Analysis As Iran's power struggle deepens, US talks stall, who’s calling the shots in Tehran? Ultraconservative figures and security officials have intensified their criticism of the negotiating team, accusing it of jeopardizing Iran’s gains. By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Trump extends ceasefire with Iran ‘until discussions concluded’ Trump also said he directed the US Navy to continue its blockade of Iranian ports. Iran
Analysis Israel sees chance of US-Iran deal as almost 'non-existent,' readies for war As US President Trump makes contradictory statements regarding his intentions toward Iran and the ongoing negotiations, Israel is preparing for the possibility of resuming military operations. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Trump says Iran deal could happen 'quickly' as Pakistan readies talks: What to know A source familiar with the plans told Al-Monitor that the US delegation will travel to Islamabad soon. Iran
Analysis What is Iran really willing to concede on its nuclear program? By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Iranian trade with China on the rise China is focused on improving its economic ties with Iran as opposed to security cooperation. Iran
Iran temporarily releases US-UK environmentalist Morad Tahbaz His daughter Tara Tahbaz described the news of his temporary release as "surreal." Iran
Why Iran-Russia relations likely won’t go beyond cooperation in Syria Putin’s recent trip to Tehran was a PR win for the Russian president, but is unlikely to result in any further concessions for Iran. Iran
Iran says nuclear deal's revival up to US According to Iranian media, hopes are fading that the nuclear deal can be revived. Iran
Iran: We will negotiate on nuclear deal until sanctions are removed Iran’s Foreign Ministry says they are ready to negotiate, but other officials are signaling that Iran must prepare for no deal with the US. Iran
Israeli army chief in Morocco for first visit The Rabat visit of IDF chief Aviv Kochavi reflects rapprochement between the countries on regional security cooperation. Israel
Iranian officials say decision is theirs to build bomb Iranian officials state that they can increase enrichment for a nuclear bomb but have chosen not to do so. Iran
Israel concerned Russia may create obstacles to Jewish emigration Two weeks after a letter to that effect, Jerusalem fears that Moscow is serious in its intention to shut down Jewish Agency activities of helping Jewish immigration to Israel. Israel
Biden captures Israeli hearts On the strategic level, the visit of US President Joe Biden to Israel generated mixed results, but on the level of image and intimacy, Biden captured the hearts of Israeli citizens. Israel
Biden, Lapid sign Jerusalem Declaration While the document lays out a platform for continued US-Israeli cooperation, there are still signs the two are divided on diplomacy with Tehran. Israel
Raisi says Iran will not retreat on demands in nuclear talks Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says that his country will not back down on its positions in the nuclear deal negotiations. Iran
Biden arrives in Israel Israeli official sources said yesterday the centerpiece of President Joe Biden’s visit to Israel would be an unprecedented Jerusalem Declaration, outlining the strategic partnership between the two countries. Israel
