Araghchi warns Israel as US, Iran hold technical talks in Doha

Syria unveils its transitional parliament appointees; Kuwait’s Zain plans a major telecom investment in postwar Syria; and North Africa’s World Cup teams make history.

Ezgi Akin
Ezgi Akin
Jul 1, 2026
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi attends a press conference alongside Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein (not pictured), in Baghdad, Iraq, June 28, 2026. REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani

Welcome back to the Daily Briefing.

This is Ezgi Akin, filling in for Gabrielle. 

In today’s edition:

  • Araghchi warns Israel as US, Iran hold technical talks in Doha
  • Syria’s Sharaa names appointees to transitional parliament
  • Kuwait's Zain eyes $1.5B mobile network in postwar Syria
  • Egypt, Morocco, Algeria make World Cup history in knockout stage

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