Trump’s Iran ‘economic D-Day’ threat sends oil prices above $94 In a Truth Social post, the president threatened that any country that provides a financial lifeline to Iran will face "tremendous economic consequences." Iran
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Iran dismisses Trump’s ‘Economic D-Day’ threat Saudi Arabia wants Iran-backed militia 'heads to roll' in Iraq; Turkey denies military presence at Syrian base hit by Israel; and more. By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Newsletter: Business & Tech UAE-Iran trade freeze raises economic stakes The UAE is a critical trade partner for Iran and has been its largest source of imports for five consecutive years. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Explainer Iraq seeks special Hormuz access from Iran in scramble to keep oil flowing As Iran's parliament speaker holds talks in Baghdad, Iraq has asked Tehran for special consideration for its oil exports. Iraq
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Iran warns Gulf states against assisting US By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Analysis How failing US-Iran diplomacy is giving way to fresh confrontation By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Hezbollah fears being squeezed from Syrian-Israeli borders With Jabhat al-Nusra controlling the southern border area of Syria and reports on cooperation between the group and Israel, the Syrian-Israeli border has become an area of concern for Hezbollah and Iran. Israel
Learning from history with Iran As the extended deadline set for nuclear talks between Iran and the P5+1 approaches, the P5+1 needs to embrace Iran as a reliable partner, leaving behind the mentality of pressure and coercion. Iran
Dust pollution shuts down major cities in Iran Poor air quality has reached dangerous levels in Iran's Khouzestan province, where some parliament members say the people are left “breathing dust.” Iran
Obama: 'Iran’s program has not advanced' US allies puzzled by March deadline for consideration of Senate sanctions bill; Iran’s gesture to Saudi Arabia; Iran’s man in Beirut; Erdogan’s anti-Western pivot; Aleppo’s fuel shortage; Israel reconciling to Hamas? Saudi Arabia
Rouhani VP voices frustration with administration Iran's vice president for Women and Family Affairs has voiced concern over the lack of attention paid by the administration to women's issues. Iran
What does Iran’s choice of UN envoy reveal? Iran's appointment of Gholamali Khoshroo as its UN envoy signals a desire for broader engagement with the West. Iran
Rouhani moves space program back to ministry Despite claims by conservative media outlets, President Hassan Rouhani's administration has not closed Iran's space program but returned its direction to the original ministry. Iran
Will 'Kurdish Spring' redraw Middle East map? A critic looks at “Kurdish Spring: A New Map for the Middle East,” a new book by David Phillips that could become a main reference on the Kurdish struggle. Iraq
Rouhani: We don’t need a nuclear bomb In a speech in Esfahan, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has said that Iran does not need a nuclear bomb to secure its safety. Iran
Shiites have mixed reactions to new Saudi king The death of Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz divided the Shiite community: While many celebrated and rejoiced, others deeply regretted the death of the Saudi monarch who was known for his moderate and reformist attitude. Saudi Arabia
Iranian nuclear negotiators face further criticism Iran's nuclear negotiators are coming under more criticism and some believe that the supreme leader will soon take a hard line on the talks. Iran
Khamenei's fans take to Instagram Supporters of Iran's supreme leader have taken to Instagram to share his message urging the youth of the West to study Islam. Iran
