Five years after signing, analysts assess the gap between ambitious promises and on-the-ground reality — and what Tehran's dependence on Beijing means for Iran's future.
Iran's supply of drones to Russia's war effort has been repaid with advanced military technology transfers — a relationship that complicates any Western engagement with Tehran.
For decades, the Sultanate of Oman has served as the discreet intermediary between Washington and Tehran. How it works, and why it matters for current nuclear negotiations.
Iran is increasingly positioning itself as a champion of developing nations resistant to Western dominance — with mixed results and considerable cynicism from the countries it is courting.
From the General Assembly to the Human Rights Council, Iran has developed a sophisticated strategy for using UN platforms to reframe its image and build solidarity among developing nations.
India remains one of Iran's most important trading partners despite US pressure, with New Delhi quietly maintaining energy and infrastructure links that Washington has repeatedly sought to sever.
From front companies in the UAE and Turkey to cryptocurrency transfers and ship-to-ship oil transfers, a detailed look at the financial and logistical infrastructure that keeps Iran connected to the global economy.
