Iran’s IRGC tests new weapons as second US aircraft carrier nears region The drill was at least the third conducted by Iranian forces in the past two weeks. Iran
Analysis Israel fears Trump will clear path for partial Iran deal on nuclear standoff Israel is concerned that a limited American strike on Iran, followed by negotiations, would lead to a partial nuclear deal that excludes the ballistic missile and proxy issues. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Analysis Iran scrambles to shape endgame amid growing US military pressure With Washington tightening deadlines and deploying assets, Tehran is mounting a rapid diplomatic campaign while preparing for what is increasingly seen as some level of unavoidable confrontation. By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Iran's FM says US didn’t demand zero enrichment in nuclear talks The top Iranian diplomat said the two sides have instead discussed “confidence-building measures" related to its nuclear program. Iran
Israeli army chief heading to Washington to restore mutual trust Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi is scheduled to fly to Washington this weekend, with the mission of restoring trust and cooperation between the sides, especially on the Iranian file. Israel
Apathy shadows Iran vote but that doesn’t mean change won’t follow Even if hard-liner Ebrahim Raisi wins, reviving the nuclear deal with the West could gain traction. Iran
Gulf states want Iran deal talks to address Tehran’s missiles program, support for proxy groups The Gulf Cooperation Council’s statement on Wednesday echoed similar demands from members of Congress. DONT USE - Gulf Pulse
Biden urged to secure release of Americans left behind in Iran Amid intensifying speculation over a prisoner exchange between the United States and Iran, the family of Siamak and Baquer Namazi is appealing to President Joe Biden to secure their release. Iran
Iran's conservative candidates step aside to support Raisi Two conservative candidates have stepped aside to support front-runner Ebrahim Raisi. Iran
Does hard-line front-runner for Iran's president have foreign policy plan? Although Ebrahim Raisi has been generally mum about his potential foreign policy focus, some recent comments offer clues to the approach his administration could take if he wins the elections June 18. Iran
House Republicans cite 2015 law mandating congressional review of any Iran nuclear deal Republicans say the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act requires the president submit any deal on Iran's nuclear program to Congress for review. This could complicate the Biden administration's efforts to revive the Iran nuclear deal. United States
Amid nuclear talks, Iran says 6.5kg of uranium enriched to 60% Iranian government spokesperson Ali Rabiei made the announcement as world powers met in Vienna for the latest round of talks aimed at restoring the landmark nuclear accord. Iran
Rouhani praises Putin, hails expanded ties with Russia Rouhani's expression of gratitude came a few weeks after his foreign minister was caught in a leaked audio, complaining about Russian attempts to put a spike in the wheel of the 2015 multilateral talks that culminated in the Iran nuclear deal. Iran
Iran nuclear deal talks to resume in Vienna this weekend US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman said talks aimed at reviving the nuclear deal will resume this weekend in Vienna. Iran
Rouhani lashes out at hard-line media over criticism of US nuclear talks The US and Iran are unlikely to reach an agreement at the Vienna nuclear talks before the June 18 Iranian presidential elections. Iran
Iran expects to restore oil output within month of US lifting sanctions A senior official at the National Iranian Oil Company said that if the United States lifts sanctions on Iran, the country expects to restore its crude oil output to pre-sanctions levels in a matter of months. Iran
