Tag: iran

Iran’s litmus test: sports and air transport

Sports and air transport are likely to serve as indicators of whether…

James Dorsey

China and the Middle East: Tilting towards Iran?

President Xi Jinping went from Riyadh to Iran this month to become…

James Dorsey

AFC Competitions Committee moves Iran, Saudi Arabia matches to ‘neutral’ venues

“We may not always agree; we are 47 members in a very…

Mohamed Farouk

Egypt supports Arab League decision to support Saudi Arabia against Iran: FM

Arab League Ministerial Group to conduct internal deliberations on developments of Saudi-Iranian…

Ahmed Abbas

True impact of JCPA and Iran’s nuclear programme

Views of the analysts and experts differ concerning Iran’s nuclear programme agreement.…

Sayed Ghoneim

The Middle East: China Venturing into the Maelstrom

Chinese President Xi Jingping has effectively acknowledged that, increasingly, China will be…

James Dorsey

Iran starts new chapter of international ties without sanctions

The restoration of frozen funds will allow Iranian government to enhance its…

Ahmed Abbas

Chinese President will visit Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Iran amid diplomatic tension

China issues its first official policy paper on its relations with Middle…

Ahmed Abbas

Saudi Arabia uses football to isolate Iran

  Saudi Arabia is using football and its influence in the Asian…

James Dorsey

Saudi FM affirms more measures to follow if Iran continues alleged course

The Arab League to hold ad hoc meeting Sunday to discuss mounting…

Ahmed Abbas