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Iran-Azerbaijan tensions will continue despite talks
The foreign ministers of Iran and Azerbaijan spoke twice by telephone to try to de-escalate unprecedented tensions
IranUS submarine deployment will raise pressure on Iran
Washington has announced that a guided-missile submarine will join the US Fifth Fleet in the Gulf
IranAzerbaijan-Iran relations will deteriorate further
Azerbaijan has arrested six nationals whom its accuses of attempting a coup d’etat on Iran’s instructions
IranSaudi-Iranian bilateral ties will gradually improve
Saudi Arabia and Iran agreed on a series of measures to improve bilateral relations
Saudi ArabiaMiddle East and North Africa face rising tax issues
Personal income tax take by regional governments is very weak due in part to the size of the informal economy
Middle EastUK signals assertive cyber posture with new paper
The UK government has long undertaken offensive cyber operations, but it has now opted to disclose information about it
United KingdomIsrael will step up attacks on Iranian drones in Syria
Regional shifts are contributing to Israel’s concerns over Iran’s weapons capacity on its border
SyriaMaintaining Iran’s hijab law will prove divisive
Officials, including the president, reaffirm that the wearing of the hijab is mandatory
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