Newsletter: Business & Tech Brent dips on Hormuz, Iran deal optimism Energy markets swing on Iran deal hopes as Hormuz disruption drives global costs higher. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Iran, China discuss Hormuz reopening amid potential US-Iran talks China’s foreign minister told his Iranian counterpart that “persisting in negotiations is particularly important.” Iran
Newsletter: Daily Briefing US pauses Hormuz escort mission as Trump cites progress on Iran talks A tentative diplomatic opening with Iran emerges as the US sustains its pressure campaign. By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Rubio warns Iran of 'total defeat' if it refuses deal Secretary of State Marco Rubio called for Iran "to make a sensible choice" and resume negotiations. Iran
Analysis Iran's Gulf gambit: Attacking the UAE to shift US calculations By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Iran’s 'Guidance Patrols' Stir Controversy A rise in street confrontations over morals violations raises new questions about Iran's enforcement of morality laws. Iran
Rouhani Offers Chance for Turkey, Too Better relations with Iran could relieve some of the pressure on Ankara caused by the Syrian war. Turkey
Netanyahu to Adapt His Position On Changing Iran Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seems unable to readjust his conservative position on Iran, when facing President Hassan Rouhani's new approach to the West. Israel
Israel Should Put Rouhani to Test Instead of denigrating the new foreign policy of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, Israel should put him to the test and demand concrete, confidence-building action. Israel
Rouhani UN Speech a Significant First Step Despite opposition from Israel's prime minister, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani's speech to the UN General Assembly could push talks forward. Lebanon
Reactions to Rouhani Speech Ripple Through Streets of Tehran Iranians are watching their president in New York and looking for signs of change in relations with the United States. Iran
Obama Reference to Fatwa Makes Iran Hard-Liners Take Note President Barack Obama’s reference to Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s prohibition on nuclear weapons gives Iranian skeptics pause. Iran
Obama, Rouhani Stress Diplomacy But Do Not Meet The presidents of the US and Iran suggest they can resolve their differences peacefully in dueling speeches at the UN General Assembly. Syria
Rouhani Puts US to the Test Presidents Barack Obama and Hassan Rouhani may have limited time to solve the nuclear crisis and reduce sanctions against Iran. Iran
Iran To Be Included by US In Middle East Affairs The United States and its allies need to adapt their foreign policy strategies in the Middle East to include President Hassan Rouhani's Iran. Lebanon
Rouhani Heads to New York, Offers Help On Syria Talks Al-Monitor’s analysis and coverage of what to expect at the UN General Assembly this week. Israel
Israel's Dismissal of Iran A Lost Opportunity It's arrogant for Israel to dismiss Rouhani's overtures and refuse to consider the possibility of a new era in Iran. Israel
