Iran begins talks with Japanese firms on oil sales under temporary US sanctions waiver
A senior Iranian official said any deal would require the US to extend the current waiver given the shipping time between Japan and Iran.
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Iraq, Turkey discuss protocol to keep oil exports flowing, Iraqi foreign ministry says
Khamenei lies in state in Tehran as Iran begins week of funeral ceremonies
Iran, Oman reached agreement on Strait of Hormuz based on US MoU, Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf says
Iran’s opposition, diaspora must remain united during protest week - comment
If the regime wants to use Khamenei’s funeral to present unity, Iranians abroad must use the same week to show that unity belongs to the people, not to the Islamic Republic.
Iranian general warns of 'harsh response' if Israel, US attack during Khamenei's funeral
The event will last a week and span several major cities in Iran and Iraq, with ceremonies in Tehran, Qom, Mashhad, Najaf, and Karbala.
'Political systems cannot sustain it': Turkish FM calls for sanctions on Israel, Sa'ar retaliates
“Israel is not only Turkey’s problem, and it is not only President Erdoğan’s problem,” the Turkish foreign minister said. “These people have become a burden that humanity can no longer bear."
Foreign officials arrive for Khamenei's funeral as Iranian general warns Israel, US against strikes
IDF reservist severely wounded in Lebanon • Sa'ar slams Turkish FM over anti-Israel comments • US officials believed Israel planned to kill Iranian negotiators amid peace talks
Trump claims he's the 'best president in Israel's history' during interview
"A year and a half ago, we were laughed at. They’re not laughing anymore,” said the US president, who in the interview defended his decision to start a war with Iran that is now in its fourth month.
Why Israeli officials fear Iran-backed Hezbollah could still rearm despite Lebanon deal - exclusive
The Post assesses Hezbollah's remaining capabilities, Iran's role in rebuilding the group, and whether Israel could have reached the Lebanon deal three months earlier.
Iran prepares to bury slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei with week of mass mourning
Iran's supreme leader was killed by US and Israeli strikes in their first attack of the war and the funeral events will begin over the weekend in Tehran, with mass processions planned next week.
Turkey grows stronger, hostility towards Israel increasing, academic expert warns
Prof. Yossi Shain addressed Israel’s recognition of the Armenian genocide, noting the issue has become political, and referred to what appears to be Turkey’s growing power as a result.
Explosion in crowded Damascus cafe leaves nine people dead, 22 injured
"The Syrian Arab Republic condemns in the strongest terms the heinous terrorist bombing that targeted a café in the capital, Damascus," said the Syrian Foreign Ministry in a statement.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, other world leaders to attend Khamenei’s funeral
Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf told Iranians to "rise up" and "demand revenge" during a speech on Thursday at the funeral.
