In shift, Lebanon grants Iranian ambassador residency extension Mohammad Reza Sheibani’s visa was set to expire early Tuesday morning and he was first ordered to leave in March. Iran
In 'warning shot,' US threatens sanctions on Iran’s trading partners Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said countries were given "defined timelines" to halt business with Iran or face US sanctions. Iran
Oil falls 1.8% as traders await 'toughest' sanctions on Iran Traders are awaiting details about new US measures sure to further disrupt Iranian oil flows. Iran
Analysis UAE-Iran trade relationship becomes key test of Trump’s wartime strategy The Gulf state suspended trade with Iran after new attacks in August. Experts point to risks for both sides as the Trump administration seeks to squeeze Tehran economically. By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Analysis Can Trump's economic war ultimately force Iran to compromise? By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Iran threatens ‘devastating’ response as US ramps up sanctions By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Setting the Record Straight On Hagel, Iran Sanctions Chuck Hagel’s record on Iran sanctions shows a clear understanding of the threat from Iran. Iran
Year-Old Virtual US Embassy in Iran Tallies Its Hits and Misses A virtual US embassy provides Iranians with news and services, but is no substitute for the real thing, reports Barbara Slavin. Iran
Elections Unlikely to Change Israel’s Iran Strategy The results of the recent Israeli elections are unlikely to bring much change to Israel’s Iran strategy, writes Meir Javedanfar. Israel
Is Iranian Hyperinflation a Mirage? Djavad Salehi-Isfahani suggests that the conventional wisdom of so-called Iranian hyperinflation caused by crippling Western sanctions deserves a closer look, as there is lack of connection between devaluation, printing of money and inflation in Iran. Guessing wrong on the impact of sanctions can be costly for US policy. Iran
Iran Strengthens Ties To Palestinian Islamic Jihad Iran has deepened its relationship with Islamic Jihad while maintaining good ties with Hamas, writes Abeer Ayyoub. Palestine
Will Israel Miss Ahmadinejad? Nadav Eyal discusses whether Israel will benefit from a new Iranian president, who is likely to be just as committed to Iran's nuclear program and perhaps an even more formidable adversary. Israel
US Withholds Evidence for Iran Cyberattacks Computer experts say they believe Iran is responsible for a barrage of attacks on the websites of US banks but that the Obama administration should reveal how it knows this and acknowledge responsibility for its own cyberattacks on Iran. Iran
Where Are Iran’s Reformists? Sune Engel Rasmussen reports from Tehran that the reformists and green movement have been reduced to “near invisibility” in the run-up to the presidential elections scheduled for June. Iran
Iran Balks at Nuclear Talks Without Sanctions, Rights on Agenda A dispute over the agenda could be a factor in delaying a new round of nuclear negotiations between Iran and a US-led coalition. Iran
Iran Top Backer Of Palestinian Islamic Jihad The latest war with Israel revealed the Palestinian Islamic Jihad's improved military capabilities, mostly due to continued Iranian support, Abeer Ayyoub reports from Gaza. Palestine
Afghan Water Infrastructure Threatens Iran, Regional Stability Afghanistan has not yet built the needed infrastructure to utilize and reserve its water, a source of tension with its neighbors, writes Fatehmeh Aman. Iran
Will Israel Support a Compromise on Iran's Nuclear Program? Israeli officials are considering what might be the acceptable terms for Jerusalem if there is a new US-led diplomatic initiative with Tehran on Iran's nuclear program, writes Ben Caspit. Israel
