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Iran
China, Russia, Iran: Ports and Power Along the Belt and Road
By Nicholas Trickett and Oliver Thomas
If the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor doesn’t live up to the hype, Russia may stand to benefit.
Syrian Sides Snub Final Document at Astana Peace Talks
By Paolo Sorbello
Russia, Turkey and Iran conclude the two-day negotiation with an agreement on jointly monitoring the shaky ceasefire.
Gas Spats: Turkmenistan Tangles With Iran
By Catherine Putz
Turkmenistan has reportedly halted gas supplies to Iran (not that Iran really needs them).
Iran's Former President Rafsanjani Dies at 82
By Ankit Panda
Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani dies at 82, leaving behind a controversial legacy as a revolutionary-turned-reformist.
The Emerging India-Afghanistan Front Against Pakistan
By Harsh V. Pant
Evidence is gathering that India and Afghanistan will band together to counter Pakistan.
Iran, China Sign Military Cooperation Agreement
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Iran and China are reportedly slated to hold joint military drills in the near future.
Tracing the Quran's Journey
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
A major exhibit in Washington, D.C., showcases the world's many Qurans.
It's Time to Make the G20 More Asian
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
The G20 is incomplete without more Asian powers.
Why Is Modern Iran So Sensitive to Treason? Ancient History.
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Most countries don't tolerate traitors, but Iran is particularly sensitive.
Iranian Charity in Trouble in Tajikistan
By Catherine Putz
Another outgrowth, perhaps, of increased friction between governments in Tehran and Dushanbe.
Russia Delivers First Missiles for Iran’s New Air Defense System
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first batch of missiles for the S-300 air defense system has recently been delivered, Iran claims.
Air Astana Introduces New Almaty-Tehran Route
By Catherine Putz
Kazakhstan looks to expand tourism ties to Iran.