Middle East/Iran & Eastern States

Arrests target senior figures in the reformist front following criticism of authorities’ handling of recent demonstration

Netanyahu’s urgent trip to Washington comes amid Israeli concerns over stalled Iran talks and U.S. envoy responses, with Jerusalem worried about gaps on missiles and regional threat

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is set to visit Washington on Wednesday as the second round of talks is not yet set up

"I told U.S. negotiators: you have 2 options, war and diplomacy. Our option is diplomacy but we are even more prepared for both than before. U.S. attack against us will draw entire region into war'

Iran is unwilling to end its uranium enrichment program, a key U.S. demand

"Threatening Israel and U.S. bases and allies in the region with missile attacks is one of Iran’s few options to deter repeat strikes on its nuclear facilities"

Upcoming US–Iran negotiations will primarily focus on Tehran’s nuclear program, but officials say the sides have agreed to also address ballistic missiles and regional activities

U.S.-Iran nuclear talks scheduled for Friday in Oman are back on after regional allies urged Washington not to walk away, despite sharp disagreements over the scope and format of the negotiations

A senior Iranian official said to Reuters that talks with US in Oman will be limited to nuclear program, and discussion about missile program is ‘off the table’

Officials confirm negotiations in Oman will proceed despite Iranian sea provocations

Six Iranian vessels ordered the tanker to stop, which sped away and was escorted by a US warship amid rising regional tensions

New testimonies allege that Iranian detainees, including injured protesters, are being forcibly injected with unidentified substances in prisons and detention centers

Soltani, 26, was detained during anti-government protests last month and charged with crimes against state security

The EU’s designation last week targets the Guard over its role in the violent crackdown on nationwide protests in January, according to the Associated Press

Also on Saturday, four people were reportedly killed in the explosion in Ahvaz, near the Iraqi border. Details were not available.

"He had promised to improve the situation. The government must keep its commitments," Homayoun Sameh said, emphasizing that the worsening economic difficulties are fueling public frustration.

Reports indicate US President Trump is considering a range of strike options against Iran, from targeted attacks on regime figures to broader strikes on missile and nuclear sites.

Hamidreza Sabet Esmailipour was convicted of espionage and intelligence cooperation, according to Iran's judiciary

In response, Iran says it stands ready for dialogue but warns it will defend itself if provoked

A senior Iranian military official warned that U.S. aircraft carriers approaching Iranian waters could become “easy targets,” claiming Tehran has full control over the maritime environment

As Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution erupted, Israel evacuated nearly all of its citizens from Tehran amid escalating violence, leaving just 33 diplomats and security personnel behind

Iraq’s parliament will vote Tuesday to elect a new president, a largely ceremonial role that will nonetheless shape the country’s political future by naming the next prime minister

Reports indicat Iran has deployed Revolutionary Guard units and advanced coastal defenses along its southern coastline, including near the Strait of Hormuz, amid rising tensions with the US

Yousef Pezeshkian, has urged authorities to lift Iran’s internet blackout imposed after recent protests, warning that delaying the flow of information would only fuel public anger