Analysis Can Trump's economic war ultimately force Iran to compromise? President Trump's new economic offensive comes as Iran is grappling with war damage, tighter oil restrictions and a shrinking ability to absorb another major shock. By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Iraq’s Zaidi doubles down on militia disarmament, boosting oil exports Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi made the comments amid Hormuz-related export struggles and a nearing deadline for armed groups to disarm. Iraq
Caught in the middle, Oman shrugs off Trump's latest Iran threat For the second time in months, President Donald Trump has threatened to strike the US partner as it holds talks with Iran. Oman
Houthis claim new strikes on Saudi Arabia after IRGC warning: What to know A senior Iranian commander said Saudi Arabia will be unable to the defeat the Yemeni group as the conflict intensifies. Yemen
Exclusive Saudi Arabia wants Iran-backed militia 'heads to roll' in Iraq amid talks with Tehran By Amberin Zaman Reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
Detained US citizen Baquer Namazi leaves Iran after six years After arriving in the United Arab Emirates, 85-year-old Baquer Namazi will undergo urgent surgery at the Cleveland Clinic. Iran
Khamenei breaks silence on Iran protests, lays blame on US In his first speech since the outbreak of protests Sept. 16, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei accused the United States and Israel of promoting unrest in the country. Iran
Iran vows to strike back if US destroys more of its drones over Iraq Iran has vowed to respond to any “hostile actions” after an Iranian drone was reportedly shot down en route to Erbil. Iran
Analysis Will Iran's shift on IAEA help break deadlock in nuclear talks? Iranian protesters shift tactics in response to government crackdown. By Week in Review
US confirms American citizen killed in Iranian rocket attack in Iraq Omar Mahmoudzadeh's family confirmed to Al-Monitor that he died in an Iranian strike Thursday in the Iraqi-Kurdish town of Koya. Iraq
US unveils new sanctions targeting Iran’s oil sales The Biden administration on Thursday blacklisted entities in China, Hong Kong, Iran, India and the United Arab Emirates over their alleged involvement in Iran’s petrochemical trade. Iran
Iran says enemies causing ‘sedition’ in the country with protests Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi calls recent protests “sedition," and police arrest a former president's daughter. Iran
Iran nuclear talks' key players converge at UN General Assembly The Iran deal’s negotiators are in town for the United Nations summit, but expectations are low that the diplomatic flurry will produce a breakthrough. Iran
Spokesman says nuclear talks not on agenda for Iran at UN summit The inclusion of Iran's top nuclear negotiator in the delegation, however, could provide opportunities for Iran and other countries to exchange ideas Iran
Ahead of UN address, Iran’s Raisi says ‘no trust’ in US on nuclear talks Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi has said he would not meet with US President Joe Biden in New York this week. Iran
US, EU say decision on Iran deal depends on Tehran US and EU officials dismiss claims that an Israeli campaign has influenced negotiations, and say the next move is Iran’s. Iran
Ukraine says it shot down Iranian drone in Kharkiv Photos posted online by Kyiv appear to confirm the Pentagon's claim that Iran has delivered armed drones to Russia for use in Ukraine. Russia / Mideast
