Can Trump turn midterm defeat into Iran breakthrough? Although Iran may have contributed to Republican losses in midterms, the Trump administration still has a historic opportunity in the Middle East. United States
As Trump weighs Iran strikes, possible nuclear opening emerges Sticking points include Iran's highly enriched uranium and lack of access for international inspectors. Iran
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Can Hegseth survive Iran war fallout? The fallout from Republicans’ poor showing in the midterms now includes reports that President Donald Trump could oust Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. By Gabrielle Debinski In New York City, reporting on the Middle East
Russia to provide Iran with 90 missile launchers as military ties grow: Reports Multiple recent reports reveal increased Russian support for Iran, including weapons and intelligence sharing. Iran
Analysis Iran cheers Democrats’ midterm victory but fears Trump's next move By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Israeli defense official slams nuclear deal with 'evil' Iran In an interview with Al-Monitor, Amos Gilad, director of the diplomatic-security bureau of the Israeli Defense Ministry, claims that Iran's acceptance of the recent nuclear deal is just a ploy to continue developing nuclear capabilities. Israel
Change in Hezbollah will be true sign of change in Iran Although many have applauded the recent deal between the P5+1 and Tehran on the latter’s nuclear program, a fundamental change in Iranian policy in the region remains to be seen. Iran
Iran nuclear deal may be start of new era in Persian Gulf The Iran nuclear deal could be a breakthrough on regional ties. Legacy: Gulf
Elderly in Iran suffer as economy falters Iran's senior citizens feel the toll of Iran's faltering economy and record pollution. Iran
Iranian government builds bridges to Sunni minority Iran’s Sunni community is estimated at 9% of the country's population. Iran
The Sufi challenge to Iran’s clergy While Iran's Sufis have attempted to blend into society, their beliefs and practices have sometimes been questioned by Iran’s clerical leadership. Iran
Iran deal recasts regional politics The consequences of the agreement are already extending beyond Iran’s nuclear program. Israel
An Israeli-Saudi axis? Not likely Saudi Arabia has long been willing to work behind the scenes with Israel against common foes, but the kingdom is uninterested in anything more than the occasional clandestine connection. Saudi Arabia
Beirut blast a lesson in terrorism The perpetrators of the Iranian Embassy bombing in Beirut carefully crafted the attack to cause maximum physical and psychological damage. Lebanon
Iran’s diplomatic surge extends to Gulf Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is considering an invitation from Bahrain to attend the IISS Manama Dialogue Regional Security Summit, as UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan visits Tehran. Saudi Arabia
US, Iranian influence evolves in Iraq After the Geneva breakthrough on Iran’s nuclear program and the potential for a US-Iran entente, it is worth looking at the role both sides play in an ever-turbulent Iraq. Iraq
Iranians want more than a nuclear deal While most Iranians were excited about the nuclear deal, many hoped that it would be the first step of bringing normalcy and stability back to their lives. Iran
