Russia’s growing ties with Iran have shaped the war in Ukraine. A new treaty will raise the stakes for Trump’s administration
Just three days before US President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House, Russia and Iran are set to finally sign a “comprehensive partnership agreement,” a deal that’s been in the works for months.
Trump's new Ukraine envoy issues warning to Iran, says 'maximum pressure must be reinstated'
President-elect Donald Trump's designate to serve as his Ukraine and Russia envoy says the U.S. must reapply the maximum pressure campaign and the Iranian people have a chance for a new future.
Ships with missile propellant ingredient set to sail from China to Iran, FT reports
Two Iranian cargo vessels carrying an ingredient for missile propellant will sail from China to Iran in the next few weeks, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing intelligence from security officials in two Western countries.
Israel poised to hand over thousands of captured Jihadi weapons to Ukraine
Israeli troops seized almost 100,000 Russian, Chinese and Iranian weapons in its successful campaigns in Lebanon and Gaza. Now they may be given to Ukraine as payback for Russia's new strategic alliance with Iran.
Putin and Iran's president deepen defence ties with 20-year pact
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian deepened military ties between their countries on Friday by signing a 20-year strategic partnership that is likely to worry the West.
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Russia likely to supply up to 55bcm of gas to Iran
Russia is likely to supply up to 55 billion cubic metres (bcm) of gas to Iran each year, as it seeks new markets following a substantial decline in gas exports to Europe. This was revealed by Russian President Vladimir Putin at a joint press conference with his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian on 17 January.
Russia and Iran sign a partnership treaty to deepen their ties in the face of Western sanctions
The presidents of Russia and Iran have signed a broad cooperation pact to deepen their partnership amid stinging Western sanctions.
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Get Your Scorecards: Global Opportunities for Trump the Deal Maker
President-elect Donald J. Trump has made big promises on Ukraine, Iran, China and crises around the globe. But he will have to make difficult choices. By David E. Sanger David E. Sanger has ...
What a Second Trump Term Could Mean for Gaza and Ukraine
Donald Trump’s victory has now set expectations for how he’ll approach foreign policy, writes TIME columnist Ian Bremmer
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Russia’s growing ties with Iran have shaped the war in Ukraine. A new treaty raises the stakes for Trump’s administration
Russian and Iran share a complicated past, peppered with conflict, and even now tread a fine line between cooperation and mistrust. And yet, the war in Ukraine has pulled Moscow and Tehran closer.
Why do Europeans fear Trump more than the rest of the world does?
Political scientist Mark Leonard has found that people around the world are far more optimistic about Trump's presidency than Europeans. In an interview, he explains why their answers provide some potentially valuable advice for Europe.
Map Shows Iran-Bound Tanker Carrying Rocket Fuel From China
Iranian cargo ships allegedly carrying chemicals to make missile propellent are setting sail from China to deliver the shipment to Tehran's army.