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October 3, 2024

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian attends his first press conference, after taking office. on Sept. 16, 2024 in Tehran, Iran.

Pezeshkian in Qatar as Iran pushes to revive nuclear deal, isolate Israel

Coming just a day after Tehran launched a barrage of missiles at Israel, Iran is expecting the visit to serve as a multifaceted initiative, helping shape its future standing in the volatile landscape and boost prospects of sanctions relief to salvage its battered economy.

A man walks across from a raging fire at oil storage tanks a day after Israeli strikes on the port of Yemen's Houthi-held city of Hodeidah on July 21, 2024.

Analysis

How an Israeli retaliation on Iran could impact Gulf energy flow

Energy facilities along the east and west of the Arabian Peninsula brace for possible Israeli attacks against Iran and its proxies.

Jennifer Gnana

By Jennifer Gnana

In Dubai, reporting on Gulf energy policy and politics

A man checks the damages at a restaurant in the aftermath of an Iranian missile attack on Israel, on Oct. 2, 2024 in Tel Aviv.

Damage from Iran’s attack on Israel: What we know

Some Israeli bases sustained light damage, according to reports, while Iran hailed the attack as a success.

This picture shows the remains of an Iranian missile on the ground in the Negev desert near Arad, on October 2, 2024, in the aftermath of an Iranian missile attack on Israel. Israel vowed to make Iran "pay" for firing a barrage of missiles at its territory, with Tehran warning on October 2 it would launch an even bigger attack it is targeted. (Photo by Menahem KAHANA / AFP) (Photo by MENAHEM KAHANA/AFP via Getty Images)

Analysis

Israel’s four options for retaliating against Iran

On the eve of the Jewish New Year, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must decide how to respond to the Iranian missile attack against Israel.

In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense

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Iran hard-liners applaud IRGC, Khamenei amid missile attack on Israel

Palestinian youths inspect a fallen projectile after Iran launched a barrage of missiles at Israel in response to the killings of Lebanese Hezbollah leader Nasrallah.

Israel vows to retaliate against Iran after missile attack

This picture shows Iranian launched projectiles being intercepted by Israel above Jerusalem, on Oct. 1, 2024.

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US warns Iran against 'imminent' ballistic missile attack on Israel

A man walks in front of the entrance of a bomb shelter in the northern Israeli town of Safed on September 29, 2024. (Photo by Menahem Kahana / AFP) (Photo by MENAHEM KAHANA/AFP via Getty Images)

Analysis

Turkey's FM met with Nasrallah days after Oct. 7 — does that mean he's 'pro-Iran'?

Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan speaks during a joint press conference with his Egyptian counterpart, in Cairo on Aug. 5, 2024.

Amberin Zaman

By Amberin Zaman

In London, reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture

Elizabeth Hagedorn

State Department Correspondent

In Washington, DC, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, human rights

Andrew Parasiliti

President and Chief Content Officer

In Washington, DC, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, national security

Sabena Siddiqui

In Karachi, reporting on South Asia, Middle East, Iran

A correspondent in Tehran

In Tehran, reporting on politics

Benjamin Houghton

In Durham, reporting on China in the Middle East

Bijan Khajehpour

In Vienna, reporting on Iranian politics

Republican presidential nominee, former US President Donald Trump, takes the stage during a campaign rally in the 1st Summit Arena at the Cambria County War Memorial on August 30, 2024, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

Iran linked to US election disinformation campaign: What we know

The Iranian government has been tied to an assassination plot on US soil and a hack of the Trump campaign, both of which Tehran has denied.

Russian President Vladimir Putin looks on during a joint press conference with his Iranian and Turkish counterparts following their summit in Tehran on July 19, 2022. (Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP) (Photo by ATTA KENARE/AFP via Getty Images)

Iran warns Russia against Caucasus geopolitical changes amid corridor dispute

The rare warning highlighted Tehran's deep-seated worries about the Zangezur Corridor, which has put the Iran-Russia alliance to a serious test.

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Analysis

Turbulent skies: How Israel-Iran tension is disrupting global aviation

Military action — and even the mere anticipation of conflict — often trigger widespread disruptions in airspace management, affecting commercial and cargo flights across the globe.

Mehran Haghirian

By Mehran Haghirian

A man rides a motorbike past a billboard depicting Iranian ballistic missiles in service in Tehran on April 19, 2024. Iran's state media reported explosions in the central province of Isfahan on April 19, as US media quoted officials saying Israel had carried out retaliatory strikes on its arch-rival. (Photo by AFP) (Photo by -/AFP via Getty Images)

Analysis

How Iran's quest for retaliation against Israel threatens Chinese interests

While China expresses public support for Iran's right to "defend its sovereignty," Beijing's assertive rhetoric belies deep-seated anxiety surrounding the possibility of a wider regional conflict erupting.

Dale Aluf

In Amsterdam, reporting on China in the Middle East

This picture shows a replica of Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant at an exhibition at the International Conference on Nuclear Science and Technology in Isfahan in on May 6, 2024.

Analysis

How Iran maneuvers nuclear politics with defiance and strategy

Despite mounting pressure, Iran continues expanding its nuclear activities while expressing willingness for diplomatic engagement in an effort to kill enough time to gain the upper hand in negotiating any future deals with adversaries.

A correspondent in Tehran

By A correspondent in Tehran

In Tehran, reporting on politics

A picture taken on October 13, 2021 shows Kuwait's largest oil refinery at the Al-Ahmadi complex, about 40 kilometres (25 miles) south of the capital Kuwait City. - A fire broke out on October 18, 2021 in Al-Ahmadi refinery, with no interruptions to site operations or petrol exports.

New Mideast threats mean uncertainty for oil, trade, stability in August

Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) meets with Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran on November 23, 2015. Putin arrived in Tehran for talks with Khamenei and President Hassan Rouhani, with the Syrian conflict expected to be high on the agenda. The one-day visit will also see Putin take part in a summit of gas exporting countries. AFP PHOTO / SPUTNIK / ALEXEI DRUZHININ (Photo by ALEXEI DRUZHININ / SPUTNIK / AFP) (Photo by ALEXEI DRUZHININ/SPUTNIK/AFP via Getty Images)

Analysis

How Iran's missile capabilities can help Russia's war in Ukraine

With JCPOA limitations expiring, Moscow and Tehran are taking their defense ties to another level, with Russia reportedly discussing missiles purchases.

Francesco Schiavi

By Francesco Schiavi

In Bologna, reporting on security, defense, economy, governance

Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, seen as he casts his vote for the snap presidential election at the Imam Khomeini Husseiniya on June 28, 2024, in Tehran, Iran.

Analysis

As Khamenei signals openness to negotiations, is another nuclear deal possible?

Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is signaling openness to resuming talks with the United States about Tehran’s nuclear enrichment but has also sought to emphasize that its rival cannot be trusted.

Jared Szuba

In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military

TEHRAN, IRAN - JULY 5: Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks after casting his vote for the presidential runoff election on July 5, 2024 in Tehran, Iran. The second round of Iran's presidential elections was held while no candidate won the majority of votes in the first round of elections last month. In the second round, Saeed Jalili, who is known as a radical candidate, faced Masoud Pezeshkian, a reformist candidate. (Photo by Majid Saeedi/Getty Images)

Analysis

Is Khamenei opening door for nuclear talks as Iran FM floats revisions?

The Iranian leader signaled willingness to talk to the West about the country's nuclear program less than a week after new Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said there is room to revise the agreement.

A correspondent in Tehran

By A correspondent in Tehran

In Tehran, reporting on politics

Iran's new foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi (L), meets with Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani (R) in Tehran, on Aug. 26, 2024.

Qatari FM meets Araghchi, Pezeshkian in Iran amid Gaza cease-fire talks

The visit is the Qatari premier’s first to Iran since 2022, and it coincides with renewed efforts to reach a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.

Abbas Araghchi (C), nominee for the Foreign Ministry, attends a special session to approve the cabinet appointments proposed by the newly elected president in Tehran on August 21, 2024.

Analysis

What will Iran's foreign policy look like under Abbas Araghchi?

The push by the supreme leader for the appointment of moderate diplomat Abbas Araghchi as foreign minister could signal Iran's readiness to ease tensions with the West, yet the seasoned diplomat appears to be facing a bumpy road ahead.

A correspondent in Tehran

By A correspondent in Tehran

In Tehran, reporting on politics

Iranian mourners carry coffins of the victims of a suicide bombing, Kerman, Iran, Jan. 5, 2024.

Iran announces arrest of 14 ISIS members across several provinces

Iran has repeatedly launched arrest campaigns against suspected members of the Islamic State’s regional branch, which has been behind a series of deadly attacks in the Islamic Republic.