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Iran sanctions
US Offers $5 Million Bounty for Chinese Businessman Who Sold Iran Missile Parts
By Ankit Panda
The U.S. is pursuing a Chinese businessman in connection with Iran's ballistic weapons program.
Iran’s Navy: Asian Ambitions?
By Trevor Hollingsbee
The Iranian navy has a growing presence in Asia, a development many in the region could welcome.
The US, Iran, and Nuclear Negotiations
By Shannon Tiezzi
The Diplomat speaks with Dr. Trita Parsi about the recent round of negotiations between the P5+1 and Iran.
Don’t Hold Veterans Hostage to Iran Sanctions
By Zachary Keck
A GOP amendment in the U.S. Senate would force Democrats to vote on additional Iran sanctions.
Japan First Country To Pay For Iranian Crude Following Interim Deal
By Ankit Panda
Although Japan has cleared a payment of $550 million to Iran for oil purchased, it is not planning to increase imports.
Iranian Sanctions Easing to Benefit India
By John Daly
A major beneficiary of the Iranian nuclear agreement with the P5+1 powers in Geneva will be – India.
India to Possibly Halt All Iran Oil Imports
As the second largest consumer of Iranian crude, India currently buys 25 percent of Tehran’s oil exports.
China’s Trade and Investment in Iran Plummets
In 2012 China’s investment in Iran declined by nearly 87 percent while bilateral trade was down 18 percent.
Why the Revolutionary Guards Do Not Run Iran’s Economy
There has long been a consensus among Western pundits that the IRGC controls Iran’s economy. The truth is much messier.
Iran Can't Follow North Korea's Nuclear Example
Some argue that Iran could follow N. Korea’s nuclear path. Actually, Pyongyang’s experience may deter Tehran from building a bomb.
The "Copycat" War: Iran Strikes Back
From cyberstrikes, assassinations, and drone surveillance, Iran seems to copying Western tactics. Retaliation, not escalation, is Tehran’s goal.
A Regional Fix to the Iranian Nuclear Drama
The conference for a nuclear weapons free zone in the Middle East offers a unique opportunity for the P5+1 and Iran to build mutual trust.