China oil field exits upset Iran's 'Looking East' policy

| Energy

China oil field exits upset Iran's 'Looking East' policy

China's withdrawal from two Iranian oil field projects comes despite the Islamic Republic's ongoing efforts to encourage Eastern investment.

Al-Durra gas field dispute challenges Saudi-Iran rapprochement

| Energy

Al-Durra gas field dispute challenges Saudi-Iran rapprochement

Iran is undermining its renewed ties with Saudi Arabia with veiled threats and the language of escalation and intimidation, analysts say.