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
Hezbollah's Empty Threats Against Israel Hezbollah, Islamic Jihad, Damascus and Tehran are all threatening to set Israel ablaze after any attack on Syria, but none of them has the interest or ability to follow through. Palestine
Fast Food in Qom's Hidden Half Fast-food restaurants in Iran's religious city of Qom have become a space for younger and less conservative citizens to relax. Iran
Will a Rafsanjani Be Tehran's Next Mayor? Tehran's next mayor will be following large personalities who filled that position and will need to address many of Tehran's urban issues. Iran
What Is Behind Success Of Tehran Stock Exchange? The Tehran Stock Exchange has been a success in an otherwise stagnant economy. Iran
Obama's Unnecessary Red Line President Obama's hesitation in enforcing his own red line on Syria will make Israelis question his limits for Iran. Israel
Iran Pleased With US Pause On Syria Strike Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif had been stressing the need for cooperation and consultation on Syria. Syria
Can Syrian Chemical Weapons Issue Lead to US-Iran Opening? Al-Monitor’s analysis and coverage of a possible US military strike on Syria. Lebanon
Syria Offers Opportunity For US-Iran Talks Iranian President Hassan Rouhani emphasizes diplomacy, and US President Barack Obama should give it a try on Syria before going to war. Syria
Don’t Expect Iran To Fight for Assad Despite dire warnings and threats from some Iranian officials, Tehran is unlikely to respond directly in the event of a military strike on Syria. Syria
On Syria, Iran to Do 'What’s Appropriate' Iranian leaders warn of the consequences of a Western military attack on Syria but will weigh their options for a response, if any. Syria
How Would US Strike Against Syria Affect Lebanon? As the world awaits a likely US-led military strike on Syria, many in Lebanon are concerned about the potential repercussions such an action could have on them. Lebanon
Israel Should Heed Syrian Lessons In Dealing with Iran The Obama administration's inaction and discourse on Syria must serve as a warning sign to Israel when dealing with the Iranian threat. Israel
