Iran’s Araghchi to visit Turkey as Ankara seeks war mediation role Iran’s top diplomat is expected in Turkey for the OIC talks as the Iran-Israel war dominates the agenda. Turkey
'Like the sky was torn open': At Turkey border, Iranians recall terror in Tehran Agence France-Presse
US envoy says Hezbollah involvement in Iran-Israel war would be 'very bad decision' Agence France-Presse
Crypto looted, TV hijacked: Iran grapples with wave of cyberstrikes Iranian authorities had their work cut out for them on Wednesday, addressing at least three different cyberattacks linked to Israel. Iran
Hezbollah vows loyalty to Khamenei as Iran-Israel war approaches week 2 The group publicly defended the Iranian leader as some worry Hezbollah might retaliate against Israel for its attack on Iran, its main ally and supporter. Lebanon
Analysis Gulf growth forecast bright but Israel-Iran war threatens to derail outlook The World Bank had predicted economic growth among Gulf Cooperation Council states to increase in 2025 and 2026, but experts are skeptical due to the regional conflict. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Analysis Egypt weathers Israel-Iran war blow as energy woes strain economic revival In the wake of regional hostilities rattling markets, Egypt ranks among the most exposed to aftershocks as energy insecurity continues to threaten its ongoing economic turnaround. By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
