In Islamabad, US set to face a more defiant Iran at negotiating table Iran's widening ambitions after the war include a bid to exercise permanent control over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran
US to host Lebanon-Israel talks next week in first such meeting A senior Lebanese official told Al-Monitor that the Trump administration relayed to Beirut on Wednesday its support for Lebanon to handle its negotiations with Israel, separate from talks taking place with Iran this weekend in Pakistan. Lebanon
Analysis Sanctions relief, Pakistan role propel China backing of Iran-US ceasefire The US–Iran truce boosts Pakistan — one of China’s closest partners — by elevating its role as a mediator and strengthening a regional balance that favors Beijing’s allies. By Joyce Karam , Rosaleen Carroll
UAE says no more 'niceties' with Iran, seeks clarity on fragile truce terms The UAE said Iran must pay “compensation” for damages incurred during the conflict. United Arab Emirates
Analysis Ceasefire or strategic pause? How Iran is framing war narrative amid deep mistrust By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Exclusive 'King of Iraq': Top judge Zaidan played key role in Shelly Kittleson's release By Amberin Zaman Reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
Trump rejects talks with Iran as protest deaths mount President Trump urged Iranian anti-government protesters to hold the line while promising unspecified US assistance. Iran
IRGC to Majlis: Who are central players in Iran's regime? Iran’s political system concentrates ultimate authority in the supreme leader and a network of loyal institutions. Iran
Analysis Israel assesses Trump may opt for Iran strike despite protest crackdown The prevailing assessment in Israel is that US President Trump will opt to strike the Tehran government in order to show the protesters that the United States has not abandoned them. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
From Iraq to Yemen, how Iran proxies are responding to protests Iraqi militias and the Houthis are growing more vocal in their defense of Iran amid the protests sweeping the country, while Hezbollah and Palestinian groups are remaining relatively quiet. Iran
Iran dangles diplomacy as Trump weighs strikes amid protests Despite the outreach, Iran doesn't appear willing to abandon its red lines in talks with the United States. Iran
From cyberattacks to airstrikes, Trump has host of options on Iran The White House has a bevy of options to turn up the heat on Iran's government short of regime change, former US military and intelligence officials say. By Jared Szuba In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military
Iran: What's fueling wave of protests and what comes next? Protests that began over economic conditions have increasingly taken on a political tone reminiscent of earlier nationwide movements in Iran. Iran
Flights from UAE, Qatar and Turkey canceled to Iran as protests grow Several airlines canceled their flights to Iranian cities as the protests continue to grow despite a communication blackout. Iran
Iran sees largest protest day as regime cuts internet: What to know Thousands of Iranians protested across the country on Thursday evening in one of the biggest challenges to Islamic Republic rule in decades. United States
Hospital raids, mounting deaths: Iran's unrest enters volatile phase Iran's nationwide unrest has deepened as lethal force collided with state warnings, exposing a widening gap between official control and fast-growing public defiance. Iran
After Venezuela attack, Iran protests test Trump’s pledge of US 'rescue' President Donald Trump is doubling down on warnings of US intervention in Iran following the US capture of Venezuela’s president. Iran
Iran protests enter second week as Ghalibaf warns of 'foreign' actors Senior Iranian officials have begun pointing to foreign actors to explain the ongoing nationwide protests. Iran
