Iran and Russia have entered a “new phase” of strategic relations, with both countries launching mega infrastructure projects across various sectors. Iran’s Ambassador to Russia, Kazem Jalali, ...

Andrei Fursenko, an aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin, praised “Iran’s achievements, saying Iran can be a role model ...

Crude oil rallies past key technical levels, driven by supply concerns. OPEC+ shortfalls and U.S. sanctions boost prices, but trade risks could cap gains.

With the Arabs essentially taken out of this great game, it now comes down to an ancient animus: the Turkish Sunni Muslims versus the Persian Shiite Muslims for control over this region.