CENTCOM chief briefs Trump on Iran strike options It was not immediately clear following Trump’s meeting with top defense officials whether he had decided to restart the war. Iran
Qatar becomes largest buyer of LNG from US amid Hormuz disruption QatarEnergy has agreed to purchase up to 7 million metric tons per year of US LNG through long-term contracts signed this month. Qatar
Hegseth fires Pentagon’s top strategist accused of leaks amid Iran war Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia, the Joint Staff’s top planner, has become the latest casualty in Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s serial firings of senior officers. By Jared Szuba In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military
Iran war has cost Pentagon more than $47B: What to know US CENTCOM’s latest estimate does not include costs of repairing widespread damage to military bases in the region by Iran’s drone and missile attacks. By Jared Szuba In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military
Analysis How wartime urgency pushed Iran to court Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Iran's deputy FM says IAEA to visit after halted cooperation Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency will discuss a “new modality” for their future cooperation. Iran
In Turkey, Iran-E3 talks set to tackle IAEA access, snapback sanctions As Tehran returns to nuclear talks with Europe amid rising diplomatic pressure, Turkey reaffirms its role as a key regional host for high-stakes diplomacy. Turkey
Iran, Russia launch naval drills ahead of trilateral nuclear talks with China Naval forces from Iran and Russia begin joint military drills in the Caspian Sea, reflecting deepening ties between the two countries that come just weeks after Iran’s 12-day war with Israel and the collapse of nuclear talks with the United States. Iran
As Iran deadline looms, here’s what to know about UN snapback sanctions As the October JCPOA snapback deadline approaches, Western powers are weighing the use of the mechanism, while Iran warns that such a move would undermine progress toward a renewed nuclear deal. Iran
Iran’s Araghchi to meet China, Russia FMs at Shanghai Cooperation meeting Iran is seeking to deepen economic ties with the China-led bloc amid US sanctions and the aftermath of last month's war with Israel. Iran
Analysis Why Iran is embracing nuclear ambiguity after war with Israel In the wake of its brief but bruising war with Israel, Iran is walking the calculated, fine line of escalating nuclear ambiguity to deter future attacks while keeping one hand extended for diplomacy. But how long can they maintain this balance? By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Analysis Is Red Sea truce over? What Houthi attacks mean for US, regional stability The renewed Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea may give Iran time to recover from the June war with Israel, according to some observers. By Adam Lucente , Rosaleen Carroll
US strikes on Iran included F-22s, F-35s, Hegseth says Netanyahu expressed gratitude for the US' long-range bombing of Iran's key nuclear sites, but failed to earn a public endorsement from Washington for further Israeli strikes on Iran. Iran
Iran FM visits Saudi Arabia as kingdom makes push for regional diplomacy The meeting in Mecca comes as Saudi Arabia steps up its diplomatic engagement with key global powers with the aim of managing regional tensions. Saudi Arabia
Iran claims missile arsenal intact, weighs return to negotiations A top Iranian military official said that the country's missile arsenal remains secure after last month's war as the president signaled openness to renewed nuclear talks. Iran
After Israel war, Iran reopens airspace to domestic, international flights Authorities opened all airports on Friday except for those at Isfahan and Tabriz. Iran
Pentagon: B-2 strikes set back Iran's nuclear program 1-2 years Operation Midnight Hammer led to the "total obliteration of Iran's nuclear ambitions," a Pentagon spokesperson said. Iranian officials have told Al-Monitor they intend to continue to enrich uranium domestically. By Jared Szuba In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military
