Trump faces three paths ahead in Iran war as Hormuz standoff intensifies As the Hormuz standoff intensifies, Trump must choose between military escalation, a limited diplomatic deal, or continuing a pressure campaign against Iran. Iran
In defiant message, Iran’s Khamenei threatens US but appeals to Gulf The address was Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei’s third since coming to power and included a pledge to rid the Gulf of the US. Iran
US blockade tests Iran's limits, but will global pain force Trump’s hand? President Trump is doubling down on economic warfare against Iran, betting a naval blockade and sanctions can force a nuclear deal and end the war. Iran
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Iran defies Trump's blockade as oil prices soar Turkey advances gas pipeline plan to northern Cyprus; Iran-linked group claims London attack; and more. By Beatrice Farhat In Beirut, reporting on regional news, culture, conflict
Could Maliki's departure spur Lebanon’s presidential election? Many Lebanese are looking for signs that the departure of Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki in Iraq will lead to progress in Lebanon's presidential race, but diplomatic sources are quick to downplay any such hopes. Saudi Arabia
Iran's atomic chief wants detonator issue closed The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran complained that the number of questions regarding Iran's nuclear program were increasing, despite Iran's cooperation and previous understandings. Iran
Some urge US to pursue bigger nuclear deal with Iran Former US government officials including former White House and State Department Iran official Dennis Ross have said the US should pursue a comprehensive deal which may recognize Iran's right to enrichment but at the same time be acceptable to the United States. Iran
How Haider al-Abadi became Iraq's next prime minister Iranian officials helped lay the groundwork for the appointment of Iraq's new prime minister-designate. Iraq
Iran, US try volleyball diplomacy Iran’s national volleyball team gets a warm reception in “Tehrangeles” in another first for US-Iran relations. Iran
Iran’s oil minister accuses former officials of $2.7 billion oil fraud Iran's Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh has claimed that former ministers under Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's administration cooperated with billionaire Babak Zanjani to steal $2.7 billion in government money. Iran
P5+1 hopes new Iran nuclear team responds to Almaty offer Political directors will meet in Brussels on July 16 in anticipation of resuming nuclear talks upon the election of new Iranian President Hassan Rouhani. These leaders hope the new Iran nuclear team will respond substantively to a confidence building proposal presented to Iran in Almaty, Kazakhstan in February. Iran
US sees opportunity in Iran election for progress in nuclear talks The US hopes that progress in addressing international concerns over Iran's nuclear program will take place under the newly elected more moderate Iranian President Hassan Rouahni who has taken a "positive tone." Iran
EU's Ashton hopes Iran nuclear talks resume soon After meeting with political directors from the P5+1 countries, lead international negotiator, EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton, expressed an eagerness to resume nuclear talks with Iran after the election of the Islamic Republic's Hassan Rouhani to be President. Iran
Iran's supreme leader rules out broader engagement with US Iran's supreme leader supports the continuation of the nuclear talks but has criticized bilateral talks between Iranian and US officials. Iran
131 House members sign letter supporting US diplomacy with Iran (Updated) 17 House Republicans and 114 House democrats signed a letter to President Obama urging him to commit to diplomacy following the election of new Iranian President Hassan Rouhani. Iran
Rouhani says 'to hell' with nuclear critics President Hassan Rouhani has lashed out at critics of the nuclear negotiations, calling them "timid and cowardly." Iran
