Reza Pahlavi’s popularity and Iran’s mounting discontent raise the possibility of restoring a constitutional monarchy, argues Masoud Zamani. ow.ly/vtgo30sNZUm

The world may be witnessing Khamenei’s attempt to restore his image. ow.ly/6R1s30sNZUo

Russia's Lavrov warns US against 'exploiting' alliances as he meets with Kim Jong Un in North Korea foxnews.com/world/russias-…

“Demographically older states have already demonstrated a reduced tendency to engage in violent conflict.” Read Mark Haas on geopolitics will change as societies age: foreignaffairs.com/world/coming-p…

China, India in talks to resume border trade after five-year gap, Bloomberg News says reut.rs/4oCDZXt reut.rs/4oCDZXt

Hunter Biden said he won't apologize to Melania Trump amid lawsuit threat trib.al/5vZtOz0

"Whatever happens Friday, it’s imperative to never normalize Russia’s occupation," writes Peter Pomerantsev time.com/7309587/trump-…

Obama’s newly revealed call to Zohran Mamdani ‘normalizes’ socialist NYC mayoral contender for wary Democrats trib.al/eLIYPTm

A transformative new project in Makkah, King Salman Gate, will redefine real estate development around AlMasjid AlHaram. This post is sponsored by RUA AlHaram AlMakki King Salman Gate | بوابة الملك سلمان forbesmiddleeast.com/leadership/lea…

The Trump administration is considering a potential sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, which could shift the military balance in the Middle East. jpost.com/defense-and-te…

The artificial-intelligence trade is starting to make investors nervous on.wsj.com/4qJOk4S

A new coalition, high turnout and more: Here are seven takeaways from the New York City mayoral election and Zohran Mamdani’s historic win. nyti.ms/3JlVjQZ

About 64% of Venezuelans living abroad support a U.S. military intervention to depose strongman Nicolás Maduro, while those still in the country are more focused on surviving fast-rising food prices on.wsj.com/4aCsElT

'LOCKED AND LOADED': President Trump warns the U.S. may intervene as Iran faces growing unrest over its economic crisis, as protests break out in different parts of the country.

“If Iran shots and violently kills peaceful protesters, which is their custom, the United States of America will come to their rescue. We are locked and loaded and ready to go. Thank you for your attention to this matter!” - President DONALD J. TRUMP

Since the US and Israel began their air campaign against Iran, the Islamic Republic has launched wide-ranging drone and missile attacks against all six GCC states. While only a few of the more than 4,000 Iranian projectiles launched against GCC states have hit their intended

Exclusive: The United Arab Emirates wants to force the Strait of Hormuz open and is ready to join the fight on.wsj.com/3Pzw0xD

SECRETARY RUBIO: Iran was aiming to become the next North Korea, except run by radical Shia clerics with intercontinental missiles that could reach the U.S. That’s what would have been achieved had President Trump not taken the steps he did.

President Trump said the United States could end its military attacks on Iran within two to three weeks ​and Tehran did not have to make a deal as a prerequisite for the conflict to wind down reut.rs/4lZR5Nw

Trump says US could withdraw from Iran ‘whether we have a deal or not’ ft.trib.al/FQvO8JK