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US multinational company Nike has cut a deal with Iran’s national soccer team on the eve of the Russian World Cup as it declined to supply the team with shoes for the tournament citing US economic sanctions re-imposed on the Read more
The US has imposed sanctions against five companies it accuses of links to Iran’s ballistic missile program. The sanctions freeze any asset the companies hold in the US, and prohibit Americans from dealing with them with more punitive measures laying Read more
Saudi Arabia is frustrated at the rising influence of Hezbollah and its Christian allies in Lebanon. The recent resignation, announced from Riyadh, by Prime Minister Saad Hariri bodes ill for Lebanon’s struggling economy. In an interview with Future television few Read more
Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri gave his first interview in Riyadh to a Lebanese TV channel saying that he will return to Lebanon soon to formally confirm his stepping down and that his country risks enduring sanctions by Gulf countries Read more
Iran is expected to play an important role in the economic growth of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) with an increase in its oil exportation according to the semi-annual World Economic Outlook report released by the International Monetary Read more
As Iran’s controversial nuclear program is still being discussed behind diplomatic doors, Tehran continues to develop strong ties with Russia and China much to the dislike of the West. With Iran being adamant that it will only accept an agreement Read more
The Iranian media has published a letter from Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif to his counterparts in countries engaged in the nuclear talks. The letter seems to outline Tehran’s position and expectations. The United States, France, Germany, Russia, China and Read more
The 2 day talks concerning Iran’s nuclear program ended in a standstill at Moscow with another rendezvous wished but the date is yet to be chosen. Iran is accused of having military ambitions but it has maintained that the program Read more
Sanctions aimed at Iran because of its nuclear program have motivated the United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) to ask for the suspension or expulsion of Iran from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the closure of all the IMF accounts Read more
As the Syrian authorities continue to defy the international community call to end bloodshed and killing of pro-democracy protesters, a hot debate is ragging in Washington over whether should the U.S. administration arm Syrian opposition or back off ?. Over Read more