Iran
Iran’s effort at internet control will incite protests
The ‘Bill to Protect Users in Cyberspace’ aims to control already-constrained access to the internet and social media
IranIran inches towards signing a new nuclear agreement
Iran yesterday highlighted three key issues to be resolved and blamed France for blocking a nuclear deal
IranUN vote on Yemen undermines the Huthi war effort
The UN passed a resolution referring to the Huthi as terrorists and expanded an arms embargo to the whole group
YemenIran edges closer to an interim nuclear deal
Iranian officials issued statements blaming NATO overreach for the Ukraine crisis
IranElectricity trade in the Middle East will grow slowly
Cross-border electricity trade in the Middle East and North Africa is expanding slowly
Middle EastThe Huthi try to rebuild support in Yemen after losses
The Huthi have changed policy towards defectors by allowing reintegration rather than facing the death penalty
YemenIranian drone activity is provoking regional tensions
The US Fifth Fleet announced an international Mideast Drone Force to counter Iranian activity in the region
IranMost of Turkey’s gas import contracts expire soon
Ankara’s hopes of favourable conditions for imminent gas contract renewals depend on geopolitics and market prices
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