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Analysis: With a foreign policy favouring reconciliation and de-escalation, Kuwait is carefully balancing its alliances between the GCC's traditional hawks and Iran.
Analysis: As Palestinians struggle for influence amid regional normalisation policies with both Israel and Syria, Hamas has decided to restore ties with the Assad regime, potentially opening up new opportunities for both sides.
Analysis: Despite countless attempts to revive the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, Iran continues to advance its nuclear programme and strengthen its regional influence, pushing Western powers towards more drastic measures.
Analysis: With Russia fighting a war in Ukraine that may not end for a long time, Tehran stands to gain from Moscow reconfiguring its role in Syria.
Analysis: While the world condemns Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Iran remains one of the few countries to stand by Moscow. Tehran’s position is based on solidarity against NATO and wider geopolitical calculations.
![Armoured vehicles take part in the "Khyber Conquerors" military drill in the general area of the northwest of Iran, located at the borders with Azerbaijan and Armenia, on 1 October 2021. [Getty]](/sites/default/files/styles/large_16_9/public/2021-10/GettyImages-1235623891_0.jpg?h=8a5c50e5&itok=2XY3b_Hu)
Analysis: The 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh war has had significant consequences for Iran, boosting Turkey and Israel's soft power in the Caucasus region.
How significant was the recent surprise visit to Moscow by Syria's Assad? Will it help or hinder efforts aimed at ending the civil war now in its fifth year?
Following the nuclear deal between world powers and Iran, and signs of Gulf acceptance of the deal, diplomatic efforts to end Syrian conflict are intensifying.
Foreign ministry says officials have started regional tour, with Oman as intermediary, to push for solution to the Saudi-led operation against the Houthi movement.
Analysis: Iran's Houthi allies have been targeted by Tehran's nemesis, Saudi Arabia. Iran, which is taking part in talks over its nuclear programme, now has Riyadh in its diplomatic sights.