Iran-US tensions

Israel weighs options, timing of possible military strike on Iran

Despite deadlock in Vienna, expert/technical talks may have a faint pulse.

Week in Review | Israel | Dec 3, 2021

Iran's chief nuclear negotiator, Ali Bagheri Kani (R), and members of his delegation are seen leaving the Coburg Palais, venue of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action meeting aimed at reviving the Iran nuclear deal, in Vienna on Dec. 3, 2021.

Iran's Quds Force chief warns US as hopes for nuclear accord fade

Esmail Ghaani implied that Iran is able to strike at the US in ways it once could not.

Al-Monitor Staff | Iran | Dec 3, 2021

Iran accuses Israel of poisoning nuclear talks

Iran's sharp rebuke followed reports that Israel had shared intelligence with Western partners alleging that Iran's nuclear enrichment has nearly reached weapons-producing levels.

Al-Monitor Staff | Iran | Dec 2, 2021

The Takeaway: Israel’s military threats shadow Iran nuclear talks

Erdogan digs in on lira; Egypt, Ethiopia tensions rise again over Nile Dam; Assassins "carefully planned" attack on Iraqi PM; Iraqi Shiite scholars ponder post-Sistani era; Children become breadwinners in besieged Idlib; The return of Mohammed Ali Pasha’s palace … all in less than 1,200 words.

Andrew Parasiliti, Elizabeth Hagedorn, Joe Snell | Israel | Dec 1, 2021

Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid meets with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris, Nov. 30, 2021.

Jordan to support US Navy unmanned drone task force in Red Sea

The Royal Jordanian Naval Base at Aqaba will host the US 5th Fleet's Task Force 59 to test unmanned surface craft in the coming weeks.

Al-Monitor Staff | Jordan | Nov 25, 2021

US Navy sailors stand guard aboard the USS Sirocco patrol ship while docked at the US 5th Fleet Command in Bahrain's capital, Manama, on Dec. 17, 2019.

Iran-linked militia calls up thousands of volunteers to fight US forces

An IRGC-linked armed faction in Iraq has urged men across the country to take up arms against any US forces remaining after Dec. 31, claiming to have received tens of thousands of "calls" from citizens willing to help.

Shelly Kittleson | Iraq | Nov 24, 2021

Demonstrators hold Iranian flags during a protest on Sept. 15, 2018, against the torching of the Iranian Consulate and the Hashed al-Shaabi party (Popular Mobilisation) headquarters during recent protests in the southern Iraqi city of Basra.

Iran denounces US sanctions over election interference

Iran said the new sanctions imposed on a group of Iranians for alleged election meddling were a continuation of the Trump administration's "maximum pressure" campaign.

Al-Monitor Staff | Iran | Nov 19, 2021

Iranian helicopter made 'dangerous' approach to US Navy ship, Pentagon says

Iran and the United States are upping the ante in the Gulf ahead of a planned return to negotiations in Vienna.

Jared Szuba | Gulf | Nov 16, 2021

The amphibious assault ship USS Essex sails off the coast of Dili, East Timor, Oct. 31, 2001.

Iran negotiator says goal in Vienna is to undo 'illegal sanctions'

Indirect negotiations between the United States and Iran on the latter’s nuclear program will resume on Nov. 29 after a five-month pause.

Al-Monitor Staff | News Brief | Nov 12, 2021

The Iranian national flag is seen outside the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) headquarters during the agency's Board of Governors meeting in Vienna on March 1, 2021.

The Takeaway: Iran says US must show goodwill ahead of nuclear talks

Saudi Arabian beach riles conservatives; Turkey responds to Erdogan health speculation; Arab-Israeli legislator vindicated by budget; Alexandria’s global warming worries; Egypt offers divorce counseling; Pharaoh’s honey bees still buzzing; all in less than 1,500 words!

Andrew Parasiliti, Elizabeth Hagedorn, Joe Snell | Iran | Nov 10, 2021

Chief of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Mohammad Eslami (R) delivers a speech.

Iran's IRGC praises forces in Gulf of Oman incident

Iran claims its naval forces thwarted a US attempt to confiscate oil from an Iranian tanker, yet Washington denies the incident even occurred.

Al-Monitor Staff | Iran | Nov 10, 2021

A billboard depicting Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps navy units observing a US warship in the Gulf of Oman.

Iran condemns assassination attempt on Iraqi prime minister

While many have speculated that Iran-backed militias were behind the attack, hard-line Iranian media outlets pointed the finger at the United States.

Al-Monitor Staff | Iran | Nov 8, 2021

Iraqi security forces take position on Nov. 7, 2021 at one of the entrances of the Green Zone in the Iraqi capital, following an overnight drone attack on the residence of Iraq's prime minister inside the zone.

US approves sale of air-to-air missiles to Saudi Arabia

The Biden administration says the weapons are key to Saudi Arabia's self-defense from Iran-backed drone attacks out of Yemen.

Jared Szuba | Iran | Nov 5, 2021

Iran increases enriched uranium stockpile ahead of Vienna talks

Indirect talks between the United States and Iran on the latter’s nuclear program will resume in late November after months of delay.

Al-Monitor Staff | Iran | Nov 5, 2021

Israel floats trial for new balloon-based drone, missile-detecting radar

The early-detection balloon and radar are the latest in Israel's rapidly growing arsenal of missile defense systems.

Al-Monitor Staff | Israel | Nov 4, 2021

Iran-US tensions

Israel weighs options, timing of possible military strike on Iran

Despite deadlock in Vienna, expert/technical talks may have a faint pulse.

Iran's Quds Force chief warns US as hopes for nuclear accord fade

Iran accuses Israel of poisoning nuclear talks

The Takeaway: Israel’s military threats shadow Iran nuclear talks

Jordan to support US Navy unmanned drone task force in Red Sea

Iran-linked militia calls up thousands of volunteers to fight US forces

Iran denounces US sanctions over election interference

Iranian helicopter made 'dangerous' approach to US Navy ship, Pentagon says

Iran negotiator says goal in Vienna is to undo 'illegal sanctions'

The Takeaway: Iran says US must show goodwill ahead of nuclear talks

Iran's IRGC praises forces in Gulf of Oman incident

Iran condemns assassination attempt on Iraqi prime minister

US approves sale of air-to-air missiles to Saudi Arabia

Iran increases enriched uranium stockpile ahead of Vienna talks

Israel floats trial for new balloon-based drone, missile-detecting radar

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