Iran

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

With suspicion high on all sides, the latest round of talks on Iran's nuclear programme look doomed before they start. So why is anyone bothering?

One of Asia’s main opium producing areas, the Golden Triangle, is back in business—with a helping hand from Iran.

The dump of confidential US diplomatic cables by WikiLeaks is a clumsy and misguided way of securing transparency.

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei wants his son to succeed him. But does a trip reminiscent of Prophet Muhammad’s also reveal something about his health?

The best way to ensure Iran doesn’t acquire a nuclear bomb is to make clear it does have a right to an enrichment programme.

The Chinese govt has repeated its pledge to enforcing sanctions on Iran. But words need to be followed by action.

A $100 million donation to flood-stricken Pakistan underscores the strategic importance Iran sees in courting its neighbour.

Toyota’s decision to suspend exports of its cars to Iran is a curious one.

The US is keen for Asia to follow tougher EU sanctions over Iran’s nuclear programme. Expect China to drive a hard bargain.

Ultra conservative criticism of Ahmadinejad is growing and Khamenei’s fatwa looks desperate. Will regime in-fighting boil over?

Can an organisation that excludes China legitimately take the lead on tackling the big security issues facing Asia?