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
US boards Iran-linked tanker in Indian Ocean, vows pursuit of 'ghost fleet' The Pentagon said that "international waters are not a refuge" for vessels under US economic sanctions. Iran
Two Iranians face US court in sanctions, arms trafficking cases: What to know The cases come as the United States pairs tighter sanctions with stepped-up enforcement targeting Iran’s global networks amid the war. Iran
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
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
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
Palestinians have low expectations for Biden trip to region Although US President Joe Biden will meet with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah, Palestinians expect little to come from the meeting. Palestine
US: Iran aims to send drones to Russia for use in Ukraine White House releases intel linking Iran to Russia's war on Ukraine just days before President Joe Biden is set to meet Israeli, Arab leaders. Iran
Why IRGC issue won’t go away Even if the US terrorist designation is not lifted, and there is agreement on the JCPOA, the IRGC will still be the power broker of Iranian domestic politics. Iran
Analysis Ahead of Biden Mideast trip, Iran nuclear deal looms large US president to blend diplomacy and deterrence in approach to Iran, region. By Week in Review
Lapid makes campaign calculations as Biden's visit to Israel approaches Just four months ahead of general elections in Israel, US President Joe Biden's visit is sure to have an affect on Prime Minister Yair Lapid's campaign. Israel
British navy reveals Iranian missiles seized in Gulf of Oman The United States and United Kingdom touted a small win for regional security cooperation ahead of President Joe Biden's trip to Saudi Arabia next week. Legacy: Gulf
Iran galvanizes regional diplomacy amid impasse in nuclear talks Iran's chief negotiator traveled to Oman a day after Qatar's foreign minister visited Tehran in what seemed to be diplomatic efforts for an impetus to US-Iran nuclear talks. Iran
US unveils fresh sanctions on Iranian oil trade network The Biden administration designated 15 individuals and entities located in Iran, Vietnam, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates and Hong Kong. Iran
Iran denies asking for new concessions in nuclear deal Iran’s foreign minister says that economic guarantees from the nuclear deal are nothing new. Iran
