Iran – Page 26 – Asia Times

Iraqi forces deploy on October 17, 2016 in the area of al-Shurah, some 45 kms south of Mosul, as they advance towards the city to retake it from the Islamic State (IS) group jihadists. Photo: AFP

Afghanistan, AT Finance, Iran, Iraq, Middle East, South Asia, Syria, Vietnam, World

Why US leaders persist in waging losing wars – and how they win anyway

by William J. Astore October 26, 2018

Warsaw, capital of Poland. Photo: iStock

AT Finance, Iran, Middle East, Philippines

Poland, pinaplanong mag-hire ng higit sa 100,000 na mga Filipino

by Asia Times staff October 26, 2018February 18, 2020

Flag of Saudi Arabia in front of a clear blue sky. Photo: iStock

Afghanistan, Bahrain, Egypt, India, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Pakistan, South Asia, Turkey, United Kingdom, World

Khashoggi murder puts Saudi sovereignty in peril

by Atta Rasool Malik October 26, 2018October 26, 2018

A large Russian missile is seen in a rehearsal for a military parade in Red Square, Moscow, on May, 5 2008. Photo: iStock

Beijing, China, European Union, Iran, Japan, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Russia, South Korea, World

Who profits from the end of the mid-range nuclear treaty?

by Pepe Escobar October 25, 2018February 18, 2020

Iranian soldiers participate in military manoeuvres at Sistan-Baluchestan province, about 50 kilometers east of the city of Zahedan near the Pakistani border, on August 19. 2006. Photo: AFP/FARSNEWS/STR

Afghanistan, China, India, Iran, Middle East, Pakistan, South Asia, Syria

Tensions rise after kidnapping on Iran-Pakistan border

by FM Shakil October 25, 2018February 18, 2020

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan meets the king of Saudi Arabia, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, at Al-Salam Royal Palace in Jeddah on September 19, 2018. Photo: AFP via Anadolu Agency

Beijing, China, Iran, Middle East, Pakistan, South Asia, Syria, Turkey

Pakistan wins $6-bn bailout from Saudis amid Khashoggi row

by Kunwar Khuldune Shahid October 25, 2018February 18, 2020

The couple took turns to kiss the king cobra. Photo: Youtube.

AT Finance, India, Iran, Malaysia, Middle East, South Asia

Video: pasangan Malaysia cium kobra di hari pernikahan

by Asia Times staff October 25, 2018October 25, 2018

Bombs dropped from a B-1B Lancer strike an al-Qaeda torture house and prison in Zambraniyah in Iraq in 2008. Photo: AFP via Atlas Photo Archive/ USAF/ James Richardson

AT Finance, Beijing, Cambodia, China, India, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Laos, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Russia, South Asia, Syria, United Kingdom, Vietnam, World

Killer politicians: Curtain of deniability lifting

by Jeffrey D. Sachs October 25, 2018

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan meets the king of Saudi Arabia, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, at Al-Salam Royal Palace in Jeddah on September 19, 2018. Photo: AFP via Anadolu Agency

China, India, Iran, Middle East, Pakistan, South Asia, Syria, World

Saudi aid, witch-hunts will not help Imran Khan deal with crises

by Imad Zafar October 25, 2018

Russian Topol ICBMs outside Moscow for the nation's annual May 9 Victory Day parade. Photo: AFP/DIMA KOROTAYEV

China, European Union, Germany, Iran, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Russia, South Korea, World

US focus on hard power will lead to increasing militarization of the globe

by Manoj Kumar Mishra October 25, 2018

Afghanistan, Beijing, China, India, Iran, Middle East, Pakistan, Russia, South Asia, World

Geopolitical forces are perpetuating instability

by Rahim Nasar October 25, 2018October 25, 2018

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan holds hands with Iran's President Hassan Rouhani, left, and Russian President Vladimir Putin after a summit on Syria on April 4. Photo: AFP / Adem Altan

Egypt, European Union, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Middle East, Russia, Syria, Turkey, World

Erdogan a threat to US effort to contain Iran

by Stephen Bryen October 24, 2018February 18, 2020

Photo: AFP/Ron Sachs

France, Iran, Middle East, Russia, Turkey, World

Riyadh touts $50 bn in deals at ‘Davos in the Desert’

by Alison Tahmizian Meuse October 24, 2018February 18, 2020

A close-up photograph of Afghanistan from a desktop globe. Photo: iStock

Afghanistan, AT Finance, China, India, Iran, Middle East, Pakistan, Russia, South Asia, Turkey, United Kingdom, World

Geopolitical factors contributing to Afghan quagmire

by Manoj Kumar Mishra October 24, 2018October 24, 2018

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan waves to supporters from a balcony at the AK Party headquarters in Ankara, on June 24 as they celebrate him winning five more years in office with sweeping new powers after a decisive election victory.Photo: AFP / Turkish Presidential Press Office / Kayhan Ozer

Iran, Middle East, Pakistan, Russia, South Asia, Turkey, United Kingdom, World

Suspects in Khashoggi killing must be tried in Turkey: Erdogan

by Alison Tahmizian Meuse October 23, 2018February 18, 2020

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo shakes hands with Indian Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj on September 6, 2018. Photo: AFP/Prakash Singh

China, India, Iran, Israel, Middle East, Pakistan, Russia, Shanghai, South Asia, Turkey, World

India the net beneficiary of current geopolitical situation

by Zamir Awan October 23, 2018

Europe wants at least one Iranian bank to remain connected to the world in the wake of new US sanctions. Image: iStock

China, European Union, France, Germany, Iran, Middle East, Russia, United Kingdom, World

French senator: Europe wants Iran bank to stay connected

by Asia Times staff October 22, 2018February 18, 2020

A trader known as the "Sultan of Coins" has been sentenced to death in Iran. Image: iStock

Iran, Middle East

Iranian court condemns ‘Sultan of Coins’ to death

by Asia Times staff October 22, 2018February 18, 2020

متظاهرون يرتدون أقنعة ولي العهد السعودي محمد بن سلمان والرئيس الأمريكي دونالد ترامب خارج البيت الأبيض في 19 أكتوبر/تشرين الأول 2018، مطالبين بالعدالة للصحفي السعودي جمال خاشقجي.

صورة: Jim WATSON/ AFP

Afghanistan, China, Egypt, European Union, Iran, Middle East, Pakistan, South Asia, Turkey, World

Khashoggi murder puts spotlight on ‘bonesaw’ prince

by Imad Zafar October 21, 2018October 21, 2018

Saudi Arabia's consulate in Istanbul, where journalist Jamal Khashoggi was killed. Photo: AFP/ Yasin Akgul

Australia, Egypt, France, Germany, Iran, Middle East, Oceania, Turkey, United Kingdom, World

Saudi authorities face barrage of disbelief over Khashoggi killing

by Asia Times staff October 20, 2018February 18, 2020

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte holds a wad of peso bills on June 20, 2017. Photo: AFP/Ted Aljibe

AT Finance, Iran, Middle East, Philippines

Runaway inflation exposes Duterte’s slipping grip

by Jason Castaneda October 19, 2018February 18, 2020

An Apple iPad monitor in Istanbul displays the logos of well-known world brands. Photo: iStock

Afghanistan, Iran, Middle East, South Asia, Syria, World

Masses manipulated by manufactured consent and desires

by Imad Zafar October 19, 2018

Weeks of shuttle diplomacy between Beijing and Washington have yielded nothing. Illustration: iStock

AT Finance, Australia, Beijing, China, European Union, India, Iran, Japan, Malaysia, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Oceania, Pakistan, Philippines, South Asia, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Vietnam, World

Trade war with China represents persisting US concerns

by Manoj Kumar Mishra October 18, 2018

A Yemeni child suffering from malnutrition lies on a bed at a treatment centre in a hospital in the capital Sanaa on October 6, 2018. Photo: AFP / Mohammed Huwais

AT Finance, Iran, Middle East, Russia, Turkey, United Kingdom, Vietnam, World

Khashoggi saga takes spotlight off Yemen tragedy

by Vijay Prashad October 18, 2018October 18, 2018

Destruction of the remains of the Athenian army during the Peloponnesian War (431 - 404 BC). Wood engraving after a drawing by Hermann Vogel (German painter, 1854 - 1921), published in 1882. Thucydides Trap.IMage: iStock

AT Finance, Beijing, China, Iran, Japan, Middle East, Myanmar, Northeast Asia, Pakistan, Russia, South Asia, Taiwan, World

Will Xi’s China Dream lead to Thucydides Trap?

by Anu Anwar October 18, 2018

Unleashing hell, a Flying Fortress during the Allies bombing campaign against Germany in World War II. Photo: Shutterstock / Everett Historical

China, European Union, Iran, Middle East, Russia, South Asia, World

The return to 19th century rivalry

by William Holland October 17, 2018

US President Donald Trump with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman in the Oval Office at the White House. Photo: Mark Wilson / dpa for AFP

AT Finance, China, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Lebanon, Middle East, Syria, United Kingdom, Vietnam, World

The US-Saudi relationship after Khashoggi

by Barak Barfi October 17, 2018

Saudi Arabia's consulate in Istanbul, where journalist Jamal Khashoggi was killed. Photo: AFP/ Yasin Akgul

Iran, Middle East, Syria, Turkey, World

Khashoggi affair won’t stop Trump’s drive for war with Iran

by Jefferson Morley October 17, 2018

American farm family. Photo: iStock

China, European Union, Iran, Middle East, Russia, World

Trump is hurting the people he pledged to support

by Ken Moak October 17, 2018October 17, 2018

Pakistani Finance Minister Asad Umar. Photo: Wikipedia

AT Finance, Beijing, China, Iran, Malaysia, Middle East, Pakistan, South Asia, Sri Lanka, World

Pakistan’s IMF plea a symptom of China’s debt-trap diplomacy

by Ali Salman Andani October 15, 2018