Iran’s World Cup players face US visa uncertainty over military service: What to know The head of Iran’s soccer body said this week that some players might not receives visa to the US due to their military service. Iran
Russia to launch 3 Iranian satellites into orbit this month: What to know The upcoming launch will be the second time Russia’s Soyuz rockets have carried Iranian-made satellites into space. Iran
Lebanon's FM snubs Iran, turns down invitation to visit Tehran: What to know Youssef Rajji declined an invitation from his Iranian counterpart to visit Tehran, saying, "The appropriate conditions for such a visit were not present.” Lebanon
Analysis Russian leak signals Su-35s for Iran moving to production: What to know Recently leaked documents suggest 16 fighters are already on Russian assembly lines, with deliveries slated through 2027. For Tehran, it would be the first meaningful fighter upgrade in decades. By Francesco Schiavi In Bologna, reporting on security, defense, economy, governance
Analysis Iran’s new military drills near disputed islands ratchet up tensions with UAE By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Analysis Iraq’s next PM? Shatri, Eidani, Kadhimi and others jostle for lead By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
In win for Israel, US seems to backtrack on removing IRGC from terror list Convincing Washington not to remove the Iran Revolutionary Guard Corps from its terror list is not akin to halting the negotiated new nuke deal, but it is certainly a major diplomatic achievement for Jerusalem. Israel
Iran ratchets up anti-Israeli rhetoric ahead of key rally Iran's state-funded media called for a boost in anti-Israeli militancy as the "final battle" nears, with officials in Tehran meeting Hamas visitors and throwing rants at Arab states for normalization with Israel. Iran
Analysis The Takeaway: US says Iran deal still possible; breakout time is ‘few weeks’ Islamic State steps up attacks during Ramadan; Arab-Israelis call for calm at Al Aqsa; Russian oligarchs and Egypt; Egyptian Christians alarmed by killing of priest; water scarcity threatens Jordan’s oryx; the storyteller from Idlib; and more; in less than 1200 words. By Elizabeth Hagedorn , Andrew Parasiliti
Khamenei urges Iranians to prepare for 'new world order' Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei told university students that there is a new multipolar world order emerging. Iran
Iran says nuclear talks not suspended Though progress has been halted for weeks, Iran says the talks with the United States have not been suspended. Iran
Nonproliferation experts push for Iran deal resurrection as talks stall Dozens of nonproliferation experts and former officials have warned that failure to bring Iran back into compliance with the landmark accord would be "misguided, irresponsible, and dangerous." Iran
Iran nuclear negotiations at stalemate over IRGC terror listing Iran and the United States seemingly do not want to budge over the designation of the IRGC in reviving the nuclear deal. Iran
Iranian Reformist faces backlash from hard-liners for criticizing IRGC Outspoken Reformist Faezeh Hashemi has invited furious attacks from hard-liners after suggesting that the United States should keep the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on its terror list. Iran
Iran's Foreign Ministry calls avenging Soleimani 'basic' foreign policy principle As nuclear talks remain stalled, a spokesperson for Iran's Foreign Ministry doubled down on threats to avenge the killing of top Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani. Iran
Iran Quds Force commander lauds Israel attacks The head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' overseas missions expressed admiration for the assailants behind the recent attacks in Israel, which he took as a sign of the Jewish state's vulnerability. Iran
Iran's new Iraq ambassador affiliated with Quds Force Iran appointed the country’s fourth ambassador to Iraq since the fall of Saddam Hussein’s regime, and similar to his predecessors he is part of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps. Iraq
Iran's supreme leader says stalled nuclear talks going well Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei praised the country’s nuclear negotiators, saying Tehran is in a strong position. Iran
