Iraq announces Iran flights to resume: What to know Iraqis protested the latest move aimed at pressuring Iran and an Iran-backed militia vowed a response if the flights do not come back. Iraq
New US aircraft carrier heads to Middle East as Iran war stretches on The USS Theodore Roosevelt is expected to be the fifth US Navy carrier to participate in the now seven-month war against Iran. Iran
Iran rallies thousands of volunteer fighters as talks with US stall: What to know Iran has been leading a volunteer recruitment drive and providing military training to civilians as talks with the US remain stalled. Iran
Oil rises amid Hormuz impasse, Trump attack threat Oil rose after weekend reports suggested talks to reopen the Strait of Hormuz had stalled. Iran
Analysis Could Iran's 7-day Hormuz proposal culminate in diplomatic deal? By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Netanyahu Supports A 'Syrian Model' for Iran Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would gladly embrace employing a military threat to convince Tehran to halt its nuclear program. Israel
US-Iran Deal Would Bring Good News to Lebanon A thaw in US-Iran relations would, over time, have a positive effect on regional conflicts. Lebanon
Iran’s Foreign Minister Offers Help With Syria’s Chemical Weapons Iran is ready to participate in the Geneva II process in Syria, but only if asked, says Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif in an exclusive interview with Al-Monitor. Syria
Iran and Turkey Have DifferencesOn Syria, But Not a Crisis Iran's ambassador in Ankara, Alireza Bikdeli, says if the Iranian and Turkish differences on Syria were between two other countries, it would have led to serious problems. Turkey
The Honor Games: Netanyahu vs. Rouhani Despite the “post-honor world” we live in, national pride still plays a key role in the relations between Israel and Iran, a zero-sum game that could lead to an abyss. Israel
Israel's Hypocritical Attack On Rouhani While Israel accuses Iran of buying time with its charm offensive, it is doing exactly the same with the Palestinians as negotiations stall and settlements continue. Palestine
Collapse of US-Iran Negotiations Will Result in Return of Extremists Collapse of the negotiations between Presidents Barack Obama and Hassan Rouhani will mean the return of Iranian extremists. Iran
Obama-Rouhani Phone Call Thaws Relations The phone call between Presidents Barack Obama and Hassan Rouhani is a beacon for future US-Iran relations. Lebanon
Call With Obama Caps Rouhani's UN Charm Offensive Hassan Rouhani, Iran’s new president, says his first visit to the United States exceeded his expectations, but he leaves many who met him puzzled about what he is really prepared to do. Iran
Ahmadinejad’s Legacy Lingers In Iran’s Happiness Report Iran ranked low on the World Happiness Report, but that may be changing under President Hassan Rouhani. Iran
Can Turkey, Iran Cooperate on Syria? Working with Iran could help end Turkey’s growing isolation over the Syrian civil war. Syria
Netanyahu Swimming Upstream After Iran's Diplomatic Flurry US President Barack Obama, Palestinian President Abu Mazen and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani's told the UN: Israel must compromise on Palestine, while Iran compromises on its nuclear program. Palestine
