The US plan to counter China and Iran in West Asia 

The US recognizes China's influence and Iran's dominance in West Asia, but its sluggish and ineffective responses not only hamper Washington's ability to counterbalance the eastward shift but also inflicts damage on its dwindling reputation as a trusted partner.

Iraq wants China to be ‘major participant’ in project linking West Asia to Europe

Baghdad's recently announced $17bn transport project seeks to transform Iraq's economy after decades of war and occupation

Nine Asian central banks to adopt SWIFT alternative

ACU member states are set to launch the Iranian-developed system within the next few weeks

Iraq unveils $17bn infrastructure project linking West Asia to Europe

The 'Route of Development' project would extend from Turkiye's northern border to the south of the Persian Gulf

Asia to be driving force of oil demand for second straight year: Vitol

The president of Vitol Asia warned that growing demand at a time when OPEC+ members are cutting output could lead to a supply shortage and significantly higher prices

Bold gambits on the West Asian chessboard

In the Great Power competition, everything is connected: Uncertain negotiations between Russia and NATO over Ukraine may be impacted by Turkiye’s post-election pivot and Syria's return to the Arab League.

Russian oil floods global markets via major Asian intermediaries

Despite western sanctions, there is more Russian fuel being exported around the world than before the Ukraine crisis. It's just coming via Saudi Arabia, India, China, and other trading states – with steep commissions.

Saudi Arabia may cut crude oil prices for Asian countries: Reuters

Saudi Aramco, may reduce its official selling price of crude by 40 cents to the barrel following months of price hikes

Saudi-Iran rapprochement benefits West Asia: Hamas

Haniyeh was quoted as telling the Iranian diplomat that Israel is ‘not pleased’ with the deal between Tehran and Riyadh

Raisi warns Washington ‘leave West Asia as soon as possible’

The Iranian president also warned Israel against undermining its security, promising a response that would ‘destroy Haifa and Tel Aviv’

China becomes first Asian shareholder in Qatar’s mega-LNG project

The landmark deal comes at a time when countries across the globe, including several Arab states, have switched to the yuan for bilateral trade with China

West Asia highly mistrusts US ‘commitment’ to democracy, economic development: Poll

An overwhelming majority of citizens in West Asia and North Africa say they do not believe Washington is serious about helping the economic and political situation of the region

US needs to understand ‘new realities’ in West Asia: Iran

The foreign ministry spokesman’s comments were made in response to the US relocating a submarine to the coast near Syria

US deploys nuclear submarine to West Asia as influence plummets

As China and Russia expand their influence in West Asia, and Arab nations move to reconcile with Iran and Syria, Washington has seen its grip on the region weaken significantly

Saudi Arabia makes its Eurasian shift

Saudi Arabia's recent reconciliations with Iran and Syria under Chinese-Russian guidance is perceived as a step toward reducing Riyadh's dependence on the US, while also advancing Beijing and Moscow's political and economic influence in West Asia.

Washington gives secret bailout to companies accused of war crimes in West Asia

US lawmakers secretly added a provision to the 2023 defense budget that will allow weapons makers to unilaterally hike the price of Pentagon contracts

Saudi Arabia raises oil prices for EU, Asia

The price increase is partially based on China's economy opening up for business after a year of slow growth due to its zero-COVID policy

The Valdai meeting: Where West Asia meets multipolarity

At Russia's Valdai Club meeting - the east's answer to Davos - intellectuals and influencers gathered to frame West Asia's current and future developments.

US defense secretary bound for West Asia to meet with regional leaders

The visit aims to reaffirm regional allies of the US's commitment to security and economic development

In a US-China confrontation, West Asia will bow out

A significant increase in geopolitical and economic ties with China has offered West Asian states an alternative to the US, which has traditionally been the region's security guarantor.

US vows to strengthen Iraq’s ‘economic integration’ across West Asia

Many have criticized Iraq’s economic over-dependence on Washington, which the US has been accused of trying to capitalize on to the detriment of Baghdad

Saudi Arabia raises oil prices for Asia, EU, US unexpectedly

The kingdom essentially increased the price for EU buyers by $2 a barrel, and 20 cents for US customers

West Asia ‘fraught with danger’ due to JCPOA-revival delay: former Qatari PM

Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim Al-Thani says the standstill on the talks, on top of Israel's insistence on obtaining weapons to attack Iran, 'may shake security and stability in our region'

US company to build West Asia’s largest ethane cracker in Qatar

In November, Qatar invested $8.5 billion to build a polymers facility in Orange, Texas, as part of its economic diversification campaign

Eurasia’s Middle Corridor: An Atlanticist frenzy to stifle Europe-Asia integration

Geopolitical interests between the Anglo-American establishment and the Sino-Russian-led axis will clash over the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route.

Twitter promoted Pentagon propaganda to whitewash occupation, war crimes in West Asia

The social media giant 'whitelisted' accounts run by the Pentagon that promoted the Saudi-led war in Yemen and the illegal occupation of Syria

Jordan hosts leaders from across West Asia for French-organized summit

The Iranian foreign minister met with the EU foreign policy chief ahead of the summit to discuss the inert JCPOA-revival talks

Raytheon CEO reveals US plan to transfer weapons from West Asia to Ukraine

Washington is on track to surpass $100bn in 'security assistance' for Ukraine in less than a year

Rewiring Eurasia: Mr. Patrushev goes to Tehran

The meeting this week between two Eurasian security bosses is a further step toward dusting away the west's oversized Asian footprint.

Russian FM begins West Asia tour with visit to Jordan

Jordanian officials are reportedly concerned about the violence surging near its border as a result of the western-sponsored war in Syria