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Iran

Iran Opens Up as Economic Woes Overshadow Virus Infection Fears
By Associated Press
Authorities have defended their response by pointing out the harsh economic impact a prolonged lockdown would have.

Suspending Sanctions on Iran During the COVID-19 Crisis Serves American Interests
By Lucille Greer
A temporary suspension of sanctions now will serve the United States well in future negotiations with Iran.

How Iran and Turkey Compete in Central Asian Trade
By Omid Rahimi and Ali Heydari
A closer look at how two pivotal players factor into subregional dynamics in this domain.

Why the Taliban Won’t Cut Ties with Iran
By Kashif Hussain
Iran and the Taliban share interests and see common threats in the wider region, they won’t split so easily.

Iran’s Top Leader Strikes Defiant Tone Amid Month of Turmoil
By Associated Press
Iran's supreme leader lashed out at Western countries as he led Friday prayers in Tehran for the first time in eight years.

Why an Iran-US Conflict Would Be a Disaster for Uzbekistan
By Umida Hashimova
Tashkent’s aims to diversify its transportation routes, a necessity for the double-landlocked state, rest largely on Iran.

Iran Announces Arrests Over Downing of Plane That Killed 176
By Associated Press
Amid widespread protests, Iran announced initial arrests after the downing of a Ukrainian passenger jet near Tehran.

How US-Iran Tensions Could Upset American Interests in Northeast Asia
By Francesco Sassi
U.S.-Iran tensions could backfire on U.S. interests in Northeast Asia, thanks to the rising importance of LNG in the region’s energy mix.

US Deploys 6 B-52 Stratofortress Bombers to Indian Ocean Island
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The United States Air Force is sending B-52 bombers to Diego Garcia, which could be used for operations against Iran if ordered.

Philippines Orders Evacuation of Filipinos from Iraq, Iran
By Associated Press
Manila has dispatched a coast guard vessel to the Middle East to evacuate Philippine citizens.

US Strike on Iran Could Have Consequences in North Korea
By Associated Press
The U.S. strike that killed Iran’s top military commander may have had an indirect casualty: a diplomatic solution to denuclearizing North Korea.

Iran Crisis: US Braces for Tehran’s Military Response
By Associated Press
U.S. officials are bracing for Iran to respond to the killing of its most powerful general.