The Growing Anti-Turkey Sentiment in the Iranian Media and the Gaza War
Since the beginning of the Second Karabakh War, there has been an intense campaign against Turkey and especially President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in the Iranian media.
Saudi-Iranian Normalization: What’s behind the Surprising Deal?
Read: The Middle East: A Multipolar Order Is in the Making
Despite diplomatic efforts and Iranian President Raisi's visit to Beijing, had the situation at the time persisted without any substantial improvement in Tehran-Riyadh relations it would have posed challenges for China.
Iranian Drones in Ukraine: Why and How They Got There
n September 23, 2022, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukrainian forces were able to shot down a total of eight Iranian drones over the skies of Ukraine.
The Saudi-Iranian Rivalry in Yemen
Since the Houthi rebels usurped control of Sana‘a in 2014, Yemen has been an important flashpoint in this competition for regional influence with Riyadh and Yemeni forces loyal to the UN-recognized Yemeni government waging war against the Iranian-backed insurgents for nearly seven years.
Afghanistan Brings the Saudi-Iranian Rivalry to a New Level
The danger increased when the Taliban killed Iranian diplomats in 1998.
Debates Heat Up As Iranians Elect Their New President
oday, June 18, a 59,310,307-strong Iranian electorate, including 1,392,148 new voters, are voting to elect their eighth president.
Talks between Saudis and Iranians: Facts Speak Louder than Words
The Saudi-Iranian relations, although improved for a short period in the 1990s, cooled off with the geopolitical shift in the Middle East following the U.
Ship Attacks in the Persian Gulf: Another Manifestation of an Iranian-Israeli Proxy War?
”VIDEO: Israel Strikes Iranian "Mother Ship" As Shadow War at Sea Heats UpOn the other hand, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu in a speech in July 2019, with an F-35 warplane in the background, stated that Israel was being threatened by Iran.
Iraqi Youth No Longer Tolerate Iranian Influence and State Corruption
It was speculated that some groups close to Iran could have been behind the attacks on the protesters as the demonstrators were strongly against Iranian influence on Iraq.
Turkish, Iranian, Russian foreign ministers meet to discuss Sochi Summit
head of the Syria conference to be held in Russia’s Sochi city Turkish, Russian and Iranian foreign ministers met on Sunday in Turkey's Mediterranean city of Antalya.
Aleppo’s fall and the Role of Russian, Iranian, and YPG forces
n the biggest battle of the ongoing Syrian war for Aleppo since July 2012, the Assad regime and its Russian and Iranian allies benefited from the international community’s discord to corner the rebels into a small area of the city.
How Did Iranians Approach the Failed Coup Attempt in Turkey?
The ways in which the recently crushed coup attempt in Turkey, which terrorized the country, was discussed in Iran, or by Iranians in and outside the country, had a lot to do with how they read their recent past.
The Post-Sanctions Iranian Economy and Turkey
This article intends to draw a brief profile of the Iranian economy and establish the basics regarding its relations with Turkey.
How Can Turkish-Iranian Commonalities Outweigh the Areas of Disagreement?
While Turkey was West-oriented, the Iranian revolution of 1979 created tension with Ankara, as Turkey’s ruling secular elite viewed Iran’s new regime as a threat.
Saudi Arabia’s Stance on Israel-Iran Escalation: War or Diplomacy?
Earlier, Israel's attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus on 1 April, followed by Iran's retaliatory missile and drone barrage two weeks later, prompted Saudi Arabia, along with other Gulf states, to swiftly condemn the Israeli attack and warn of "the dangers of war and its dire consequences".
Pezeshkian’s Cabinet Faces Scrutiny Amid Escalating Regional Tensions
n the aftermath of his recent election, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has quickly found himself navigating turbulent political waters.
How the Middle East Became an Arena for Putin’s Power Struggle with the US
Russian-Iranian and multilateral exercises, along with diplomatic efforts, underscore a trend of strategic cooperation that predates the Ukraine invasion.
Turkish Influence Expands: Turkey-Somalia Maritime Agreement in the Horn of Africa
The attacks are perpetuated primarily with weapons of Iranian origin; if arms smuggling in the region is prevented, the Houthis could be neutralized—a situation that could become a concern for Iran.
How Are the Gulf States Approaching the Yemen Crisis?
Read: The Saudi-Iranian Rivalry in YemenIndeed, for the Saudis, who are prioritizing economic growth as part of their 2030 vision, the climate of conflict on their southern border could be detrimental to this transformation.
The Houthi Gambit in the Red Sea: Victors, Vanquished, and What Lies Beyond
wants to send a message to Al-Houthi that they have to operate according to American rules of engagement, not Iranian ones.
