Middle East/Iran & Eastern States

According to the report, the meeting lasted only a few minutes, contradicting previous public accounts that described a two-and-a-half-hour meeting between the two leaders in May

Iran expects that, during the negotiating period, it would receive sanctions relief allowing it to resume oil exports, according to sources to PBS News

The UN also warned that more than 100 other people are currently at risk of execution on similar national security charges

Pressure mounts on Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi as hardliners challenge the government’s handling of the war and negotiations with Washington

Proposed agreement would establish separate maritime corridors for inbound and outbound vessels, though US officials dispute claims that ships would pay Iran security-related fees

Two ships hit by drone yesterday in Egypt’s port apparent Iranian attack, as Iranians warn ‘shipping could be more deeply disrupted’

Iran unveils an upgraded version of the “Hadid 110” suicide drone with higher speed and stealth capabilities, amid efforts to enhance penetration of modern air defenses

While describing Oman as a "valuable neighbour," the Iranian official told Reuters a 50-50 joint control arrangement would not serve Iran's interests.

Israeli security services have tightened protection for current and former leaders after intelligence suggested Tehran is intensifying efforts to target high-profile figures

Intelligence officials are examining whether Moscow provided targeting data or advanced drone technology for attacks on CIA sites in the Gulf, according to Reuters

"The building was shaken by three successive explosions. I grabbed Ali Asghar Hejazi's hand, and we managed to make our way out through the rubble"

An explosive UAV launched toward a US base in the Gulf displayed a real image of the Spanish football star, while a separate viral World Cup photo has been identified as AI-generated, according to AFP

The site is buried more than 100 yards below bedrock, deeper than Iran's Fordow enrichment facility

Doha hopes its mediation efforts will be viewed positively in Washington and help strengthen its relationship with the US administration

“The American enemy seeking to ignite war and incur even heavier costs and greater disgrace should know the beloved Iranian nation and the Axis of Resistance have unforgettable lessons in store”

As Iran continues pressing for greater authority over Hormuz, the dispute has become a central issue in broader US-Iran negotiations

US President Trump welcomed Dena Karari's release, declaring the United States "appreciates this gesture of goodwill" from Iran

Iran hanged a man identified as Mohammad Amini Dehaghani after the Supreme Court upheld his death sentence for setting fire to a governor's office and police station

CENTCOM claims that these strikes have reduced Iran's ability to target commercial vessels in the region

The former Iranian president's office dismissed reports that the Mossad sought to recruit him as an intelligence asset and install him as Iran's leader, calling allegations "Hollywood-style claims"

According to The New York Times, the Mossad maintained years-long secret contacts with former Iranian President Ahmadinejad and planned to install him as Iran's leader before the operation collapsed

Hamshahri depicted 13 US, Israeli and European officials in prison uniforms as Mojtaba Khamenei renewed Iran’s pledge to avenge his father’s killing

Mojtaba Khamenei made the pledge in a message marking funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in US-Israeli strikes on February 28

Images analyzed for CNN show Iran continued repairing the Taleghan 2 facility while its agreement with Washington remained in force