Iran and the China-Russia pivot in Eurasia
Iran’s integration into the China-Russia Eurasian architecture is as complicated as it is consequential for economic and security relations across Eurasia.
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Middle Kingdom’s strategy in the Middle East
The navies of Iran, Russia, and China held an unprecedented joint exercise outside the Strait of Hormuz from 27 Dec until 31 Dec 2019, just before the advent of the new year.
Stampede kills 40 at funeral for slain Iranian general
A stampede at the funeral for a top Iranian general killed 40 people and injured more than 200 on Tuesday in the southeastern city of Kerman, state television reported.
Trump warns Iran of ‘major retaliation’ and threatens sanctions on Iraq
Trump threatens if Iran avenges Soleimani.
Will Soleimani killing make Putin think twice?
In the wake of the assassination of Iranian military supremo Qassem Soleimani by the US on Jan 3, the world is bracing for the revenge that Iran has sworn to exact.
Trump risking war in the Middle East
By killing Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, US President Donald Trump risks sparking an uncontrollable wave of violence. He is also weakening pro-democracy forces in Iran and the wider region.
Iran mourns general killed by US strike, vows revenge
A tide of mourners wept general Qasem Soleimani.
Britain urges Iran to come in from the cold
Britain urges Iran to “do the right thing” by de-escalating tensions with the US.
Pro-Iran demonstrators leave besieged US embassy in Baghdad
Pro-Iran demonstrators left the besieged US embassy in Baghdad on Wednesday after the Hashed al-Shaabi paramilitary force ordered them to withdraw a day after their dramatic incursion.
Iraqi protesters attack US embassy over airstrikes
Iraqi supporters of pro-Iran factions attack the US embassy in Baghdad over airstrikes.
Iran seizes ship, arrests 16 Malaysians: state TV
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have seized a ship suspected of fuel-smuggling and arrested 16 Malaysian crew members, state media reported on Monday.
Iran, China, Russia start joint naval exercises
Iran, China and Russia started four days of joint naval drills in the Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Oman on Friday, the commander of Iran’s flotilla announced.
Iran urges Europe to save 2015 nuke deal from collapse
The Iranian government on Monday urged the European parties to the 2015 international nuclear deal to protect the accord from collapse.
Iran tells Muslim nations to fight US ‘economic terrorism’ during summit in Malaysia
The president of sanctions-hit Iran called Thursday for Muslim countries to cooperate in fighting US “economic terrorism” at the opening of a summit aimed at tackling the Islamic world’s woes.
UN calls for lifting restrictions on Iran diplomats
The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday called on the US – which hosts the organisation’s headquarters – to lift restrictions on Iranian diplomats.
Iran says ready for more US prisoner swaps
Iran said yesterday it was open to more prisoner swaps with the US while stressing an exchange at the weekend was not the result of formal negotiations with its arch-foe.
Six European countries join barter system for Iran trade
Paris, London and Berlin welcome six new European countries to the INSTEX.
Iraqi protesters torch Iranian consulate in Najaf
Iraqi protesters torch the Iranian consulate in the holy city of Najaf.
Rouhani decries violent protests
Rouhani warns that riot-hit Iran could not allow “insecurity” after two days of unrest killed two people and saw authorities arrest dozens and restrict internet access.
14-0 loss helps us to find Cambodia’s level: Honda
Keisuke Honda takes some positives from their 14-0 Iran humiliation last Thursday.
Cambodia in 14-0 Tehran torment
Cambodia are battered 14-0 by Iran in a historic match of group C FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Asian qualification campaign.
Women’s tickets sold out for Iran-Cambodia match
A total of 3,500 tickets have been sold to Iranian women for the match between Iran and Cambodia in the Qatar 2022 World Cup qualifier in Group C.
US aims to avoid war with Iran amid troop buildup
The United States aims to avoid war with Iran and the additional troops ordered to be deployed in the Gulf region are for “deterrence and defense,” US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Sunday.
Iran warns nations planning attacks
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards commander on Saturday warned any country that attacks the Islamic republic will see its territory become the “main battlefield” as he opened an exhibition of captured drones.
Trump weighing options against Iran over Saudi oil attacks
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday there were many options short of war with Iran after US ally Saudi Arabia displayed remnants of drones and missiles it said were used…
Trump does not want to go to war with Iran
WASHINGTON/DUBAI () – US President Donald Trump said on Monday said it looked like Iran was behind attacks on oil plants in Saudi Arabia but stressed he did not want to go to war, as the attacks sent oil prices soaring and raised fears of a new Middle East conflict.
Women permitted to attend Iran-Cambodia match
Female football fans are set to be permitted to attend Iran-Cambodia match.
Iran rejects US accusation it was behind Saudi oil attacks
Iran rejected accusations by the United States that it was behind attacks on Saudi oil plants that risk disrupting world energy supplies and warned on Sunday that US bases and aircraft carriers in the region were in range of its missiles.
Trump says willing to meet with Rouhani
US President Donald Trump said on Monday he could meet with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and that he had no problem with such an encounter.
Iran must save P5+1 nuclear deal — not the EU
Time is running out for Iran. The three EU signatories to the 2015 nuclear agreement — Germany, France and Britain — are still trying to save the accord, while Iran is gradually upping the pressure.
