Iran – Page 33 – Asia Times

美國總統特朗普在2018年7月18日華盛頓的白宮內閣會議上發表講話（圖左）。在2018年5月2日的一張檔案照片中，伊朗總統魯哈尼在德黑蘭的伊朗電視台發表演講。相片：AFP and Iranian Presidency / Nicholas Kamm and Handout

China, Iran, Middle East

向伊朗背後捅刀：特朗普或引發混亂局勢

by Vijay Prashad August 13, 2018

Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif (L) and President Hassan Rouhani at a meeting with foreign embassies and diplomatic mission representatives of Iran. Photo: Anadolu Agency

AT Finance, China, India, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Russia, Singapore, South Asia, Syria, World

Trump scores an own-goal in the game against Iran

by M.K. Bhadrakumar August 13, 2018February 18, 2020

The guided-missile destroyer USS Mason patrols the Red Sea with two Cyclone-class patrol craft in 2016. Photo: AFP/ US Navy

China, Egypt, Iran, Israel, Middle East

Israel sees risks, opportunities in Bab el-Mandeb

by Shaiel Ben-Ephraim August 11, 2018February 18, 2020

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping attend a signing ceremony ahead of the Belt and Road Forum in Beijing. Photo: AFP

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

China will buy Turkey on the cheap

by David P. Goldman August 10, 2018February 18, 2020

Walmart looks set to expand its operations in India. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

AT Finance, China, India, Indonesia, Iran, Middle East, South Asia

Walmart-Flipkart deal could upset the entire Indian market

by Vivek Y. Kelkar August 10, 2018February 18, 2020

US President Donald Trump speaks during a cabinet meeting on July 18, 2018, at the White House in Washington, DC. In a file photo taken on May 2, 2018, a handout picture provided by the Iranian presidency shows President Hassan Rouhani giving a speech on Iranian TV in Tehran. Photo: AFP and Iranian Presidency / Nicholas Kamm and Handout

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

The knife in Iran’s back: Trump opens door to chaos

by Vijay Prashad August 9, 2018

Political activist Samar Badawi, the sister of the jailed blogger Raif Badawi, was swept up in the latest crackdown on human rights activists in Saudi Arabia. The move prompted criticism by Canada. Photo: AFP/Alex Wong

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

Saudi claims ‘badge of pride’ in break with Canada

by Alison Tahmizian Meuse August 9, 2018February 18, 2020

The Hong Kong High Court in Admiralty on Hong Kong Island. Photo: Google Maps

China, Hong Kong, Iran, Middle East

Dalawang Filipina, bigo sa kanilang huling apila upang manatili sa kanilang mga anak sa HK

by Asia Times staff August 8, 2018February 18, 2020

Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Photo: iStock

AT Finance, Iran, Middle East, Philippines

Pilipino sa Dubai, makakauwi na sa kaniyang pamilya matapos ng 8 taon

by Asia Times staff August 8, 2018February 18, 2020

Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Photo: iStock

AT Finance, Iran, Middle East, Philippines

Filipino in Dubai to return to his family after eight years

by Asia Times staff August 7, 2018February 18, 2020

A cleric speaking on Friday to a crowd of protesters in Khorasan Razavi province, Iran. Photo: AFP

Iran, Middle East

Iran unrest could ‘lead to chaotic civil war’

by Asia Times staff August 7, 2018February 18, 2020

Afghanistan continues to be roiled by a violent Taliban insurgency, but reconciliation talks in Abu Dhabi have brought the warring parties a bit closer to peace, according to UAE officials. Photo: iStock.

Afghanistan, Australia, China, Germany, India, Iran, Middle East, Oceania, Russia, South Asia, World

The dilemma of representation in Afghan peace negotiations

by Haroun Mir August 6, 2018

Jakel Mall. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

AT Finance, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Middle East

Manajer SDM didenda US$6.200 karena pekerjakan PMI tanpa dokumen

by Asia Times staff August 6, 2018

Hambantota port in Sri Lanka has been taken over by China for 99 years. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

AT Finance, Bangladesh, China, India, Iran, Maldives, Middle East, Myanmar, Pakistan, South Asia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, World

China’s base in Sri Lanka part of its dominant Indian Ocean presence

by Prakash Katoch August 6, 2018

2018年7月26日在約翰內斯堡舉行的第10屆金磚國家峰會期間，中國國家主席習近平、南非總統馬福薩（Cyril Ramaphosa）和俄羅斯總統普京（Vladimir Putin）上台合照。相片：AFP / Gianluigi Guercia

Iran, Middle East

美國對伊朗經濟戰引發金磚國反響

by Pepe Escobar August 6, 2018February 18, 2020

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Photo: AFP/Jim Watson

Iran, Middle East, World

Pompeo vows to enforce ‘maximum pressure’ sanctions

by Paul Muir August 6, 2018February 18, 2020

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

Iran, Middle East, World

Iran detains top forex official

by Paul Muir August 6, 2018February 18, 2020

Donald Trump's friendliness with Russia's President Vladimir Putin has mystified Western observers. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

China, European Union, Iran, Israel, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Russia, Syria, United Kingdom, World

Trump-Putin friendship could be all about oil and China

by Atif Kubursi August 5, 2018February 18, 2020

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif shakes hands with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi after a joint press conference in Beijing. Photo: AFP/Greg Baker

Beijing, China, France, Germany, Iran, Middle East, World

China refuses to cut oil imports from Iran: report

by Asia Times staff August 4, 2018February 18, 2020

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte (L) distributes goods to residents affected by armed conflict, during a visit to Isabela town, Basilan province, on southern island of Mindanao. Photo: AFP/Rey Baniquet

AT Finance, Australia, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Middle East, Oceania, Philippines, South Asia

Federalism debate heats up in the Philippines

by Erin Cook August 3, 2018February 18, 2020

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

AT Finance, China, Cyprus, European Union, Iran, Israel, Middle East, Russia, Singapore, Syria, Turkey, World

The Bleak House of the US-Turkey alliance

by M.K. Bhadrakumar August 3, 2018February 18, 2020

US President Donald Trump, right, shakes hands with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman at the White House on March 20 in Washington DC. Photo: AFP/ Mandel Ngan

Afghanistan, AT Finance, China, Egypt, European Union, India, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Lebanon, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Pakistan, Russia, Shanghai, Singapore, South Asia, Syria, World

An ‘Arab NATO’ and America’s militarized Mideast policy

by Christina Lin August 3, 2018

A US-made F-16 fighter jet. Photo: AFP/Sam Yeh

Afghanistan, AT Finance, China, European Union, France, Germany, Iran, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Pakistan, Russia, South Asia, South Korea, World

US war machine continues to grow under Trump

by Vijay Prashad August 3, 2018August 6, 2018

President elect Joko Widodo (R) and presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto (L) meet at Prabowo's compound in Jakarta on October 17, 2014 ahead of Widodo's official inauguration. Photo: AFP/Bay Ismoyo

AT Finance, Indonesia, Iran, Middle East

Can Prabowo take Widodo’s crown?

by John McBeth August 2, 2018February 18, 2020

Helicopters from four armed forces hover above a viewing platform during the opening ceremony of the International Army Games in Korla on northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur autonomous region on July 29, 2018. Photo: Xinhua

AT Finance, Beijing, China, European Union, Iran, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Russia, South Asia, World

PLA pitching for arms orders from rivals at Army Games

by Asia Times staff July 31, 2018February 18, 2020

The maid (inset) was seen standing on a ledge at Block 557, Choa Chu Kang, Singapore. Photos: Google Maps, Facebook/Jessika Putry

AT Finance, Indonesia, Iran, Middle East

Pembantu Indonesia diselamatkan dari bunuh diri lalu ditangkap

by Asia Times staff July 30, 2018

Peace activists in Afghanistan wrote a letter to the citizens of Pakistan and signed it in blood. Photo:Facebook

Afghanistan, Iran, Middle East, Pakistan, Russia, South Asia, World

Blood, sweat and tears as activists protest against Taliban

by Ruchi Kumar July 30, 2018February 18, 2020

US President Donald Trump shows the document reinstating sanctions against Iran. Photo: AFP / Saul Loeb

AT Finance, China, European Union, India, Iran, Iraq, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Pakistan, Russia, Singapore, South Asia, South Korea, Turkey, World

Trumplomacy hits Iran – but Iran is not North Korea

by Zamir Awan July 30, 2018

China's President Xi Jinping speaks at the fifth plenary session of the first session of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 17, 2018. Photo: AFP/Greg Baker

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

Xi’s China should also share blame for Trump’s trade war

by Xuan Loc Doan July 28, 2018

The Saudi Arabian frigate HMS Al-Dammam maneuvers into position, with its helicopter circling overhead during Exercise Eager Lion in 2014. Photo: US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jesse A. Hyatt/Wikipedia Commons

AT Finance, China, European Union, France, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon, Middle East, Singapore, Syria, Taiwan, World

Did the Houthis sink a warship or hit an oil tanker?

by Stephen Bryen July 28, 2018February 18, 2020