Iran

Ahmadinejad’s offer to return to talks over Iran’s nuclear programme may not be sincere. But accepting it may be the least bad option.

Claims of witchcraft and sorcery, firings and reinstatements – who will win the battle of wills between the Supreme Leader and President Ahmadinejad?

Sistan and Balochistan has been described as akin to Mars on Earth. For all the attention they get from Tehran, many Baloch feel they may as well be on another planet.

While international attention focuses on an ‘Arab Spring,’ the prospect of a nuclear Iran still looms large over the region, argues Joel Starr.

A new US intelligence estimate shies from accusing Iran of restarting pursuit of a nuclear bomb. But Arab world unrest has strengthened its hand.

Iran’s reformist Green Movement looks like it’s beginning to regroup. But is President Obama paying attention?

The latest round of P5+1 talks over Iran’s nuclear programme broke up without agreement. But things might not be as bad as they look.

US policymakers wanting to contain Iran’s regional influence should take note of Saudi Arabia’s active courting of its neighbour.

With growing speculation that the Obama administration might allow Iran to continue enriching uranium, is a deal back on the cards?

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has managed to dispense with two high-profile opponents. Who’s next in his crosshairs?

Augmenting sanctions could still help deter Iran from pursuing a nuclear weapon, says Michael Rubin on the sidelines of the Valdai conference in Malta. But don’t rule out force yet.

Russia’s interest in boosting its role in Middle East peace efforts was clear at the Valdai conference. It’s losing faith in US efforts.