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Was Israel’s tempered response to Iran prelude to something bigger?

If you were disappointed with the limited Israeli response to the Iranian missile attack in April, then you were likely disappointed with the Israeli military’s attack on Friday.

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Can Iran and Israel Find a New Equilibrium?

Even with peace talks underway, the region is far from stable.

World - The New York Times - November 4

Iranian-American journalist held in Iran, U.S. says

Reza Valizadeh had worked for Radio Farda, an outlet under Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty that's overseen by the U.S. Agency for Global Media.

An Iranian American Was Arrested in Iran, U.S. Confirms

Rights groups said that Reza Valizadeh, an Iranian-American journalist, was recently arrested in Iran, although the State Department did not confirm that he was the person detained.

World - The New York Times - November 5

U.S. Looking Into Reports of American's Detention in Iran

The State Department declined to name the person, but an Iranian-American journalist is said to be imprisoned.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 4

Gulf caught in Israel-Iran escalation fears

World - Yahoo News - November 4

Iran detains female student for undressing in protest

Reaction tests President Masoud Pezeshkian’s efforts to assuage public discontent as tensions with Israel rise

World - Financial Times - November 4

Iran and Trump Are Front of Mind at Muslim Summit in Saudi Arabia

Leaders from across the Arab and Muslim world were in Riyadh for a meeting officially convened to discuss the fighting in Gaza and Lebanon.

World - The New York Times - November 11

Iran Debates Whether It Could Make a Deal With Trump

Some in Iran’s new, more moderate government think the result of the presidential election provides an opportunity to make a lasting deal with the United States.

World - The New York Times - November 12

Russia and Iran Vie for Influence in the Caucasus Region

In the volatile Caucasus region, Russia and Iran, often seen as united in their aims, are vying to secure trade routes and influence. That leaves Western countries facing an unusual dilemma.

World - The New York Times - November 12

Elon Musk meets with Iran’s UN ambassador – report

Contact was reportedly at Trump-allied billionaire’s request and could be significant for dismal US-Iranian relations. Elon Musk reportedly met with Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations on ...

World - The Guardian - November 15

Iran Told U.S. It Wouldn't Try to Kill Trump

The written communication last month came after the Biden administration warned Tehran against attempts on Trump’s life.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 15

Iran Told U.S. That It’s Not Trying to Kill Trump

The Biden administration had warned that the United States would consider any Iranian attempt on Mr. Trump’s life to be “an act of war,” officials said.

World - The New York Times - November 15

Elon Musk recently met with Iran's ambassador to U.N.

Elon Musk's meeting comes as the Iranians seek a channel into President-elect Donald Trump's orbit.

Iran keeps door open to talks with Trump

Deputy foreign minister says Tehran ‘favours negotiations’ but will not yield to ‘maximum pressure’ strategy

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Iran discusses capping stocks of highly enriched uranium

Talks with UN nuclear agency signal republic could be willing to make compromises on nuclear programme

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Activist Kianoosh Sanjari’s Final Act Stuns Iran

Repeatedly imprisoned in his country, Kianoosh Sanjari refused to be silenced by the government. But in the end, despairing of change, he silenced himself.

World - The New York Times - 4 days ago

U.S. and Europeans Move to Censure Iran for Nuclear Secrecy

Before Donald J. Trump takes office, the West wants to call out Iran for failing to adhere to treaty obligations to be transparent about its nuclear past and present.

World - The New York Times - 3 days ago

For Iran, disinformation comes just behind assassination

With the election of Donald Trump, Tehran has accelerated its efforts, putting disinformation just behind assassination as a malign state strategy.

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Israel resumes strikes over Southern Beirut, strikes also continue in Gaza

For the first time in days, Beirut's southern suburbs were hit with Israeli airstrikes. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more on that and the ongoing war in Gaza.

Boeing Union Votes to End Strike

Machinists are set to return to work after ratifying a contract with a 38% pay raise.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 5

Israel Strikes Humanitarian Zone in Gaza

The Israeli military said it had been targeting a loaded weapons launcher in the area, where thousands of displaced people are sheltering in a tent camp.

World - The New York Times - November 14

Airstrikes Hit Central Beirut for First Time in Weeks

The attacks came as Israel’s military has been pounding an area just outside the Lebanese capital with some of the heaviest waves of bombardment in months.

World - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Ukraine strikes Russia with US missiles

Russian weapons arsenal hit after US lifts restrictions on Kyiv’s use of Atacms missiles