Newsletter: China-Middle East Why China stepped up Iran war diplomacy six weeks in China moves to shield energy flows and growth as the Iran war disrupts oil and shipping. By Rosaleen Carroll In Washington, DC, US, reporting on the Middle East
Eurozone's inflation jumps 2.6%, jet fuel shortages loom amid Iran war Inflation has been soaring globally amid an energy supply crunch caused by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran
Newsletter: Business & Tech Trump’s Hormuz gambit Investors remain skittish and energy prices remain volatile as the US Navy continues its blockade of Iranian ports. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Iran arrests Ahwazi separatist leader amid war crackdown: What to know The Islamic Republic has detained hundreds of people in Khuzestan province, home to Iran’s largest Arab community. Iran
UAE's deputy PM holds first call with Ghalibaf amid push to extend US-Iran ceasefire United Arab Emirates
Analysis Survival first: Will Iran soften red lines in US talks to consolidate war gains? By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Interview Despite Trump’s U-turns, US may still support Iran’s Kurds, says Komala’s Mohtadi Abdulla Mohtadi Leader of Komala
Republican senators claim 'dangerous precedent' set by Iran prisoner deal Some Republicans call the deal a "ransom payment," but US officials say Iran could only access its frozen funds for humanitarian purchases under tight supervision. Iran
Saudi crown prince meets Iran's foreign minister in Jeddah The sit-down between Mohammed bin Salman and Hossein Amir-Abdollahian is the highest-level meeting between Saudi and Iranian officials since their countries resumed ties in March. Saudi Arabia
Iran FM in Saudi Arabia for first visit since resumption of relations Top Iranian and Saudi military officials also met in Russia in a further sign of detente between the two regional rivals. Saudi Arabia
US lawmakers question if Iranian 'intimidation effort' delaying seized oil transfer American shipping companies have reportedly been reluctant to offload Iranian oil from a tanker anchored off the coast of Texas. Iran
Iran’s oil exports to China hit 10-year high Iran is growing politically and economically closer to China in light of US sanctions. Iran
Iran claims Israel behind shrine attack, pledges revenge The shooting renewed debates on Iran's intelligence failures in thwarting deadly attacks in contrast to the official assertion that the country is an "island of stability" in a volatile Middle East. Iran
'No guarantees’ as US prisoners in Iran await return home A group of Americans held in Iran are closer than ever to returning home after more than two years of on-off negotiations, but it's not a done deal. Iran
Confusion around US-Iran prisoner swap as Tehran puts out its own narrative Iran's official explanation of the prisoner swap agreement carried discrepancies with the one confirmed by the American side, most notably on how Tehran could potentially access and spend $6 billion in funds once unfrozen. Iran
Iran, South Africa sign agreement in Pretoria ahead of BRICS summit The South African and Iranian foreign ministers have signed a cooperation deal ahead of the BRICS summit in Johannesburg, which Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi will attend. Iran
Iran moves US prisoners to house arrest ahead of planned exchange Under a detainee deal negotiated between Washington and Tehran, several US citizens imprisoned in Iran have been transferred to house arrest in a step toward their full release. Iran
Iran executes five men for gang rape Drug-related executions are particularly on the rise in Iran, despite international criticism of Iran’s legal system. Iran
Iran claims to develop technology for supersonic cruise missile The announcement comes amid military tensions between Iran and the United States. Iran
