27d ago
Middle East conflict

China, Russia call for talks amid rising Iran conflict

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi has held talks with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov following recent military strikes carried out by the United States and Israel on targets in Iran, as tensions in the Middle East continue to rise.

27d ago
View from Kazakhstan

Power shift in Iran may open Kazakhstan's fastest route to global trade

As tensions escalate in the Middle East, Kazakhstan is assessing the impact on its trade routes, diplomatic ties and citizens in the region. Analysts say the crisis could test Astana’s ability to balance economic interests, security concerns and foreign policy priorities.

27d ago
Middle East conflict

EU sees no immediate oil supply impact from Iran conflict

The European Commission sees no immediate impact on the European Union's security of oil supply from the escalating conflict in the Middle East, it said in an email to EU governments, seen by Reuters on Monday (2 March).

27d ago
Middle East conflict

UK allows U.S. use of British bases for Iran defence strikes

The UK said it's allowing the U.S. to use its bases for defensive strikes against Iran amid escalating missile attacks, after a suspected drone strike hit a British airbase in southern Cyprus, causing limited damage.

27d ago
Saudi Arabia's Aramco

Saudi Aramco shuts Ras Tanura oil refinery after Iran's drone attack

Saudi Arabia’s state oil giant Saudi Aramco closed its Ras Tanura refinery on Monday following an Iranian drone strike, an industry source told Reuters as Tehran retaliated across the Gulf after a U.S.-Israeli attack on Iranian targets over the weekend.

27d ago
Middle East Conflict

Beijing confirms Chinese national killed in Iran, urges restraint

China expressed serious concern over the escalating conflict in Iran, confirming that one Chinese national was killed in Tehran. Beijing called for an immediate halt to military operations and a return to diplomatic talks, while other Asian countries have also voiced their positions on the crisis.

27d ago
Explainer

Iran’s Islamic regime is harder to dismantle than you might think: Here's why

Iran’s Islamic Republic is backed by decades of institutional strength and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has proved to be resilient. Middle East expert Kevan Gafaïti from Sciences Po Paris explains why Iran's institutions are, therefore, unlikely to crumble under renewed strikes.