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
Iran-Saudi Relations Under Rouhani President-elect Hassan Rouhani's expected pursuit of pragmatic foreign and regional policies should lead to improved relations and cooperation with Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia
Hamas Hopes Iran's Rouhani Will Renew Ties The election of moderate Hassan Rouhani in Iran might open the door for repairing ties with Hamas. Palestine
Shiite Seminaries in Najaf, Qom Struggle With Dual Roles Shiite seminaries in Najaf and Qom struggle to balance between preserving Shiite identity, while at the same time maintaining their distance from any sectarian conflict and supporting Islamic unity. Iraq
Rouhani Decides Honesty Best Policy On Iran's Economic Mess Iran’s new president looks to US-educated veterans to staff his cabinet and deal with Iran’s economic crisis and nuclear standoff. Iran
Squeaks in US-Israeli Relations Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's comments on "Face the Nation" about what the US should do about Iran stir controversy. Israel
Exclusive: Zahar Rebuilds Ties Between Hamas and Iran Mahmoud al-Zahar is planning his comeback in the Hamas leadership, with the backing of Tehran and the Hamas armed wing Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades. Palestine
Iran’s Mixed Feelings About Egypt The coup against former President Mohammed Morsi and the Muslim Brotherhood leads to questions about Iran-Hamas ties. Egypt
Rouhani Stresses Regionalism In Iranian Foreign Policy Iranian President-elect Hassan Rouhani will consider improved ties with Iran’s neighbors as a priority in his foreign policy. Iran
Encouraged by Rouhani Election, US Urges Iran to Engage With the election of Hassan Rouhani, the United States is cautiously optimistic about serious negotiations with Iran when nuclear talks resume in the fall, says a senior US administration official. Iran
Ahmadinejad Takes Parting Shot At Iranian Women The outgoing Iranian president has proposed a bill that would limit the working hours of some women. Iran
Russia Steers Conservative, Steady Course in Middle East Unlike the United States, Russia can walk away from the Middle East at any time. Egypt
Iran, Iraq React Differently to Morsi's Fall A comparison of the Iraqi and Iranian reactions to the situation in Egypt shows a profound difference in their perspectives on democracy. Egypt
