Iran
Price rises in Iran will trigger more labour unrest
Two French nationals accused of fomenting unrest were named yesterday as food price protests spread
IranTaliban external relations deteriorate
The Taliban are becoming isolated from Pakistan and Iran, ostensibly Afghanistan's most supportive neighbours
AfghanistanAbu Dhabi’s new president will ensure policy stability
The crown prince was unanimously appointed president on May 14 following the death of his half-brother
United Arab EmiratesAn Iranian nuclear deal will help regional security
The EU announced today that talks over Iran’s nuclear programme are to restart after two months of no negotiations
IranDetention of Western visitors to Iran could rise
Two European nationals were yesterday detained on accusations of fomenting chaos, social disorder and insecurity
IranOne major obstacle threatens Iran’s nuclear agreement
Nuclear deal negotiators left Vienna in early March, since when progress has stalled around one major obstacle
IranIranian involvement in Iraq is destabilising
Iran launched a missile attack on Irbil in the north, while a pro-Iranian militia promised to arm Palestinian factions
IraqIranian food price rise protests will be contained
Security forces reportedly arrested at least 20 people following food protests in the southern province of Khuzestan
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