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
Iran's currency plunges below 1M against dollar as E3 triggers snapback sanctions Iran's struggles with inflation and the depreciation of the rial could be compounded by Europe reimposing sanctions over the nuclear issue. Iran
Iran says 13 militants in Baluchestan killed as insurgents exploit postwar weakness The large-scale operation in Sistan-Baluchestan underscores persistent instability in the volatile, impoverished province, where Sunni militants have intensified attacks since the Iran-Israel conflict. Iran
US Army trains new Saudi anti-missile THAAD crew as Gulf air defense lags Despite damage from Israel’s June air campaign, Iran’s ballistic missile arsenal continues to threaten Arab states and has in the past limited US military access to regional bases, testing the Pentagon’s ability to manage its global resources. United States
Australia expels Iran envoy, accuses Tehran of directing antisemitic attacks: What to know Iran was responsible for the arson attack against a kosher cafe in Sydney as well as the firebombing of the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne, according to Australian intelligence services. Iran
Iran turns to Russia ahead of E3 nuclear talks: What to know The meeting on Tuesday follows a call on Monday between Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Russian President Vladimir Putin, in which Putin expressed support for Iran's nuclear program and its upcoming talks. Iran
Iran to launch missile drill as Araghchi signals conditional IAEA cooperation Ahead of a missile exercise planned for Thursday, Iran’s foreign minister said that the return of IAEA inspectors will be possible should it be approved by Iran’s Supreme National Security Council. Iran
Iran's political split deepens: Reformists urge uranium freeze as hard-liners resist The recent war with Israel has exposed fault lines across Iran's political spectrum, galvanizing moderate factions to call for domestic and regional policy reforms. Iran
Analysis Iran courts Africa to ease isolation, but trails Russia, China, Turkey Iran's outreach to Africa after the recent war with Israel is as much about optics as it is about outcomes. In hosting South Africa's top general, Tehran framed limited agreements and symbolic gestures as strategic wins and steps toward new alliances amid diplomatic isolation. By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Iran's Larijani seeks proxy revival in Iraq, Lebanon as regional axis falters Ali Larijani's first foreign visit to Iraq and Lebanon as top security official reflects Tehran's urgency to restore a shrinking strategic foothold and reinvigorate its battered Axis of Resistance amid shifting regional dynamics. Iran
IAEA official visits Tehran for first time since Iran-Israel war: What to know Following its June war with Israel, Iran halted cooperation with the UN's nuclear watchdog and its inspectors departed the country. Iran
Analysis Iran reshapes military as proxies falter, 'inevitable' clash with Israel looms The establishment of Iran’s new National Defense Council is more than a bureaucratic reshuffle — it’s a move to restructure command systems that have been battered in the recent war with Israel, as Tehran prepares for a conflict it increasingly sees as inevitable. By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
China's oil imports fall 5.4% as Iranian flows recede from June highs US President Donald Trump has intensified pressure on Iran’s economy, clamping down on its oil sector, a critical component of the state budget. Iran
