Oil falls below $74 as Hormuz traffic recovers after Iran war Brent crude, the international benchmark for oil prices, was trading at $73.81 a barrel at 10:40 a.m. EDT, down 4.2% from Tuesday's close. Iran
Trump insists no Hormuz tolls as Iran, US make conflicting claims Iran has said it wants to charge "maritime service fees" in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran
Explainer Hormuz tolls, frozen funds pose early tests for US-Iran peace progress Early cracks are beginning to show following last week’s US-Iran deal announcement even as both sides move ahead with steps toward ending the four-month conflict. Iran
Iran's Ghalibaf holds talks in Oman on Strait of Hormuz: What to know The US-Iran memorandum of understanding signed last week calls for Iran and Oman to hold talks on the future administration of the strait. Iran
Analysis As US reshapes Lebanon strategy, Israel finds itself sidelined By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Iran's IRGC unveils underground facility housing thousands of ballistic missiles As it navigates crises at home and abroad, Iran has released video footage of an underground “missile city” in an attempt to flex its military might. Iran
Iran’s currency drops to more than 1 million rials to US dollar: What to know This is yet another record low for Iran’s currency, as the country navigates intense sanctions and US pressure. Iran
Iran not building nuclear weapon despite strategic losses: US intel A report by Washington’s top intelligence office suggests Tehran will struggle to rebuild its proxy militia bulwark after Israeli attacks, but the country’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has not yet authorized the creation of a nuclear weapon. By Jared Szuba In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military
Exclusive Israel to push Trump on Iran attack plan on high-stakes Washington visit Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer and national security adviser Tzachi Hanegbi will lead the multiagency Israeli team to the talks with US national security adviser Michael Waltz and State Department and Pentagon officials in Washington next week. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
US slaps sanctions on Iran's oil tankers, targets China 'teapot' refinery Targets of the sanctions include a refinery allegedly purchasing Iranian oil from a vessel linked to Yemen's Houthi militant group. Iran
UAE's Anwar Gargash visits Iran to deliver Trump's letter: What to know Anwar Gargash's visit to Iran as an interlocutor would mark the Emirates' foray into mediating between Washington and Tehran, a role Abu Dhabi is uniquely placed to play. Iran
As Iran set to receive Trump's letter, China to host talks on nuclear program China will host a trilateral meeting with Russia and Iran in Beijing Friday to discuss Iran's nuclear program, amid renewed US efforts to renegotiate a new deal. China
Trump’s Pentagon policy chief pick signals more military pressure on Iran Tossing aside his past arguments that the US can contain a nuclear-armed Iran, Elbridge Colby promised that if confirmed, he would provide the White House with military options to disrupt Tehran's nuclear program if diplomacy should fail. Iran
Iran Reformists scramble as Zarif resigns, Hemmati impeached: What to know This is the second time Mohammad Javad Zarif has submitted his resignation under Iran’s current president, Masoud Pezeshkian. Iran
US sanctions 6 China firms for helping Iran procure drones: What to know The latest decision follows the United States sanctioning more than 30 entities involved in Iran's shadow fleet. China
IAEA warns Iran ramping up uranium enrichment as US sanctions intensify IAEA reports say Iran has accelerated its production of enriched uranium amid a renewed campaign of maximum pressure by the Trump administration. Iran
Iran’s navy and IRGC hold missile drill in Indian Ocean as FM rules out US talks Iran has unveiled various drones and held drills throughout the country this year. Iran
