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Iran
Eyeing Gulf Shipping, Iran’s Mass Producing Submarines
An Iranian admiral says Tehran is mass producing light submarines, possibly for the Strait of Hormuz.
The Pipeline From Hell
Despite Iran and Pakistan’s strong interests in completing a gas pipeline, the project faces numerous obstacles.
Putting Iran’s "Op-Ed Diplomacy" to the Test
Iran’s recent charm offensive is likely a ruse. But the only way to find out is to try diplomacy.
What Iran Really Learned from the Syrian Crisis
Congressional opposition to the US-Russian deal on Syria underscores the scale of Obama’s challenge on Iran.
Rouhani to the Rescue in Iran?
Iran’s economy is currently in tatters. Does the new president hold the necessary keys to improving it?
Iran to Unveil New Submarine, UAVs, Fighter Jets and Missiles
Iran will roll out a slew of new domestically built military assets in the coming weeks.
Iran’s Navy May Deploy to Atlantic Ocean, Establish Antarctica Base
Plus, Indonesia is hosting a naval exercise, and everyone’s attending. Friday defense links.
With New Nuke Team, Iran Raises Status of P5+1 Talks
Iran is likely to task its new foreign minister with leading nuclear negotiations. Will the U.S. send John Kerry?
India-China Rivalry Threatens US Sanctions On Iran
With Delhi and Beijing vying for influence in Iran, will they continue to oblige Western sanctions?
No, Pakistan Won’t Sell Saudi Arabia Nukes
The argument that Islamabad would furnish Riyadh with nuclear weapons is far-fetched.
Asia Will Bear the Brunt of New Iran Sanctions
Renewed U.S. efforts to sanction Iran’s nuclear program could jeopardize Asia energy markets.
Geopolitics Trump Religion in Iran-Azerbaijan Relations
Despite Iran’s sizeable Azeri population, and their shared Shi’a faith, bilateral relations remain fraught.