Iran strikes Gulf again, hitting Kuwait refinery as UAE shuts gas hub Kuwait’s desalination plant and key refinery have been damaged, and the UAE has suspended Habshan operations after debris from intercepted missiles caused a fire. Kuwait
Argentina expels Iranian diplomat after listing IRGC as 'terrorist' organization On Tuesday, Argentina designated Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization, citing its alleged role in backing Hezbollah and past attacks on Argentine soil. Iran
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
Newsletter: Business & Tech US firms in Iran’s crosshairs By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Islamic Jihad's coffers run dry The cutting off of economic support from Iran and the closing of smuggling tunnels to Egypt have left the Islamic Jihad unable to pay the salaries of its personnel. Palestine
Why are young Iranians losing interest in marriage? Societal and economic factors have led to a decline in marriage rates, despite the government's desire to see an increase in population. Iran
P5+1 asked to interview Iran’s security council secretary Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani has said that the six world powers had requested to interview him as part of a comprehensive nuclear deal. Iran
Russia and the nuclear-free zone While Russia blames the US, the UK and Canada for not supporting a recent international agreement on a nuclear-free zone in the Middle East, Russia’s state-owned nuclear energy firm is said to be exploring the options of providing Saudi Arabia with a nuclear power plant. Russia
Capitol Hill counts down days until Iran nuclear deadline A look at the Middle East issues Congress will be addressing the week of June 1. Iraq
Unlicensed cosmetic surgery on rise in Iran As the popularity of cosmetic surgery increases in Iran, low-cost, unlicensed clinics have increased as well. Iran
Kerry counselor expected to succeed Sherman in key job State Department Counselor Tom Shannon, a former US ambassador to Brazil, is expected to be picked to succeed Wendy Sherman as under secretary of state, US officials tell Al-Monitor. Iran
Will Iran's new mortgage plan stimulate housing market? New plans to increase the ceiling for mortgages in Iran creates unnecessary bureaucracies and is not enough to stimulate demand in the housing market. Iran
Iran MPs try to sidestep Guardian Council oversight Iranian MPs attempted to pass a bill that would reduce the Guardian Council's powers in the 2016 parliamentary elections. Iran
Reformist media welcomes rare appearance of Hajjarian The presence of Saeed Hajjarian, the main Reformist theoretician, has energized Reformist media. Iran
What's behind Taliban's trip to Tehran? A visit to Tehran by a Taliban delegation has sparked wild speculation, especially since administration officials were unable to confirm the event. Iran
Shiites reel from attack in Saudi province Saudi authorities need to curb hate speech against Shiites and take positive action to help its Shiite community, as well. Saudi Arabia
