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
Time to close deal with Iran An agreement with Iran would be a win, if not a breakthrough, for US interests and allies in the Middle East. (Updated) Syria
Netanyahu tweet a low point in international discourse The Israeli prime minister's insulting of Iran on Twitter shouldn't derail the Iran nuclear talks in Geneva. Israel
Ashoura puts Iranian politics in context The martyrdom of Imam Hussein permeates all aspects of Iranian life. Iran
Human rights overlooked in nuclear talks While the UN negotiates with Iran over the country's nuclear program, human rights is not on the agenda Iran
Iran slows nuclear advances in possible goodwill gesture Taken together, Iran’s pledge of new cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency and the slowdown in its overall nuclear program could facilitate agreement next week in Geneva. Iran
Iranians embrace foreign cuisine Foreign restaurants in Tehran are thriving despite international sanctions. Turkey
Arab societies must build 'citizen-states' The Arab state system needs to better apply to concepts of civil society. Egypt
Iranians slam France on nuclear talks Iranian media, politicians and citizens have reacted harshly to what they perceive as French obstructionism in the nuclear negotiations. Saudi Arabia
Palestinians play resignation card to protest Israeli settlements Unable to break off the talks, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has decided to reshuffle his negotiating team to send a message to Israel. Palestine
Iran’s red line on enrichment Forget France and Israel; talks are probably stuck on Iran’s insistence on its right to enrich uranium on its own soil. Iran
Will Israel wag the dog on Iran? The Obama administration is struggling to make the case that Israel will benefit from a nuclear deal with Iran. Saudi Arabia
Iranians question tradition on sex, virginity and marriage While more traditional families still insist that a woman must be a virgin before marriage, some men are questioning the custom. Iran
