Iran combines enormous economic potential with deep structural vulnerability. It holds some of the world’s largest oil and ...

New Delhi: As protests continue to spread across Iranian cities, US President Donald Trump has stepped into the moment with warnings of possible military action. He insists that his intent is to help ...

The United States will initiate a controversial procedure called “snapback” at the United Nations Security Council on Thursday in a bid to unilaterally reimpose sanctions on Iran. AFP answers key ...

Already suffering a 40 percent inflation rate and critical shortages of power and water, many in Iran expect conditions to get worse. By Farnaz Fassihi Farnaz Fassihi has lived and worked in Iran, has ...

Revived UN sanctions tighten economic noose on Islamic Republic Sanctions prompted by impasse in negotiations to curb Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile programmes With public anger simmering, ...

Economic leverage has become an increasingly important tool of statecraft for great powers in the 21st century. China is no exception. In recent years, Beijing has significantly expanded the ways it ...

After months of restraint, President Trump’s move to blacklist Lukoil and Rosneft will hit Russia where it hurts. By Alan Rappeport Reporting from Washington See more of our coverage in your search ...