Newsletter: Business & Tech Washington’s Iran airline squeeze US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had told CNBC on Monday that there would be a global “shutdown” of Iranian airlines beginning Wednesday. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Fresh clashes leave 6 dead in Iran's Sistan and Baluchistan: What to know Iran is experiencing worsening violence in the southeast amid the broader regional conflict and following a dispute over the environmental impact of a gold mine. Iran
Rubio: US-Iran talks 'positive,' no breakthrough yet The top US diplomat said it was "significant" the two warring sides spoke at all. Iran
Cargo vessel attack in Hormuz kills 1 as world leaders gather at UN India said 19 other Indian seafarers were rescued after the MV Cape Dao was hit by an unknown projectile. Iran
Analysis As Trump confirms US-Iran meeting, can Pezeshkian find at UN path to a deal? By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Why Hamas resumed ties with Iran In light of its worsening financial crisis and need for military support, Hamas has resumed relations with Tehran, which have been strained since the start of the Syrian revolution. Saudi Arabia
Will Popular Mobilization Units participate in battle for Mosul? Popular Mobilization Units leaders insist on participating in the fight to liberate Mosul, despite renewed demands by some Sunni politicians to exclude the units because of their history of human rights violations. Iraq
Khamenei appoints new head of Iran's armed forces Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has appointed Mohammad Bagheri as the new chief of staff of the Armed Forces. Iran
Are hard-liners moving in on Iran's Oil Ministry? Iranian hard-liners may be behind the replacement of the director of the National Iranian Oil Company, dealing a fresh blow to the pro-reform camp. Iran
3 Iranian rangers killed by poachers in 48 hours After three Iranian rangers were killed by poachers in 48 hours, some Iranians are asking if the law is doing enough to protect them. Iran
Why Iranians are turning against Leonardo DiCaprio The announcement of a Hollywood biopic about 13th-century Persian poet Rumi with Leonardo DiCaprio in the lead role has sparked an outcry among Iranians. Iran
Iran rejects speculation on shift, divisions over Syria Iranian officials claim no differences among officials on Syria; Russia may be rethinking its Syria strategy; UN envoy stresses need for US, Russia “critical mass” in Syria. Syria
Rouhani adviser says Brexit 'historic opportunity' for Iran While some Iranian officials have spoken in favor of Britain's referendum in leaving the European Union, it is unclear what advantage there is for Iran. Iran
Should next US president consider an Iran nuke deal 2.0? Sen. Chris Coons says it's critical to forge new relationships between top US and Iranian officials when the Barack Obama administration leaves office to ensure continued smooth implementation of the landmark nuclear deal. Congress
Is Iran’s Syria policy really about to shift? Iranian officials have rejected suggestions that a staff reshuffle at the Foreign Ministry means the country’s regional policies are soon to change. Syria
Are major players shifting strategies in Syria? Russia and the US find themselves in a complex situation in Syria, with plenty of doubt to go around. Syria
Iranians shocked after deaths of 19 soldiers in bus accidents Iranian social media users and officials expressed grief and outrage after 19 Iranian soldiers were killed in two separate bus accidents. Iran
