It has been 12 months since the historic Abraham Accords were signed at the White House. A year later, Ghadi Francis takes a look at what the normalisation deals have achieved in the region.

The West Asia Post: The Abraham accords, a year later

In a stern message, President Ebrahim Raisi warned on Saturday that Iran will not allow the Islamic State group to establish a presence on the country's border with Afghanistan.

Iran won't allow IS presence on Afghan border, says President Ebrahim Raisi  

Saudi Arabia and Iran have never declared war on each other. But their proxy warfare has torn West Asia apart. But it looks like the two are now engaging secretly as Riyadh remains on the edge after the US pullout. On the West Asia Post this week, Ghadi Francis takes a look at this realignment of relations in West Asia.

The West Asia Post: Realignment of relations in West Asia; Saudi Arabia on edge after US pullout

Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhemi became the first foreign leader to visit and meet with Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi since the hardliner took office in August.

Iraq PM Al-Kadhemi meets Iran President Raisi for first time

Iran agreed to allow the UN nuclear watchdog to install new memory cards into surveillance cameras at its sensitive nuclear sites. The announcement was made by the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) after a meeting with the director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Iran allows IAEA to service nuclear monitoring cameras after talks

Iraq's PM paid a visit to Iran over the weekend. Al-Khademi said that he will stand by Iran in all its challenges.

Iraqi PM Mustafa Al-Kadhemi visits Iran

Averting a diplomatic showdown, Iran on Sunday agreed to allow UN nuclear watchdog to install new memory cards into surveillance cameras at its sensitive nuclear sites.

Iran reaches deal with IAEA, allows upgradation of surveillance cameras at nuclear sites

Israel’s defence minister Benny Gantz on Sunday alleged that Iran’s Kashan Airbase is being used to train “terrorists from Yemen, Iraq, Syria and Lebanon” to operate Iranian-made drones to carry out regional attacks.

Iran training terrorists to carry out attacks: Israel defence minister

The chief of the UN's nuclear watchdog was in Iran Sunday for talks on the nuclear dispute, days after the IAEA criticised Tehran for a lack of cooperation. Rafael Grossi, who arrived in Tehran the previous evening, was to meet Iran's vice president Mohammad Eslami, who also heads the country's nuclear agency, official sources said.

IAEA chief in Iran for talks on nuclear dispute

UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi will fly to Tehran this weekend for talks that may ease a standoff between Iran and the West just as it threatens to escalate and scupper negotiations on reviving the Iran nuclear deal.

Iran invites IAEA chief for talks before showdown with West

Iran has increased its production of highly enriched uranium in recent months, while refusing to resume full cooperation with inspectors.

Iran enriches production of highly enriched uranium

The Iranian President has said that the country is ready to hold talks about reviving the 2015 Iranian nuclear deal.

Iranian President says that country ready for talks on reviving 2015 Iranian nuclear deal

After the withdrawal of Western troops and the Taliban seizing control, Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi is calling for elections in Afghanistan to determine the future of the country.

Iran President Ebrahim Raisi calls for polls in Afghanistan

Tehran's foreign ministry says the resumption of nuclear talks with world powers will probably take another two to three months. The European Union-led talks, which aims to get the US back into the 2015 agreement have been underway since April.

Tehran says talks on 2015 nuclear deal might not resume for 2-3 months

With the last troops of the US leaving Afghanistan within the stipulated deadline on Monday after 20 years of military operations, the Taliban is now shifting its focus on the government formation and is likely to make an announcement within a week.

Taliban to follow Iran model of governance, Hibatullah Akhundzada to be Supreme Leader

Iraq hosted a regional summit aimed at easing tensions in the Middle East while emphasising the Arab country’s new role as a mediator.

Iranian, Gulf Arab officials meet in Baghdad

Just before nuclear talks with world powers in Vienna to get rid of sanctions, Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Hosseini Khamenei has compared US President Joe Biden with his predecessor Donald Trump.

Before talks, Iran's supreme leader says 'predatory wolf' Biden no different from Trump  

Iran's COVID-19 death toll has crossed 100,000 as the Delta variant spreads through West Asia's worst-affected nations. The country is struggling to contain the fifth wave of infections.

Iran battles fifth wave of COVID-19 infections, death toll crosses 100,000 mark

Iran has resumed fuel exports to Afghanistan following a request from the Taliban. The price of gasoline in the country has turned $900 per tonne as many panicked Afghans drove out of cities, fearing reprisals from the Taliban.

Iran resumes fuel exports to Afghanistan after Taliban request

After the leader of Lebanon’s Iran-aligned Hezbollah group said more vessels carrying Iranian fuel would sail soon to help ease the country’s energy crisis its foes in the country have warned of dire consequences from the purchase.

Lebanon Fuel Crisis: Hezbollah, govt spar over Iran sending oil tankers

Iran resumed fuel exports to Afghanistan a few days ago following a request from the new Afghan government.

Iran resumes fuel exports to Afghanistan

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Sunday called on Tokyo to release the Islamic republic's funds that have been frozen in Japan because of US sanctions over its nuclear programme.

Iran's Raisi calls on Japan to release frozen funds

Iran's ultraconservative President Ebrahim Raisi said Saturday his government will prioritise tackling Covid and accelerating vaccinations ahead of an economic revival, as he defended his cabinet choices before parliament.

Iran's Raisi says tackling COVID-19, reviving economy priorities

Turkish security forces are tightening measures to ensure the security of the country's eastern border with Iran to prevent illegal migration and smuggling. For this purpose, a modular wall, observation posts and trenches are being set up close to the borderline with Iran.

Turkey tightens security measures, builds wall along its border with Iran

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