IRGC claims it downed US drone, set two tankers ablaze near Hormuz Iran has stepped up attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz in recent weeks. Iran
Iran says deal reached with Iraq to expel Kurdish separatists: What to know Iran said an agreement was reached with Iraq to expel or hand over members of Kurdish separatist groups based in Iraqi Kurdistan. Iran
Lavrov visits Tehran as Trump praises Russia's role on Iran: What to know During a meeting with his Iranian counterpart earlier this month, Russian President Vladimir Putin renewed Moscow’s offer to mediate between Tehran and Washington. Iran
Analysis Turkey turns to Iran to contain Houthis as Saudi defense commitments grow Ankara is trying to contain the fighting between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis through Tehran’s help, but Iran may see an advantage in allowing the Houthis to maintain pressure on the kingdom. By Barin Kayaoglu In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security
Window for diplomacy with Iran may be closing as Trump again threatens Pickaxe Mountain United States
Analysis How much oil can cushion another Middle East supply shock? By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
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
Turkey's FM in UAE to discuss Yemen war, Hormuz closure: What to know The top Turkish diplomat was set to stress Ankara's support for a peaceful and “united Yemen” amid renewed Houthi advances. Turkey
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
Qatar's extended LNG force majeure prolongs supply cuts to Europe, Asia Italy’s Edison said Monday that QatarEnergy would be unable to deliver LNG to it until early December. Qatar
What France’s military deployment means for Saudi Arabia’s fight against Houthis New pledges of limited British and French military deployments fall short of what Riyadh would likely need to defend its skies should the Houthis escalate further. Saudi Arabia
Explainer Saudi Arabia’s return to Hormuz puts oil transfer network to the test For months, Saudi Arabia had been eschewing the Strait of Hormuz, but the kingdom has now resorted to ship-to-ship transfers through the vital waterway. Saudi Arabia
‘Free for all or for no one’: Iran warns neighbors over flight bans Several countries in the region have suspended Iranian flights under US sanctions after Washington warned global companies they would no longer have access to the dollar system if they do business with Iranian airlines. Iran
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
Rubio: US-Iran talks 'positive,' no breakthrough yet The top US diplomat said it was "significant" the two warring sides spoke at all. Iran
Cargo vessel attack in Hormuz kills 1 as world leaders gather at UN India said 19 other Indian seafarers were rescued after the MV Cape Dao was hit by an unknown projectile. Iran
