Oil jumps 8% as US-Iran war pressures Saudi Arabia, explosions hit Egypt The price of benchmark Brent crude climbed past $90 per barrel on Wednesday after a renewed round of US-Iran hostilities shattered a days-long lull in fighting and the Houthis targeted Saudi oil exports. Iran
Newsletter: China-Middle East China cuts deal with Houthis, adjusts for long US war with Iran By Joyce Karam
Newsletter: Business & Tech Houthi attacks, Iran uncertainty rattle oil markets Hopes for a US-Iran breakthrough briefly eased oil fears before renewed fighting sent prices higher. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Exclusive Saudi Arabia to announce Red Sea coalition to counter Houthi threats Around 50 countries have been invited to join the Saudi-led initiative aimed at countering Houthi threats to Red Sea shipping and preventing a repeat of recent disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. By Amberin Zaman , Jared Szuba
Analysis Katz riles Iran, US as Netanyahu-Trump meeting raises questions By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Iraq's Zaidi cancels Riyadh visit after US-Saudi strikes By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Analysis Why Ukraine's strike on Iranian ship marks dangerous new phase in ties By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Amid shifting regional alliances, will Jordan open up to Iran? As Jordan seems to be growing more isolated in the region with the changing alliances, pundits are calling on the government to consider new moves, including forging an alliance with Iran. Jordan
Iran unrest could complicate Trump decision on sanctions waivers US President Donald Trump has voiced his support for Iran's protests, but the unrest could further complicate his decision on whether to waive nuclear sanctions next month. United States
Israel ignores Iran’s support of Arab Peace Initiative Israel keeps silent while Iranian President Hassan Rouhani signs onto the resolution of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation supporting Israeli-Palestinian peace based on a two-state solution. Israel
How Rouhani can use protests to advance reform Key questions about the protests in Iran remain unanswered, but that does not stop President Hassan Rouhani from being able to seize on the demonstrations to advance his agenda. Iran
Iranian conservatives welcome protests, for now Unsure of who is behind the protests, Iranian political figures and factions voice support for the economic grievances of the protesters. Iran
Protests in Iran unlikely to bring about change Despite their sudden spread, protests in Iran are unlikely to instigate the change that demonstrators desire. Iran
Pro-Iran PMU factions prepare for electoral battle in Iraq Segments of the Popular Mobilization Units close to Iran are forming an alliance to participate in Iraq's upcoming elections. Iraq
Cryptocurrencies could offer Iran way around sanctions While the rise of cryptocurrencies potentially offers Iran a way around the web of sanctions, much remains to be done for the country to be able to fully take advantage of such an opportunity. Iran
Iranian women no longer face jail for dress code violations Iranian police will no longer round up poorly veiled women and take them to detention centers. Iran
Soil degradation neglected crisis in Iran Rapid degradation of soil is costing Iran billions of dollars each year as well as threatening national security. Iran
Iran's supreme leader lashes out at Ahmadinejad Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei entered the fray as verbal clashes between former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and the judiciary chief intensified. Iran
Israel adapts to changing strategic reality in Mideast The Israel Defense Forces believe that excellent intelligence capabilities will determine the fate of Israel’s next war. Israel
