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Setbacks for Russia, Iran and Hezbollah Turn Into a Catastrophe for Syria's Assad

The loss of Aleppo to Islamist rebels represents a stunning defeat for the Syrian regime, highlighting its dependence on enfeebled allies.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 9 hours ago

Iran welcomes ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon

World - Yahoo News - 3 days ago

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

With Trump Returning and Hezbollah Weakened, Iran Strikes a Conciliatory Tone

As Iran faces domestic and foreign challenges, its bellicose rhetoric on the United States and Israel has given way to signs that it wants less confrontation.

World - The New York Times - 2 days ago

UK hits Iran with new sanctions for supplying missiles to Russia

The U.K. government has hit Iran with new sanctions for sending ballistic missiles and other weapons to Russia in support of the war against Ukraine

World - ABC News - November 18

Guard at U.S. Embassy in Norway Accused of Spying for Russia and Iran

The Norwegian man was arrested this week in Oslo and ordered jailed pending further investigation in what the authorities called a ‘very serious case.’

World - The New York Times - November 22

Russia holds talks with Turkey, Iran on surprise Syrian offensive

World - Yahoo News - 6 hours ago

Russia, Iran are ramping up US voter influence campaigns, federal authorities say

The intelligence community warned late Monday that U.S. adversaries are intensifying disinformation efforts around Election Day by promoting false claims surrounding voting. Russia, in particular, ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Iran Warns It Will Retaliate for Israel's Attack

A response would extend the cycle of violence between the two enemies and risk dragging the Middle East into a wider war.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 2

Is it time for Trump to drain the swamp … in Iran?

President Biden has warned Iran's government to stop plotting against Americans, including President-elect Donald Trump, and the U.S. is prepared to view any attempts on Trump's life as an act of war.

Politics - The Hill - November 12

Iran says woman detained after undressing released without charge

Ahoo Daryaei was released from a psychiatric ward into the care of her family, Iranian authorities say.

Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire

Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a temporary ceasefire which will pause the fighting in the north of Israel beginning Wednesday morning local time. But before the ceasefire takes effect, Israel ...

The Israel-Hezbollah war by the numbers

A ceasefire has taken effect between Israel and Lebanon-based Hezbollah

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

The Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire

And what it means for the Middle East…

A Year of War Transformed Hezbollah

Israel has decimated Hezbollah’s senior leadership and military infrastructure.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

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

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 - November 18

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 - November 19

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 - November 20

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 - November 20

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 - November 21

Tehran’s luxury glass apartments reveal a changing Iran

Open facades symbolise a new yearning for transparency

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Daniel Khalife found guilty of spying for Iran

Khalife first contacted a man linked to Iranian intelligence soon after joining the British Army, his trial heard.

Iran's supreme leader threatens both Israel and the US with 'a crushing response' over attacks on Iran and its allies

World - ABC News - November 2

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire comes into effect

Attacks by both sides were recorded until shortly before fighting stopped at 04:00 local time (02:00 GMT).

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire appears to be holding

People are beginning to return to their homes in southern Lebanon after the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect and appeared to hold in its initial hours. CBS News contributor Andrew ...

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire takes effect

A cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah appeared to be holding Wednesday after President Joe Biden said the agreement to end fighting across the Israeli-Lebanon border was "designed to be a ...

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