Iran
Israel-Iran-US war risk is being over-hyped but exists
Fears are mounting of an imminent Iranian military retaliation targeting Israeli territory
IranGaza will strain but not break Gulf-Iranian detente
The focus on de-escalation that dominated regional geopolitics prior to the October 7 Gaza war has proven durable
Gulf statesIran will struggle to avoid Israel military escalation
An Israeli strike on Iran’s Damascus consulate killed seven people, including a key ‘Axis of Resistance’ leader
IranRussia will strengthen food security measures
Moscow is continuing to increase its efforts to strengthen its food security
RussiaStruggles among Iran’s conservatives will intensify
In the wake of the March 1 parliamentary election, a new corruption scandal highlights hardliner-traditionalist splits
IranIran poll results will strengthen top leaders’ allies
The authorities have published official results for the March parliamentary and Assembly of Experts elections
IranTehran will prioritise conservative consolidation
Upcoming polls are generating scant enthusiasm, but will nonetheless have long-term significance
IranIran confirmed as supplying missiles to Russia
Multiple Iranian and Western sources have confirmed that Tehran has delivered hundreds of ballistic missiles to Russia
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