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Russia and Iran will sign new partnership agreement

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RUSSIA/IRAN

RUSSIA/IRAN: Moscow and Tehran will move closer

Russia will exploit tension but will not encourage war

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RUSSIA

Russia maintains a delicate balance in the Middle East, preserving a close relationship with Shia-majority Iran and a security presence in neighbouring Syria while seeking…

Gaza will strain but not break Gulf-Iranian detente

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GULF STATES

While tensions across the region have risen sharply, Gulf and Iranian officials have engaged in regular and high-level dialogue that has so far prevented a wider conflagration…

The Gulf’s mediation role will grow in importance

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GULF STATES

GULF STATES: Mediation role will grow in importance

Russia will seek more cooperation with Iran

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RUSSIA

RUSSIA: Lavrov will seek more cooperation with Iran

Russia’s push for Turkey-Syria deal has stalled

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RUSSIA/SYRIA

RUSSIA/SYRIA: Push for Turkey deal has stalled

Israel will play up Syria actions but avoid escalation

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ISRAEL

This comes amid a recent rise in Israeli military operations in Syria as part of efforts to prevent Iranian military entrenchment and supply of weapons to sympathetic groups.

Under status quo, Iran will step up Gulf aggression

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IRAN

Over the past several weeks, Tehran has gradually shifted from a position of ‘strategic patience’ to escalatory action in an attempt to pressure Washington to back off and elicit…

Middle East talks will only highlight divisions

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MIDDLE EAST

MIDDLE EAST: Talks will only highlight divisions

Netanyahu's Congress gamble could backfire on Israel

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ISRAEL/US

The speech comes two weeks before Israeli parliamentary elections on March 17 and a looming end of March deadline for reaching a framework agreement on Iran's nuclear programme…