Iran
One 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
IranIraqi government formation could be delayed until 2023
Entrenched positions among the key politicians have resulted in delays in forming a new government
IraqIraq’s Sinjar is set to draw in external armed forces
Fighting in Sinjar province between Iraqi government forces and Sinjar Resistance Units has displaced 4,000 people
IraqPolitical factors will impact Iran's oil revenues
Iran has increased oil production and exports despite US sanctions
IranNew moves could bring an end to Yemen's civil war
A UN-brokered truce has been followed by a transfer of power from President Hadi to a new Presidency Council
YemenIran's gas sector requires investment and know-how
Iran has the second-largest gas reserves in the world, and the EU wants to cut its dependence on Russian imports
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