Has Washington Activated its New Strategy on Iran?

The US Administration of President Donald Trump is working hard to uncover several flaws in the 2015 nuclear deal.

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Increased Complexities

Consequences of Total’s withdrawal from the South Pars field

Total’s loss of its investments in the Iranian market may be less than the cost of not committing to American sanctions.

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Counter-argument

How did Iran Respond to the Recent U.S. Sanctions?

The Iranian stance on the U.S. sanctions, which have been recently imposed, has many significances.

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Various Messages

Implications of U.S. Sanctions on Turkey’s Halkbank

The potential sanctions or fines on Halkbank may spell financial and economic troubles for Turkey, which may be expanded over time.

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The Sanctions Stage

Economic Repercussions of Rising Tension between Washington and Ankara

Tension between Turkey and the United States has recently soared, as the US imposed sanctions on two Turkish ministers.

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Frantic Efforts

How Does Iran Brace Itself for the Second Batch of US Sanctions?

Iran has moved towards upgrading its bilateral relations with some neighboring countries s preemptive measures to more US sanctions.

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Limited Options

The Impact of US Sanctions on Relations between Iran and Iraq

The US economic sanctions on Iran will likely impinge on the economies of neighboring countries, particularly Iraq.

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Hidden Objectives

Reasons Behind Tehran’s Attack on the Iranian Kurdish Opposition in Iraq

This Iranian policy could have other consequences that may undercut its ability to cope with US pressure and sanctions.

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Costly Options

Will India Keep Buying the Iranian Oil After US Sanctions?

The Indian energy sector faces a dilemma amid the US administration plans to impose the second batch of sanctions on Iran in November.

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Renewed Differences

Repercussions of the Mounting Tension Between Iran and Europe

Iran is keen to maintain good relations with European countries at the current stage because they can help it cope with US pressures.

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Curbing Moderates

Will the Sanctions Revive the Role of “Shadow Institutions” in Iran?

The Iranian government is facing internal crises at multiple levels, which are no longer confined to growing protests.

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Limited Impact

European Moves to Dodge US sanctions on Iran

The EU adheres to the nuclear deal in the belief that that Iran continues to fully and effectively honor its nuclear obligations.

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Filling the Void

How Rouhani’s Government Exploits US Sanctions to Enhance its Position

With the second batch of US sanctions on Iran, the government of President Hassan Rouhani took preemptive steps to enhance its position

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Intertwined Affairs

Reasons and Repercussions of Exempting Chabahar Port from US Sanctions

The move seems to be closely related to Washington’s assessment of its relations with Asian powers, particularly India and China.

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A Difficult Trade-off

Can Moscow Trade Iran’s Influence in Syria for Sanctions?

The new Russian ideas do not accommodate the new realities ensuing from the spiraling tension between the US and Iran.

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