Iran
Iran’s rial could deprecate further
The central bank is to cancel the operating licence of foreign exchange bureaus
IranIran’s growth will depend on sanctioned oil exports
The IMF has upgraded its growth for fiscal year 2023 as Iran continues to export oil, bypassing international sanctions
IranDollar flows to Iran will continue despite US policies
The US ban on Iraqi banks dealing in the dollar has not impacted the value of the Iranian rial
IranIran will focus on missile development
Iran’s antiquated air force has started its annual exercises
IranIran-Azerbaijan relations will improve
A series of official meetings and de-escalatory statements by both sides have occurred since late June
IranIraq will put Iran-linked interests above Western ties
The dispute over Quran-burning between Iraq and Sweden has resurged
IraqIran-Russia diplomatic spat will be short-lived
A diplomatic spat between Iran and Russia about Tehran’s sovereignty claim over three Gulf islands rumbled on yesterday
IranSadrist passivity may boost Iraq’s pro-Iranian parties
Unpredictable Shia leader Moqtada al-Sadr has sought to restrain rocket and other attacks on Shia rivals
Iraq
