Analysis

Will Pashinyan’s victory in Armenia be enough to unlock peace with Turkey, Azerbaijan?

Armenia’s election result strengthens Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, but his push to normalize ties with Turkey and Azerbaijan still faces major political and constitutional hurdles.

By Amberin Zaman

Reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture

Explainer

Venezuela’s Delcy Rodriguez meets Erdogan in surprise Turkey visit: What to know

Venezuelan acting President Delcy Rodriguez visited Turkey as part of Caracas' post-Maduro diplomatic outreach, seeking to deepen ties with Ankara in energy, trade and mining despite the continued constraints of remaining US sanctions.

Turkey

Bahrain bans mourning of Iran's Khamenei as Gulf reels from attacks

Tensions are rising in the Gulf over Iranian attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait and renewed fighting between Iran and Israel.

Bahrain

US military helped Israel intercept Iran's missiles: What to know

Iranian barrages targeting Israel came after Israeli warplanes struck the outskirts of Beirut, despite the White House publicly signaling its opposition to such strikes.

Iran

Peace talks tested but continue after Iran-Israel escalation

President Donald Trump said “final negotiations on ‘peace’ are proceeding,” while Iran said the talks were unfolding “in an atmosphere of deep mistrust.”

Iran

Newsletter: Daily Briefing

Iran halts strikes on Israel after Trump warning

Tehran says its military operations are over after a day of heavy exchanges with Israel, as Trump presses both sides to stop firing.

By Ezgi Akin

In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO

Analysis

Turkey pushes Iraq, Syria trade routes as Hormuz crisis disrupts Gulf shipping

Turkey is using the Hormuz crisis to promote Iraq- and Syria-based Gulf-Europe corridors, but experts say the routes remain too costly, underbuilt and politically fragile to rival maritime shipping.

By Barin Kayaoglu

In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security

Analysis

Israel’s Lebanon endgame remains elusive despite ceasefire deal

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was compelled by President Donald Trump to accept a new ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah, but without a clear long-term strategy, he may be inclined to resume hostilities at the first opportunity.

By Rina Bassist

In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs

Analysis

Why Iran is making Hezbollah a red line in postwar diplomacy

Recent statements from Iran's military and diplomatic leadership suggest Tehran is determined to prove that war has weakened neither its regional alliances nor its leverage.

By A correspondent in Tehran

In Tehran, reporting on politics

Newsletter: Turkey

All eyes in Turkey on Armenia's election

The parliamentary vote is shaping up as a referendum on Armenia’s geopolitical future, with major implications for Turkey, Russia and the South Caucasus.

By Ezgi Akin

In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO

In first, Israeli journalist appears on Lebanon's LBCI TV: What to know

Barak Ravid spoke to LBCI about his own interview with a senior Lebanese official recently, though Lebanon’s law criminalizing interactions with Israel remains on the books.

Lebanon

Interview

Armenia candidate Tatoyan eyes Pashinyan's pro-West mantle in sea of Russia-backed rivals

In an interview from Yerevan, Armenian opposition candidate Arman Tatoyan denies pro-Russian ties and says he would deepen cooperation with the European Union and the United States while pursuing a gradual approach to relations with Moscow.

Arman Tatoyan

Founder, Wings of Unity Party