Commentary / World Jan 20, 2022
The clock is ticking on Iran’s nuclear gambit
by Djavad Salehi-Isfahani
Iran's hardliners think a rising regional power with strict Islamic values will gain little from engaging with the West.
World Jan 20, 2022
Drones jolt a Persian Gulf focused on Iran’s nuclear ambitions
by Ben Bartenstein, Golnar Motevalli and Zainab Fattah
Such drones make it possible to conduct small, targeted assaults that slip through multibillion-dollar defense systems designed to deter more advanced weapons.
Business Jan 11, 2022
China buying more cheap and sanctioned oil from Iran and Venezuela
Chinese buyers, particularly private refiners, have benefited from Washington’s tough line on Iran and Venezuela, continuing to buy their oil long after others have ceased purchases.
Commentary / World Jan 6, 2022
The security consequences of America’s China focus
by Minxin Pei
Some regional powers will be tempted to bully weaker neighbors because they think that the U.S. pivot to East Asia will make American military intervention much less likely.
World Dec 30, 2021
The two sides have held several rounds of talks since April aimed at improving relations.
World Dec 30, 2021
Russian and U.S. officials coordinating on Iran nuclear talks in Vienna
by Miranda Murray and Humeyra Pamuk
U.S. President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin were likely to discuss the Iran nuclear talks on Thursday, a senior Biden administration official said.
World Dec 28, 2021
Iran seeks to cool tensions in Iraq
by John Davison, Ahmed Rasheed and Bozorgmehr Sharafedin
Iran is intervening in Iraq to quell destabilizing internal unrest stirred up by Iranian-backed militias as Tehran seeks to preserve its deep influence in the country.
World | FOCUS Dec 20, 2021
Inside the deadly water crisis threatening Iran’s leadership
by Golnar Motevalli
The nation's long-brewing crisis over water scarcity is the result of decades of unchecked industrial expansion.
World Dec 15, 2021
European powers say they are nearing end of road to save Iran deal
The comments suggest indirect U.S.-Iran talks on preserving the pact may be approaching collapse, with all sides seeking to avoid being held responsible.
World Dec 7, 2021
Pentagon fields long-range radar in Alaska for missile threats
The radar is part of a U.S. missile defense system that can track intercontinental ballistic missiles as well as next generation threats such as hypersonic weapons, the Pentagon said.
World Dec 3, 2021
Israel Prime Minister Naftali Bennet calls on U.S. to halt Iran nuclear talks
Bennet has been a consistent opponent of the 2015 agreement the powers have been seeking to revive.
World Nov 30, 2021
Iran insists on immediate lifting of sanctions as nuclear talks resume
by Steven Erlanger
As the first round of formal discussions ended Monday, Western negotiators tried to be upbeat.