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Iran nuclear talks approach a point of crisis
Despite a new tone of optimism, there has been little real progress so far in the Vienna negotiations
IranSaudi-Iranian diplomatic ties will inch forward
Sources in Tehran are pushing the narrative that embassies could reopen after a six-year hiatus
Saudi ArabiaIran’s establishment can manage fresh teacher strikes
Protesting teachers have called for better working conditions and an end to harassment by the security apparatus
IranUS government targets open-source software flaws
The US government is holding yet another important meeting with tech firms on open-source software
United StatesSadr’s exclusion of pro-Iranians risks Iraqi violence
The process of forming a majoritarian government based on key Sunni-Kurdish-Shia alliances is accelerating
IraqGulf-Iran ties will become more multi-dimensional
Tehran has made a point of briefing “friends” in Muscat and Doha over the progress of nuclear talks in Vienna
Gulf statesPrices to rise but Iran’s fiscal account could benefit
The 2022/23 budget is to abolish the heavily subsidised official exchange rate for basic goods
IranIran will focus on informal dialogue with the Taliban
The Taliban foreign minister has visited Tehran, amid friendly signals but no official diplomatic recognition
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