Iran
Iranian football will stay politicised after World Cup
Iran’s matches at the football World Cup were used by both the state and protesters to promote their political views
IranRussia-Iran arms sales rebalance lopsided relations
Tehran seems happy to let its drones kill Ukrainians, despite EU criticism and open opposition to the policy at home
RussiaRussia and Iran likely to complete direct rail route
Two states under trade restrictions have good reason to finalise a rail route from the Baltic Sea to the Indian Ocean
RussiaProspects for the Middle East in 2023
Cross-border violence through the use of airstrikes, missiles and drones has increased in northern Iraq and Syria
Middle EastWorld Cup will benefit Gulf states' tourism sectors
The 2022 football World Cup kicks off in Qatar on November 20, bringing in an expected 1.2 million fans
Gulf statesElection could push Israel towards illiberal democracy
Parties supporting former Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu won the majority of seats in the latest election
IsraelChoice of Supreme Leader will shape Iran’s future
The succession to the Supreme Leader post is even more important against the background of ongoing protests
IranTargets in Iran’s development plan are unrealistic
The aim of the seventh development plan is to ensure the survival of Iran’s Islamic political system
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