Iran is one of the most strategically placed countries on Earth, sitting between the Middle East, Central Asia, and the Caucasus while controlling access near the Strait of Hormuz. It is a Shia ...

Iran serves as a counterbalance to Sunni extremism and Pakistan's influence. Moreover, Iran's growing ties with China present further concerns for India's regional strategy, should instability arise.

India is closely monitoring recent developments in Iran amid ongoing widespread protests that have entered their third week.

May 23, 2025: Iran is largely a Farsi speaking country in a region where most people speak Arabic. This dates back thousands of years to the Persian Empire, which only in the last century evolved into ...

Although the exact posturing and organization of the “Shia Crescent” is debated, there is no doubt a clear network exists of partners associated with Iran (Shia and non-Shia) who openly seek to ...

The US has tried it all against Iran, a Shia Muslim country it accuses of trying to get a nuclear bomb. It has crippled its ...