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Iran pivots strategy amid new US sanctions, eyes Europe and Arab ties - analysis

Iran, amid US domestic turmoil and new sanctions, is prioritizing ties with Europe, Egypt, and Arab states, while leveraging nuclear talks and intelligence to pressure the US and isolate Israel.

 A 3D-printed miniature model depicting U.S. President Donald Trump, Iranian and U.S. flags in this illustration taken, April 17, 2025.

Trump to speak with Netanyahu on Iran, White House confirms

 US President Donald Trump speaks as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu waves following a meeting in the White House, in Washington, U.S., April 7, 2025.

Iran to respond to new US proposal on nuclear talks on Monday - report

Military personnel stand guard at a nuclear facility in the Zardanjan area of Isfahan, Iran, April 19, 2024

Iran carried out implosion tests for nuclear weapons development, IAEA reports

 A missile is launched during a joint exercise called the 'Great Prophet 17', in the southwest of Iran, December 24, 2021. Picture taken December 24, 2021.

Iran pushes Islamic unity through high-level regional calls during Eid al-Adha - analysis

Iran uses Eid al-Adha diplomacy to strengthen regional ties, project unity, and influence nuclear talks with the US, while tensions with Israel persist.

 People attend Eid al-Fitr prayers to mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan, in Tehran, Iran, March 31, 2025. Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader/WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Handout

'Iran is my biggest concern,' IAEA nuclear chief Grossi says

Grossi claimed that Israel's threats against the Islamic Republic imply that "the Iranian thing has incredible potential to become catastrophic."

 Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi meets with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi in Tehran, Iran, April 16, 2025.

Iran says US travel ban shows 'deep hostility' for Iranians, Muslims

Trump's proclamation on Wednesday will bar citizens from 12 countries starting on Monday at 12:01 a.m. EDT.

 A 3D-printed miniature model of Donald Trump and the U.S. and Iran flags are seen in this illustration taken January 15, 2025.

Iranian accused by Tehran of being Israeli spy confessed because regime threatened niece - report

Hossein Shanbehzadeh was tortured and had death threats issued against his niece during interrogations, an informed source said. 

 Hossein Shanbehzadeh

US issues new Iran-related sanctions targeting over 35 entities

The latest sanctions come amid negotiations for a new nuclear deal between the US and Iran.

 Warships sail during the joint Navy exercise of Iran, China and Russia in the Gulf of Oman, Iran, March 12, 2025.

Iran orders thousands of tons of ballistic missile ingredients from China - WSJ

Sources estimated that if delivered, the materials could produce around 800 missiles.

 An Iranian missile is displayed during the National Army Day parade ceremony in Tehran, Iran, April 18, 2025.

Iran vows to help rebuild Lebanon, potentially boosting Hezbollah - analysis

This is an important meeting because it shows Iran is seeking to redouble efforts to involve itself in Lebanon after it saw setbacks last year in Israel’s war on Hezbollah and the fall of Assad.

 Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi shakes hands with Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji as he leaves the foreign ministry in Beirut, Lebanon June 3, 2025.

Iran supreme leader rejects US nuclear proposal, vows to keep enriching uranium

The issue of uranium enrichment has been a sticking point in negotiations between the US and Iran.

 Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, US President Donald Trump. (illustration)

Iran seeks to turn 'new page' in ties with Lebanon

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi told both Lebanon's prime minister Nawaf Salam and foreign minister Youssef Raggi that he wanted to "turn a new page" in Iran's ties with Lebanon.

 A view shows the burial site of former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, on the outskirts of Beirut, Lebanon, June 3, 2025.

How can the US nuclear deal stop secret Iranian enrichment? - Explainer

While the IAEA sees the roughly 20,000 centrifuges installed at Iran's enrichment facilities, it does not know how many more have been produced in recent years and are now elsewhere.

 A book with a cover design of the Iran-US negotiations is seen in Tehran, Iran, April 26, 2025.