Iran defense chief visits Venezuela, talks energy, trade: What we know Iran and Venezuela are working to repair oil ties after the reimposition of US sanctions on the South American country and the looming return of President Donald Trump to the White House. Iran
Iran offers few concessions ahead of likely censure at IAEA meeting The E3, with the support of the US, is set to introduce a resolution to censure Iran claiming that Iran has not complied with requirements outlined by the international community regarding its nuclear program. Iran
In first since Trump win, nuclear watchdog chief Grossi arrives in Iran for talks As Iran braces for another Trump presidency, which last time saw the dissolution of the Iran nuclear deal, the director of the UN's nuclear watchdog agency holds talks in Tehran regarding the Iranian nuclear program. Iran
'Unpredictable consequences:' How Iran reacted to Trump's victory An Iranian government spokesperson was dismissive of Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election. Iran
Analysis Why the US, Israel disagree over striking Iran’s nuclear sites By Jared Szuba In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military
Analysis How an Israeli retaliation on Iran could impact Gulf energy flow By Jennifer Gnana In Dubai, reporting on Gulf energy policy and politics
Interview IAEA chief: Iran's nuclear program on 'turbocharge' without deal Rafael Grossi IAEA Director General
Iran denies impasse in nuclear deal diplomacy Even as a break from Vienna talks over the revival of the Iran nuclear deal continues to linger, Tehran said communication was still in progress with the American side. Iran
Israeli intel shares story of Iranian spy plot The Shin Bet and the Mossad have tightened their cooperation on Tehran in recent months, uncovering hostile actions by Iranian agents on social media. Israel
Iran’s president meets with political activists In a rare move, Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi met with a group of activists to discuss their political and economic concerns. Iran
Israel's Liberman talks wheat, strategy in visit to Azerbaijan Officially, the visit of Finance Minister Avigdor Liberman to Azerbaijan focused on exporting wheat to Israel, but reports suggest that the minister also discussed strategic and energy issues. Israel
Gantz says Israel still coordinates with Russia on Syria Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz discussed Israel's delicate strategic balance between Ukraine, Russia and Iran in an exclusive podcast interview with Al-Monitor's Ben Caspit. Israel
In win for Israel, US seems to backtrack on removing IRGC from terror list Convincing Washington not to remove the Iran Revolutionary Guard Corps from its terror list is not akin to halting the negotiated new nuke deal, but it is certainly a major diplomatic achievement for Jerusalem. Israel
Analysis The Takeaway: US says Iran deal still possible; breakout time is ‘few weeks’ Islamic State steps up attacks during Ramadan; Arab-Israelis call for calm at Al Aqsa; Russian oligarchs and Egypt; Egyptian Christians alarmed by killing of priest; water scarcity threatens Jordan’s oryx; the storyteller from Idlib; and more; in less than 1200 words. By Elizabeth Hagedorn , Andrew Parasiliti
Iran says nuclear talks not suspended Though progress has been halted for weeks, Iran says the talks with the United States have not been suspended. Iran
Nonproliferation experts push for Iran deal resurrection as talks stall Dozens of nonproliferation experts and former officials have warned that failure to bring Iran back into compliance with the landmark accord would be "misguided, irresponsible, and dangerous." Iran
Iran nuclear negotiations at stalemate over IRGC terror listing Iran and the United States seemingly do not want to budge over the designation of the IRGC in reviving the nuclear deal. Iran
Iranian Reformist faces backlash from hard-liners for criticizing IRGC Outspoken Reformist Faezeh Hashemi has invited furious attacks from hard-liners after suggesting that the United States should keep the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on its terror list. Iran
Iran's Foreign Ministry calls avenging Soleimani 'basic' foreign policy principle As nuclear talks remain stalled, a spokesperson for Iran's Foreign Ministry doubled down on threats to avenge the killing of top Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani. Iran
