Iran
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
Trump's threats put Oman's balancing act under growing pressure - analysis
Iraqi Kurdistan emerges as a key diplomatic bridge between US and Iran - analysis
US-allied Gulf States increasingly frustrated with Trump's Iran approach - report
Due to growing frustration with the Trump administration’s handling of Iran, they may be considering exploring new arrangements, according to the report.
Trump used Iraqi Kurdistan leader as secret line of communication with Iran’s IRGC - report
Sources familiar with the matter told Axios that the White House asked Kurdistan Regional Govt. President Nechirvan Barzani whether the IRGC had any additional demands during peace talks in May.
Iran attempting to 'flip narrative' by accusing Qatar of holding pilots captive, analyst says
Dr. Ahmed Alkhuzaie told the 'Post' that Iran’s decision to drag a “neutral Gulf state,” which has largely acted as an ally for Tehran, into its war with the United States was a clear miscalculation.
China-based Hengli Group main importer of sanctioned Iranian crude oil, analysts say - report
Hengli is one of the largest companies in a network of "teapot" refineries in China that purchase sanctioned oil, according to the officials cited by WSJ.
Iranian parliament votes to further criminalize interviews with US, Israeli media outlets
Under the proposed bill, interviews or participation in discussions with such media would be banned, and violations would carry six months to two years in prison.
Kurds are not a proxy. We are a nation without a front - opinion
I can forgive an anonymous stranger a cheap joke. I have less patience for people who call themselves intellectuals and arrive at the identical idea in longer sentences.
Iran executes man convicted of running over police during January protests
Shahram Sadeghi was accused of driving a car into police officers in Karaj on January 8, injuring seven officers, one of whom was reportedly left in a coma for three months.
Iranian army chief places $30,000 bounty on killed, captured US soldiers
The reward will reportedly be granted to any Iranian soldier from "the Iranian people."
What are Trump's options as he seeks to pile more economic pressure on Iran? - explainer
The US, the UN, and the EU have applied sanctions, implemented trade embargoes, and frozen assets for decades over Iran's nuclear program and human rights violations.
Hamas, Hezbollah coordinating attacks with Iran as IDF warns of rebuilt ‘axis of evil’
IDF says Hamas, Hezbollah coordinating with Iran to rebuild terror axis amid increased friction on Gaza, Lebanon fronts • White House pressure limits Israeli strikes in Gaza City, targeted killings
