Oil falls below $74 as Hormuz traffic recovers after Iran war Brent crude, the international benchmark for oil prices, was trading at $73.81 a barrel at 10:40 a.m. EDT, down 4.2% from Tuesday's close. Iran
Trump insists no Hormuz tolls as Iran, US make conflicting claims Iran has said it wants to charge "maritime service fees" in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran
Explainer Hormuz tolls, frozen funds pose early tests for US-Iran peace progress Early cracks are beginning to show following last week’s US-Iran deal announcement even as both sides move ahead with steps toward ending the four-month conflict. Iran
Iran's Ghalibaf holds talks in Oman on Strait of Hormuz: What to know The US-Iran memorandum of understanding signed last week calls for Iran and Oman to hold talks on the future administration of the strait. Iran
Analysis As US reshapes Lebanon strategy, Israel finds itself sidelined By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Iran wants IAEA probe closed before nuclear agreement implemented Iran’s president says Tehran wants the IAEA probe closed in what could be a sign of inching closer to a new deal. Iran
Analysis Islamic Jihad looks to Hezbollah after disastrous Gaza war Also: three dates to watch for in Iran nuclear talks. By Week in Review
Israel raises concerns over Iran probe as deal looms The Biden administration told Israel that it won’t pressure the International Atomic Energy Agency to drop its investigation into Iran’s unexplained nuclear material. Iran
Israel pours energy into media blitz against looming Iran nuclear deal Israel’s political and security leadership is giving its all in a final media campaign against a renewed nuclear deal with Iran. Israel
Israel’s Mossad chief promotes women at top The appointment of two women to very senior positions within the Mossad sends a strong signal to the rest of Israel’s security system that things are changing. Israel
Iran’s nuclear program casts shadow on Israeli election Prime Minister Yair Lapid finds himself in a difficult spot as reports insist the United States is closer to signing a nuclear deal with Iran. Israel
Iran pushes back against IAEA claims as US responds to nuclear deal proposal As it reviews the latest US response about returning to the 2015 nuclear deal, Iran is refuting the International Atomic Energy Agency's claims about its previous nuclear activities. Iran
Iran's FM seeks Africa ties to boost sanctions-hit economy The Islamic Republic renewed the official line that it won't keep its battered economy waiting on the fate of the nuclear deal. Iran
Israel resigned to new Iran nuclear deal over its objections Israel appears to have resigned itself to the defeat of its prolonged campaign against an agreement. Israel
EU's Borrell says Iran's response to nuclear text 'reasonable' EU High Representative Josep Borrell said he hoped the American response would "put an end to the negotiations." Iran
Iran’s president denies making concessions in nuclear talks As the world waits to hear the results of the nuclear talks, Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi has denied that his country made any major concessions. Iran
Iran nuclear deal: The devil remains in the details The White House denies any concessions beyond the 2015 deal. Iran