Which airlines are cutting flights amid Hormuz fuel disruption? European and Asian airlines have been most impacted by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which is throttling jet fuel supplies. Iran
Kuwait acquits journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin after 7 weeks in detention The American-Kuwaiti journalist is expected to be released after 52 days in custody over posts about wartime damage. Kuwait
Who is Ahmad Vahidi, IRGC chief and hard-liner against nuclear compromise? A longtime Revolutionary Guard insider with strong ties to Iran’s security apparatus and proxy network, Ahmad Vahidi has taken over the IRGC at a moment of crisis, with some reports suggesting he is playing an outsized role in the country’s decision-making. Iran
How are Iran-linked tankers still moving through Hormuz blockade? At least 19 Iran-linked tankers have passed through the US blockade on the strait to exit the Gulf while at least 15 have entered, according to the cargo-tracking group Vortexa. Iran
Analysis Gulf energy deals face Iran war stress test as global expansion meets oil shock By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Analysis Israel sees chance of US-Iran deal as almost 'non-existent,' readies for war By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Australia clamps down on Iranian visa holders as war fears rise: What to know The move could affect over 7,000 Iranians who currently hold visitors visas but who have not yet arrived in Australia. Iran
Iran rejects Trump's proposal for ceasefire as US dispatches forces Iran has outlined five conditions for a ceasefire, most of which are seen as nonstarters by the Trump administration. Iran
Saudi Arabia launches new Bahrain maritime link as Hormuz routes strain The service connects King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam with Bahrain’s Khalifa Bin Salman Port. Saudi Arabia
Analysis Pakistan emerges as mediator but faces limitations in Iran-Trump standoff Pakistan has emerged as a potential neutral venue for US-Iran talks, leveraging its ties to both sides, but analysts warn that early back-channel diplomacy faces major hurdles amid ongoing military escalation. By Sabena Siddiqui In Karachi, reporting on South Asia, Middle East, Iran
US readies 3,000 additional troops for Iran war: What to know The deployment of US Army paratroopers could give the Trump administration additional options to escalate the war against Iran, including the potential seizure of strategically important terrain. Iran
Analysis Israel hedges, intensifies Iran and Lebanon strikes ahead of Trump talks Israel believes that US President Trump might soon opt to end the war, leading to a surge in Israeli strikes ahead of a potential ceasefire. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Lebanon expels Iranian ambassador as war tensions mount Lebanon has withdrawn the accreditation of Iran’s ambassador to Beirut amid mounting tensions over Hezbollah's involvement in the Iran war. Lebanon
As US signals new diplomatic push, Iran rejects Trump's ‘very strong talks’ claim Even if the two sides resumed negotiations, Iran has laid out tough conditions for ending the war. Iran
Meet Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, IRGC-vetted figure at center of US talks Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has emerged as one of the Islamic Republic’s most visible figures amid the conflict. Iran
US proposes Vance-Ghalibaf talks with Turkey as one intermediary: Source Iran has yet to respond to the proposal, the source said, as the US announced it was pausing strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure for five days. Iran
US ramps up emergency oil flows as prices swing on Iran strike pause US Energy Secretary Chis Wright announced Monday that the United States started releasing 1 million to 1.5 million barrels of oil per day last week from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Iran
Oil plunges 8% after Trump extends Iran ultimatum In a Truth Social post, US President Trump said that Washington and Tehran “have had, over the last two days, very good and productive conversations regarding a complete and total resolution of our hostilities in the Middle East.” Iran
