Iran and us
At 250, America's bond with Israel is being tested like never before - from the editor
On America’s 250th birthday, this special edition explores the past, present, and future of the US-Israel alliance
PremiumPremiumWashington held an unprecedented upper hand over Iran - then cashed it in - analysis
Iran's Hormuz strait rules include enforcing penalties, revoking permissions if ships do not comply
Iran will connect electric grid to Qatar in near future, Tehran's energy minister says - report
Crown Prince Pahlavi calls on Trump to 'support protestors,' as protests in Iran enter 14th day
"Mr. President, this is an urgent and immediate call for your attention, support, and action," Pahlavi wrote on X, and asked him to "be prepared to intervene to help the people of Iran."
Tehran's prosecutor says protesters burning gov't buildings will face death sentence
The decision came as the protests in Iran approached their 14th consecutive day, with riots and violent clashes reported in several cities.
Iraq says gas supplies from Iran have been halted as Trump's 'maximum pressure' campaign kicks in
The ministry reported that 4,000 to 4,500 megawatts of power have been lost from the electrical system due to the halt in Iranian gas supplies.
US forces seize Chinese cargo ship delivering military equipment to Iran - WSJ
The ship was boarded on the Indian Ocean a month ago, with military equipment being seized, officials revealed to the Wall Street Journal.
US Treasury sanctions Iranian-linked front companies, shadow fleet vessels used to sell crude oil
“Today’s action continues Treasury’s campaign to cut off funding for the Iranian regime’s development of nuclear weapons and support of terrorist proxies,” said Treasury Secretary Bessent.
Destroying Iran’s nuclear ambition didn’t end threat, but expanded it throughout region - editorial
The lesson from Iran’s nuclear failure is not that the threat is gone, but rather that firm action, clear redlines, and support from other countries in the region can all affect Tehran’s decisions.
Trump signs executive order paving way for states to be designated sponsors of wrongful detention
Trump's new order order is intended to deter offending nations from engaging in ‘hostage diplomacy'.
Iranian regime faces existential danger after US-Israeli airstrikes - analysis
Conceding to Trump demand for nuclear shutdown would rupture Islamic Republic leadership
Elderly New York Jewish man among four Americans held prisoner in Iran - New York Times
Iran’s Intelligence Ministry said in a statement on Monday that the Islamic Regime had arrested 20 people alleged to be members of Israel’s Mossad.
Intercepted Iranian communications downplay damage from US attack, Washington Post reports
A source confirmed that account to Reuters but said there were serious questions about whether the Iranian officials were being truthful, and described the intercepts as unreliable indicators.
