The investment and security pact would vastly extend China’s influence in the Middle East, throwing Iran an economic lifeline and creating new flash points with the United States.
At border with Iran, Iraq PM vows to fight customs corruption
Kadhemi launched a new campaign on Saturday against corruption at the country’s borders, saying millions of dollars were being lost by not properly taxing imported goods. Speaking at the Mandili …
Iran ‘cannot afford’ shutdown over virus
More than 12,400 people have died in Iran since the pandemic began. Iran was initially one of the hardest hit countries and a lockdown had been in place – but started being lifted in April. Now, there …
Iran announces number of enterprises launched in West Azerbaijan Province
The licenses were issued for the operation of 31 production facilities in the West Azerbaijan Province (northwestern Iran) during the first three months of the current Iranian year (March 20-June 20, …
Top U.S. Commander Sees Iran ‘Disarray’ After Drone Strike
The top American commander in the Middle East says he sees Iran’s decision-making abilities in “disarray” after a U.S. drone strike killed a senior Iranian commander in January, but he doesn’t expect …
2020 US Elections: China, Iran and the hope for a Biden presidency
Under the new “maximum pressure” Iran policy the US instituted very effective financial sanctions that forced companies to choose between doing business in the United States or with Tehran. For most …
Iran government squeezed over ‘secretive’ deal with China
Pressure is mounting on the Iranian government to release specifics of a contentious, long-term partnership agreement with Beijing, which some critics fear could effectively turn Iran into a Chinese …
Israel Will Never Let Iran Upgrade Syria’s Decrepit Air Defenses
If the IRGC could deploy such missiles in Syria, they might pose the most significant challenge faced by the Israeli Air Force in that country in decades.
Building Back Better: UN Iran Socio-Economic Recovery Programme Against the Impact of COVID-19
English Manual and Guideline on Iran (Islamic Republic of) about Health, Protection and Human Rights, Epidemic and more; published on 10 Jul 2020 by UNCT Iran …
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad: Iran’s controversial former president to offer to mediate in Yemen war, reports say
Iran’s controversial former president is reportedly set to offer to negotiate a peace settlement between warring groups in Yemen, but he may find no takers in either the Arabian Peninsula or his own …