Newsletter: Daily Briefing Trump says Iran deal is ‘over’ Khartoum, Beijing to develop Sudan seaports; Trump bid to lift Turkey CAATSA sanctions faces hurdles; and more. By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
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
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
Iran-Pakistan cooperation complicated by sanctions, porous border Newly inaugurated power line and border marketplace mark progress, but sanctions hinder completion of long-delayed pipeline. Iran
Iran, Belgium complete prisoner swap mediated by Oman Belgian national Olivier Vandecasteele was released from prison in Iran in an Oman-mediated exchange deal. Iran
Israeli brass sounds alarm on Iran's readiness to launch nuclear attack Israeli officials are watching tensely as intelligence indicates Iran is working on the detonation mechanisms needed for a nuclear bomb. Israel
From roads to routers: The future of China-Middle East connectivity Latest Trend Report: China is deepening its engagement in the Middle East, and the region, by and large, is welcoming it.
Iran tests ballistic missile with 1250-mile range, capable of hitting Israel The missile's declared range makes it capable of reaching Israel, which warned Tehran this week with military action over its ramped-up nuclear enrichment and regional activities. Iran
Sultan of Oman to make first visit to Iran amid regional thaw The visit comes amid Iran’s rapprochement with Saudi Arabia, and Oman's mediation between Egypt and Tehran. Oman
Iran suspect in cyberattack targeting Israeli shipping, financial firms Iran has increased its cyberattacks against Israel in the past year, according to several observers. Iran
Who is Alireza Enayati, Iran’s first ambassador to Saudi Arabia in 7 years? Alireza Enayati previously served as the director-general for Persian Gulf Affairs at the Iranian Foreign Ministry and as Iran’s ambassador to Kuwait. Iran
Iran's Raisi visits Indonesia, announces agreement to ditch dollar The Iranian government has signed a dozen agreements with Indonesia, pressing ahead with its pushback on sanctions that has also involved strategic deals with China, Russia and India. Iran
Will Iran cut its energy subsidies? If the Iranian government reduces its current energy subsidies, it will be a huge remedy for the country's runaway budget deficit. But there will be major political obstacles. Bijan Khajehpour In Vienna, reporting on Iranian politics
New EU sanctions on Iran target Basij, judiciary after executions The foreign ministers of the European Union have adopted an eighth round of sanctions against Iranian individuals and entities responsible for serious breaches of human rights. Iran
Iran replaces security chief Shamkhani with IRGC official Ali Shamkhani was heavily involved in Iranian foreign policy and will be replaced by a senior member of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Iran
