Joel Rayburn commits to helping lift Syria sanctions, boxing in Iranian influence In a hearing with Senate lawmakers, the White House’s pick to become the State Department’s top diplomat on the Middle East argued for capitalizing on Iran’s losses in Syria and Lebanon while stressing that the Islamic Republic should not have the ability to enrich uranium domestically. United States
Analysis Trump’s Gulf tour alarms Iran as it fears isolation, shifting alliances Sanctions-hit Iran is anxiously watching Trump clinch multibillion-dollar trade deals with regional heavyweights, yet it is finding a moment of relief in the "sidelining" of Israel. By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Analysis How Trump's Gulf tour and release of Edan Alexander expose rift with Netanyahu The US-Hamas deal for the release of Edan Alexander is just one of a series of issues where the gaps between Washington and the Netanyahu government keep growing. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
US 'encouraged' by latest Iran nuclear talks ahead of Trump's Gulf visit After three hours of talks in Oman on Sunday, the two sides agreed to meet again to work through the technicalities of a potential deal. Iran
Analysis Iran's counterbalancing act: Araghchi in Saudi Arabia ahead of Trump tour By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Exclusive Skepticism shrouds Syria-Israel indirect talks with bets on Sharaa By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Iranian, Saudi officials in India as more airlines halt service amid Pakistan row Iranian and Saudi officials headed to New Delhi in separate visits following Indian airstrikes in Pakistan that raised fears of war between the neighboring countries. Iran
Israel warns citizens traveling to Switzerland of Eurovision protests With the Eurovision contest set for next week, Israelis have been warned to be discreet in the streets of Basel, Switzerland. Israel
As Iran lashes out, Trump undecided on changing ‘Persian Gulf’ to ‘Arabian Gulf’ Trump distanced himself from a report that he would instruct the government to stop using the term "Persian Gulf." Iran
Iran vows ‘unrestrained’ force with new missile ahead of next round of US nuclear talks Iran's state media said the solid-fuel, precision-guided ballistic missile, Qasem Basir, carried "a clear message" to Israel, which has "prior experience" with being hit by Iranian projectiles. Iran
Iran’s Araghchi calls for restraint in Pakistan visit as India tensions rise Iran’s top diplomat will travel to India later this week as regional states call for de-escalation in South Asia. Iran
Analysis What lies ahead for Iran nuclear talks as meeting postponed, threats ratchet up? As threats mount and talks face delays, Iran spots fresh openings — including the ouster of Mike Waltz as national security adviser. By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Rubio links Iran's economic fate to nuke deal as Trump vows sanctions The top US diplomat's comments come amid a delay in the fourth round of Oman-mediated talks between Washington and Tehran over a potential deal to curb Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for international sanctions relief. Iran
Trump's Gaza diplomacy takes back seat to Iran, Ukraine in first 100 days Gaza is on the back burner as nuclear negotiations with Iran and talks to end the Ukraine war command the attention of President Trump and his Middle East envoy. Palestine
Iran unveils new navy ship amid regional tensions, nuclear talks Iran has been expanding its naval fleet in recent years amid tensions with the United States and Israel, though the Islamic Republic is currently engaged in negotiations with Washington. Iran
Outrage grows at Iran port explosion as IRGC rejects blame: What to know The Revolutionary Guard distanced itself from the blast after facing accusations that the cargo contained military-grade materials linked to Iran's missile program, as criticism mounted over conflicting official accounts and the government's post-disaster response. Iran
US sanctions China-Iran network aiding Tehran missile program The Trump administration is stepping up sanctions on Iran as it conducts talks over its rapidly expanding nuclear program. Iran
New explosion hits Iranian factory after deadly port fire: What to know Iranian officials ruled out sabotage as being behind the recent fire at the Shahid Rajaee port but have not commented on the cause of Tuesday’s blast in Isfahan. Iran