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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani attends the inauguration of Chabahar port on December 3, 2017. Photo: Iranian Presidency / AFP

Afghanistan, China, European Union, France, Germany, India, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Pakistan, Russia, South Asia, Syria, United Kingdom, World

America’s senseless Iran sanctions

by Amin Saikal November 21, 2018

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

How Trump’s game of chicken with Iran could weaken dollar’s role

by Marshall Auerback November 19, 2018

Image: iStock

European Union, Iran, Middle East, World

Oil and liquidity: A yellow alert

by David P. Goldman November 14, 2018February 18, 2020

As America’s longest-serving Central Command chief, John Abizaid, a West Point graduate, oversaw the Iraq War from 2003 to 2007. Photo: AFP

Iran, Iraq, Middle East, Turkey, World

General in the room: Trump names Abizaid ambassador to Saudi Arabia

by Alison Tahmizian Meuse November 14, 2018February 18, 2020

Faro Castillo del Morro is a lighthouse in Havana, Cuba. It was built in 1845 on the ramparts of the Castillo de los Tres Reyes Magos del Morro, an old fortress guarding the harbor of Havana. Photo: iStock

Afghanistan, China, European Union, India, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Mexico, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, South Asia, South Korea, Turkey, World

Disregard for world opinion defines the US government

by Vijay Prashad November 7, 2018

US Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin. Photo: Reuters/Kevin Lamarque

China, India, Iran, Italy, Japan, Middle East, Northeast Asia, South Asia, South Korea, Taiwan, Turkey, World

US targets 700 Iranian entities with sanctions blitz

by Asia Times staff November 6, 2018February 18, 2020

On February 19, 2017, Afghan General Abdul Raziq (C), police chief of Kandahar, poses during a graduation ceremony at a police training center in Kandahar province. (Photo by JAWED TANVEER / AFP)

Afghanistan, AT Finance, China, India, Iran, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Pakistan, Russia, South Asia, Syria, World

Afghan turmoil continues without clear signs of peace

by Manoj Kumar Mishra October 29, 2018

Photo: Reuters/Raheb Homavandi

Iran, Israel, Middle East, World

Shift in oil trade suggests risk premium amid US, Israel, Iran tensions

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

Photo: Reuters/Raheb Homavandi

European Union, Iran, Middle East, World

EU begins talks on Iran sanctions-evading payment scheme

by Asia Times staff September 15, 2018February 18, 2020

A handout picture provided by the office of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on May 23, 2016, shows Rouhani (left) arriving for a press briefing with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (right) and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani after signing a three-way transit agreement regarding Iran's southern Chabahar port. Photo: AFP / Iranian Presidential handout

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

India risks losing big in Afghanistan

by Haroun Mir August 31, 2018

Turkish gold trader Reza Zarrab is shown in this courtroom sketch as he appears in Manhattan federal court last April. Photo: Reuters/Jane Rosenberg

Iran, Middle East, Russia, Turkey, World

FBI investigation into Turkey-Iran dealings ‘far from over’

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

Waving flags of Bangladesh and India. Photo: iStock

AT Finance, Bangladesh, Beijing, Bhutan, China, India, Iran, Middle East, Myanmar, Nepal, Northeast Asia, Pakistan, Russia, South Asia, World

Dhaka bringing Beijing and New Delhi closer

by Khalid Ibn Muneer August 30, 2018

Tugboats dock the oil tanker 'Daniel' carrying crude oil imported from Iran at the Port of Zhoushan in eastern China's Zhejiang province in March. Photo: AFP

China, India, Iran, Japan, Middle East, Northeast Asia, South Asia, South Korea, World

China shifts to Iranian tankers ahead of oil import ban: report

by Asia Times staff August 21, 2018February 18, 2020

Photo: Reuters/Raheb Homavandi

Beijing, China, India, Iran, Japan, Middle East, Northeast Asia, South Asia, South Korea

US says ready to slap sanctions on China over Iran oil imports

by Asia Times staff August 17, 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

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

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

AT Finance, Bahrain, China, European Union, France, India, Iran, Japan, Kuwait, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Russia, South Asia, South Korea, Turkey, United Kingdom, World

How Trump is about to send world oil prices soaring even higher

by Vijay Prashad July 19, 2018

US President Donald Trump showed little concern about the US economy once he is out of office. Photo: AFP

Beijing, China, India, Iran, Middle East, South Asia, World

Strengthening Chinese ambitions through US unilateralism

by Sriparna Pathak July 16, 2018

F-35 Lightning II. Photo: iStock

Iran, Middle East, Russia, Turkey, World

Trump reassures Turkey on F-35s, despite defiance on Iranian oil

by Asia Times staff June 30, 2018February 18, 2020

Photo: Reuters/Raheb Homavandi

China, European Union, India, Iran, Middle East, South Asia, Turkey, World

Cut oil imports from Iran to zero, or else, warns State Department

by Asia Times staff June 27, 2018February 18, 2020

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Source: US State Department YouTube screen grab

Iran, Iraq, Israel, Middle East, Syria, World

US lays out 12 demands for waiving Iran sanctions

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

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

Afghanistan, China, European Union, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Middle East, Russia, South Asia, Syria, World

Europe must resist Trump’s dangerous Iran strategy

by Jeffrey D. Sachs May 19, 2018

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

Afghanistan, AT Finance, China, France, Germany, India, Iran, Israel, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Pakistan, Russia, Singapore, South Asia, United Kingdom, World

Trump reinforcing view that international system is inherently lawless

by Vivek Katju May 11, 2018

Israeli Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a news conference at the Ministry of Defence in Tel Aviv, Israel, April 30. Photo: Reuters/Amir Cohen

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

World must unite to avoid disaster after US withdrawal from Iran deal

by Zamir Awan May 10, 2018

Photo: Reuters/Aly Song

Australia, China, Iran, Japan, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Oceania, World

Amid high-stakes 5G battle, US investigates Huawei for Iran sanctions violations

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

President Hassan Rouhani will hope to push his reform agenda. Reuters / Stephanie Keith

China, European Union, Iran, Italy, Middle East, Northeast Asia, South Korea, World

Iran currency crackdown magnifies protest wave

by Gary Kleiman March 13, 2018

In a file photo, Russia's ambassador to the UN, Vasily Nebenzya. speaks to members of the Security Council on February 24, 2018. On Monday, Russia vetoed a Western-backed resolution targeting Iran. Photo: Reuters / Eduardo Munoz

France, Germany, Iran, Iraq, Middle East, Russia, Syria, Turkey, United Kingdom, World

What the Russian veto on Yemeni war signifies

by M.K. Bhadrakumar March 1, 2018February 18, 2020

An oil production platform in Iran's Soroush oil fields. Photo: Reuters / Raheb Homavandi

China, European Union, France, Germany, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Middle East, Russia, South Asia, Turkey, United Kingdom, World

In a blow to Trump, Europe seeks gas supplies from Iran

by Emanuele Scimia February 23, 2018

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani delivers remarks at a news conference during the United Nations General Assembly in New York City, on September 20, 2017. Photo: Reuters / Stephanie Keith

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

Comparing Gwadar and Chabahar Ports: rivals or ‘sisters’?

by Sabena Siddiqui December 7, 2017