass migration The adviser for water, agricultural and environment to Iran’s vice president warns that if Iran doesn't cut its water exploitation in half, the country could see a mass exodus. Iran
US CEOs find crowded field in Iran A group of American executives found a warm welcome in Iran and plenty of company from other foreigners investigating post-sanctions business opportunities. Iran
Will Iran nuclear deal lead to rapprochement with Cairo? The pending nuclear agreement with Iran could provide some much-needed balance for Egypt's shifting foreign policy in the region. Egypt
