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Dec 11 2016

As Aleppo falls, diplomats foresee Iran and ISIS rise

Aleppo’s fall will not end the brutal Syrian war, but now diplomats are haggling over “which direction it falls,” according to a Western diplomat. That is, will it be a bloodbath? Or can Secretary of State John ...
Nov 25 2016

Iran And China Are Strengthening Their Military Ties

Amid uncertainties about the incoming U.S. administration’s approach to the Middle East and the nuclear deal, Tehran and Beijing appear to be entering a new era in their strategic partnership, including the potential transfer of advanced weapon ...
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Nov 23 2016

U.S. grants second Airbus license to sell planes to Iran

The United States said on Tuesday it had issued a second license to France's Airbus (AIR.PA) to sell commercial planes to Iran Air, bringing Iran's flag carrier a step closer to receiving new Western jets under last ...
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Nov 22 2016

Iran plan $10bn arms supply from Russia

Russia and Iran have been negotiating the supply of $10 billion worth of weapons and hardware to Tehran following the successful delivery of Russia’s S-300 air defense missile systems to the country in October.
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Nov 19 2016

Italy’s Renzi signs huge business deals in Iran

Italy and Iran signed deals potentially worth billions on Tuesday when Prime Minister Matteo Renzi visited Tehran seeking a strong Italian foothold in a nation hungry for infrastructure investment as it emerges from financial isolation. Renzi was ...