Analysis How far will Iran bend in ceasefire talks with US? US-Iran negotiations are being pursued intensely with Pakistani mediation, but a mutually agreed framework has yet to be reached, as Tehran insists on postponing discussions over its nuclear program. By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as top US intelligence official: What to know US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard cites her husband’s bone cancer diagnosis as reason for stepping down. United States
Analysis Erdogan’s CHP move raises early poll prospects as Iran war bleeds Turkey’s economy A court move targeting Turkey’s main opposition party, combined with mounting economic pressure linked to the Iran conflict, is raising expectations of an early vote that could extend President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s rule. By Amberin Zaman Reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
