Iran

There are increasing signs that a breakthrough over Iran’s nuclear program could be in reach. But don’t expect Barack Obama to clutch at it yet.

Having consolidated power in elections, Iran’s Supreme Leader may be laying the groundwork for a nuclear deal.

The groups circling for if the Assad regime falls are no solution to the country’s problems. The U.S. and EU should steer clear, Indian Decade contributor Madhav Nalapat writes from Syria.

Iran would have less reason to rely on terrorism as a continuation of politics if it could cut deals as an equal.

Iran nuclear talks in Istanbul were a step in the right direction. But there’s much to thrash out before Baghdad.

The weekend talks on Iran’s nuclear program were hailed by many as progress. But the American right doesn’t see things that way.

A spat over the tiny but resource rich Abu Musa island between UAE and Iran means football fans suffer.

With the U.S. in a presidential election year, don’t expect a major breakthrough at the talks that have started on Iran’s nuclear program. But compromise may come next year.

The diplomatic tools for an EU breakthrough on Iran’s nuclear program are there, but creative use is needed.

There’s much pessimism surrounding this week’s scheduled talks over Iran’s nuclear program. But a quid pro quo approach offers a solution.

Pessimists argue little will come of the latest Iran talks. But a regime struggling for survival may compromise.

Iran still has it within its power to avoid military action. But it must show tangible signs that it’s changing positions.