Iran sends EU response on text to revive nuclear deal An advisor to Iran's negotiating team said the two sides are "closer than we've been before." Iran
Emirates launches codeshare deal with Aegean as UAE-Greece ties continue to strengthen The United Arab Emirates and Greece have signed a variety of political, defense and economic agreements in recent years. United Arab Emirates
Latest PRO Memo: Gulf states changing labor, visa and residency policies to attract foreign wealth, talent Governments in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states are vying to attract global wealth and talent as part of post-coronavirus, oil-fueled economic development trajectories. By Al-Monitor Staff
Two years on, art immortalizes Beirut port explosion A range of artists are responding to one of the largest non-nuclear explosions in history. Lebanon
Weapons warehouse blasts frighten Iraqis Concerns over whether weapons held in and near urban areas are being properly stored — and who is holding them — are being raised after several blasts of unclear origins near major Iraqi cities. Iraq
Money inflows of unknown origin headed for record in Turkey As Turkey’s current account deficit continues to widen in the coming months, foreign currency inflows of unknown origin might end up covering more than 70% of the gap. Turkey
Republicans push Biden to deny Raisi’s visa request President Ebrahim Raisi’s planned address to the UN General Assembly comes weeks after the Department of Justice charged an Iranian national with plotting to kill former US official John Bolton. Iran
Israeli ministers fast-track deepening of ties with Morocco Defense Minister Benny Gantz, Regional Cooperation Minister Issawi Freij and Justice Minister Gideon Saar are only a few of the Israeli ministers and senior officials who have visited Morocco recently. Israel
Hard-line Iranian media praises Rushdie attack Hard-liners in Iranian media have praised the attack on author Salman Rushdie. Iran
Explainer: Salman Rushdie stabbed on NY stage; Iran denies involvement The Indian-British author whose novel provoked the ire of the late Ayatollah Khomeini was stabbed by an apparent Iranian government sympathizer in New York. Iran
Drones strike US base in Syria Coalition forces "successfully engaged" one of the drones targeting al-Tanf and no one was hurt in the incident. Syria
