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
China slams Trump over economic war on Iran: What to know China’s once significant oil imports from Iran have been impacted by the war in the region and increasing US sanctions. Iran
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
What US-Iran war means for oil prices, shipping and global markets Oil surged and global markets slid after a US-Iran war disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of prolonged energy supply shocks and wider economic fallout. Iran
Three US troops killed in war with Iran: CENTCOM Five additional troops were "seriously wounded," US Central Command said, as the US, Israel and Iran continue their bombing campaigns. Iran
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, architect of regional expansion, declared dead Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed during US and Israeli strikes after serving for 36 years as the Islamic Republic’s second supreme leader. Iran
Trump: Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei dead President Donald Trump said the event marks the “single greatest chance” for the Iranian people to take their country back. By AL-MONITOR Staff
US officials blame strikes on Iran's 'stall tactics' in nuclear talks "They were not serious about doing a deal," a senior Trump administration official said. Iran
Iran pounds Gulf, regional states after US-Israel strikes: What to know Kuwait, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Qatar, as well as Israel, Jordan and Iraq, have all been targeted by Iranian missiles. Iran
US strikes Iran military targets as Trump calls for overthrow of regime A US official speaking on condition of anonymity said the operation could last several days, depending on Iran's retaliation. Iran
Analysis How survival mode has reshaped Iran's calculations for potential US war Iran is blending cautious diplomacy with fortified defenses, a survival mindset and readiness to escalate strategically if challenged. By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Analysis Israel, 'ready' for Iran escalation, looks to US to take lead Israel ramps up military readiness as the world’s largest aircraft carrier approaches Haifa. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
China, Canada urge citizens to leave Iran as Tehran proxies threaten US Other countries including the US and Australia have called for the families of diplomats to leave Lebanon and Israel amid concerns of a regional spillover. Iran
US embassy in Israel authorizes non-essential staff, families to leave The embassy said that non-essential staff and family members of diplomats serving in the country could leave due to aecurity risk, adding that US nationals should leave the country as as flights are available. Israel
US aircraft carrier nears Middle East as Geneva talks end without Iran breakthrough Washington’s flagship aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, is in transit across the Mediterranean as US and Iranian negotiators wrapped up a third round of talks in Geneva. Iran
