Analysis Unclear chains of command in Iran complicate Russia’s diplomatic play Multiple power centers in Tehran and the rising influence of the IRGC could complicate Moscow’s ties with Iran and its hopes of playing a mediating role in the conflict. By Anton Mardasov
Russia denied sharing intelligence with Iran in Trump call, Witkoff says Russia denied US reports that it may have provided Tehran with targeting information on American assets in the region. Iran
Putin becomes first to congratulate Mojtaba Khamenei: What to know Oman, Iraq, Azerbaijan and Armenia have all congratulated the Khamenei's son. Iran
Russia doubles down on Iran nuclear cooperation as US talks inch forward Moscow’s energy minister said Russia is currently building equipment for new units at Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant. Iran
Turkish outrage mounts as doctors point to neurotoxin in Idlib attack In Turkish hospitals, medical staff including a team from Doctors Without Borders report mounting evidence that victims of yesterday's attack may have been exposed to sarin or a similar toxin. Syria
Following gas attack, Israel reassesses Syrian threat Israeli intelligence branches are reassessing the Syrian threat of weapons of mass destruction following the gas attack in Idlib on April 4. Israel
Congress demands Trump action on Syria after Idlib gas attack The president is under fire for backing off Obama's regime change policy. Syria
Iranian media reacts to Russia subway bombing Iranian media outlets speculate that IS and other militant groups are taking revenge on Russia following their defeats in Iraq and Syria. Syria
Was Rouhani’s visit to Russia actually successful? Although Iranian President Hassan Rouhani's visit to Moscow resulted in his signing numerous cooperation agreements, the main purpose may have been less about substance and more about show. Russia
Operation Euphrates Shield: A postmortem As Turkey closes the chapter on Operation Euphrates Shield, its military intervention in northern Syria, it's important to look at what it did and did not accomplish. Syria
Iran in crosshairs as Syrian war winds down As a resolution to the Syrian conflict grows closer, it is becoming clear that Iran is increasingly in the crosshairs of the Damascus regime's opponents and their backers. Saudi Arabia
Israel keeps tabs on Putin-Assad alliance Russian President Vladimir Putin’s backing of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad reinforces the latter and might lead him to adopt a stronger approach vis-a-vis Israel. Israel
What Rouhani wanted from Putin in Moscow visit Moscow seems satisfied with Iranian President Rouhani’s visit, as Russia seeks a balanced relationship with the three most powerful Middle East states. Russia
Putin, Rouhani hold 'intensive' talks in Moscow Iran’s president, who is on a two-day trip to Moscow, holds “important” meetings with Russia’s president and prime minister. Russia
Turkey determined to test NATO Turkey’s bargaining with Russia for the S-400 air defense system raises a number of military issues, the least of which being that the system is incompatible with NATO's defense structure. Turkey
5 reasons to watch Rouhani’s visit to Russia Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani is in Moscow for his first official visit to Russia. Russia
