Turkey’s military spending jumps to $30B, leads Mideast growth in 2025 Newly released data shows Ankara’s military spending hit $30 billion, while Saudi Arabia remained the region’s top spender and Israel’s outlays declined in 2025. Turkey
Pistachios reach highest prices in eight years amid Iran war Pistachio prices rose to around $4.57 a pound in March, their highest since 2018, according to data company Expana. Iran
Iran FM meets Putin, Russia’s military intel chief as talks stall: What to know Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi headed to Russia following visits to Pakistan and Oman over the weekend as talks with Washington are at a standstill. Iran
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Iran FM blames US for failed talks after landing in Russia Iran blames the United States for stalled talks as a fragile truce holds, while Palestinian voters head to the polls, strikes resume in Lebanon, and Syria opens its first trial tied to the former Assad regime. By Beatrice Farhat In Beirut, reporting on regional news, culture, conflict
Analysis Why Saudi Arabia, Egypt are wary of Turkey’s proposed 4-way defense pact with Pakistan By Barin Kayaoglu In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security
Analysis Araghchi’s Russia, regional tour tests path to breaking US-Iran deadlock By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Pentagon says Iran is behind MuddyWater hacking group Iranian intelligence is behind a group of cyber-attackers that have targeted private and government organizations across the Middle East. Iran
Pressure mounts on Iran's health minister amid personal vaccine saga The impeachment motion was triggered by a leaked document showing that the health minister had received an imported vaccine, contradicting his earlier claims that he had been jabbed with a government-promoted, domestic one. Iran
Iran calls for US to unfreeze Afghan funds amid humanitarian crisis Following a visit by Taliban envoy Amir Khan Muttaqi to Tehran, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said it wasn't ready to formally recognize Afghanistan's new rulers. Iran
Iranian foreign minister visits Oman Oman's top diplomat voiced support for the Iran nuclear deal during the meeting. Iran
Iran denies reports of interim deal Tehran has denied reports of an interim deal in Vienna, but there are signs that Iranian officials are preparing their public for a possible agreement. Iran
Iran’s days of rage on Soleimani anniversary have their limits Can Israel live with an Iranian nuclear deal? Maybe so. Iran
France reports 'bits of progress' in Iran nuclear talks French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said he remained convinced a deal is still possible, but warned "time is of the essence." Iran
Iran claims new missiles forced Israel to halt threats The spokesman for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said newly unveiled Iranian ballistic missiles pushed Israel back from threatening the Islamic Republic with a military strike. Iran
Attacks on US in Iraq meant to send ‘harsh’ message — without spilling blood On the anniversary of the death of former IRGC commander Qasem Soleimani and with the resumption of the nuclear talks in Vienna, Iran stakes out a hard line. Iraq
Soleimani's replacement vows revenge for his killing The replacement for assassinated Quds Force commander Qasem Soleimani has vowed revenge on US officials who were behind the killing. Iran
Drought-stricken Iran sinks under deadly floods Heavy flooding has battered Iran's south and southeast, the same areas that have been hardest hit by drought in recent years. Iran
Iran not ready to recognize Taliban government Shiite-dominated Iran has called for Afghanistan's new Sunni leaders to form a government that reflects the country's ethnic diversity. Iran
