Iran
Error #404: ‘Leader not found’: No one has seen Mojtaba Khamenei, so who's running Iran? - opinion
After months of silence, the Islamic Republic finally released footage of its elusive supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei. The clip was less than 15 seconds long, undated, and location undisclosed...
Israel’s Syria strategy risks turning Turkey into new Iran - opinion
Outrage after Jewish custodian of tomb of Esther, Mordechai in Iran faces antisemitic abuse
Israel and Colombia announce visa exemption, Trump declares 'Economic D-Day' on Iran
Hormuz crossings rise slightly from weekend, remain in single digits, data shows
Some vessels could be passing through the strait with their transponders switched off and they are not considered in the tally.
Turkey's Erdogan urges Trump to continue US-Iran talks, offers support in diplomatic efforts
The Turkish foreign minister seperately spoke with his Iranian counterpart in a call on Tuesday, where the two discussed efforts to open the Strait of Hormuz and continue the US-Iran ceasefire.
Kushner says US-Iran talks deepen as Washington demands Tehran abandon nuclear ambitions
Kushner said "Trump doesn't want to rush into a deal, he'll make the right deal when it's ready," in the interview.
Trump's threats put Oman's balancing act under growing pressure - analysis
This is the second time that Trump has threatened Oman. It has not appeared fazed by these threats. It knows that it has to navigate a changed regional and international landscape.
Iraqi Kurdistan emerges as a key diplomatic bridge between US and Iran - analysis
Nechirvan Barzani’s ties with Washington, Tehran and regional Kurdish actors have positioned Iraqi Kurdistan as a key diplomatic bridge.
Iran threatens to go 'fully offensive' if diplomacy with US fails as 60-day MoU period ends
"Iranian entities must be prepared to escalate tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and wider region, as Iran will be ready to make decisions and take action on difficult decisions," an official said.
Trump confirms IRGC backchannel, threatens to 'bomb the s***' out of Oman if it 'gets in the way'
Later on Monday, Trump told reporters that Iran won't make the deal he thinks is needed, and that Washington will not extend the MoU.
Economic pressure can buy Israel time. Mistaking it for a strategy would squander it - opinion
A blockade would impose real costs on Tehran and make Israel safer. But weakening Iran is not the same as toppling the regime. It is the difference between buying time and solving the problem.
US-Iran talks hit new impasse as MoU's 60-day deadline expires with no deal
On Monday afternoon, Saudi news channel Al Arabiya reported that the US and Iran have agreed to extend a 60-day ceasefire.
Iran bars two French embassy employees from returning to Tehran following diplomatic dispute
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said the two had violated the Vienna Convention, which defines the rules and privileges of diplomatic missions.
