Will Iran take up Vance lifeline to avoid another US attack? Vance’s letter comes amid a flurry of diplomatic activity ahead of the Nov. 3 deadline; Jordan and Syria move to deepen security ties following a terrorist attack. Iran
Analysis Who will blink first in latest US-Iran diplomacy efforts? The prospects for a US-Iran deal may depend less on the scope for compromise than on whether either side can afford to make the first concession. By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Limpet mine attack in Hormuz suggests Iran may be shifting tactics UKMTO report of the first successful limpet mine attack on a commercial vessel in the Middle East since 2019 appeared to undermine the Pentagon's claims to have fully cleared and opened the Strait of Hormuz. Iran
Oil tops $114 as traders brace for Iran escalation after US midterms On Friday, BP posted its highest profits in 18 years as a result of the Iran conflict, which has driven up oil and gas margins. Iran
Hegseth fires Pentagon’s top strategist accused of leaks amid Iran war By Jared Szuba In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military
Iran war has cost Pentagon more than $47B: What to know By Jared Szuba In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military
US Navy seizes load of missile fuel going from Iran to Yemen The 70-ton haul suggests the US Navy's yearslong game of cat-and-mouse with Iran-backed arms traffickers in the Gulf of Oman is beginning to pay off. Legacy: Gulf
US alarmed by death sentence, sham trials of protesters in Iran National security adviser Jake Sullivan warned of consequences if Iran's repression of peaceful protesters continues. Iran
US sanctions oil shipping network supporting Hezbollah, Quds Force The Treasury Department accused a Gulf-based group of individuals and front companies of concealing the Iranian origins of oil shipments. Iran
US military in touch with Saudi Arabia over threat from Iran Pentagon officials would not corroborate a Saudi report of a potential imminent attack from Iran on Saudi Arabia and Iraq. Legacy: Gulf
US sanctions Iranian foundation over Rushdie attack The United States designated the 15 Khordad Foundation for financially backing the call for Salman Rushdie’s death. Iran
British-American detainee Tahbaz returned to Iran's Evin Prison Morad Tahbaz, who also holds Iranian citizenship, was released on a temporary furlough in July. Iran
US targets Iranian officials with new wave of sanctions The sanctions targeting 14 individuals and three entities came as Iranian mourners marked 40 days since Mahsa Amini’s death in custody. Iran
Iran 'directly engaged' in Russia’s war in Ukraine, White House says The Pentagon is actively consulting with allies to provide air defense systems to Ukraine to defend against Russia’s bombardments using Iranian drones. Russia / Mideast
Ukraine pressures Israel to supply weapons, cites Iranian threat With reports of Iran supplying Russia with attack drones, Israel is finding it increasingly difficult to reject Ukraine’s pleas for defensive weaponry. Israel
Analysis The Takeaway: Iranian drones in Ukraine send message to West Closer Iran-Russia ties are another thing to worry about; Israel won't send missile defenses to Ukraine; Lebanon-Israel agreement still needs details filled in; and why the region may need nuclear energy to meet climate goals. By Elizabeth Hagedorn , Andrew Parasiliti
Fire at Iranian prison renews pressure for US prisoner release Efforts to free Siamak Namazi and Emad Shargi have taken on greater urgency following a deadly fire that erupted at their detention center. Iran
Analysis The Takeaway: As protests rage, is Iran moving toward nuclear deal? Netanyahu weighs in on Israel-Lebanon gas deal; Russia relies on Iranian drones in Ukraine; Israel escalates raids in West Bank; Lebanon pegs lira to dollar; democracy under siege in Tunisia. By Andrew Parasiliti
