Iran
Russian arms sales to Iran unlikely to take place soon
Iran claims deal to acquire Russian fighter jets and helicopters has been finalised
RussiaQuasi-official enforcers will push Iran hijab rules
Punishments for failure to enforce the Islamic dress code are being visited on those in authority
IranProspects for Middle East conflict in 2024
The consequences of the Gaza crisis will reverberate through next year
Middle EastTerrorist financing adds to woes of crypto firms
A Reuters report states that Hamas and similar groups are using cryptos for cross-border financing
InternationalProspects for Iran in 2024
Parliamentary elections are set to change little, as the economy also stagnates
IranGaza 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
IraqRussia 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
CaucasusIran will prioritise Gulf outreach over oil threats
Regional escalation risks and a Red Sea tanker attack have revived old fears over Gulf oil supplies
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