Iran gives 2-day window for Hormuz deal as US mulls strikes: What to know An Iranian spokesperson said on Monday that a revised proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could take effect within two days if Washington meets its demands. Iran
OpenAI's Altman signs UAE energy, government deals amid Gulf funding push The deals deepen the company’s ties to the UAE as the ChatGPT creator pursues a massive new funding round with help from Middle East investors. United Arab Emirates
Oman’s sultan concludes historic China visit amid US tensions: What to know The visit, the first by an Omani head of state since 1978, comes as Oman is reportedly considering purchasing Chinese- and Pakistani-made JF-17 fighter jets as part of efforts to diversify its international partnerships amid growing regional tensions. Oman
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? By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Bennett’s government at work to expand Abraham Accords Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and his Cabinet are hard at work to upgrade the Abraham Accords for normalization, and extend them to more countries in the region. Israel
Iran, IAEA spar over access to Karaj nuclear site The International Atomic Energy Agency claims that Iran has limited its access to the Karaj nuclear facility, where surveillance cameras have been damaged. Iran
Iran introduces own version of maximum pressure Iran may return to the table in a few weeks, but expect it to continue waiting for the United States to make concessions. Iran
Iran’s president slams US in first UN speech Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi used the occasion of his first UN General Assembly speech to heavily criticize the United States. Iran
Iran says nuclear talks to resume in weeks Iran's foreign minister plans to meet with top diplomats from JCPOA signatories at the UN General Assembly. Iran
Iraq's Kadhimi had full agenda for meetings in Iran In his second trip to Tehran, Mustafa al-Kadhimi discussed the two nations' economic relationship, energy sales and reducing regional tension. Iraq
Iraq’s Kadhimi meets with Iranian president In meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi acknowledged "deep relations" between the two countries. Iran
US sanctions four Iranians over plot to kidnap New York activist The newly designated Iranian intelligence operatives were charged in July with conspiring to kidnap a New York-based activist and journalist. Iran
Iran, Saudi Arabia set to resume new round of talks in Iraq Iranian officials say talks with Riyadh counterparts will resume in Baghdad soon. Iran
Iran to move away from nuclear-centered foreign policy Iran’s likely new foreign minister will not be as focused on the nuclear deal as was his predecessor. Iran
IRGC says Afghanistan exit a ‘lesson’ not to rely on US An official from Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps says the US exit from Afghanistan is a lesson for regional leaders. Iran
Afghan chaos further incentive for India’s efforts to strengthen ties with Iran The recent rise of the Taliban in Kabul has expedited New Delhi's efforts to boost ties with Iran, which is positioned to be India's main corridor to Afghanistan, yet major challenges remain. Iran
