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
As US awaits Iran deal response, new Vienna round unlikely A European Union source said negotiators would only return to the Austrian capital to ink a final agreement. Iran
Iran wants IAEA probe closed before nuclear agreement implemented Iran’s president says Tehran wants the IAEA probe closed in what could be a sign of inching closer to a new deal. Iran
Analysis Islamic Jihad looks to Hezbollah after disastrous Gaza war Also: three dates to watch for in Iran nuclear talks. By Week in Review
Israel raises concerns over Iran probe as deal looms The Biden administration told Israel that it won’t pressure the International Atomic Energy Agency to drop its investigation into Iran’s unexplained nuclear material. Iran
US strikes Iran-backed militias in Syria for third day The White House sought to halt attacks on American troops in Syria by authorizing airstrikes on a depot used by the IRGC. Local militias have responded by firing more rockets. Syria
Iran pushes back against IAEA claims as US responds to nuclear deal proposal As it reviews the latest US response about returning to the 2015 nuclear deal, Iran is refuting the International Atomic Energy Agency's claims about its previous nuclear activities. Iran
US airstrikes target bunkers used by Iran-linked militias in Syria US President Joe Biden authorized the strikes in a bid to deter harassment of US troops in Iraq and Syria. Syria
Iran’s president denies making concessions in nuclear talks As the world waits to hear the results of the nuclear talks, Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi has denied that his country made any major concessions. Iran
Iran nuclear deal: The devil remains in the details The White House denies any concessions beyond the 2015 deal. Iran
Tehran urges US to immediately release jailed Iranians Iran's demand came as expectations were growing for a prisoner swap alongside an EU-mediated possible agreement on reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. Iran
Analysis The Takeaway: Iran deal may come too late to stave off energy crisis in Europe Turkey’s mysterious foreign currency; Israel and Russia; Islamic Jihad says Tel Aviv reneges on truce; Palestinian activists claim social media crackdown; Iraq’s Coordination Framework. By Andrew Parasiliti , Elizabeth Hagedorn
Iran’s response to EU conveys 'initiatives' on restoring nuclear deal After submitting its response to the European Union’s proposal on reviving the 2015 nuclear deal, Iran says it's waiting answers on its own “practical ideas and initiatives.” Iran
