How Turkey-Iran trade deal collapsed in two years

Mutual tariff cuts and the lifting of international sanctions on Iran have failed to contain the decline in Turkish-Iranian trade, hit hard by regional rivalry and political tensions between the two neighbors.

Turkey

Zarif visits Qatar as Iran, Saudi Arabia continue hajj talks

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif traveled to Qatar to discuss bilateral relations after a flurry of diplomatic activity recently between Iran and Gulf Cooperation Council member states.

Saudi Arabia

Did boycott win Farhadi an Oscar — and Islamic Republic’s embrace?

Iranian authorities have clearly welcomed director Asghar Farhadi’s latest Oscar, unlike last time — but what is next for this Academy Award winner?

Iran

Why Iran’s auto ambitions will benefit economy, not consumers

Iran appears focused on transforming itself into a regional car manufacturing hub in the coming years — but at what price?

Iran

Ahmadinejad blamed as US rulings freeze more Iranian assets

A new freeze of Iranian assets as a result of US court rulings over terrorist attacks sparks ire in Iran.

United States

Gulf countries take back seat on Syria route

It seems Saudi Arabia is more interested in Yemen than in Syria these days, which explains dwindling Gulf support for Syrian rebels.

Saudi Arabia

Can Congress compromise on bipartisan Iran sanctions law?

Senate Foreign Relations Committee leaders say they're getting closer to an agreement on non-nuclear sanctions.

Congress

Allure of riches draws young Iranians to network marketing

Network marketing is growing increasingly popular among young Iranians looking for new ways to make a quick buck.

Iran

Iran’s Rouhani moves to form campaign headquarters

In a move to perhaps end rumors of his reluctance to run in Iran’s upcoming presidential vote, incumbent Hassan Rouhani has set up a formal campaign headquarters.

Iran

Intrigue surrounds arrest, release of Iranian dissident cleric’s son

The arrest and release of Ahmad Montazeri, the son of Ayatollah Hussein Ali Montazeri, sheds light on behind-the-scenes maneuvering by clerics in Iran.

Iran

What’s stopping Rouhani from reaching out to Trump?

While some Iranians argue that more should have been done to improve relations with the United States under former President Barack Obama, not everyone in Iran agrees.

United States

Iran’s private sector having hard time financing expansion

While the Iranian debt market has greatly expanded in past years, providing an alternative to banks for financing, private sector firms are left out of this boom.

Iran