Iran
Trump says Iran deal 'largely negotiated,' had positive call with Netanyahu
Among the countries he stated the peace agreement encompassed were Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, and Bahrain.
Why does the West ignore Iran hanging a child marriage victim? - opinion
Ivanka Trump targeted in IRGC-linked assassination plot - report
Iran, Oman negotiate possible tolls system for Strait of Hormuz even as US warns against it - NYT
No deal in sight if US insists on discussing nuclear issue, Iranian FM spokesperson says - report
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei claimed that US demands aimed at tempering Iran’s nuclear ambitions were “unreasonable” and “excessive."
Third Qatari LNG tanker heads through Hormuz to China, data shows
Iran approved the shipment to help build confidence between Qatar and Pakistan, which is mediating in peace talks, according to two people familiar with the matter.
Japan’s Taiwan fears expose a deeper crisis in American deterrence - opinion
Regional actors believe that in the event of a direct confrontation with China, the US would act with extreme caution and seek to avoid a large-scale war whenever possible.
Iran’s Baha’i, Christian facilities targeted by discriminatory policies, CSW tells ‘Post’
Human rights groups have warned that regime authorities detained dozens of Baha’is in arbitrary arrests, many without charge, and denied them communication with their families or legal counsel.
Tulsi Gabbard resigns from position as US Director of National Intelligence
In her resignation letter, Gabbard told US President Donald Trump that she was "deeply grateful for the trust you placed in me and for the opportunity."
Iran's intensified closure of Strait of Hormuz piles misery on stranded sailors
Sailors interviewed by Reuters in recent weeks have described the hardships and anxieties of their experience, and a federation representing them warns of dire conditions.
France readies UN resolution on Hormuz as vote on US text stalls
China and Russia vetoed a similar US-backed text in April, arguing it was biased against Tehran.
Rubio cites some progress on Iran talks but says 'we're not there yet,' after NATO meeting
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States was in constant communication with the Pakistanis, who are facilitating the talks with Iran.
US pauses $14 billion Taiwan arms sale over Iran war, acting US Navy secretary says
Taiwan's government said on Friday it had not received any information about US arms sales delays.
Qatari negotiating team in Tehran to help secure US-Iran deal to end war, says source
Doha had until now distanced itself from playing a mediation role in the Iran war after it came under attack from Iranian missiles and drones during the latest conflict.
