Iran

  • Nov 29, 2023
  • 2 min read

Russian arms sales to Iran unlikely to take place soon

Iran claims deal to acquire Russian fighter jets and helicopters has been finalised

Russia
  • Nov 28, 2023
  • 2 min read

Quasi-official enforcers will push Iran hijab rules

Punishments for failure to enforce the Islamic dress code are being visited on those in authority

Iran
  • Nov 27, 2023
  • 7 min read

Prospects for Middle East conflict in 2024

The consequences of the Gaza crisis will reverberate through next year

Middle East
  • Nov 27, 2023
  • 2 min read

Terrorist financing adds to woes of crypto firms

A Reuters report states that Hamas and similar groups are using cryptos for cross-border financing

International
  • Nov 22, 2023
  • 7 min read

Prospects for Iran in 2024

Parliamentary elections are set to change little, as the economy also stagnates

Iran
  • Nov 22, 2023
  • 2 min read

Gaza truce may curb risky trends in Iraq and Lebanon

Hezbollah and Israel have breached more tacit agreements, as Washington has launched its first retaliations inside Iraq

Iraq
  • Nov 21, 2023
  • 7 min read

Russia will lose more influence in the South Caucasus

Distracted by its war in Ukraine, Russia is unable to perform the role of regional hegemon in the South Caucasus

Caucasus
  • Nov 21, 2023
  • 2 min read

Iran will prioritise Gulf outreach over oil threats

Regional escalation risks and a Red Sea tanker attack have revived old fears over Gulf oil supplies

Iran