Iran
Kushner: US, Iran talks more robust than ever, but no deal yet
US President Donald Trump’s envoy Jared Kushner said talks with Iran were more robust than ever, while acknowledging that no deal had yet been reached.
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
Iran threatens to go 'fully offensive' if diplomacy with US fails as 60-day MoU period ends
US intelligence doubted Israeli warnings of Iranian assassination threats against Trump - report
Some intelligence officials accused Israel of only sharing the warnings as a means of influencing Trump’s decision-making in the region, with one claiming the threats were “Israeli-derived."
Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan to build joint political and military pact mechanisms
The three countries signed the "Mecca Joint Defense Agreement" on August 7, uniting Sunni-Muslim US allies concerned about a regional conflagration that has brought Iranian missile fire to the Gulf.
Iran claims control of Strait of Hormuz, rejecting Trump’s claim of US total dominance
The remarks came a day after US President Donald Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform that the US had "total control" of the strategic waterway.
Reporter's Notebook: How Secret Service used plane swap, fake walk to hide Trump threat
"But if I go, you go. Right?" Trump told us. "Perhaps someday you want to change professions."
Iraq’s PM seeks to disarm Iran-backed militias, but Tehran wants to meddle - analysis
Iran-backed militias in Iraq have roots stretching back to the 1980's and are the product of decades of Iranian policy aimed at cultivating armed proxies beyond its borders.
US prepares USS George Washington to replace Lincoln in Mid East, Iran maintains it controls Hormuz
Kusra residents vow to stay despite extremist settler violence • US, Israel deny agreement on foreign forces for Hezbollah disarmament • Hamas plans to run in upcoming Palestinian elections
US embassies in Middle East brace for prolonged reduced operations amid Iran conflict
Months after diplomats and families were ordered to leave, US embassies across the Middle East are preparing for continued reduced operations amid the ongoing Iran conflict.
'I think we'll keep it': Trump says US controls Hormuz, IDF believes blockade is 'highly effective'
Officials told the Post that IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir told ministers: “The blockade of Iran is highly effective. The economic crisis there is getting worse.”
Who are Tehran’s newly appointed military, IRGC chiefs? - explainer
Ali Abdollahi was appointed as chief of staff of Iran's Armed Forces, with Kioumars Heydari named as his deputy.
Saudi Arabia bets on defensive alliances to deter slide into war - analysis
Riyadh faces a dilemma: how to deter attacks and protect the ambitious economic vision it is pursuing without becoming entangled in a broader conflict in the region.
