Middle East & North Africa

Iran weighs two options to retaliate for the killing of a senior Hamas leader - a calculated, calibrated military response or a diplomatic offramp through a Gaza ceasefire

Araghchi's credentials could partially shield him from domestic criticism should Iran make concessions on key issues

The killing of Haniyeh could allow Iran to increase its regional influence by harnessing Arab outrage at Israel and fostering Sunni-Shi’ite convergence

The assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran has shaken the confidence of Iran-aligned Iraqi leaders in Iran’s ability to ensure the safety of visiting foreign dignitaries

EU chief nuclear negotiator Enrique Mora attended Pezeshkian’s formal inauguration but there were no high-level delegations from EU countries

Israel's two recent strikes burnishes its reputation for proficiency in targeted assassinations while further jeopardizing hopes for a cease-fire in the war in Gaza

Pezeshkian has called himself a “reformist Principalist” or “Principal reformist,” combining the two main wings in post-revolutionary Iranian politics

Azerbaijan has built strong partnerships with Israel in energy and defense for the last two decades despite also maintaining ties with Turkey and Iran