What does Biden’s ‘deliberate ambiguity’ on Iran sanctions imply?
The Trump administration tightened the noose further around Iran’s beleaguered economy on Thursday, October 8, announcing a fresh round of sanctions that will effectively...
Iran building massive energy network to boost geopolitical influence
Tehran’s plan to connect Iraq, Jordan, and several GCC states including Saudi Arabia to its grid could be a powerful move to expand its...
Trump targets Iran banks, seeking crippling blow as term ends
President Donald Trump's administration imposed sweeping sanctions Thursday on Iran's banking sector, taking a major new step to cripple the arch-rival's already struggling economy...
US expected to impose crippling new sanctions on Iran’s financial sector
The United States is preparing to impose new sanctions on Iran’s financial industry as soon as Thursday, a Republican congressional aide briefed on the...
Iran warns ‘terrorists’ near border in Karabakh fighting
Iran warned Wednesday it will not tolerate "terrorists" near its border with Azerbaijan, after France and Russia raised the alarm over the deployment of...
Iran disperses pro-Azerbaijan protest after ‘ethnocentric’ slogans
Demonstrations in northwestern Iran in support of Azerbaijan in its conflict with Armenia over the Nagorno-Karabakh region have been dispersed by police, the Fars...
Five Iraqis killed as rocket meant for US troops hits civilians
Three Iraqi children and two women from the same family were killed Monday when a rocket targeting Baghdad airport, where US troops are stationed,...
Iran’s quest for power weakened by diminishing global influence
Before analyzing whether Iran qualifies as a rising power, it is important to understand what the phrase “rising power” truly means. Interestingly there are...
Russia dismisses US threats on Iran cooperation
Russia on Thursday dismissed the threat of US sanctions and attempts to isolate Iran, saying it intended to trade with Tehran once a UN...
Arab leaders voice alarm at UN over Iran tensions
Arab leaders voiced fears Wednesday before the United Nations of new conflict in the region as tensions soar between Iran and the United States....
Europe ‘will not compromise’ with US over Iran sanctions: Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday that Europe would not compromise with the United States over Washington's move to reactivate sanctions on Iran, warning...
US will surrender to resilience of Iranian nation: Rouhani
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani vowed Tuesday that the next US leader must accept Tehran's demands, ruling out compromise as Donald Trump vies for reelection. "We...