Topic: Iran
The situation which is developing in the Gulf between US and Iran can be referred to as the Game of Chicken. Comment.
Game of Chicken is usually referred to a situation when two world countries are heading towards each other for gaining leverage. This is also known as the concept...
Iran Allows Visa-Free Travel for Indians
Iran has recently become yet another country to launch visa-waiver programme allowing Indian citizens visa-free entry for up to 15 days. The decision was taken earlier, and the...
Badgirs and Qanats
Yazd, a mesmerizing ancient city in central Iran, boasts fascinating architectural wonders that have stood the test of time. Among these are the renowned wind catchers, called “badgirs”...
Helmand River Dispute
Iran and Afghanistan have been involved in a longstanding conflict concerning the distribution of water resources from the Helmand River. Recent events, including clashes between Iranian and Taliban...Direct talks between US, Iran are the only way to de-escalate tensions. A new framework and a new balance is the need of the hour. Comment.
It is the last minute reversal of President to stop the attack on Iran which has given rise to a new window of hope for many people who...
Rasht-Astara Railway Link
In a significant development, Russia and Iran have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to construct a rail link that will bolster the International North-South Transport Corridor...
Fact Sheet: Saudi-Iran Détente
China’s recent announcement of the Saudi-Iran détente in West Asia has been viewed as a strategic move aimed at securing long-term economic interests and establishing political influence in...
What is the Basij?
The Basij, also known as the Organization for the Mobilization of the Oppressed, is a volunteer paramilitary force in Iran that has been deployed by the government to...
State Sponsor of Terrorism Tag
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine has asked the President of the United States Joe Biden to designate Russia with a “state sponsor of terrorism” tag. Doing so will...
Iran’s Noor 2 Satellite
A military satellite, Noor-2, has been launched into orbit at an altitude of 500 kilometres or 311 miles from the earth by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)....
Khaibar-buster Missile
On February 9, 2022, Iran unveiled a new missile called “Khaibar Buster Missile”, which is capable of hitting nearby US bases and Israel. About Khaibar-Buster Khaibar-buster is a...
