US strike on Iran suspension bridge hints at looming shift in war strategy President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to widen the US military’s aperture to bomb civilian infrastructure if leaders in Tehran continue to refuse his demands for capitulation by April 6. Iran
Europe diesel at four-year high above $200 as Iran war disrupts supply Futures traded as high as $1,498 a ton, or more than $200 a barrel, soaring as much as 9.7% in London on Thursday. Iran
Iran says strikes hit historic Pasteur Institute in Tehran: What to know Iranian officials say US-Israeli strikes have hit Tehran’s Pasteur Institute, a century-old pillar of Iran’s public health system. Iran
Analysis China plays peacemaker while letting US bleed in Iran Beijing’s push for a ceasefire in the Iran war highlights its diplomatic ambitions — but entrenched actors and limited leverage leave its plan short on real prospects. By Joyce Karam
Newsletter: Business & Tech US firms in Iran’s crosshairs By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Exclusive Senior Houthi official says Bab el Mandab closure an option if any Gulf states join war By Elizabeth Hagedorn In Washington, DC, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, human rights
Israel increasingly isolated as Iran opens up to region Following its nuclear deal with world powers, Iran seems to be opening up to the world, including to its regional nemesis, Saudi Arabia, while Israel stands alone in the world in its opposition to the agreement. Legacy: Gulf
Iran works to get auto industry back on the road As the sanctions on Iran are lifted, many hope the Iranian auto industry will be revivied and Western car makers will be pitted against Chinese rivals for shares in Iran's market. Iran
Khuzestan tells story of Persia’s rise, fall Iran's Khuzestan province, with its many ancient sites and artifacts, tells the story of Persia’s rise and fall. Iran
'100 Works by 100 Artists' nurtures Tehran art scene The Golestan Gallery in Tehran just celebrated its 23rd annual exhibition showcasing Iranian art of all styles and prices. Iran
Which ancient leader is really buried in colossal Tower of Tughrul? Controversy surrounds a 12th-century tomb tower carrying the name of the founder of the Seljuk dynasty, Tughrul Beg. Turkey
Esfahan’s bridges to history threatened by development, neglect The Iranian city of Esfahan is renowned for it centuries-old bridges, but these architectural marvels are under threat due to pollution, neglect and a governmental water diversion scheme. Iran
Araghchi: Iran's nuclear achievements led to agreement Iranian negotiator Seyed Abbas Araghchi said that Iran had decided to achieve an "irreversible" amount of progress in nuclear program before entering new round of talks. Iran
What’s behind Zarif’s visit to Beirut? An Iranian diplomat shared with Al-Monitor some behind-the-scenes information regarding the Iranian foreign minister’s visit to Beirut and its implications for Lebanon and the region. Palestine
New IDF strategy dismisses Iran nuclear threat The IDF's new strategy document declares Iran's nuclear program non-threatening and instead prepares to deal with attacks by Iranian proxies and other armed organizations in the region. Palestine
Palestinian official denies Abbas resignation rumors In an interview with Al-Monitor, senior Palestinian official Mohammad Shtayyeh said the Palestinian leadership is focused on establishing a "healthy relationship" with Iran and denied the rumors surrounding the resignation of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. Palestine
Iran deal looking safer in Congress Opponents of the nuclear agreement have so far failed to gain much traction during the summer recess. Congress
Zarif presses diplomacy on Syria Iran brokers humanitarian cease-fires in Syria; Yair Lapid discusses “dreadful gamble” in US-Israel relations; Turkey’s Stone Age temple may predate Stonehenge and Egyptian pyramids by thousands of years. Oman
