Middle East - Persian Gulf

Iran does not seek war, Pezeshkian says

Iran does not seek war, Pezeshkian says

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says the Islamic Republic does not seek conflict but faces external pressures from countries he accuses of fueling instability.

Rubio's Mideast trip to focus on countering Iran

Rubio's Mideast trip to focus on countering Iran

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's trip to the Middle East will heavily focus on countering the destabilizing activities of Iran and its proxies, as well as securing the release of hostages held by Hamas, the State Department announced.

Iran, Oman aim to boost trade

Iran, Oman aim to boost trade

Iran and Oman have taken significant steps to boost bilateral trade, including resolving key banking issues and eliminating trade tariffs, the head of the Iran-Oman Joint Chamber of Commerce said on Sunday.

Assad's fall shakes Iran's rulers, reinvigorates dissidents

Assad's fall shakes Iran's rulers, reinvigorates dissidents

The sudden departure of Bashar al-Assad from Damascus to Moscow exposed deep divisions between Iran’s government and its people. While state loyalists viewed the event as disastrous, many ordinary Iranians rejoiced in it with renewed hope.

What is drawing Tehran and Riyadh together?

What is drawing Tehran and Riyadh together?

The Saudi Crown Prince’s firm call this week for Israel to “cease all hostile actions on Iranian territory” surprised many, sparking questions about what is drawing the longtime rivals closer.

Trump insider alleges leak of Saudi-Israeli peace talks

Trump insider alleges leak of Saudi-Israeli peace talks

An official in Jake Sullivan's office leaked information about Saudi Israeli peace talks just before the Hamas attack on Israel in October 2023, a US academic who assisted Jared Kushner in the Abraham Accords, told Iran International.