Middle-east Arab News Opinion | Asharq Al-awsat

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Bolivia’s President Evo Morales, right, and Russia¿s Gazprom Chairman Alexey Miller, hold clay pots during the inauguration of the Incahuasi gas plant, in Lagunillas, Bolivia, Friday, Sept. 16, 2016. (AP Photo/Juan Karita

Latin America’s Nuclear Manufactures, Uranium Plants Draw in Iran, major Power Countries

by Mohammed Fahmi | Sep 30, 2016 | World

La Paz- Russian and Chinese presence in Latin America has recently increased, accompanied by a notable Iranian interest. Over the past few months, Iran has been trying to earn more military and economic gains from the continent located in the western hemisphere....

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The dollar is currently worth less than 10 Argentine pesos at the official rate, but nearly 15 pesos on the black market (AFP Photo/Eitan Abramovich)

Economic Expert: Latin America Prefers Gulf Investments on Iranian

by Mohammed Fahmi | Aug 30, 2016 | Business

Buenos Aires – Iranian foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif had an official visit to Venezuela, Ecuador, Cuba, Nicaragua, Bolivia, and Chile; after which Asharq al-Awsat newspaper met with Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Knightsbridge Partners Daniel Melhem...

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Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif attends the 28th Session of the Human Rights Council at the United Nations in Geneva, March 2, 2015. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

Iran’s Role in Latin America Criticized

by Mohammed Fahmi | Aug 24, 2016 | World

La Paz-The visit of Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif to Latin America upset the political and media circles, which was seen as a support to the Iranian regime, including the militia members of the so-called Hezbollah and members of the Islamic...

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Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif. PHOTO: REUTERS

Strategic Expert: Gulf States Capable of Halting Iranian Expansion in Latin America

by Mohammed Fahmi | Aug 21, 2016 | Interviews

London-based U.S. strategist and expert on foreign affairs Marco Vicenzino told Asharq Al-Awsat in an interview published Sunday that the states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are capable of checking Iranian influence in Latin America. “If GCC states strengthen...