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With Huge Iran Deal, China Hopes Deep Pockets Further Boost Influence In Middle East

With Huge Iran Deal, China Hopes Deep Pockets Further Boost Influence In Middle East

Radio Free Europe Radio Liberty

By Reid Standish | – Beijing has inked a sweeping 25-year investment deal with Iran that could see China’s economic, political, and military influence there and across the Middle East expand. ( RFE/RL) – China and Iran signed the expansive deal during a ceremony in Tehran on March 27 between their respective foreign ministers, Mohammad […]

Democratic Party
How Will Biden Change U.S. Policy On Russia, Iran?

How Will Biden Change U.S. Policy On Russia, Iran?

Radio Free Europe Radio Liberty

By Todd Prince | – ( RFE/RL) – As a candidate, Joe Biden said he would reverse many of the foreign-policy initiatives of the Trump administration, such as withdrawing the United States from international agreements, and work to repair the transatlantic relationship that he contends has been the key to stability in Europe over the […]

Iran
Watchdog Describes Iran's 'Shocking' Rights Violations against Protesters

Watchdog Describes Iran’s ‘Shocking’ Rights Violations against Protesters

Radio Free Europe Radio Liberty

By Radio Free Europe/ Radio Liberty | – (RFE/RL ) – Amnesty International has accused Iran of committing “a catalogue of shocking human rights violations” against those detained in connection with the November 2019 antiestablishment protests, including children as young as 10. The violent demonstrations were sparked by a sudden hike in the price of […]

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