Iran flights continue, UAE route closes on day 2 of US sanctions All flights by Iranian carriers to the UAE have been canceled, according to Iran's ISNA news agency. Iran
Iran threatens to expand war to Indian Ocean: What to know An adviser to Iran's supreme leader has threatened to open a new front in the Indian Ocean if the US resumes its strikes against Iran. Iran
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
Iranian politician: Parliament no place for children, donkeys or women One Iranian politician has observed International Women's Day by sharing his opinion that Iran's parliament should remain for men only. Iran
Hezbollah responds to GCC decision In a speech following the GCC’s decision to label Hezbollah a terrorist organization, the movement’s leader, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, intensified his criticism of Saudi Arabia, indicating a readiness to go all the way in the confrontation. Saudi Arabia
Six reasons Iran won’t join war in Yemen Even if Iran considers Yemen as an opportunity to expand its influence, it views averting the crisis there at hand is more important than directly entering it. Saudi Arabia
Rouhani challenges media ban on former president President Hassan Rouhani denies that there is an official media ban on former President Mohammad Khatami, but some Iranian media still abide by it. Iran
Why Israel needs Putin more than it needs Erdogan Reconciliation with Turkey is stalled, possibly due to Israeli-Russian security interests regarding Syria, Lebanon and Hezbollah, as well as Russian hostility to Israeli-Turkish rapprochement. Israel
Iran names head of country’s wealthiest foundation After the passing of the head of Astan Quds Razavi, a charitable endowment, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei must find his replacement. Iran
Iran-Saudi tensions play out on soccer field The ongoing conflict between Iran and Saudi Arabia is affecting the sports world as regional soccer associations struggle to satisfy both parties' location and security demands. Saudi Arabia
Why high inflation may return to Iran The Central Bank of Iran is urging banks to slash deposit rates in the hopes that money locked in savings accounts will be channeled to manufacturing and capital markets. Iran
After terrorist label, what is GCC's next move against Hezbollah? Iranian officials and media have condemned the decision by the Gulf Cooperation Council to label the Lebanese group Hezbollah a terrorist organization and believe more anti-Hezbollah actions are on the way. Saudi Arabia
After elections, Iran's parliament split three ways Iran's Interior Ministry said that Reformists, moderates and conservatives are the three main groups in Iran's parliament. Iran
Why Boeing kept Iran dealings under the radar As the world cashes in on an Iran ready to do business, the US risks being late to the game because of a mixture of political sensitivities, confusion about the remaining American sanctions and structural impediments. Iran
Should Israel celebrate the Iranian elections results? Following Iranian elections, Israeli security experts are divided between those optimistic about changes in the country and those who fear its growing regional hegemony. Israel
