Trump faces three paths ahead in Iran war as Hormuz standoff intensifies As the Hormuz standoff threatens a global economic chill, Trump must choose between military escalation, seeking a partial deal with Iran, or waiting out the pressure campaign. 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
Iranian leaders stress unity in support of Gaza on Quds Day At rallies to mark Quds Day, Iran’s leaders called for Muslim solidarity with the Palestinian people and accused the West of hypocritically supporting human rights while ignoring genocide in Gaza. Iran
Iran dominates Iraqi market after occupation of Mosul Doors closed to the markets of Turkey and Syria after militants took the town of Mosul, leading to a jump in prices for consumers, but a surge in imported Iranian goods could plug the gaps. Iraq
Ayatollah Khamenei calls for armed struggle in West Bank Iran's supreme leader has said that the Israeli and Palestinian people should hold a referendum to decide their fate and that until that happens, the West Bank should begin an armed struggle like Gaza. Palestine
Gaps narrowing as Iran nuclear talks continue At the end of the second day of P5+1 talks with Iran, diplomats are reporting significant progress with gaps narrowing and only a handful of issues remaining. Iran
Breaking: Iran nuclear deal reached Iran and the six world powers have reached an interim nuclear agreement, under which Iran will have certain restrictions on its nuclear program verified by intrusive inspections in exchange for limited sanctions relief. Iran
Kerry, foreign ministers to join talks to close Iran nuclear deal With the six world powers and Iran close to a nuclear deal, Kerry and other P5+1 foreign ministers will join the talks in a push for the deal. Iran
Text: 'Joint Plan of Action' signed by Iran, P5+1 in Geneva The US National Security Council has released the text of the November 24 'Joint Plan of Action' (interim nuclear deal) with Iran. Iran
Exclusive: Burns led secret US back channel to Iran US officials have confirmed that US Deputy Secretary of State William Burns led an intensive back channel effort to Iran beginning before the election of President Hassan Rouhani. Iran
A guide to Iranian online dating Young Iranians are turning to chat rooms — many deemed illegal by the Iranian government — to find dates or even potential spouses. Iran
Iran’s Reformist papers accused of lackluster Gaza coverage Conservative media outlets in Iran have attacked Reformist news organizations for failing to report on the conflict in Gaza, prompting the editors to defend their coverage. Palestine
Saudis see Houthi gains in Yemen as advance for Iran Many Saudis are interpreting the Houthis’ sudden advance toward the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, as a message from Iran that it will not tolerate a Sunni Islamist advance on Baghdad. Saudi Arabia
Iran’s foreign minister reports to parliament on nuclear talks Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has reported to the Iranian Parliament on the latest developments in the nuclear talks. Iran
