Iranian officials searched at Lebanon airport: Reports The officials were accompanying senior Iranian adviser Ali Larijani, who pledged during the visit to support any decision made by the country regarding the war with Israel. Lebanon
Analysis As Khamenei's aide visits Lebanon, is Iran signaling de-escalation? Ali Larijani said he delivered a "message" from Iran's supreme leader to Lebanon's prime minister amid scenarios of a potential cease-fire between Tehran's proxy, Hezbollah, and Israel. By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Analysis Why did Saudi Arabia replace Neom's CEO amid budget concerns? The change in leadership comes at a pivotal time for the $1.5 trillion green, megacity project central to the ambitious agenda of Saudi Vision 2030. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
