UAE halts all trade ties with Iran after missile attack The incident follows the UAE blaming Iran for strikes on ADNOC vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. United Arab Emirates
Culture Iran war hits Saudi gaming drive as Esports Nations Cup pushed to 2027 The postponement is a blow for the kingdom, which has made growing its esports sector one of the main priorities under its Vision 2030. Saudi Arabia
Iran says understanding reached with Oman over new Hormuz route map Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei told reporters in Tehran on Monday that “an understanding has been reached regarding the map of the transit route.” Iran
Oil spills off Oman, Iran's Qeshm Island reap environmental havoc amid war One oil leak off the coast of Oman is estimated to cover more than 772 square miles, devastating local habitats. Oman
Analysis Libya’s oil revival faces new test as violence returns amid US peace push By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
US approves $230M for Lebanon’s push to disarm Hezbollah New US funds for Beirut signal rare bipartisan approval for progress by Lebanon's security forces as they dismantle Hezbollah weapons caches, but significant risks remain as the militant faction resists full disarmament. United States
Iran defense chief visits Turkey to boost military ties: What to know The Iranian defense chief met with his Turkish counterpart as Tehran seeks to enhance its defense ties with Ankara. Turkey
US targets Iran's military tech with sanctions after allies trigger snapback New sanctions aim to increase pressure on Iran to restrict the IRGC’s relentless development of ballistic missiles and military aircraft, but risk pushing Tehran further into the orbits of Russia and China. United States
Trump signs order to ‘guarantee’ Qatar’s security after Israel strikes New executive order appeared to go beyond existing US agreements with other Gulf states, enjoining Washington to take “all lawful and appropriate measures” — to include military action — to defend Qatar from external attack. Qatar
Ryanair scraps Tel Aviv return amid airport dispute, regional instability The Irish low-cost carrier said Tuesday it would not restart winter flights to Israel, scrapping some 22 routes to and from Tel Aviv and around 1 million seats. Israel
Israeli-American indicted for spying for Iran as Tehran steps up espionage in Israel Iran has been seeking to recruit both Jews and Arabs for surveillance activities inside Israel. Israel
Israeli student found guilty of spying for Iran: What to know The conviction of the 22-year-old Jewish religious student comes as Iran expands efforts to recruit both Jews and Arabs in Israel. Israel
Iran FM signs preliminary deal with IAEA chief in Cairo amid diplomatic push The announcement of the agreement comes less than two weeks after the European signatories to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal triggered snapback sanctions, which will likely mean the automatic reimposition of UN sanctions on Iran within 30 days. Iran
CENTCOM commander meets Egypt’s Sisi in Cairo The Navy admiral’s visit comes as Pentagon officials aim to draw the North African state closer to Washington’s orbit and coordinate multilateral efforts to deter Houthi attacks in the Red Sea. Egypt
Iran, IAEA officials meet in Vienna as UN sanctions clock ticks European powers have triggered the JCPOA’s snapback mechanism, setting a 30-day clock for the return of UN sanctions on Iran. Iran
Analysis Inside Israel's Yemen operation that decapitated Houthi leadership Since Israel's intelligence began focusing on the Houthi threat in July, efforts to quell the threat from Yemen have grown much more precise. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Analysis Push for better US deal or go for round 2? Israeli leadership split on Iran The E3 move with the United States and Israel's coordination to trigger renewed sanctions on Iran is a milestone for Israeli policy. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
